I have needed this video forever. This is the best and most detailed one I've found. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! It's often overlooked I think.
@Cawley923 жыл бұрын
Way what he is trying to say thank u for comment
@Raumplestomp4 жыл бұрын
This video is so interesting that I'm here watching it. I don't even play WoW right now. That's how great your content is.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! High praise indeed!
@commanderbond26574 жыл бұрын
Lightbringer it is! See you there. Sorry it is taking me so long to get around to these videos, well done!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
No need to apologise! These are here for just that reason. Looking forward to seeing you in game!
@OrfeousB4 жыл бұрын
Samadan, high quality science as always! I's nice to have you in our community.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@toccoa4 жыл бұрын
What a great video. A number of streamers will chat about these issues but you were specific. Well done.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Knight200064 жыл бұрын
Loving the 3D effects! Excellent editing!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I put a lot into this one!
@xsync41934 жыл бұрын
This video was absolutely incredibly useful! Can't wait to see next episode! Thank You!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@osgrov4 жыл бұрын
Very nice, loved the detailed research which gave me some ideas. Really looking forwards to following this series, bring it on!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@Traviseen4 жыл бұрын
Great Video! It was interesting listening to your thought process behind picking a server that suits your gold making play-style.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@patrykpryce4 жыл бұрын
I'm on board, and your video editing has improved ten fold! I started WoW by joining a server a person I knew was on. We never really played that much. Now it's really been hit or miss through checking sites like TUJ, Raider.Io etc... I've noticed a lot more active Gold Makers though so it's been tough. I did however land on a server that is medium pop and while it has it's AH goblins on bruto's logging in frequently. I've made over 3 mill and found a nice routine that has me still sell things but not feel like I have to constantly cancel scan.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you found a server that is working for you!
@patrykpryce4 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW Thank you, it's definitely a nice feeling to find a server that works for my playing-style so to speak. Good luck on your NA journey by the way. Hazel and Hikons are on Lightbringer too 😛
@Netherwingz4 жыл бұрын
That's a wonderfully detailed approach :) I look forward to the rest of your series!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@clipzgaming69864 жыл бұрын
The black wing,dethecus, detheroc, haomarush one is a pretty solid server group. It’s also got a decent split between alliance and horde. And since just the other day Blizz announced within next 3 months that the server groups will have some merging again soon, this one has really good middle grounds for a merge. Anything with too much faction dominance has potential to be merged into too high of a pop server which will mess with your auction house wants and needs
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
It's going to be interesting with the new merges coming up, especially as they are unlikely to balance factions.
@ssjdino4 жыл бұрын
Right after you post this video, Blizz announces new server connections after like 7 years. xD I mean the video and the advices in it are still legit, I just found it funny how it played out. xD
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
I know right! It's almost like Blizzard are watching :)
@leonelperez21544 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW Yea kinda crazy they wanna merge again so it will definitely change soon with how all the #s are. Glad i found you awhile ago because alot of you're videos still stand strong today.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad they are still useful.
@azykros6194 жыл бұрын
Watched this a few times to make a decision. Thanks Samadan!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@hekios888s64 жыл бұрын
My friend convinced me to play wow in April...Ner'zhul and horde is where his existing characters were. I joined his guild which were all long time players. He doesn't play anymore... So I'm kinda stuck on a server and in a guild that I don't really fit in. I mostly play alone anyway because I like alts and crafting and the AH. But those days I want to dungeon or raid run its hard
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
That's a shame your friend doesn't play any more. It can be hard fitting into another place. I hope you find one that suits your style.
@herrrindvieh2594 жыл бұрын
Seriously, thank you for this video. Thank you for all your videos, in fact :D I wanted to expand my goldmaking-journey on another server. My "home"-server is a full population server and it requires a lot of effort - or let's say, camping the AH - to sell anything at a pretty low profit margin. So peeking into new server might be worthwhile, especially after getting the information that the longboi will suffer extinction with the prepatch. After following these steps, I was able to make a choice. Let's see how it goes! Thanks again, Samadan! :) Greetings from Germany!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it useful! Good luck on your new server!!
