Kargoz, I literally never comment on vids but I feel like I need to say this: You are the most real and good dude that I know in this community. I've been watching you for a few months now and you are the first vid that I open in my YT feed whenever you post. You have a great attitude and you are very humble and I love your appreciation for the game and the community. There's nothing more relaxing at the end of the day than popping open a Kargoz vod and chillin out. You're honestly one of a kind and you deserve all of the success in the world. Keep it up bro
Crazy, life is going by so quick, and not a damn thing we can do. Always nice to smell the roses, and admire the time we have on earth. Almost time for me to go on a hike or fishing with some friends, and just take a break before tbc drops. Hope you're alright man and your fam is good, and congrats on a kid! One day, I'd like to have a family of my own too, 26 and still looking.
Definitely. A game born of a time where the most important thing was the gaming experience. Maybe if the game is really that good, we can get away with paying a small monthly fee. Wow how things have changed, and they'll never revert back
@Sanningen Yea right. The tech may improve but the culture is slipping the other way. No one makes passion projects any more. Its all just about money money money. Micro transactions and "accessible gameplay" (read easy with the false illusion of depth). I mean I say all that and one game did come along that came close to rivaling wow classic in its own way, dark souls. So maybe maybe it can happen again. I think dark souls proves its possible. But still not likely.
@Sanningen I'm not a defeatist, i'm not a pessimist or an optimist. I'm a realist. Of course it changes. It changes for the worse every day. Atleast in this kind of way. AAA games are worse every year. Movies are more hollow and more vapid. Indie stuff might be getting better though... indie games and indie music... Maybe something could come from the indy scene that rivals wow... but they have a hard time doing things at scale and part of what makes classic amazing is its scale.
I started playing WoW when I was a teenager... I got a computer and vanilla for Valentine's day from my mom in February 2005... I am 33 now... I have 2 sons, a wife, a house, a dog, steady job... Too busy to play WoW but I appreciate people like you who bring the game to me when I can't find the time to play it I can at least listen and watch every once and a while... I definitely will never get that feeling of creating my first character and taking those first steps into azeroth but there is still a good feeling when you enter those old zones and turn the volume up turn the lights down and close your eyes. Tingles like a time machine. I look forward to enjoying a game like this with my son's one day. Peace
I was tearing up right as you said "sorry if this is corny" Nah dog, I'm realizing how much classic has had an impact on my life. It does feel like, with tbc release, classic is 'dead' for a moment. We're at the end of a 15 year road. People are gonna be playing tbc then wrath. Im a life long musician. Nothing compares to wow music.
Thanks for the intro to Classic. Thanks for all the Love and guidance during my journey. You changed my life, and I'm forever grateful. Let's rock TBC Brother.
Such a good video. Related to everything. I played vanilla a year after it came out. My brother got it and he was out that night so he told me to make a character. I didn't even know what WoW was. I made a NE and was instantly drawn in. It took me over a year to get to 60. You're right about the music, it tugs at my heartstrings and transports me back. I can see a mob or area and instantly remember being there. I didn't play classic but I was so happy to see it was a success and was glad so many people got to (re)experience it.
Quiet lurker who was inspired by this video to go back to your 'Kargoz Returns' video from Mar 12, 2018, and I can say your laid back style has not changed since. Thanks for all you do :)
I only leveled to like 50 back in the day when vanilla first came out, and avoided all of the eastern kingdom for some reason. Getting to see all the zones this time around as a result was both nostalgic and fun to explore for the first time. This was also my first time raiding too, always just goofed around from tbc-cata in arenas and BGs I had a damn blast these past two years. I know a lot of people were so happy to just shit on vanilla the moment they announced tbc classic, but man I can't remember the last game that kept me in a good mood like this for such a long period of time. It was a hell of a ride, and while I am definitely looking forward to tbc, I cant help but feel a little weird about vanilla already coming to its end, or at least in its current state. All in all though, I'm happy I got to experience it all a 2nd time, and I hope I can hold onto these memories for what its worth
Only 2 games that still to this day hit me hard with the little things like Music and stuff.. Old School Runescape, and WoW. I felt that so hard when you talked about music and ambience throwing you into a whirlwind of nostalgia. We are growing up guys! Doesn't mean we cant relive some of the best times of our lives! Soon we will be looking at these WoW Classic Vanilla/BC in 15 more years and feeling the same way about memories we created RIGHT NOW! Don't waste this time! Cant wait to see you all in BC!
Absolutely love this Kargoz, back to your roots with this video. Been watching you since the beginning, love and support you and all our classic brothers. God bless you and thank you brother
Honestly you, Defcamp & Melderon are my favourite content creators when it comes to classic wow. I'm always happy when you guys do another Good Morning Azeroth podcast, it's my favourite thing to listen to and hear you guys riff off of topics and give your opinion on certain subjects. Also it's great for when I'm working on my cars lol
I have 31 years old. My first time in wow was on Vanilla WoW 2004, in a computer with 125mb ram Window XP, Olidata. That was my first computer. I was playing with minimum resources. With your video i remember my old friends, my first friend in this game. Now , I think... wow, really beautiful moments in my life. I remember my first Priest running in Westfall, Western Plaguelands watching Uther Graveyard. Running in Arathi. I remember reason why, this game is so special. Friendship, Community, Music. Many things. Good video my friend. Greetings from a Veteran of Vanilla WoW 2004. Darkfantasy
Dear Kargoz, hope you and your family doing well. U are one of the reaosons why I quit retail and start my Classic journey again. With the help of your guides and Podcasts, you infalme my nostalgia to the next level. I am or we are so thankfull for all your content you create for the "Vanilla / TBC" Community. Just want to say thank you! Stay safe and greetings from Berlin! Lok'tar Ogar!
