When I first started playing WoW, one of the big culture shocks to me was the expectation of voice chat usage. It was never an issue in competitive RTS for me, since most RTS stuff was solo; non-MMO RPGs simply didn't present the need. To contribute effectively in the MMO world, however, whether for PvE or PvP, being able to communicate quickly and effectively by vocalizing (as opposed to typing) concerns has obvious benefits.

As such, you're going to need a headset.
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Since I've had the ability to post this blog for a while, I decided it was time to make use of it. One of the areas that I feel gets precious little attention in the MMO gaming world is the proper equipment for the job - everyone plays, but not everyone truly games.

The first, and most important, point of contact between the player and their PC is the mouse. Almost universally, reflex and precision are tested by the mouse; while in the non-gaming world, specialists and consultants...

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