@everettd24 жыл бұрын
Lol i chose a new server a couple of weeks ago, using basically the same method you used, except i wanted a high pop server and i used craftable mounts as a market comparison instead of living steel and such. Great video!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good luck on your new server!
@trickpa804 жыл бұрын
Great work on video , great infos too , i do love to see more from this serie , thanks for share Sam !!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
More to come! Glad you enjoyed it!
@styrke92724 жыл бұрын
As allways Samadan you put so much quality in the guide
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!
@Raumplestomp4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you Samadan.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@alexgrauwickel63714 жыл бұрын
Loved the video & really excited for this new series! Was Really happy to see Lighbringer as your choice as this is where all my toons are and gave me hope that i can still do well on this server. Keep up the great work and see you next stream! - Snaxxramas
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic! Nice to find a fellow lightbringer!
@TheMenri4 жыл бұрын
Thats funny, as soon I saw Samadan choose Lightbringer I was yaaaass I'm on a good server! But then I immediately was like oh noooo now I need to compete against Samadan lol.
@alexgrauwickel63714 жыл бұрын
@@TheMenri lmao same. Samadan is a brilliant goldmaker and im sure im a small fish in his pond! Excited to see him start from scratch here.
@agustinjoselopezsansano78474 жыл бұрын
Quality content as always. Thx!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@CalestoBella4 жыл бұрын
Yay Lightbringer! Just running into you in your chef hat and long boi might give me a reason to come back to Lightbringer haha
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
You should! I'd love to see people on this server!
@zuralani14 жыл бұрын
Most of my characters are on Fenris. If you aren't selling current expansion (or more accurately current patch) mats you basically aren't going to be selling. It sucks to just say "see ya" to 6 max level characters, but with the pre-patch I figured now is the best time to build up an army on a new server.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
A change is always refreshing. If you like your new server, you could always transfer in the future.
@willwebster44414 жыл бұрын
awesome stuff samadan! I was actually considering doing exactly the same thing (playing on us realms from eu) and had even started to do some research. Anyway looking forwards to the series
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Going to have fun exploring a new server and levelling more :)
@xerotoninz4 жыл бұрын
another place you could look is top guilds ranked and see if any line up to your schedule
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@eboethrasher4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible at some point to get an update for this with the new server merges and the lack of Multi-boxers after the economy settles out a bit? It seems like it will be quite a bit different with all the merges, some servers like Eonar-Velen I think have like 9 total servers attached now? Maybe 7.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea! Perhaps a review once I have more experience of different servers too.
@journeymanmedia3 жыл бұрын
Nice info! Where did you find that graph of average active players by time of day? I tried on all the sites you mentioned, but couldn't find it
@SamadanPlaysWoW3 жыл бұрын
It was an old research paper.
@mickyor11074 жыл бұрын
How did you filter the realms in raider at 4:29? I couldn't find the option and had to make a spreadsheet lmao
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
I used Photoshop, so even more time intensive!
@mickyor11074 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for putting so much effort into teaching! I never even thougth about chosing a server for gold making and this was very interesting.
@matinemadi16874 жыл бұрын
I’m on the illidian server. It’s a full server so profits are really small and I’m getting undercut often. I would switch realms but I have 10 characters on that server... :/
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
That can be tough, I feel your pain. It can cost quite a lot to move 10 characters. Maybe test out some other realms with new characters and see if you find one that fits your style, no big loss then if you decide otherwise.
@wyattfairweather83644 жыл бұрын
I wish I saw this video before I just picked area 52 on horde, as it was super busy. The gold is steady but the competition can be very annoying at times and the markets very flat at the moment.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
It's a turbulent time on many servers with so many looking for gold right now. I hope you find a niche that works for you!
@nojeepers87283 жыл бұрын
do you think i would need to buy a realm trasnfer im on the thunderhorn collection of servers
@SamadanPlaysWoW3 жыл бұрын
Not if you enjoy the server.
@Detlevboi4 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the graph at 5:03 if I may ask?
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
I got it from an old research paper from 2008 - www.researchgate.net/publication/221391447_An_analysis_of_WoW_players'_game_hours
@easyfinance88334 жыл бұрын
you can make good sells in trade chat too so you should play on horde if its a horde server and the other way around
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
That's a good point!
