What is the downside of having servers with a predetermined plan to merge?

[Holycow-uldaman]

@Kinemetra-barthilas

these servers would be made in the context and clear understanding that they are functionally the same server

That’s the same as asking Blizzard to increase the number of layers on each realm, but they’ve explained why they put a cap on it.

@Kaivax

We’re absolutely committed to reaching one layer per realm by Phase 2. This is why we need to have upper bounds on the number of players connected to the realm at one time, and queue players past that point.

It’s a lot easier for players to switch realms right now when they haven’t leveled their toons yet.