World of Warcraft Atlas, Second Edition by BradyGames
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Book Reviews of World of Warcraft Atlas, Second Edition
Book Review: World of Warcraft Atlas, Second Edition
Summary: 5 Stars
This has been a more detailed and accurate edition of the atlas and has helped me out a lot.Book Review: Can't find the difference
Summary: 4 Stars
I haven't found the difference between the "2nd Edition," and the original, I suspect that it is a 2nd Printing. It is an excelent addition to a gamer's library, as WoW is a massive game, and u can't remember everything you encounter, or need to find to do a "Quest." I have been playing for several years, and still find myself referring to this atlas.
Carol
Book Review: Great
Summary: 4 Stars
Book is great. Its got every person and creature and place up to the release of the Wrath of the Lich King for all the stuff covered in WOW. It does not include any areas that require the burning crusade expansion. for example Azure Myst Isle and the blood elf starting area. these areas are covered in the burning crusade atlas.Book Review: Helpful, but could be better
Summary: 3 Stars
First, I really need to say that I'm a newbie to the game. I've only been playing WoW for about a month now, so I still have a lot to learn. I bought this book because I was tired of trying to find places on the in-game maps and the ones in the BradyGames Battle Chest guides.
The region maps in the book are fairly blurry, like they increased the size beyond the original and lost some picture quality along with it. It is used with a grid system like real maps are, which can or can't be helpful. While it does say, for example, that a Weapons merchant in Thunder Bluff is at D-6, there is no indication on the map as to where exactly they are within that square. You just have to run around that general area and see if you can find them.
However, that is only the case with regions. Smaller towns and camps have smaller, somewhat more detailed maps further back in the book. The images are a little more clear and look a lot like what the developers may have used to show themselves where everything is. Instead of the grid-system, there is a number put on the map. So if you're looking for Manrik in the Crossroads, you just look for the number 12 on the smaller map.
There is an index in the back where you can look up any character name you want, including rare spawns, and it will tell you the location(s) and grid mark, sometimes even a clue as to the exact location (i.e. "behind house")
It also details where all the flight points are on a world map, as well as detailed paths of boats and zeppelins. The world map also provides locations of Instances. The class and profession trainers are also listed, so you don't need to know the name to look them up, just find what you want and it will tell you the name and location of who you need.
All-in-all, it is very helpful. However, more details on the regions would be nice, such as numbers or letters within each grid square would be even more helpful (For instance: Weapons merchant mentioned above in D-6. It could be D-6-a, where the lowercase letter is in that square pinpointing their location). Better picture quality of the maps would be a pleasant addition as well.
The book itself is very attractive looking. It is helpful, but as my title states, it could be even better with a little more attention to detail.
Book Review: Good to have if you're an avid player
Summary: 3 Stars
The book is really quite useful when you are in new lands. I think the city maps could have been way more detailed. And places like the Undercity have several levels. A really good map of that would be nice. I guess part of the fun is getting lost and learning your way around. All in all, I am glad I bought the atlas.