@18juddy4 жыл бұрын
Hey Samadan hope you are well. Just wondering your thoughts on Barthilas..
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
On the surface looks a good horde Mythic realm, middling in population. As for the specifics though, I wouldn't be able to tell. On Australia time, so depends on where you are matching time zones.
@18juddy4 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW I am from Australia mate so yea. Just don't know where to start with gold making so stuck. Would u PM me on ur Discord if possible
@kuriasensei94454 жыл бұрын
im on lightbringer, just chose it at random a while back i feel as if everything is over priced in the AH but im also new to the AH game
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing it for myself soon.
@chavdarbrezoev83554 жыл бұрын
Yo mate good video !!!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@024Carlos0244 жыл бұрын
nice dude looking forward to the series ! Maybe i will start a alliance !
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
That would be great! I wish both factions could play together.
@KenCunningham9214 жыл бұрын
Glad you picked Lightbringer, I'm on AP/Alliance =D
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Haha! It was a close call!
@James-us8nt Жыл бұрын
Does this carry over to current times? I'm unsure if the change to the AH means server choices doesn't matter anymore? Thanks for the content.
@chuff0084 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@EllionGrey3 жыл бұрын
Hey @samadan ! Are you still on lightbringer?
@SamadanPlaysWoW3 жыл бұрын
I am indeed!
@EllionGrey3 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW just swapped back from my other server and back to alliance. Hypppeee. Do you have a guild on lightbringer for your followers? :)
@SamadanPlaysWoW3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! I don't have a guild because if I did I'd use it for storage lol.
@Stormcaller133 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful, but I’m trying to figure out which Classic server to join
@SamadanPlaysWoW3 жыл бұрын
As for Classic, I'm not sure. Maybe jump into a few and see how many people are running around the capital city to get an idea.
@lucasmachado62503 жыл бұрын
Do you think Lightbringer still a good choice?
@SamadanPlaysWoW3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I'm having fun there.
@quezy80004 жыл бұрын
Love this!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@darkphase77994 жыл бұрын
Btw oceanic servers are generally higher progressed on alliance rather than horde
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
There so seem to be a few, I was tempted to try one out.
@minkles13304 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Samadan.... I'm gonna try and follow this series and start a fresh character on my server. My problem is that I take breaks a lot to play other games and when I come back a couple months later I've completely forgot how to use TSM and find myself digging through your old videos on how to set it up again haha. Is there a way to import / export a TSM profile?..... say if I format my PC or build a new rig. Oh and are you transferring a character who's already decked out in professions or is this going to be like a fresh start showing how to get rolling on a new server?, I hope the later haha.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Tsm creates backups automatically in the app, so you can restore from there or make a copy and save it for your new rig. And yes I will be starting from scratch I have nothing in na, no mounts, heirlooms or anything!
@minkles13304 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW Awesome, can't wait to follow this.... thank you for the reply :)
@cartalkcody4 жыл бұрын
I play Spinebreaker as Horde, its pretty good but has recently had people flood the AH so prices dropped pretty low. Edit: played since 2013
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
A lot of servers are going through changes lately as people try for the brutosaur. Shadowlands will bring all new markets!
@Leo-xv8uq4 жыл бұрын
u recommend one for eu?
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
My server, Shadowsong it's great! The more the merrier!
@Leo-xv8uq4 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW thanks
@Leo-xv8uq4 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW wait i dont think that a europe server.
@deacon19814 жыл бұрын
Hello Samadan! I'm confused a bit. After watching this video, I tried to pick a new realm with this method, but on EU Alliance side, with realm pop ~2000-5000. The problem is that if raiding and M+ goes well, the prices in AH are low. If AH prices seems okay, PVE activity seems low, like Frostmane with 3 guilds with 12/12 and 6600 15+ keys. Can it be enough or should I go for higher PVE activity?
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
It can be enough yes. That's when using the undermine journal may give you a better idea. As an example, I've been perfectly happy on Shadowsong even though its pve content is not that high.
@deacon19814 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW thanks! I will give a try than. And thank you for your fast response. ❤
@EkipAli4 жыл бұрын
Lucky me created first character on random server with my fresh account on WOD in Aerie Peak realm
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Nice choice!
