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Any recommendations for expansion packs to pick up?
You have 2 things to consider here, expansions and adventure packs.
Expansions are full blown enlargements of the game world and we currently have two with a third schedualed for release in November.
The basic game will take you from lvl 1 through lvl 50.
The first expansion (Desert of Flames) adds new zones and takes you from lvl 50 - lvl 60.
The second expansion (Kingdom of Sky) adds more zones and takes you from lvl 60 - lvl 70.
In addition to the new zones, spells etc, there are always new game enhancements and mechanics included in each expansion. An example of these is the achievment system included in KoS which as Bodhi mentioned allows you to customize and personalize your character even more.
Adventure packs are like mini-expansions featuring a handful of new zones & dungeons and a unique storyline that will carry you through a variety of quest lines.
There are currently 3 adventure packs available. They are;
Bloodline Chronicles (vampire theme - lvl 30 - 50)
Splitpaw Saga (Gnoll theme - lvl 20 - 50)
Fallen Dynasty (Asian theme - lvl 55 - 70)
The adventure packs are download only, cost between 5 and 10 dollars each and although they are not "required" to progress through the game, they are a lot of fun.
I agree that you should start with the retail package that includes the basic game & KoS. It will give you the most bang for your buck and the achievment system will come in handy as soon as you hit lvl 20. When you do reach lvl 20, download the splitpaw adventure pack, it's a lot of fun and since it is an instanced dungeon that scales to the average level of your group, it will last you till you hit 50.
And finally, welcome back!