This is correct. They’re preparing the virtual realms for smooth seamless merging, within a few weeks. But that’s because they’re not merging layers, they’re collapsing layers. The same restrictions would have to apply if layers were locked.
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Yes, collapsing is the better word for it. Thanks.
No problems. It’s Blizzard’s word for it, though. No credit to me.
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Right.
The only difference between what Blizzard is proposing and this plan, is that until the layers collapse, you are playing with and against the same pool of people. Your only link to the other layers is the AH.
Everything else would be the same.
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I honestly don’t think it’s going to be much of an issue.
It’s obviously clear and present on the Beta but I think we need to keep in mind that what we are seeing is a tiny fraction of the actual player base come launch.
The fact that layering will be based on population means that come launch you will be “layer hopping” to essentially avoid competition into another equally full layer from the one you just left.
The way it’s set up you can’t just layer hop onto a dead layer because in theory it just would not exist.
While resources is one reason, another has to do with the affects on community with layering. The ability to avoid PvP or use it as a pseudo-stealth with a friend. There are many unique ways layer hopping can be abused. So limiting it is a solution that should be implemented.
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I get the benefits, but the “grouping with friends” part may be more detrimental, especially if they don’t choose the same layers.
That’s why I still think the mixing and reforming is still better. You just have to make intentionally changing layers far more of a hassle, and not easily exploitable.
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Why would you watch a video of some guy that has never even play vanilla? Yet spews vomit all over the place about things that are wrong. I mean of all the stuff he’s talking about layering is actually fine, since its new. However, the rest of classic and referencing anything to vanilla he’s completely clueless.
If they limit the layering tech to early level zones (for whatever time they need for the servers to get stable populations) and then remove it entirely, there’d be no server hopping and I wouldn’t mind it at all.
C’mon, he got into the 50s on his warrior ![:rofl:](https://d38bqls1q93fod.cloudfront.net/en/wow/images/emoji/twitter/rofl.png?v=6" ":rofl:")
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While I can agree with some of your points, it is sort of without tact.
Why would I watch a video of some guy that has never even played?
Because learning and having an ear to the ground is always important to some of us. Hearing all sides and not just saying people spew vomit ![:wink:](https://d38bqls1q93fod.cloudfront.net/en/wow/images/emoji/twitter/wink.png?v=6" ":wink:")
For the most part.
There is nothing to be afraid of in watching or listening to someone that you do not like or disagree with. Its how we grow and learn ourselves. It’s how we can solidify our beliefs and arguments for why we see things one way or the other.
I don’t know his history. I don’t know yours. You don’t know mine. Yet we can talk and discuss things.
That’s why I watched a video of some guy that has never even played vanilla.
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It defeats the purpose that they are trying to avoid a singular server. Push 9 layers into the 10th layer and the result is server crashing, queue times, and all the stuff Blizz is making layers for.
You are assuming that the tourists will make it pass level 20. Please.
Sorry I don’t watch phonies. He’s been a fraud ever since he first came into the scene way back in the day. Talks out of his a55, promotes false information, etc. I mean c’mon its blatantly obvious he’s doing this strictly for the money which was very noticeable when he would just jump on anything and start talking without have any knowledge on the subject. Even after all this time, he’s still clueless on a lot of things. Yet he’s trying to promote guides and teach? lel give me a break, guy is a joke.
Would be different if he’s genuine, but he’s far from it.
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And you are assuming some of them won’t?
Just curious as to based on what?
Based on the harsh reality that they are not in BfA anymore.
I can see that Clovah
That’s just he way he edits. Long intros are his style…
strange, I can’t see my youtube comment(for tha video) without being logged into youtube
and I posted said comment a few hours ago, and can see everyone else’s comments, whether I’m logged in or not
was I shadowbanned from youtube? I’ve only ever made 1 other comment on one other video that wasn’t even remotely insulting or political
Probably the owner of the youtube channel has opted to hide all your comments. You can see it, but no one else can.