4 жыл бұрын
There is one thing to get in your mind on top of ANYTHING ELSE if you want to make gold. Never pick a low population realm (bellow 4500 players active)
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
I've not tried one myself but also heard a few success stories from there too. With the way blizzard are merging servers, I doubt there will be many low pop ones left!
4 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW yeah that's what they promised a few times when they crossed realms, 2000 ally 400 horde
@eccentrikhat38633 жыл бұрын
Ever thought of using your skills to fight crime?
@SamadanPlaysWoW3 жыл бұрын
Lol, by being an inspiration for greater good, perhaps.
@petardinjo2 жыл бұрын
What happened with this Samadan ? You quit on NA after some time ? Maybe you can do similar video when or just before DF launch.
@SamadanPlaysWoW2 жыл бұрын
I sadly ran out of time and got distracted by a multitude of new things. I do hope to pick it up again as there's a lot of new gold making stuff coming.
@hekios888s64 жыл бұрын
Is it hard to switch servers?
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
It's not hard, it just costs either money or gold.
@manuela37534 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@LVD874 жыл бұрын
Loving this already! May I suggest adding in relaxing music in the background to these videos. Nothing thing too crazy that will distract us from hearing the information.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, I did consider it but wanted to see how this one came out first. Will potentially add some in future ones.
@jurcik874 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, you need to find server, were are less multiboxer jerks ( with them there are no use to farm herbs/ores and all others spot farms. And also you need server were arent a tons of goldmakers who abuse all and anything. And don't use bots. So it`s almost all bad, cz any one I mention will jump on all servers and actions. just play any mid- high server
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
It will be interesting to experience another server. I've certainly not encountered any of the issues you mention on my current server.
@jurcik874 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW fo example on my high pop server any herb cost under 1.8g while on avg EU price might be 5 per herb. i just like to farm orbs and herbs, but its like useless :D also we got guys who buy out all from AH and put bigger price, and also undercut if you put something on same price. maybe cross realm and WM off is problem, but who knows.still good video for new players.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
If you enjoy farming ore and herbs, low pop realms are definitely better price for your time for sure. High pop might be more suited to raw gold dungeon farms.
@lyndon24874 жыл бұрын
Funny I just started playing lightbringer because all my friends are on it
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
The best reason to choose a server!
@wilberbustosreal45434 жыл бұрын
Everyone go to lightbringer now!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Yay! More friends!
@darkphase77994 жыл бұрын
Loving shorter videos
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dadoboogins78334 жыл бұрын
holy cow that was close. I've been a goblin on AP for years and it's...very nice... Now everyone stay away.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Lol! I did wonder who would be on each server!
@toccoa4 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW I chose AP 13 years ago when it was a recommended server. I still kinda regret getting outbid when they did the "auction server blades for charity" for AP. While I was initially sad when you chose LB, I am sure I am better off with your master economy skills being on another realm.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
From my experience on Shadowsong, there is room for multiple goblins, I'm always happy to share!
@dadoboogins78334 жыл бұрын
@@SamadanPlaysWoW Oh for sure. No real stress at all. Just good fun. You do write the economy blog for a major WoW website though so it could make folks nervous. The research you did was solid on picking a server but to me that was the barrier to entry I would have liked to have kept just a tad more hush hush. I can't wait for more content!
@looquelolo16254 жыл бұрын
I watched this in hopes to find a server but I'm an idiot so I understood nothing.
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
Don't be hard on yourself, it a lot of information thrown at once. At the end of the day, server choice is not set in stone. Try a few out and see how the population feels.
@kyleb41514 жыл бұрын
Lightbringer? /waves old man fist Get off my lawnbringer!
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
I'll try not to disturb things too much!
@garrykimovich4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you are going to start over from scratch. The thought of leveling a toon is unbearable. lol
@SamadanPlaysWoW4 жыл бұрын
I like a challenge and it gives me a new set of goals :)
@gideonone70934 жыл бұрын
leveling now is pretty fast I just started a mech gnome which they start at level 10 but under around 19hours which a little may be my toon just sitting there I'm already at level 45 so just five more levels to 50 which shouldn't take long at all, maybe a few to 4 or 5 hours more. So starting a new toon now would probably the best time which is now the pre patch.