Blizzard's statement on German RP Realms in WoW Classic

Is there still hope for German RP realms in WoW Classic? Blizzard at least gives a hint that the topic is not off the table yet.

When the realms for World of Warcraft Classic were introduced, the disappointment among some German players was quite large. Because unlike the general English realms there is no RP server in the German region. Since there is a fairly active community that has remained loyal to World of Warcraft mainly because of the opportunity for role-playing, the frustration and disappointment were significant.

Now the topic has come up again. The players wanted a definitive answer, so a clear “yes” or “no”. There was a response from the German community manager Toschayju. But even that response seems rather “meh” to the fans.

What was said? Toschayju emphasized once again that there is still no final decision on whether German-speaking role-playing realms will appear in WoW Classic in the future. However, he explained that it is “unfortunately very unlikely for the start”. This also seems logical, since the German realms have not yet been fully utilized. The server load appears to be Blizzard’s biggest concern at the moment. One should still not go for full realms.

RP realms still in the future? Toschayju further explained that he understands the frustration of the players. He himself has played for a long time on a role-playing realm and can relate to the disappointment of the players. He will pass on the feedback from the German players and send the various opinions and arguments to the responsible employees at Blizzard.

Is this just PR talk? For some, Toschayju’s answer is just the typical “Blizzard PR talk”. But one should not forget that the loud protests of the German fans had already helped,to enable German-speaking realms in the first place. If role-players now also unite, there is still hope for an RP server.

Why is an RP server so important to the players? Role-players like having a realm where they mainly meet like-minded players. This is important for the atmosphere in role-playing, as there are only few disturbances from non-role-players.

Moreover, it is easier to coordinate role-players among themselves when there is a clear RP server. Switching to the English RP server is not an alternative for most players, as it is not conducive to immersion and not everyone can write fluent English – especially not at a level that is usually required in role-playing.