New to Dual Boxing

[Luqan]

Hey all!
My names Sky. I just transfered from uldaman on my 70 rogue and was running a few arena matches when my new partner pointed out a a fellow by the name of Thundah. I was instantly amazed at what I saw and the prospect of starting a couple shamans of my own quickly took root. I think that next month I'm going to give this dual boxing a shot but had a few questions to ask first.

First off - how does one go about healing? Or rather how does one go about telling which character to heal which character?
Secondly - is it feasible to just have two characters? Or is it recommended to go with at least three?

Anyways, I can't wait to get to know your community and perhaps even run with a few of you someday ^_^

Sincerely,
Sky

[roddo]

You can go with 2, or take it to 5, its a matter of what your comfortable with, your budget, your computers capabilities etc. The fewer characters the easier it is, especially if they are the same class. Decide what you want to do with your crew, figure out if you have the resources to do it in terms of money and your system and then go from there. For example personally I'd like to 5 box, but my system can't support it and a new systems out of the question, so I'm limited to 3.

[Luqan]

*nods*
I'm fairly sure that I want to go Shaman. And I think five would be amazing.
I have a top of the line computer so that isn't a problem. Mainly just the getting started. Purchasing the new world of warcrafts and such.
Is it possible to buy the demos and then go with the account to save on the full game?
Yes... I think 4 would be perfect.

Anything else you guys could share with me in terms of the hobby?

[Mijn]

Trails cannot trade nor recive mail, which means if you want an item on a character it will only be from loot.
I'd suggest Vanilla WoW if anything. It's not much more than a single month of pay anymore, and you will get a month included. Unless you want to do stuff like roll Blood elves, Draenei or make a jewelcrafter. Theres a ways to go for hitting 58 for a multi-boxing team.