My MAN. Keep doing what you're passionate about. It's been a great ride and will continue to be so. Happy to have joined you in your classic journey and being part of the community
you're the man kargoz, your honesty and humbleness is refreshing. i think a lot of us feel the same way, there's always a bit of melancholy at the end of an era. its a nice reminder to smell the flowers and enjoy the moment, bloomers keep bloomin!
classic wow was so magical when i first played it in 2019, as someone that was only started playing retail in like 2017, classic felt like a whole different game.
Dude, great video. Thanks for bringing me along for that ride. I think we’re all feeling a bit nostalgic about Classic ending. I started back in 2005, and Classic was the first time in my life I was able to flip the pages back a little and immerse myself into this world that high school me inhabited for a while. My favorite memory of Classic was the first time I got to barrens on my first character. I just stopped and soaked in the soundtrack and looked around. Good memories.
Man there's a lot I can relate in this video. I loved my time in classic and will always cherish it. I got to reconnect with my old friend group and relive those old memories. Thanks for making a nostalgic and wholesome video.
Sadness but it was fun. Wouldn't have jumped in if it weren't for you guys. It really gave me something to wake up for during 2021. Thank you again @kargoz and friends.
Your child is lucky to have you man. It's tough hearing you hold back tears during the quiet parts, but I know that they're happy tears. You got a sub for life from me.
Such a warm atmosphere. Loved that video. Only thing that bothered me is I was trying to zoom out all through the video, hahaha. Thanks for being here with us Kargoz!!
Currently leveling in one of the favorite zones Arathi Highlands. Feel every line here. Thanks for the videos and guides Kargoz. Keep it up and excited to jump through that portal.
I just discovered you right now on my UA-cam feed. Dude, this type of “stream of consciousness” monologue is my favorite bro. Feels like I’m listening to a friend. You’ve earned a sub 🙏🏽
Kargoz my man, those HC streams really helped get me through working from home during our long lockdown in Melbourne last year. Keep up the great work mate, and know you and your work is much appreciated. 👍🏻
Videos like these are what set you apart from the pack, Kargoz. It feels like yesterday that I found Fireside chat #1. I can’t believe it was years ago now. You’re a pillar of positivity and innovation in this slice of the internet we have. Thanks for all the great times and I’m wishing you the best going forward 🍻🍻🍻
That was lovely Kargoz. There are so many facets to this game and reasons to enjoy it outside of the max level activities or speed leveling. I wish more people were able to see it as you do. I've also played this game for half my life, and throughout it I've never done a raid outside of raid finder and never got into PvP, yet I still have countless years worth of memories just enjoying the beautiful world and taking things at my own pace.
A wonderful story I think relates to this is from Voltaire of all places. It's a story about meeting a Turkish farmer and him sharing his wisdom but one thing that stuck with me is the concept of the garden and that the world is often a big confusing mess but it's always important to cultivate our garden. And I think that it's more than a literal plot of land Voltaire wrote about. It's the love and respect we share with others that is our garden and it's always important to stop and cultivate that.
As a... Generally more 'angry' person, myself, I feel like I gotta say... I don't really resonate with your go-with-the-flow vibe. But it's very uniquely and characterfully yours, and that's awesome. And that auhtenticity DOES resonate. Being yourself unapologetically, and spreading kindness and community initiative with such passion and sincerity, it's been very inspiring to me. I don't know if you realize this, but it's really really special to be as passionate as you are while not letting any issues - be they big or small, incidental or systemic - affect your calm, your peace of mind. It's very impressive. Passion results in intense emotions in any direction for a lot of people. Such passionate headspaces keep them dangling over a gaping pit of potential anger for the things they care about. Yet you remain a force of calm, masterfully balanced on the fine thread spanning over that ocean of intensity, as it waits to engulf you with triggers should you fall. But you just don't. I have never seen you fall off that fine thread. Kargoz: I appreciate the shit out of you. Even if I don't always agree with your advice or suggestions or opinions on Blizzard or life in general. They are /your/ views, and they are perfect in that way. I, for one, really feel like I've been continuously damaged by forces that control my life, to the point that it's extremely hard to be my authentic self anymore without that damage significantly getting in the way. No meditation, introspection, or sense of community can adequately distract me from that anger; all I can do is direct it away from people who do not deserve it. So, as you can imagine, the view on life you shared just now does not resonate with me at all. But that does not matter. It doesn't need to. I appreciate your authenticity, your passion, your skillful control over your calm, your initiatives in this community, and most of all: your apparent love for it. I always see you lift people up, and you never ever punch down. We all have our own roles we play in the game of life, and to a lot of people in the community I think you played a role of a very effective healer, as well as a great leader. This angrily raging tank thanks and salutes you. ;)
Either way, I wouldn't DARE tell you to be more angry than you are. You are perfectly fine. :D People who are telling you your feelings are wrong, are always wrong. ;)
This video is a refreshing dose of sincerity and positivity which is sadly rare today. We're all in the same boat is you mate. You are a voice for the People who enjoy the true gaming experience vanilla was designed for. Thank you Kargoz for being real.
