Alt-itis ( ALT1234 )

Feeling the Alt-itis in World of Warcraft? Learn how to manage your alts, focus on your main, and avoid the pitfalls of too many characters across too many realms.

Hey there! So, you've probably heard the term 'Alt-itis' thrown around in World of Warcraft, right? It's basically that feeling when you've created a ton of characters but don't really play them much, while your main character is way up there in levels. It's a super common thing, especially when you're getting into the game!

WoW's leveling is pretty fast at the start. You'll blast through the early levels, hitting level 20 in no time, and even getting to 40 is a pretty quick and exciting ride. But then, around level 50, a lot of players hit a bit of a wall. This is often when people start thinking about creating 'mules' (characters just for storage or specific tasks) or experimenting with different types of game realms. If you've found yourself mastering the battlegrounds, you might be tempted to roll a Rogue, Hunter, or Druid to dominate at max level for maximum fun.

My biggest piece of advice? Focus on your main character way more than your alts or mules. It's not against the rules to sign your alts up for guilds that aren't your main's guild, but try not to abuse guild privileges. It's not cool, and people will notice.

Maybe spend just an hour here and there starting new characters on other realms. Don't go overboard, because once you start building up a network of characters across different realms, it can become a bit of a real-life problem, or at least really dilute your overall quality of play across all your characters. Honestly, having three characters on one realm feels like a pretty sweet spot. I personally needed to try out different classes a bit to see what I liked, but I really encourage you to pick about three classes you're interested in and stick with them.