So I am returning to retail after a huge break from the game and f**k me there is a lot of changes.
Twinking was a huge part of why I play this game & Im very excited at the prospect of F2P/Vet.
- What is the difference between the 2?
- What should I pick & why? Benefits for 1 or the other?
- [EU] - Any active servers or guild recruiting?
- Is there any F2P discord servers?
- Which nichè classes are fun to play?
Thanks in advance! Cya all in the flagroom
There's actually 3 different types of 20's.
Vet = has gametime while gearing, making things a lot easier. You can buy BoEs/gems/enchants/mats/consumables/supplies from the AH, and if you have a level 50+ main you have access to all timewalking campaigns (opens up a lot more content). Vets are the go-to for people who want a quick and easy way to get into the twinking scene and maybe have a lump of gold sitting around.
Linked F2P = never has gametime, which means you can't trade, can't use AH, and you're sort of an "ironman" meaning everything you acquire you need to acquire on your own, so it takes a lot more effort/time to get to the same level of stats/gear as a Vet can relatively quickly. Linked F2P has the advantage of being on the same Blizzard account as your main, meaning you still have access to all of your unlocked mounts, toys, appearances, heirlooms and, most importantly, timewalking campaigns (like Vets). Linked F2P is a sort of "middle ground" between the convenience of a Vet, and the "hardcore" nature of a Pure F2P because you aren't restricted content-wise, but are still a F2P.
Pure F2P = never has gametime, AND you're on a fresh Blizzard account. This is the hardest and most restrictive because you don't get timewalking, so you miss out on important content like TBC dungeons, and you don't get access to any of the Collections items that you've unlocked on your main account. Pure F2Ps are at a pretty significant disadvantage this xpac. 1/10, would not recommend.
In terms of communities, Teldrassil Firefighters is awesome, but we're NA. Have a discord though. Not sure about the EU scene.
And in terms of niche classes/specs, it's really up to you man. The bracket seems really dynamic right now due to the huge amount of content/gearing choices that SL has given us, so you should pick whatever class/spec you think is coolest/most fun/engaging. Don't worry about "flavor of the month" spects; just do what you'd have the most fun with and if you put in the time gearing/learning you can be successful with pretty much anything. Keep in mind that most of the time in BGs you’ll be fighting predominantly levelers, so even a “mediocre” class/spec will still be pretty powerful when you get some gear/gems/enchants. The min-maxing only really makes a noticeable difference in competitive, twink-vs-twink wargames (but it’s also a fun/interesting component of the scene for many people).
TL;DR: if you want to get into 20’s quickly, go with a Vet. If you want more of an “Ironman” experience, go with a Linked F2P. If you’re certifiably insane and enjoy voluntary suffering, go with a Pure F2P. Play what you enjoy spec-wise, and don’t feel like you HAVE to worry about perfecting every little stat unless you’re into the min-maxing thing (covering the bases with dungeon gear, a few enchants and gems will be more than enough to start wrecking face in BGs). And most of all have fun with it! Twinking is a really cool experience and community once you get into it.
