In World of Warcraft, interacting with other players is optional. You can reach the level cap without ever joining forces with another player, without even saying hello to anyone onyour realm. But by going it alone, you won’t be able to master some of the game’s tougher challenges, you will likely take longer to reach the endgame, and you won’t have access to the game’s most powerful magical treasures. Most importantly, the other players on your realm will miss out on the pleasure of meeting you. Your paths will cross with thousands of other people who share similar goals, interests, likes, and dislikes with you; so speak up, it’s easy to make new friends in World of Warcraft.
This chapter takes you through the ins and outs of World of Warcraft’s many social play features.