World of Warcraft In-Game Guides vs. PDF Guides

Whether you’re new to World of Warcraft or you’ve been around for years, everyone has to understand the difference between the help they receive. There are several different types of strategy guides out there that revolve around both factions, every class, and various other parts to game. They are jam packed with tons of helpful information that will allow you to progress through the game faster.

Unfortunately, there are several that were developed years ago. Today’s options are considered in-game guides and if you haven’t heard of them, you will know more by the end of this article. Let’s go over all the differences between the two and which one is better for you.

PDF Ebooks

Think of the WoW PDF eBooks like the original xBox or Playstation. They were great when they first came out, but when the systems were tweaked, the only people that kept playing the old versions were the ones who didn’t want or have the money to spend on a new one. PDF digital books do give you some great information, but not as good as you might think.

One of the biggest issues is the information is most likely out-dated. There are some options that are still beneficial today, but the search to find them is just too long. Blizzard updates the game all the time, and if these eBooks don’t keep things current, you could find yourself wasting your money.

Another monumental issue is the time involved. Every World of Warcraft gamer knows that when you are having a difficult time in the game you have to minimize it in order to research the Internet. Then again, the same holds true if you purchase a PDF eBook full of World of Warcraft strategies. This might not sound like a big deal, but when you have to go from 1-80, it can really add up.

In-Game Help

When you use an In-game World of Warcraft strategy guide, you actually get the tips while you’re playing the game. The majority of them offer specific paths you can take based on the location you start your adventure. The whole idea to this option is to eliminate the minimizing of the screen, and showing you the quickest way to reach level 80.

Honestly, I used to think it wouldn’t matter much, but after using one myself, it literally saves you hours. Another benefit to the in-game choice is you won’t end up doing quests that relinquish some of the lowest (and I mean LOWEST) XP for the amount of time you spend on them.

Last but not least, you always get updates from in-game guides. So when Blizzard throws out a new patch, you can bet that you will have an update coming your way soon. The point: if you’re going to spend money on a World of Warcraft strategy guide then you should get one that has this added benefit. If you don’t, you will only be selling yourself short.

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