WoW Classic Launch Day
The sands of Durotar are once again stained with the blood of the brave as the hugely anticipated World of Warcraft Classic launched today, August 26th, 2019. A metric fuckton of Orcs, Trolls, Tauren, and Forsaken flooded the ancestral lands of the Horde, eager to relive the glory days of vanilla WoW. We thought we did, and we did…
Orgrimmar, the bustling hub of the Horde, buzzed with activity. Grunts hammered away at new buildings, Tauren vendors hawked their wares, and Forsaken apothecaries dealt in their macabre trade. The air crackled with a sense of shared purpose and camaraderie, a far cry from the more solitary experience of later expansions.
Quests were plentiful, although quest mobs were not, and the starting zones were a mosh pit of eager adventurers. Lowly quilboar and ravagers fell like wheat before the scythe; their hides were quickly snatched up by leatherworkers already vying for crafting supremacy. The air was thick with the scent of bandages, the joyous roars of victory (and the occasional lament over a missed quest item).
Durotar's unforgiving landscape proved a worthy challenge. The searing sun beat down on the Horde, and the treacherous cliffs and plains claimed more than a few careless adventurers. Yet, the spirit of the Horde remained unbroken. Players banded together, forming impromptu groups to tackle tougher mobs and share the spoils. The classic "LF group for questing" echoed through the chat channels, a nostalgic reminder of a simpler time.
The camaraderie wasn't limited to faction lines. Alliance players venturing into Durotar for a taste of PvP were met with fierce but respectful resistance. The Barrens chat, notorious for its heated exchanges in later years, was surprisingly lighthearted, filled with good-natured taunts and the occasional congratulatory "wp" after a particularly close duel.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across Durotar, the first wave of Horde players began their ascent towards Orgrimmar. The city gates were a sight to behold, a throng of players eager to claim their first taste of civilisation. The spirit of the Horde is strong, and Durotar stands ready to forge a new generation of heroes. This is more than just a game; it's a homecoming, a return to a simpler, more brutal time in Azeroth's history. For the Horde!
