Originally Posted by Rose

Depends what you hated about WoW, imo. Some folks like/despise particular classes, and if you make the mistake of playing one of them, you're just punishing yourself. Race/starting area is another, as where you are affects how you perceive the game (and there are rather large differences in the areas - some are darn easy, others get annoying. Fast.).

I don't think it was anything specific. I liked it, but not enough to stomach a monthly fee.

Now, almost a year later, my gaming mindset has changed. I don't need to chase after every new title, just give me a group of 4-5 titles that can keep me occupied, and I'm good.

Since D2 is out, unless I buy it again, I don't have a RPG in my game group.

Offhand, I'ld say pick the think closest to your favorite D2 character, start from there. If you have any particular classes you want more info on, just holler.

I was big on paladins in D2: I don't recall a similar class in WoW. There are warriors and shamans right? Is there a "both" category?

On a side note, I wonder if you're getting one of the promo accounts that isn't a full client. I've heard you can't trade, but don't recall any other specific limitations those promo clients are supposed to have. Matters a bit on whether or not your characters are actually yours (IE, you buy retail and then 'keep' the characters).

The terms at FP are you have 14 days to try the full client, then it expires, and you need to get yourself to the local game pusher to get the game. I don't think there are any specific limitations.

I had a beta character....wonder if it is still there.

Finally, 14 days is enough to hit level 15-20 easily, so you'll see enough of the game to get the gist of it for everything up to level 55 or so, when you begin to raid instances primarily.

Hmmm, sounds good.

Which server are you all on? Any server I should avoid?