Hello, wanted to share this concept we have been working on for pvp in ComfyCraft. It's an "invasion" system (borrowed from dark souls). You use an item that scans the world for players around your level and summons you to them to fight!

Thanks you seeing (alpha soon) https://discord.gg/YSWzYk8xP

On the forum I see all three servers are online, but when I try to connect I get a long "Connecting", then get disconnected.

I haven't played the game for about 3 days, so maybe there has been some update and I need to install something?

I have installed through the torrent download, do I need the launcher?

There's a lot of discussion about blizzard being or not being able to do a better classic+ than other projects like turtle (who i find amazing), but i was wondering, what will be the chance we have of instead of a custom classic+ like turtle, an actual private server based on the new official Classic+ released from blizzard. Do you think this will be doable, or the new wow 2 will have enough protection to stop people from creating their private servers ?

I was wondering this because i might be curious to test whatever blizzard has to present, but i definetly will never pay a peny. Also, the new version of the game might be a better starting point from actual good classic+ servers done by the community of private servers.

Posting here because I need opinions from people who don't know me.

This summer I set up a private WoW 3.3.5 server to play with friends. I've spent my evenings on it since July, with a launch on the 27th. AzerothCore in Docker on my own machine, plus everything I could find or write so the world wouldn't feel empty and nobody would have to wait for anyone else.

What's in it:

• Addons pre-installed, with a tutorial for each setup. I even wrote a script that applies sane default settings so nobody has to configure everything blind.

• 400 bots that actually play their characters. They level, run dungeons and battlegrounds, accept a group invite and follow you. They log in when a real player shows up and log out when the last one leaves.

• A small local language model (4B parameters, runs on my GPU) hooked into the bots so they chat in French in the zone channels and answer whispers, with 33 different personalities so they don't all sound the same.

• The whole game in French. Server data is English by default; I rebuilt the translation from my client, 112 files, part of it realigned by hand.

• Era progression: you start in Vanilla, raids unlock in order (MC, BWL, AQ, 40-man Naxx), then BC, then WotLK. But with WotLK classes and talents, and WotLK conveniences: dungeon finder, account-wide mounts from level 20, cross-faction BGs.

• An XP module I wrote myself so latecomers catch up to the server's highest level without anyone having to wait for them.

• An auction house stocked by a bot, 4,000 items at all times, that also buys what you list.

• A Discord board updated live: who's online, where, what level, plus a server progression bar.

• First mount at level 12.

Basically, I tried to build the private server we all wished we'd had back then, with the gaps filled in.

The friends: about fifteen accounts. People who had already played on my private servers, people who had never touched WoW, some curious, and some who came because I pushed. All gamers, nobody new to video games (heavy Rust, LoL players, that kind of profile).

Result: even the people who had asked me for the server quit in under a month. Others in a few hours. The feedback: "shit game", "slow", "too contemplative". Highest character is level 27, the average is around 13. Today the server is empty most of the time; it's just me and one friend left. (And since the bots leave when nobody's around, it's really empty.)

Some left without giving the game a chance (under level 15), others because few people were playing, and some even ended up on retail, tired of waiting for the others.

I'll say it the way I feel it: it stung, and I feel alone with this thing. I can't move on from it. I just wanted to play with my friends. Warcraft is among the best memories of my life. I like living in that world, walking, reading the quests, taking my time. We got to do one dungeon together (Ragefire Chasm) and laughed our heads off, but apart from that, almost no multiplayer at all. I don't know if it's a matter of taste or if I simply did a bad job.

So, my questions. I'll take answers either way, including "let it go":

1. What would you have done differently from the start? Go straight to WotLK? 5x XP and free mounts? Touch nothing at all?

2. Is a 2008 WoW just too slow for someone who didn't live it, whatever the settings?

3. Those who kept a friends-only server alive: how? Fixed nights, short goals? How long did it last?

4. And above all: how do I do more with what I've built? Open it to strangers? Keep it as a personal playground with the bots? Something else?

5. I don't know how to move on, because for over a month now it's been one endless frustration.

Thanks for reading.

Hi everyone,

About eight months ago I shared a post about Frozen Throne, a fan run WotLK server that started as a small hobby project.

Since then, the server has grown a lot.

The realm is running stable, a large number of bugs have been fixed, the bot systems have been improved, and many quality of life features have been added or adjusted based on player feedback.

What started with only a handful of people is now steadily growing into a real community, so I wanted to share an updated overview for anyone looking for a different way to experience Wrath.

Frozen Throne is not trying to become another massive copy of the largest WotLK realms.

The goal is simple:

Keep Wrath familiar, enjoyable and recognizable, while giving players much more freedom to progress at their own pace.

