Menethil-WoW is a 3.3.5a level 1-10 twink server that takes place in Tirisfal Glades. In this post, we will briefly describe what the base for the server is and how the gear system will work, etc.

The main idea for the server was to create a server that will have a lot of PvP but where you won't get bored if you're running around alone either. Personally, I have always liked Vanilla for the way that it could get both PvP and PvE to go hand in hand. Therefore, our design philosophy is focused on the same ideas. We aim to create quality content that will fit into the theme and making it seem Blizzlike.

Zone Design

Our choice to focus on one zone is based on a desire to ensure that players won't wander around endlessly. This also allows us to make open-world content that hopefully will bring players together and make the zone feel alive. We aim to create a dynamic world with both PvE and PvP content available. All of the maps will be flagged for PvP. Safe zones are located in the starting zone Deathknell and Brill. All other areas of Tirisfal Glades will be free for all PvP.

We will also have a prestige system allowing you to prestige 5 times, which will reward different perks and the ability to create Death Knight once you reach the highest prestige.

PvP

Battlegrounds will be divided into 3 separate groups. The reason for this is that we want all players to have a good experience with PvP no matter their level. Therefore we divided the battlegrounds into 3 brackets.

Battleground Brackets:

Level 1-4

Level 5-9

Level 10-10

This also makes it easier for us to balance classes in PvP, even though the balancing will be focused on level 10 and end-game content. This, of course, also means that you will be able to freeze your experience at whatever level you prefer. Besides battlegrounds, you will be able to participate in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 arena games. All Battlemasters will be located in Brill. Every 3 hours, an arena chest will also spawn in the middle of Undercity, which players can loot for rewards.

PvE

All 4 dungeons in the Scarlet Monastery will be revamped and customized. Graveyard for level 7, Library for level 8, Armory for level 9, and Cathedral for level 10. Our goal is to make all dungeons relevant even for high-level players. We will also have a custom portal to Shadowfang Keep, which will be a level 4 dungeon. All dungeons will have a heroic version, which will offer a greater challenge for those players who wish. All heroics will require level 10.

We will hopefully have 1 raid at launch. The unused maps of Scarlet Monastery and Karazhan will both be turned into a 10-man raid. These raids will all be for level 10.

Lordaeron is the main faction and can be found in many places around the map, both in Brill and Undercity. Inside Undercity, we also have 3 factions dedicated to one of the quarters inside. These will be named House of Cyanide, House of Deliria, and House of Hexia. Players will have to choose between one of these and follow that path. Each faction will reward different rewards. All factions will offer daily quests, and these daily quests will rotate. Meaning you won't ever have to do the same daily quest 2 days in a row. Every day, new daily quests will be offered for you.

Professions

We are also aiming to make professions relevant for each player and reward them with custom recipes. Mining, herbing, and skinning will be located all around the map, and we hope that this will encourage players to explore the world and make it feel more alive.

Class Spells

Class balance is always a sensitive topic, and we are sure to encounter challenges along the way. Note that class spells and scaling are difficult to get right from the launch, so we will make changes as we go. Hopefully, a large number of beta testers can help us identify many of these issues in advance. In addition to the Blizzlike spells that players get from levels 1-10, they will also be able to choose between three spells at levels 4, 9, and 10. The main idea behind this is to make all specs unique and playable, so players can choose their own path.

Prestige & Hardcore

Since leveling to level 10 doesn't take that long, we also made it possible to prestige your character and earn cosmetic rewards, plus some exclusive access. There is also a hardcore mode for those who wish to challenge themselves with only one life. 

This post does not include all the features of Menethil-WoW, but it briefly describes some of them. We hope this presentation has caught your attention, and we look forward to seeing you online once we get closer to our beta testing.

Best regards, Menethil-WoW