How to Choose a Server/Realm - Easymode Tips

 


I've released a video on some general info about servers/realms with some tips on how to pick one that will suit your needs. I try to take a lot of the guessing out through some mild research that anyone can do easily.

YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOO4SkHvj1Y

Alright, so you're either playing World of Warcraft for the first time or are tired of your wow gold server and want a change. Either way, you'll need to choose a server and that can be pretty overwhelming with all the choices. I hope to simply that for no matter what you're looking for.

To get started you'll want to decide which type of server or realm is best for you. There are four types of servers available for WoW; PvP, PvE, RP, and RP-PvP.

PvP: or Player vs Player is usually geared towards players who want the ability to fight over players throughout the game world at any given time in contested areas.

PvE: or Player vs Environment and sometimes referred to as normal is more for players who want to travel throughout the game world without worrying other players attacking them. They don't want to be bothered and don't care that they can't kill an opposing faction player unless they're flagged.

RP: or Roleplaying is a server or realm type made especially for those who like to roleplay within a game. In addition they are PvE servers. Most roleplayers take on the identity of someone they've made up completely or use the character and class they've pick as a starting base using the game's story line and stereotypes. RP servers have so-called strict rules against real-life talk or out of character talk but from my experience, it depends from server to server and faction to faction as some hardly even roleplay at all. RP servers also require stricter naming rules when choosing a name for your character which typically just means it can't be anything made up of a few words like Ipwnnoobs.

RP-PvP: is basically a combo of RP and PvP servers allowing roleplayers to attack or be attacked when in any contested areas of the game world. All other RP and PvP rules or descriptions also are included.

So with four different types how do you figure which is best for you? Well, a simple thing to do is ask friends or anyone you know who plays and see what they think. Here are some typical stereotypes and some of my own personal opinion.

PvP servers tend to have more rude/egotistic players than you may be use to but also usually have the some of the best PvP'ers and PvE'ers in the game. The trade channel will be busy with tons of things going on and usually some trolling. You may find a lot of Elitists around as well. Depending on the server, there could be more Alliance or more Horde or a pretty even number.

PvE servers tend to have less rude/egotistic players and more people willing to work as a group for end game but maybe not so much for leveling. Since they can't be attacked, some may have the solo personality type and avoid others while they level. These people soon find though at higher levels or when doing dungeons they'll need to interact with others if they want to advance. PvE servers are almost always more Alliance than Horde.

RP servers tend to be the most curtious places but all that roleplaying could wear you out if you aren't a roleplayer yourself. In recent years, the whole rp code of rules has been less and less enforced as many players don't worry about it as much. RP'ers are not actively monitored by GMs or anything so only fellow players can police the servers by reporting offenders. Needless to say, only the hardcore RP'ers are likely to do this. RP servers can have more Horde or Alliance and even be pretty balanced.

RP-PvP servers are just a mix of RP and PvP and usually stick to the RP side of the stereotypes. These servers tend to have more Horde than Alliance.




 




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