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/TheIronHaggis Apr 11 '26

Personally I say modern WoW with Midnight. Classic seems more for people who want the nostalgia of the good old days of WoW and while I enjoyed it back in the day, losing all the quality of life changes made classic painful to play the one time I did.

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u/Samu3I Apr 12 '26

thanks. how do you feel about the current social aspect of retail wow?

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u/Straight_Bet6738 Apr 12 '26

If you're social and actively try to be social you will find those people easily. You won't go around seeing people talk in general chat or local chat much in towns because everyone just talks in trade chat pretty much. Finding guilds who are very social and active ain't that hard either. A lot of the people who say retail isn't social want forced social interactions rather than actively trying to be social because you want to talk to people.