Starting out fresh has likely never been easier, with simpler systems and less overwhelming amounts of buttons to press. If you're just now returning, then there are a lot of changes in store for you.
So, I decided to write a guide. Figured it's a good time, since the pre-patch for WoD is coming tomorrow. Basically, it's just going to be a long list of basic things to know, tips and tricks, opinions, and I'll post another thing after this about picking a class.
I hope it helps someone!
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2. Don't boost a character until you've gotten to level 60. This allows you to have your professions raised along with your level. More importantly, it will give you time to get used to the game. Rushing straight to level 90 isn't doing anyone, including yourself, any favors. Take your time and learn the game before boosting to level cap.
3. Try to stick to only one class at first (I'm a terrible role-model, I know). It's okay to level up a bunch of classes to level 10 or so to try them out, but it's important that you stick to one and get to max level with it. Pick the one you like best. I'll have more information about choosing your class in another post.
4. When you get to max level, it may be a good idea to save up so you can splurge on Heirloom gear. Heirlooms make it easier to level up subsequent characters because they give you an experience and power boost. If you plan on leveling more characters, Heirlooms are a must after your first level 90!
5. Don't buy gear from NPC vendors early on. Most of the time the name of the gear is colored gray, which means that it's junk. Even if the gear has a green name, it is more prudent to not purchase it. You'll earn plenty of green-name gear from questing.
6. Do try queuing for dungeons during your early levels. If you hate them, you don't have to do them often. Do them at least a couple times though. If you ever feel like doing dungeons/raiding at max level, you'll likely feel a bit more comfortable having done some easier ones in the past. It's better to go into a raid knowing a tiny bit of what to expect, rather than nothing at all.
7. Don't try tanking or healing on your first character. It may sound like a lot of fun, but it's probably better off to get the traditional questing over first, get heirlooms, and then try it. Heirlooms will make it easier, and DPS is the simplest role to start with. Tanking and healing can be very stressful, and other players can be very disrespectful towards them with little provocation.
8. You get your first talent point at level 15. You'll get another talent point at level 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, and, once WoD hits, 100. Talents are basically like extra skills you can choose to have, or things that augment already existing skills.
9. Starting on 10/14/14, essential Major Glyphs will be automatically taught to you, and you can apply them without spending anything. You can purchase any other Glyphs you may need (including Minor Glyphs) off of other players through the Auction House (which can be found in any racial capital). Glyphs are what you can use to augment your skills and customize. Some classes may have more Major Glyphs that are considered "required" than others. Minor Glyphs are generally for aesthetic purposes only, although there are some with legitimate uses.
10. To figure out what talents, glyphs, and stats you need, I recommend checking out your class on Icy Veins. You can generally find your class by searching on a search engine like this: icyveins [spec] [class]. So, for example, I can search "icyveins shadow priest," or "icyveins windwalker monk." Acronyms for your spec and class often work as well, such as "icyveins demo lock." This website will tell you everything you need to know about builds and your ability rotation.
11. When you first get into the game, there are a couple of settings you'll probably want to set up. If you go into your options menu, and then Interface, there's a whole bunch of options to mess with. Under Controls, there's an option for Auto Loot. You may want to make sure that has a check next to it. It makes picking up items that much simpler. Under ActionBars, I highly advise checking on Bottom Left Bar, Bottom Right Bar, Right Bar, and Right Bar 2. As well as Lock ActionBars. I keep my Pick Up Action Key on SHIFT, which means I can move the skills on my bars by holding down Shift and then clicking. Finally, some may want to go into Social and turn on the Mature Language Filter and Spam Filter.
12. Always log out in an Inn. Having a Rested bonus really helps in leveling, and you'll learn to appreciate it.
13. Try to participate in seasonal events. A lot of them give useful bonuses and items. Also, you may want them someday.
14. Do your Darkmoon Faire games every month. You'll regret not having enough prize tickets when you actually want something (like heirlooms!). You can get to Darkmoon Faire through a portal in Goldshire (Alliance) or right by Thunder Bluff (Horde). I think all the racial capitals have Darkmoon Mages who will teleport you there for a fee as well.
15. Speaking of Darkmoon Faire, you don't have to run back to the Cannon whenever you play the Cannon game. There's a Gnome fishing right near the target. Talk to him to have him teleport you back for a fee.
16. You don't have to do every single quest. For the most part, it's okay to leave a zone when you reach the maximum recommended level for it (i.e. leaving Westfall at level 15). That said, you will miss out on a bit of storyline, completion, and you'll have more backtracking if you ever decide that you want the Loremaster achievement.
That's all I can think of right now, but I'll likely add more later.
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