Video Instruction (PC)

What's this for?

Mostly, it's to provide instructions for the current play testers .

Explain about your server

For those experienced with private servers

It is non-progressive Bizzlike vanilla.

Just starting out?

This server stays as close as possible to the simple, nostalgic, and original experience.

Start: Windows (PC)

  1. Suppose you 1have a 2vanilla client
  2. Move wow-client-1.12.1 to the Desktop
  3. Right-click wow-client-1.12.1 and select "Extract All..." to extract the files.
  4. Open the folder wow-client-1.12.1.
  5. Double-click WoW to launch the game.

NOTE: the game may work at the second launch as "Compatibility settings have been applied".

Start: macOS

Run Windows via Boot Camp or VMWare Fusion and follow the instruction forWindows

Frequently asked questions

Q. Why do you want to do this?

A. Keeping my technical skills sharp with this project is rewarding. Plus, it provides a great player experience: what's not to love?

Q. Have you played WoW before?

A. At the end of Cataclysm. If you&aposve played before the expansion, it' fair to say i don"t know anything!

Contact

Send email to w.lukeyoo@gmail.com

Why Join Vanitrope?

Welcome to a fresh World of Warcraft experience where you matter! Unlike overcrowded mega-servers, we offer a tight-knit community where every player has a chance to shine. With a small but growing population , you&aposll enjoy a balanced economy , easier access to resources, and the opportunity to shape the server's future. Here, you&aposre not just another name in the crowd: you&aposre a founder of something special. Expect  personalized attention from staff , faster bug fixes, and a say in how the server evolves. Whether you&aposre into  raiding, PvP, or roleplaying , our server provides a lag-free, competitive yet welcoming environment  where your efforts truly make a difference. Join us now and be part of a community-driven WoW adventure , where legends are born, friendships are forged, and the journey is just beginning!

Community

Alternative vanilla / classic servers

If this isn"t the experience you&aposre looking for, there are other third-party alternatives available.

1 To join Vanitrope, you must own a legitimate copy of World of Warcraft for the supported version. The link is hosted by a third-party archive and is provided for educational/preservation purposes only.

2 The clients have undergone basic testing, but no security guarantees are provided. Use at your own risk.