Learn How to Play Warhammer Online Like the Pros

In the highly competitive world of Warhammer Online, starting out can be tough. Coming from somebody who isn't the greatest gamer in the world, I'd like to help some other people that may not be coming out on top online. I've been playing since release and I just wanted to share some of the things I've learned along the way.
First, find a good forum to join. Being able to communicate and make friends with the people you are playing with will not only help you out but make the game much more enjoyable. In an MMO like Warhammer, you need as many friends as possible to help you out along the way. The more allies the better in a war zone.
Second, do not purchase the guide sold in stores. This was available on the release day and I fell into the trap and bought it. This was a huge mistake. The guide was outdated from day 1. I should have known this but I was hoping to be able to learn a little bit to have an edge right from the beginning. This guide was a complete waste of money, I didn't learn anything from it and it did not help me one bit.
I do however recommend picking up an online guide in PDF file form. Online guides are much better because they feature tested and true methods and in the case of the guide I used, allow you to join a community that will help you out in a way the normal warhammer community forums do not. There is no way I could have reached level 40 and had as much gold as I had without a good guide.
The number 1 reason to use an online guide is though is that they are updated. In an MMO, especially a new one like Warhammer Online, things are constantly being changed and updated. A static guide can be rendered worthless in a few days. Online guides are constantly updated so they are always compatible with the game.
Some people argue that a guide or walkthrough cheapens certain aspects of the game. I think this is nonsense, especially in a game like Warhammer Online, which has so many hidden things. Without the guide I would have missed out on a ton of content. If you really want to see the whole game, a guide is the only way to go.
As I stated before I've been playing since the release date and so far I've managed to level an Ironbreaker to 40 and I'm now working on my second character. For more information on the guides I've used or just more information on getting ahead