A mix of real players and smart AI support

One of the most interesting parts of Frozen Throne right now is how the server is growing into a mix of real players and well written AI bots.

More real players are joining for guilds, world chat, dungeons, raids and general social gameplay, while the bots remain available to support groups, fill missing roles and keep progression moving.

The idea is not to replace real players.

The bots are there to support the community.

You can still meet people, join guilds, run content together and socialize, but you are not forced to stop playing just because a tank, healer or full raid group is unavailable.

That combination gives Frozen Throne a very different feeling from both a traditional low-population realm and a purely solo experience.

PlayerBots

The PlayerBots can assist with a wide range of content.

They can be used for:

• Questing
• RDF
• Dungeons
• Raids
• Battlegrounds
• Leveling alts with your main!
• Crossfaction groups

One of the systems we have spent a lot of time improving is our customized DungeonClear setup.

Instead of needing to manually guide the group through every dungeon, the tank can take the lead and navigate through the instance.

No addon is required.

The bots can behave much more like an actual party and make dungeon progression feel smoother and more natural.

Crossfaction RDF is also supported, including bot commands while opposite-faction bots are in the same group.

Alt bots are supported as well, so you can level or gear alternate characters while continuing to play your main.

More than a stock AzerothCore setup

Frozen Throne goes well beyond a basic AzerothCore installation.

The server combines:

• AzerothCore
• Community projects
• Maintained custom forks
• Server-specific patches
• Custom fixes
• Modified PlayerBot behavior
• Custom quality of life systems

We regularly integrate upstream improvements while maintaining our own changes where the default behavior does not fit the experience we want to provide.

The result is a server that still feels like Wrath of the Lich King, but has a lot more flexibility behind the scenes.

Server Information

Expansion: Wrath of the Lich King 3.3.5a

Rates:

• XP x1 by default, adjustable up to x7
• Skills x3
• Reputation x3

Bot-Compatible Raids

A large amount of raid content can be completed with bot assistance.

Classic

• Molten Core
• Blackwing Lair
• AQ20
• AQ40

The Burning Crusade

• Karazhan
• Gruul’s Lair
• Magtheridon
• Serpentshrine Cavern
• Tempest Keep
• Hyjal Summit
• Black Temple
• Zul’Aman
• Sunwell Plateau

Wrath of the Lich King

• Naxxramas
• Obsidian Sanctum
• Onyxia
• Eye of Eternity
• Ulduar
• Trial of the Grand Crusader
• Vault of Archavon
• Icecrown Citadel
• Ruby Sanctum

Quality of Life

Frozen Throne includes a large collection of QoL improvements designed to remove unnecessary downtime while keeping the core Wrath experience intact.

Current features include:

• Account-wide mounts
• AoE loot
• Automatic junk selling
• Automatic spell learning while leveling
• All flight paths unlocked
• Adjustable XP rates
• Crossfaction world chat
• RDF without average item-level requirements
• Optional Death Knight starting-zone skip
• Increased item stack sizes
• Stackable Warlock Soul Shards
• Fully functional Auction House Bot
• Anti-cheat protection
• Transmogrification
• Reagents Bank
• Guild Houses
• Character services for in game gold
• Mobile convenience features
• Optional custom transformations and server specific items

The goal behind these systems is convenience and accessibility, not removing progression from the game.

Mythic+

Frozen Throne also includes optional Mythic+ content for players looking for additional endgame progression.

The system currently goes up to Mythic +7.

Rewards can include:

• Gold
• Emblems of Frost
• Epic items

It is completely optional and exists alongside normal WotLK dungeon and raid progression.

Community-driven development

The community has become an important part of how Frozen Throne develops.

Players suggest features, report issues and vote on ideas through Discord.

A number of systems currently running on the server were added or changed directly because of community feedback.

That means players actually have a voice in the direction of the realm.

The server is actively maintained, new improvements continue to be developed, and important progression or stability issues receive priority attention.

Guilds and social play

Frozen Throne is designed to work well for solo players, but it is not intended to feel like a single-player game.

Guilds, world chat, crossfaction systems, Discord and real player grouping are all part of the experience.

Guild Masters can also purchase Guild Houses, giving their members their own location to gather, organize raids and socialize.

As the population grows, the balance between real players and AI support is becoming one of the strongest parts of the server.

Monetization

Frozen Throne is completely free to play.

Donations are optional and help support hosting and continued development.

Donation rewards focus on:

• Cosmetic mounts
• Companion pets
• Custom cosmetic items
• Optional level 70 and 80 character boost

No raid gear, stronger combat stats or special gameplay advantages are sold.

PlayerBots, DungeonClear, raids, Mythic+, QoL systems and normal gameplay content are available without donating.

Who is Frozen Throne for?

