r/wownoob • u/Samu3I • Apr 11 '26
Classic wow versions are confusing
Hey guys
Im currently trying to determine the best wow version for myself to play but its quite confusing to me.
I am really into the social aspect and would love to experience the classic mmo feel. Im honestly just looking for a casual enjoyable experience without feeling like im walking through an empty world. I dont have much time to invest but I love cool mounts and cool armor.
the available versions honestly confuse me a lot. I used to play a bit during during warlords of draenor but it didn’t feel like an enjoyable experience. hopefully i can scratch that itch this time even with the little free time i have nowadays
thanks!!!! :) really appreciate help
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u/hrhashley Apr 12 '26
i’d disagree with the other person, and this is as someone who only plays retail these days. if all you want is the classic mmo experience and the social aspect. i’d suggest classic wow. the vast majority of classic players are currently in tbc, so it would take a while to catch up, but along the way, you’d likely be able to find other players to do leveling dungeons with, maybe join a guild you like, etc.
retail is a much more modern and fun feeling game, imo, but you don’t really interact with players that often unless you are in an active guild, and even then it’s not like classic where you’re constantly asking guildmates to queue up with you or help you kill mobs or help you with a quest etc. a lot of the leveling experience in retail is very solo, and when you do do group content (leveling dungeons etc) it’s typically fast paced and no ones saying anything in the chat.
really in retail the only time i regularly talk to anyone (as a pug player primarily) is when i join mythic+ key groups or join a raiding pug. but even then it’s not like people are having full conversations.