6 Reasons Why We Can’t Wait to Dive Into World of Warcraft: Classic

6 Reasons We Can’t Wait to Dive Into World of Warcraft: Classic

No Transmog

Transmogrification is something of a double-edged sword. While it’s nice for RP, creativity, and player variation, it robs players of a sense of scale and progression. When you see a player in modern World of Warcraft, their gear does not tell a story, really.

In Classic, when you see a someone in full tier 3 gear, you know they’re a badass. In retail World of Warcraft, there’s often a mishmash of different gear or an old tier set; transmog robs players the chance to stand out physically on merit. Stories of players in end game gear being followed around, cheered on, and generally adored is unique to Classic as it’s tangible evidence of progression, which is an excellent tool for in-game ambition for newbie players.