As a person who has leveled twelve max-level characters, and is currently working on two more, I want to discuss the leveling process in World of Warcraft. With the new patch there were changes to the leveling process that took many people by surprise and, if you happen to have read any of the forums, made plenty of people upset.
Yes, I am talking about the zone scaling.
Yes, I am talking about the zone scaling.
The new leveling experience is not as bad as everybody seems to think—don't listen to the naysayers in the General Discussion on the Blizzard Forums. There are many bonuses to zone scaling. I have found that the ability to play though an entire zone a nice change. I like the story, I enjoy playing though an entire zone to finish up that story. Also, being able to choose what zone you want to play in (let alone if you want to go to Outlands or Northrend, enjoy Cataclysm or Pandaria) is a welcome change that I enjoy immensely--I absolutely despise Outlands. I also enjoy the challenge of battling creatures near or at my own level as now I have to play the game instead of putting my mind on auto-mode and killing everything with one blow. There are other benefits from leveling including acquiring transmogrification items that you may have missed along the way, learning a new class or specialization, and even enjoying the scenery (The Cataclysm changed a lot of things…have you leveled since then?).
People say that the leveling experience is much slower. While yes, it is, it isn’t for the worse. We used to be able to blast through the zones; overpowering all obstacles and going through the mind-numbing “experience” just to get from level one to max level as quickly as possible—that's not the type of game I want to play. But when you look at Classic and the Burning Crusade leveling experience of days gone by even the new leveling much easier and takes much less time.
People say that the leveling experience is much slower. While yes, it is, it isn’t for the worse. We used to be able to blast through the zones; overpowering all obstacles and going through the mind-numbing “experience” just to get from level one to max level as quickly as possible—that's not the type of game I want to play. But when you look at Classic and the Burning Crusade leveling experience of days gone by even the new leveling much easier and takes much less time.
I look at the leveling experience as re-reading a favorite book. It takes up my time, yes, but I also get enjoyment from it. That being said, there are ways to help with the new leveling experience.
Tips to Staying Sane While Leveling
Wear Heirlooms: the bonuses to experience gains helps make the leveling process go a bit quicker…much more so than having no heirloom bonuses. Additionally, you can put high level enchantments on those heirloom pieces (they will scale with the level) for that extra bit of “ommph.”
Be Well Rested: The game rewards you in the leveling process for taking a break. Rested experience is amazing and very helpful when working on leveling not just quickly but efficiently as well. Just make sure to rest in taverns or other places that notify you that you are, indeed, resting.
Turn Up the Volume: Enjoy the music—either in game or your favorite playlist—as it makes the game go quicker. I sometimes multi-task and listen to a podcast or two while leveling but more often than not I am enjoying the music in the game.
Realize This Isn't A Race: Well, not anymore—I have seen plenty of the max level characters and many new Allied Races with their Heritage Armor. Just enjoy the trip and keep in mind that you will not be first to get your Highmountain Tauren to max level with that shiny new armor—it's already been done. Take your time, relax, and above all, have fun.
Be Well Rested: The game rewards you in the leveling process for taking a break. Rested experience is amazing and very helpful when working on leveling not just quickly but efficiently as well. Just make sure to rest in taverns or other places that notify you that you are, indeed, resting.
Turn Up the Volume: Enjoy the music—either in game or your favorite playlist—as it makes the game go quicker. I sometimes multi-task and listen to a podcast or two while leveling but more often than not I am enjoying the music in the game.
Realize This Isn't A Race: Well, not anymore—I have seen plenty of the max level characters and many new Allied Races with their Heritage Armor. Just enjoy the trip and keep in mind that you will not be first to get your Highmountain Tauren to max level with that shiny new armor—it's already been done. Take your time, relax, and above all, have fun.
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