Product Description

BradyGames’ World of Warcraft Atlas, Second Edition includes the following:

• EVERY REGION AND CITY MAP: Every region map includes its sub-regions, connections to other regions, dungeons, and towns – everything needed for players to make their way through Azeroth!  Special “lay-flat” binding showcases maps in their full glory.
• EXCLUSIVE TOWN MAPS: These hand-drawn maps include callouts for everyone in the towns.  They’re the perfect highlights for specific NCP locations!
• EXHAUSTIVE INDEX: Complete listing of all NCPs, named enemies, and beasts – along with their locations on map grids for easy use.  Supplemental listings of resources, trainers, and vendors offer even more information.
• UPDATED WORLD MAP: World map marks flight paths, main cities, instance dungeons, and battleground locations!

Platform: PC

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38458 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780744010473
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Not what I expected...
It's always nice to have the latest guide book, and that's why I bought this after installing the Lich King. Enough of the original game area had changed with this latest expansion that I thought it was time for a new map book. I was disappointed to see that not even the new harbor area of Stormwind was shown in the book. Additions like that in the game were the primary reason for my buying. I would hesitate to upgrade any of my books in the future, just because they were updated editions, until I have talked with other people to see whether there is really any new additions to the old content.

Helpful, but could be better
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.

Good to have if you're an avid player
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.