I do agree, at least with the little Data we have and the vocal support there is enough playerbase for a single one. Even if it was EU and US merged.
Some people enjoy the more chaotic world and organized events happening compared to the more organized PVP RP-PVE servers offer.
I think both players should have a choice, so hopefully everyone can walk away happy from this. RP-PVP and RP-PVE also offer different story types as well, both can elevate one another in media, art etc.
In terms of roleplaying, it can, certainly in the RPPVP style of adhering to world reality instead of trying to tell stories. All you have to do is posit that black dragons reproduce, so killing Nefarion is only temporary until the next black dragon grows up and becomes the next Nefarion.
This style of roleplay is probably part of what gives RPPVP servers better longevity than other types of servers.
With 7% of the people surveyed saying they’d play on an RPPVP server, I think an RPPVP server is pretty clearly justified if they have 14 Classic servers or more.
I would argue that RP PvP will be incredibly popular this go around. We know a lot more than we knew in 2004. My 35 year old self is different than 21 year old self. My wants/goals in a game are drastically different now than what they used to be. I didnt even play on an RP server in vanilla but started playing on them in other games after WoW.
Having RP PvP at launch is an absolute must.
Stenze, people left ED around BfA because they figured with War Mode, they could get a richer RP experience with thei WPvP. Of course, what the didn’t account for was that these were firmly entrenched carebear servers so they didn’t get to fight with/against their new community. Some players are now coming back to ED.
In the context of Classic, RP-PvP servers were largely known as WPvP hotspots with better factional balance. A single server would serve as a hub for RP-PvPers and regular PvPers would fill in the rest of the population.
It’s not like non-RP PvPers would avoid an RP-PvP tag. Ion’s stance is just absurd. This server ruleset would thrive and likely have the strongest longevity.
Which is how you can roleplay it, in as much as I can roleplay being a cat or a space marine. Nefarian being replaced by another black dragon every week makes as much sense as Van Cleef pulling a vanish every time we clear Deadmines and leaves a perfect replica of his head on his also-fake corpse.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Everyone has the right to roleplay what they want.
RP-PvP servers were amazing in their heydey. I really hope we do get at least 1. I honestly think 1 is all that would be needed
You RP PVP weirdos seem to be numerous there is no way that Blizzard won’t see the need for a server for you guys after this type of response.
Hoping you guys get what you want.
What’s the best way to see if there is actually a demand for RP-PVP servers? I’d love to play on one, but not If it’s dead.
Blizzard must have a reason for saying they think it’s too niche, I just wonder what that reason is. What evidence drew them to that conclusion.
@Dixs
https://www.reddit.com/r/classicwow/comments/b4bxmo/research_wow_realm_type_break_down_by_type/
Ion isn’t interested in them and hasn’t really thought about it, so he assumed his opinion was a reasonable sample.
That’s the best explanation I’ve got.
RP-PvP has always been an important part of my WoW playing experience. This was never more true than during the days of Classic WoW and TBC. Running through the Wetlands with a guild, dodging Horde players and crocolisk alike are some of my favorite memories of all time. I hope that Blizzard can reconsider and provide a single server for all of us to share. RPPvP is important.
Support rp-pvp realms 100%. Since they were made available, that’s the only server type I ever played on.
There’s more positive reception for RPPVP than RP servers. If they want to release any RP realm, it should be RPPVP.
Releasing a new server post launch won’t be enough. Not enough players would reroll.
I’m glad we’re getting RP-PvE realms, as that’s what I intend to play on.
But signing in support for RP-PvP, even if it’s not my cup of tea.
I’d be really turned off from the game if they had RPPVP and not RPPVE. But that’s how quite a few people here feel right now.
That said, I support.
See if you can add this to the top Pintero. Notable caveats from this link.
-ED is the most successful RP realm globally at PVP and PVE
-One of the most balanced realm alliance:horde ratios
_https://wow.gamepedia.com/Server:Emerald_Dream_US
Yea World PvP isn’t for everyone, i may feel that it is a MASSIVE part of the game, others won’t plently of people playing on Normal / PVE severs prove that, and it’s the same for RP PVE and RP PVP, both have a following that we can support eachother.
There’s a more positive reception for RP-PvP on a reddit poll that’s particular to Classic.
The RP-PVP realms on Retail are dead.
Why would we want them on Classic since those would only end up dead as well?
Huh? If i recall There are no PVP servers anymore.
Also plenty of Rp-PVP realms where alive during Vanilla - wotlk. I don’t use Retail data since it isn’t really relevant to classic.
How can you compair retail with classic?
So many people, will get a culture shock once they enter classic.