My son plays WoW and continually trys to get me 'into the game'. Ironically, I started him off in WarcraftII for the PS2. I expected he would like it. I don't know much about WoW, but WarcraftII was a pretty cool strategy game.
I suppose there is some of that element in AH. However, I am not one to go there. I fly as a F4U combat pilot. That's my thing. Although, the 27th fighter squadron flying P38's is closer to home. The P38, while not uber, was an impressive aircraft.
I highly recommend starting out in the game (again) in the training arena (TA).
Regards,
Malta
p.s. If someone offers me something 'free', I'll take it. Call that a character flaw. Many of my 'type' have it.