Hey IceCold,
It is I, the elusive Sean. Not many of you knew why I left Ice-Eternian or even cared for that matter. I'm here to bring news about my plans. I have some major plans to create a 3.3.5a server, but with a twist. For most of you 3.3.5a was the best expansion, I share that opinion so I will bring it to IceCold. The twist with the 3.3.5a should bring some interested people around, but in the mean-time I'd like to tell you about what I want to do in detail.
First, the 3.3.5a realm has yet to have a name. I have it running right now, without most of the additions I want to make. I am going to need everyone's help on some realm names to choose from.
Second, the 3.3.5a realm plans. I have a running text file with lots of numbers and specifications that will be completely meaningless if nothing on this realm works the way we want it. I would rather give a summary of the plans to my community and see what they think. So here's the important parts:
General
Pay2Skip, not Pay2Win.
Level 100 Cap Optional
level 80 Cap Optional (Stunting experience)
Leveling 1-80 Full Blizz-like
81-100 Full Custom
Special Twink Gear
Level 81-100 will offer unique rewards for your account.
Purchases (Also obtainable via farming)
Level 80
Level 100
Raw Experience
VIP Leveling Gear (1-5 tiers)
Choice of Title
So far, the planning is 45% complete, so input will be taken into heavy consideration. The above plans will not be changed unless a good case is brought up. This is what I've got, and I've tested most of the races' starting zones. They check out 99% for leveling and questing.
TL;DR/Conclusion:
Feedback on the plan for a 3.3.5a is needed. A realm name needs to be decided by the community including staff. I need input for any extra activities for the realm other than what is listed in this post.
LASTLY and MOST IMPORTANTLY: I need players to test the 1-80 content in each race and class. I will write a new post in this thread with attached directions on the connection method.