MMORPG's - what servers are the most popular - PvE or PvP?

saguy · 24 Nov 2008 at 15:48

In a game like WoW that is considered to have both solid PvE and PvP content which servers have the highest populations - PvE or PvP?

With PvP gamers being the most vocal on most forums I tend to get the impression that it is PvP all the way but that may not be the reality.

chris_uk333 · 24 Nov 2008 at 16:17

PVP imo

saguy · 24 Nov 2008 at 16:39

chris_uk333 said:
PVP imo

chris I am curious if that is your opinion or the reality.

I do not play WoW or any other MMO at the moment but I would love to know the real facts regarding this. Do you know the number of PvE servers compared with the PvP servers. I am at work so I have no way of looking it up.

Goldfingers · 24 Nov 2008 at 16:40

Depends in Warhammer it was the normal servers "PvE", as these funneled the PvP players into set areas rather than spread about thinly.

In Conan there was a good mix, wow is the same too - a mix.

If your wondering if you can still find a highly populated active realm, even though you only like PVE then yes that's possible.

scorza · 24 Nov 2008 at 17:08

In WoW it is definitely PvP.

Tombstone · 24 Nov 2008 at 17:13

Here you go, not 100% foolproof, but about as widespread a statisical example as you will get (at least pertaining to WoW) , scroll to the bottom for the largest servers

http://www.warcraftrealms.com/eu_realmstats.php?sort=Total

saguy · 24 Nov 2008 at 17:16

Goldfingers said:
Depends in Warhammer it was the normal servers "PvE", as these funneled the PvP players into set areas rather than spread about thinly.

In Conan there was a good mix, wow is the same too - a mix.

If your wondering if you can still find a highly populated active realm, even though you only like PVE then yes that's possible.

In the past I have played mostly PvE and it is something I prefer. It is good to hear that there is a good mix between the 2 because having a choice between different play styles is important. As a PvE orientated player I always get the impression that we are made to feel like the minority by PvP players whom are far more vocal and demanding on most forums. I often get the feeling that our voice is not heard over the cries of PvP players. I may be wrong but it's just my perception of the MMORPG community.

Dj_Jestar · 24 Nov 2008 at 17:16

DAoC it was the normal servers, not the PvP servers. Because in DAoC pvp servers, it was all out PvP.. anywhere and every where (except for capital cities,) and realms didn't matter, either. You could attack your fellow allies.

Warhammer, there is no PvE only. The entire game is designed for PvP. The only difference between the PvP (aka ORvR) and the normal (aka Core) servers, is that you must be flagged for RvR on Core by entering a designated RvR zone, where as the ORvR you are flagged all the time.

In EVE you've got no choice... there is only one server, and even in the PvE areas (Empire Space) you are not guaranteed safety

Vanguard, personally I thought the PvP servers were more populated, but I can't say for sure.

Posty · 24 Nov 2008 at 17:20

scorza said:
In WoW it is definitely PvP.

I think there are more servers - but not sure if actual population is larger as many PvP servers are recommended/low. Also having played US WoW their "full"/high servers are always PvE with the exception of oceanic PvP servers.

saguy · 24 Nov 2008 at 17:21

Tombstone said:
Here you go, not 100% foolproof, but about as widespread a statisical example as you will get (at least pertaining to WoW) , scroll to the bottom for the largest servers

http://www.warcraftrealms.com/eu_realmstats.php?sort=Total

Thanks mate. Interesting - appears about 50/50 or maybe slighty more PvP, not sure.

shaggyd · 24 Nov 2008 at 18:31

I have just started Wow for the first time and created a 1hr old character in PvE. Before I develop this character, is it better for me to switch to PvP instead? I want to play PvE but with PvP as default against opposing races. In similar fashion to Eve, where even in safe area you are not protected from attack.

Also, what server do most of you play on?

Frapple · 24 Nov 2008 at 18:34

PvP in no-risk games

Dano · 24 Nov 2008 at 18:37

PvE in the case of Everquest.

saguy · 24 Nov 2008 at 18:47

Frapple said:
PvP in no-risk games

I see your point but in my experience I have found PvE communities to be, want of a better word, nicer.

Jokester · 24 Nov 2008 at 18:57

There's about 30% more PvE characters than PvP characters according to Warcraftrealms for WoW.

There might be a more PvP servers but many are only medium capacity where all the PvE realms are at about 90% capacity.

shaggyd · 24 Nov 2008 at 19:05

In PVE can Alliance auto attack Horde or do you have to challenge to a duel?

ExRayTed · 24 Nov 2008 at 19:16

On PvE servers,you can 'flag' yourself for PvP which when turned off lasts for 5 minutes.You can't attack another player unless they are flagged too.

The only real PvP on PvE servers tends to be either battlegrounds or arena..both instanced.

shaggyd · 24 Nov 2008 at 19:24

So what is the RPG server for? Is that PVE or PVP or a mingle of both?
Also, can you loot the loser in PvP?

Tummy · 24 Nov 2008 at 19:30

You can loot players in WoW, only in battlegrounds, and its for a pittyful amout of silver.

They said they are going to build exp from PvP into WoW at some point soon.

PvP servers are horrible sometimes.

Dano · 24 Nov 2008 at 19:35

shaggyd said:
So what is the RPG server for? Is that PVE or PVP or a mingle of both?
Also, can you loot the loser in PvP?

RPG servers are for people who want to role play rather than just play the mmo grind. They tend to be far nicer servers to play on in my experience.