Introduction to .... Addons, Quest Helpers and Thottbot

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Location: Thunder Bluff
Level: 11
Latest Achievements: "Journeyman Cook" + "Achievement Level 10"
Total Quests Completed: 35

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When I first started out in WoW with my first character (also a hunter, but not my 'hunter') I was puzzled by how players found the location they were going so easily. Reading the quest log book ('L') was not always helpful.

Then I was introduced to the world of Quest Helpers. There are many around and they are easily found if you google. I have heard a lot of praise for one titled (funny enough) "quest helper", but the one I was suggested to use is "Carbonite" from Carbonite.Com.

Carbonite, for example, displays on the world map where to find items required for your quest. Locations show as a transparent color block over areas where the monsters or items can be found. It also provides an on screen list of all the quests you have accepted and what level can safely complete said quest. Unlike our blizzard quest logs, which only display a color code system, Carbonite, for example, gives a number.

It is very customizable. I have mine set to show on screen the quests in the order of closeness to me as well as only quests in the zone I am in. I also still require my blizzard quest log to read exactly what I need to do and what items to use to complete the quest. (Like the level 5-10 water cleanse quests)

What ever you choose, Quest helpers are a wonderful tool in the game if you choose to use them. They are in no way manditory. Have a look at what is available and make that choice for yourself.

Quests Helpers come as Addons. There are also many other addons you could choose to help you and customize your screen. Anything from craft helpers to hate ratings.

One final note here is for helper websites. My favorite is Thottbot, but there is also a WOW Wiki for every occasion as well. Again, websites like this are great helps if you are totally stuck. I live from them, but you can make that choice yourself.

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Current Statistics: *unchanged from previous

Defence : 55

Mace: 55*
Staves: 55
Unarmed skill: 54 *
Cooking: 62/150
First Aid: 39/75*

Strength: 34
Agility: 22
Stamina: 31
Intellect: 29
Spirit: 38
Armor: 296