Why PvE to PvP transfers are a good thing for World of Warcraft

by Kyle Horner on Sep 15th 2008 4:00PM

Lume the Mad has constructed a deep look at Blizzard's decision to allow transfers from PvE to PvP servers and why it's good for World of Warcraft players. For those who'd rather not read the whole thing, here's a summarized version: There are going to be some economic and social hiccups, yes, but the bonuses will far outweigh the minuses. The whole thing allows for bigger recruitment pool, more friends playing with friends and an overall improved ability for everyone to take risks.

We're inclined to agree with Mr. Mad's take on the whole situation. It'll be an interesting stretch into 2009 for World of Warcraft players between this change and the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King expansion. At least everyone should be able to play with all their friends for Wrath and something like that is always a very good thing.

Tags: blizzard, lume-the-mad, pve, pvp, transfer, transfers, world-of-warcraft, wotlk, wow, wrath-of-the-lich-king

Reader Comments (1)

wrong. Thank god for WAR. Might actually roll my DK on a carebear server, having grinded 5 70s on pvp servers.

God how this pissed me off. Sure there are some honest people who benefitted - but Blizz should have forced all players who transfer to wear pink armor or be flagged permanently as 'cuddles'. If it wasn't a big deal, then why was there so much fuss about PvE > PvP transfers when they tried to slip a guild over in the past?

EQ made MAD $$ on character transfers. WAR is coming out. To fight the loss of players, Blizz offers these transfers. Yeah, I am sure it wasn't an ENTIRELY financial decision to pull this stunt. I am sure it was for the 'gamers'.

For the gamers... I hope that Blizzard isn't dead.