The new guy with the question

[vanyok]

Hey guys.
I just registered and already have a question

I'm an ex-EverQuest addict. Just recently joined WoW horde after about 5 years of EQ. I really got used to 2-3 boxing in EQ so after a couple of weeks of running a Rogue here in Warcraft I decided that it's time to create a new account and go back to dual boixing. I don't think I'll be creating with 4-5 characters as some people do but having two characters is a blast so far.

I ran into the problem when it came to choosing perfect characters to bot. As I said, I'm a new WoW player ( my characters are only lvl 9) so I went with the simple tank/healer combo - Warrior/Priest. After reading these forums it's seems like I'm the only one with such a combo. Everyone here seems to be using either Shamans, Mages or Warlocks. I there something wrong with War/Priest combo ?

I know in EverQuest having Warrior/Cleric wasn't such a good idea because warriors are low DPS and neither cleric or warrior can slow NPCs. In EQ I found the best combo to be Bard/Druid.
A far as I know, in WoW Warriors are very high on DPS... so as priests so I figured this combo will work pretty well. Paladins are good tanks as well from what I heard ( plus CC ) but their DPS isn't too good....

So back to my question.. is there something wrong with Warrior/Priest combo ? It's awesome so far...while low levels.

[Drizzit]

I WANT A BB GUN ;( !!!

[Talamarr]

If this is your first time through the game, that combo is fine. Go shadow spec on your prist for extra DPS. You won't need a dedicated healer for leveling. Also, there is a "new to multiboxing" forum. You'll realize soon why you should start there

oh fyi, Priests can't wear plate

[Havelcek]

Just as a warning you should be posting this in the New Multiboxers forum so you are going to get flamed...

Having said that many people find once they get to higher levels that having clothies isn't optimal for 5-boxing because you can't take much damage. Shaman are pretty popular because they are wearing mail and many of their abilities are stackable with each other. I would strongly suggest using a Paladin for your tank instead of a Warrior for your group.

[Vyndree]

[quote='vanyok',index.php?page=Thread&postID=85317# post85317]...perfect characters to bot[/quote]

I really hope you weren't serious.

Take a look at the [url='http://www.dual-boxing.com/wiki/index.php/FAQ_for_Non-Multiboxers']FAQ for Non-Multiboxers[/url]. We don't run bots.

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Paladins are good tanks as well from what I heard ( plus CC ) but their DPS isn't too good....

Paladins can AoE tank a group of mobs like no other class, and require less attention to do so than a warrior or druid. About the only downside is the lack of a ranged attack until level 50 unless you have the engineering profession. A mage has fantastic single target & AoE DPS, portals for quick transport to cities, food/water to reduce downtime, and the best CC in the game. There's a reason that the paladin/mage combo is my favorite pair, even though the rogue is probably my favorite single class. AoE, low downtime, and portals makes this one of the most 'active' pairs due to the ability to clear out a large area of mobs and not waste so much time in travel.

[vanyok]

Here is a pony with the gun for unhappy ones :P



What's the reason behind your Paladin suggestion ?

[vanyok]

What's the reason behind your Paladin suggestion ?

Nevermind... You guys are replaying too fast

[Talamarr]

I really hope you weren't serious.

I saw that too, but as a long time EQ gamer myself back in the day, dual-boxing was often refered to as botting. Whether there was automation software or not. A cleric was often called a healbot if he was being dual-boxed.

To the OP: botting means much more evil things in WoW than in EQ.

Come to think about it, maybe that's where all the "zomg multi-boxers are bots" come from...hmmm..

[vanyok]

FAQ for Non-Multiboxers[/url]. We don't run bots.

Didn't mean any automated stuff...
Just my EQ Jargon. See ? Now I got a get used to the new l33t WoW OMG Hax0rN00b language.