Author:Mike Searle Binding: Paperback Published: 2008-09-15 ISBN: 0761559272 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.0 / 5.0
"Not a strategy guide..."
"Not Great"
"Not Informative"
"50 pages of class abilities & 280 pages of filler."
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· Exclusive in-game item for that extra edge while leveling · Detailed maps labeled with points of interest · Realm vs. Realm (RvR) tips from the experts · In-depth class section written by gamers, for gamers · Tips for creating and leveling a guild · Regular updates posted on the Prima Games forums and available for download on all digital versions of the product.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.0 / 5.0
Not a strategy guide... I browsed through this book, and I was not impressed. But my eye was beguiled by the lovely art, and I had a discount coupon in my pocket, and I would get an exclusive in-game item. So I gave in to temptation. And, as usually happens when you impulsively do something against your better judgement, I regret it. Mike Searle starts off this book by saying online MMOs are constantly changing, so how can a book keep up? It can't! Therefore, instead of a book filled with charts and tables, we'll give you a... more info
Not Great Good for class information, nothing on crafting, poor maps, only buy if you like to read about the classes when you are not playing the game, other wise skip this book.
Not Informative Typically I buy a guide like this as a substitute instruction manual for the very poor documentation you see for MMORPG's. Well, it failed miserably in that regard. Bascially, it recaps what you can find out on any number of websites concerning the game in a more up-to-date and accessible format. It doesn't tell you the information you would really like to know, like, do which potions and effects don't stack and things like that. The stats it does have are rather limited by the fact that they are constantly... more info
50 pages of class abilities & 280 pages of filler. Executive Summary:
This book is great if you want to see the entire tree of any character and what abilities they get at what level. Other than that, this book will provide you with absolutely no useful info. By January '09 when there are a few websites that shows you an easy to follow character class ability list, this book will be 99% useless. The 1% is that it gives you a code that grants an additional 10% XP on your char. It is usable 3 times, and each time you use it, you will get the bonus for 2... more info
