how long should it normally take to get through the levels ? i.e. a week for level 10, 2 weeks to level 20 a month for level 30 etc
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Follow a decent questing guide or just grind. You should be able to make level 40 in a weekend, depending on class of course.
I'd guess:
Warrior, Rogue, Druid 2-3 days to 40.
Mage, Warlock, Shaman, Hunter 3-4 days to 40.
Priest 5 days.
Paladin 5-6 days.
Of course this assumes you prepare properly before hand (potions, bandages, food, drink, buffs, and other consumables), so for a new account, add 1/2 days - but really it isn't that hard to learn how to grind, so join a server with friends if possible so they can foot you some gold for potions and armours as you level up.
Follow a decent questing guide or just grind. You should be able to make level 40 in a weekend, depending on class of course.
I'd guess:
Warrior, Rogue, Druid 2-3 days to 40.
Mage, Warlock, Shaman, Hunter 3-4 days to 40.
Priest 5 days.
Paladin 5-6 days.
Of course this assumes you prepare properly before hand (potions, bandages, food, drink, buffs, and other consumables), so for a new account, add 1/2 days - but really it isn't that hard to learn how to grind, so join a server with friends if possible so they can foot you some gold for potions and armours as you level up.

what does grind mean ?
Yeah, it was more just a generic figures for levelling an alt really. /shrugWhy would someone just starting the game want to rush their way to 70 and grind? When you start out, there's a lot of fun to be had doing quests and learning all the lore.
Why would someone just starting the game want to rush their way to 70 and grind? When you start out, there's a lot of fun to be had doing quests and learning all the lore.
Yeah, it was more just a generic figures for levelling an alt really. /shrug
I forget that there are still new people coming to the game.
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