Numerous threads are popping up complaining about the problem of dead servers.
https://eu.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/17617052385
https://eu.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/176170516270 1647 posts
22 Sep
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Dear Blizzard, any chance that you can start merging servers? There is way too many realms compared to how many people still playing this game, the only servers which are currently high are either RP servers, or the 2-3 most popular PvP/PvE servers out of.. What, hundred dead servers..
I am getting really tired of logging into my different character and see even new Dalaran among all cities empty as a wasteland, and I do not want to feel forced to pay for a server transfer either.
Something really needs to be done about the dead (low population) realms. I am currently playing on ER and it is linked with DMF. Honestly even with the easy group finding for realm quests it is so, so quiet in the main. Go to do some auctioning NO ONE in SW that I can see. Nope not a soul... Hang around in the vindicar at peak times and see only 3 other players...
I thought I would also have a look at the peak popular areas at the moment and I stood around an Argus invasion... Guess how many people I saw in 10 minutes? 7 yes 7.
Stuff on AH doesn't sell and next to no random and wonderful encounters with RPers. It has been so long since they did a bit of merging and I can't afford to move my characters at AD at £19 a pop. A huge part of the game is missing and it's forcing me out of love and interest with the game. My only other option? Put my time and effort into rerolling and losing all my hard work?
I just expect so much more and a general buzz and liveliness in the game. I really think changes need to happen whether it is;
More merges
So I was looking around the various realm population sites that try to gauge active players. Adding them up showed an active population at the level cap of only 200,000 players across the whole of the EU realms including Russia.
The MVPs on these posts were saying there might be an announcement around blizzcon.