When I first started playing World of Warcraft the term Twink was relatively unused. That didn't last long. As time went on and players became more crafty, the Twink evolved. So what is a Twink?
A Twink is a player character who has been decked out with the best equipment they can possibly own for their class and level. For example, a twinked rogue of level 19 might have the best armour and weapons he could possibly have compared to other rogues of his level. Why? Because another higher level character probably helped obtain those items or gave the Twink enough gold to purchase at auction.
Twinking is mostly done around the idea of sending the Twink into battlegrounds where they gain honor and prestige. But Twinks can be used for other tasks as well.
Twinks are somewhat controversial in World of Warcraft because they tend to lend unfair advantage over other lower level characters. There has been much debate on whether or not Twinks should exist. Fortunately, World of Warcraft has some safeguards in place that help to prevent Twinks from becoming too powerful.
- Minimum level requirements on equipment use
- Minimum level requirements on quests and quest items
- Minimum level requirements on various spells, potions and buffs
Creating a Twink is solely up to the player. Not everyone accepts Twinks kindly and if you chose to make one be prepared to receive flak for it. On the flip side, it is a bit cool to have the most powerful level 19 hunter running around!
Some of the best Twinks are either Rogues or Hunters so you might want to think about those classes first if you decide to Twink.
Have fun and see you around Azeroth!
Eric loves to play World of Warcraft and has been at it for the past 2 years. He has multiple websites regarding different aspects of the game. If you are interested in WOW gold guides then check out his site http://www.world-of-warcraft-strategy-guides.com
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