WoW newbie looking for advice

[Mavfin]

http://elitistjerks.com/ is pretty much the best. and yea the official forums are a cesspool.

Server: Make sure you go with a mid to high population server. Having other people around makes the game much better. Also I would recommend a PvP server.

Elitist Jerks is a really good place for info, but always keep in mind that it's geared toward end-game raiding, so sweeping pronouncements are made daily, such as "X build is the only build worth having for Y class talents", and such stuff as that. Level your toon and have fun trying stuff out before worrying too much about some of the drivel that the raiding-obsessed put out there. :wub:(Yes, I raided my time, too, so I know where they're coming from, but, WoW has evolved to where raiding and playing 16 hours a day aren't the only way to advance anymore)

Oh, and yes, a populated server is good. I don't care for PvP servers myself. Too much immaturity in the ganking of lowbies and all that. I much prefer the PvE (Normal) servers where i can quest in peace. YMMV.