I can’t believe I’m even writing this, but after everything that’s happened, I’m officially quitting World of Warcraft for good. I’ve had enough. I’ve been a dedicated player for years—decades, even—but this last straw has broken the camel’s back. The servers have been down for EIGHT HOURS today for maintenance, and I’m just done. The server issues, the broken promises, the constant downtime with zero compensation—this isn’t just a game anymore; it’s a waste of my time and money.
But it’s not just the technical issues that have made me reach this point. It’s the community. The WoW community has become an absolute cesspool of toxicity. It doesn’t matter where I go, who I interact with, or how hard I try to just enjoy the game—I’m bullied, harassed, belittled constantly and everyone seems to think it’s absolutely hilarious to have nicknamed me “smol pp.” I’m sick of dealing with players who think it’s funny to shame me for not being the best at the game, or for being “too casual.” Every time I try to play, it feels like I’m walking into a toxic, hostile environment, where I’m not allowed to be myself or enjoy the game at my own pace. I’m so over it.
What happened to the community that made WoW special? The camaraderie, the fun of grouping up with people for raids and dungeons, the friendships? It’s all gone. Replaced by elitists who berate anyone who dares to not play at their level, who kick people out of groups because they’re not perfect. And don’t even get me started on the guilds. The amount of drama, the constant bickering, the cliques—it’s not worth it anymore. Every time I try to join a new guild, I’m either ignored or talked down to. This game has just turned into a never-ending nightmare of stress, frustration, and people treating each other like garbage.
And now, the technical issues. I spent hours today just waiting for the servers to come back online. I planned my day around playing after I got off work, looking forward to some time to unwind, only to find out that the servers are still down. For eight hours. I can’t even begin to explain how much this has broken me. I’ve literally been crying for the past two hours, just sitting here thinking about how I’ve been robbed of the time I was supposed to spend enjoying the game I’ve put so much into. I was so excited to log in, to do something I love, and instead, I’m left staring at a maintenance screen, feeling utterly hopeless.
I’ve decided to sell my computer and walk away from this game forever. I’m tired of investing my time and energy into a game that has only caused me anger and disappointment. No more. I’ve given WoW enough of my time and money over the years, and in return, all I’ve gotten is a broken, toxic experience. It’s just not worth it anymore. It’s time to move on, and I’m not looking back.
Goodbye, Blizzard. I’m done.
very chill peeps. anniversary community is… not good.