The Blog
Notes from the house
Honest writing about Vanilla — where to play, what's worth keeping, and the debates worth having. No spin, no sales pitch.
- Jul 9, 2026
GDKP Ban to WoW Token: How Classic Got a Gold Shop
January 2024: GDKP banned. October 2025: the WoW Token arrives in Classic. No conspiracy theory needed — just a calendar, and a lesson about game economies.
- Jul 9, 2026Timely
WoW Classic+ vs Private Servers: An Honest Look
Classic+ hype will run hot until BlizzCon. A quieter thought from the tavern: the idea everyone is excited about was already built — by volunteers, for free.
- Jul 9, 2026Timely
WoW Private Server Shutdowns 2025–2026: What's Left
In under a year, four major Vanilla homes went dark. An honest account of the purge — including the parts that aren't comfortable for a private server to say.
- May 31, 2026Timely
Turtle WoW Is Gone — Where to Go Next in 2026
Turtle WoW shut its doors. Before you chase the next Vanilla+ server, here's what actually matters when you pick a new home — and what doesn't.