Gold-Buyers are at more of an advantage than ever in SoD, and Gold-Sellers are acting quickly to seize profits.

I have waited years with bated breath for Blizzard to announce a Classic+ and now that it is here my worst fears have been realized. It is now time for gold buyers and sellers to ruin another version of WoW and it is ripe for the picking. The economy is already inflating, while gold-making methods crash to new lows, in-demand items are skyrocketing to unseen heights.

It is time to crack down and BAN GDKP/BOOST/BOT/GOLDBUYERS+SELLERS. With the return of Chris Metzen and introduction of Classic+ it is now time more than ever for a return to values.

In this phase, and all phases to follow many if not all BiS equipment comes from BoEs. This means gold-buyers have more of an advantage than ever. Able to grief endlessly in WPvP, streamroll WSG, get into the BEST/FIRST Progression groups and STAY ahead. This is a lifestyle they have already grown very comfortable with in Retail/Era because nothing is being done.

The competitive side of WoW has now become who can buy the most gold. It is PAY-TO-WIN. Not only that, but the attitudes these people bring with them, they boost to max, instantly BiS and then turn around and act like elitist douchebags to players that actually PLAY the game. It is to the point that you have to follow suit to stay competitive. There are already plenty of streamers, and RWF players confirmed to buy gold. If we fix this problem WoW competition and achievements can be about true sportsmanship again. It has become a vain mockery. Anyone wanting true competition would surely look elsewhere.

We are already beginning to see GDKP BFD runs, HUGE Bot Farms springing up, economy in ruins and people running around with full RMT Gear. People who actually PLAY the game have been waiting for Classic+ because we wanted WoW before greed and poor choices took over. Before the token, and shop and GDKP madness. We wanted to see original dream of WoW continued and expanded upon.

This not only ruins the economy, but the community. We have to do something. Sooner or later another MMO will come that DOES solve this issue and players will leave WoW like a sinking ship, myself included. Then all the gold farmers and buyers can sit and cry about a game THEY ruined for profit. Goodbye Cash Cow!

Once again, BAN GDKP/BOOST/BOT/GOLDBUYERS+SELLERS and ENFORCE IT.

BUT HOW?! I see many ideas about how; the funny thing is that's it's already possible with existing systems. Invest in expanding them. Introduce AI. If they can find a way to bot, we can make a bot to ban them. Let alone players with the REPORT SYSTEM. It is nowhere near as an unwinnable war as the supporters have you believe. Lastly, petition legal action. Sue them. There are million dollar companies profiting from destroying WoW. Surely something can be done.

Mad Season's Documentary

World of Warcraft - Pandora's Box - YouTube

Meta Goblin's Wonderful Investigative Work

The Gold Selling Underworld of Classic WoW is Terrible... - YouTube

Gold Seller Reveals The Terrible Truth! - Full Interview With Redmage (youtube.com)