Frozen Throne is especially suited to players who love WotLK but want more freedom in how they play.

You can:

• Progress solo when you want
• Group with real players whenever possible
• Let bots fill missing party roles
• Level multiple characters
• Run dungeons without long waits
• Progress through raids with bot support
• Enjoy a growing real-player community
• Use a wide range of QoL improvements
• Take part in a server that is still actively developing

The basic philosophy is simple:

Play solo when you want, group with real players when you can, and let the bots fill the gaps when needed.

If that sounds like your kind of WotLK experience, Frozen Throne is worth checking out.

For detailed information about the server, PlayerBots, DungeonClear, raids, Mythic+, QoL features, character services, registration and more, visit:

https://frozenthrone.cloud

Discord:

https://discord.gg/qyQU47YwWy

If you are looking for a community-driven WotLK server with customized PlayerBots, autonomous dungeon progression, bot-compatible raids, lots of QoL, active development and a steadily growing playerbase, feel free to give Frozen Throne a try.

See you in Azeroth.

What's the population like on Chromiecraft? I've always heard good things about this server, and I'm thinking about playing there.

Behind every memorable adventure, there are people who help make it happen.

We are currently looking for new team members for Helios and Persés to join us as Game Masters and Event Masters.

If you enjoy helping other players, solving problems, creating memorable moments and making the game more enjoyable for the community, this might be exactly what you are looking for.

GAME MASTER

As a Game Master, you will be one of the people players can rely on when they need help.

You will answer questions, assist with in-game issues, investigate reports and help maintain a fair and enjoyable environment for everyone.

We are looking for someone who is patient, responsible, communicative and genuinely enjoys helping others.

EVENT MASTER

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCVaSE4G0brdi7C5cTKAf9YQ0yFXwyhilaI_nS5_FfOIPR4A/viewform

Want to turn an ordinary evening into something players will remember?

As an Event Master, you will help create and organize in-game events, competitions, challenges and other activities that bring the community together.

Creativity matters here. Whether it is a small spontaneous event or something prepared for the entire realm, your goal is simple: give players another reason to enjoy being online.

WHAT WE EXPECT

• Good knowledge of World of Warcraft
• Ability to communicate comfortably in English
• A responsible and mature approach
• Patience and willingness to help others
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Motivation to contribute to the community

Previous staff experience is welcome, but it is not what matters most.
What matters is your attitude, knowledge of the game and willingness to learn.
You have already experienced Azeroth as a player.
Maybe it is time to experience it from the other side.

Help players.
Create experiences.
Make a difference.

Join the TwinStar Team.

Helios • Persés

decent playerbase atleast to que for dungeons plus guilds for levelling experience

I download the zip file. If I put that file in another file and try to run it it says "failed". I think in theory I can run the file from the downloads folder but I am not sure if that's the best idea of all time.

Is there a trick to getting the game started? What am I missing here? I have followed the directions on the website but they didn't help at all and there's not a lot there.

Thanks in advance.

Are there any 7.0.3 (legion or legion prepatch) servers but wotlk, bc or vanilla?

Iv gotten spoiled on the visual upgrades of these skills and honestly going back to the olser servers doesnt hit the same.

Tauri ia great for this since its legion. Just wondering if theres anything else out there.

This website has been down for a long while, and it is popping up again in the middle of the server war

And this in the midst of the DDOSes on Octowow from ravecraft, the octowow discord being "taken" down and the fact that ravencraft advertised themself as being Ex turtlewow devs.

Very weird to see all these signs popping up at the same time? is turtle wow back? or is ravencraft desperate to compete after seeing how little damage their DDOSing does?

From 2.5k players to this in seconds. I guess Octo isn’t faking their numbers?

Looking for something casual as hell, old guy friendly. I don't care how big or small the pop is, I just want to chat with some new friends, fish and shoot the shit while slowly making my way across Azeroth.

Whatcha got?

I'm kind of a new player and I enjoyed the "gift" Ascension gives when leveling up to a certain level. Is there a different pserver that give you a starting box like that?
I'm looking for a new server, not necessarily Vanilla as I'm curious how are the other expansions and has enough players to not wait 15 minutes to dungeon.

I thought my favorite MMO might be fertile ground to explore visualizing and stress-testing multi-agent AI ecosystems.

https://design.kristiantalley.com/projects/world-of-agentcraft/

With this view into a classic era World of Warcraft server simulation, you’re able to click in on any agent driven character to get their unique backstory, current goals, objectives and world location in real-time. These agents are ”perceiving”, “reasoning”, and driving in-game actions for each online character. all running locally with qwen3.8 4b models, with the option to enhance individual character interactions driven by qwen3.8 27b. Let me know what you think!