I really appreciate you and the vids you’ve put out man. I remember playing vanilla at my friend’s house in the summer between 5th and 6th grade and being so completely mesmerized by the game I begged my mom to get it for me lmao and after mowing a few lawns I finally got it. My first character was a night elf Druid and I was just so immersed in the game, free from the struggles of being a young awkward kid while I played. Only worried about exploring questing and fishing in this magical endless seeming Azeroth. I am now 27 and have been so consumed in radiology technician school the last 2 years unable to game at all, and you have really truly helped me get through this by allowing me to escape and find solace in your vids. You are the only wow channel I am subscribed to and open your vids the second I see the notification. Such a cool calm and respectful dude with a really warm aura. I know you’re gonna be an awesome leader in TBC, and most importantly and awesome Dad!!! Best of luck dude can’t wait to see what you do.
Kargoz is the glue that holds the WoW community together. Great guy, great content. I'll miss Classic vanilla badly, it's a snapshot in time when life was a little less complicated.
Understand... I played wow on and off over the years, from the very start way back when vanilla first came out. I was fresh out of college and living the dream in Las Vegas (musician). After 15yrs there I had to move on though, and come back east to take care of my parents. Wow followed be all this way... lost track of friends online, and in RL as well since I move so much. Its not "corny or strange"...and I couldn't agree with you more on the music. Way back then, studying as a musician, a lot of us felt the same way. Unfortunately, things went to shit (hit by two drunk drivers, lost my parrot/pet, lost my job) for me over the last few years, so going back to wow has been therapy... an escape to look back on better days.
Been watching you since halfway through Classic, love you so much. Had a kid 2 years ago and it was the best decision of my life. Hes my best friend, so excited for you to take that journey
Yours is one of the few streams where you can listen to in-game music in an intentional manner: you put it up on the stage, instead of just leaving it to the background. This is what happens when someone is sharing their personal appreciation for something. For WoW streamers, when they're scrambling for non-DMCA music, it always reminds me of the tale of the poor man who was forever hungry sitting on a box that contained a pile of gold, but he was too hopeless to even check there. Keep up the great streams. You love to see it.
Wow, a lot of the things you said really resonated with me. Especially what you said about being kind to others and something to the effect of if you see something needs doing, go ahead and do it yourself (paraphrasing). I've really been trying to focus on those things lately. Your lack of "outrage" is actually quite refreshing and I get it. You're here for the journey, not just the destination. Let's enjoy these last days of Classic Vanilla and, when the dark portal opens, let's enjoy BC Classic. Because it's not going to last forever. And tomorrow isn't promised. Thank you for posting this video, Kargoz. Godspeed to you and yours.
Bro. This right here, is why I subscribe to you. Everything you said in that video was facts. "The tread on the tire" comment hit so hard, ngl. I just turned 30 this year and it really feels like things are inevitably changing, even Classic "graduating" to TBC. I started WoW in TBC so I'll be honest, I'm stoked to the moon about it. But I didn't realize just how therapeutic Classic really was. There were times during the pandemic that were brutal, but zoning in to the ambiance of the Barrens, or Feralas, or Tanaris really did make a difference. I don't often comment on YT vids, but this was the one. Keep up what you're doing, man. Being genuine, being a leader, being a host for community. You really are an inspiration. Ty bro
literally love you man thank you so much for being you, you inspire me and thousands of others wish you the best, ignore haters, you permanently kick ass, never doubt yourself king
Bro thanks for all the wholesome content throughout classic. I’ve been watching your vids since pre classic and I’ll think if you more than any other content creator when I think back to classic. I joined my guild literally day one of launch on skeram alliance as a warlock and the guide is alive and strong today after fully clearing naxx. My wife and I found out we’re expecting our first baby and he’ll be here in a few months, so anything I do regarding tbc will be casual at best. Thanks for all the content and for sharing your classic vanilla experience with all of us
Amen brother. Classic ending got me emotional too. Had some good times. Tbc won't be the same for me, I'm with ya. Vanilla levelling is the pinnacle. Good luck with the baby mate.
Bro, tears. I love these free-form videos and showing the human side to a very digital life. I'm with you 110% my man! I started playing in my early 20s a couple months after BC dropped and here I am, a week before my 38th bday and I've looked back many times on fond memories regardless of my age. Looking forward to more stuff coming in BC!!
I feel you! Growing up and getting older changes your view and thoughts on things. I'm 29, have a 4 year old son and the thing I am most afraid of is if something happens to him. It's like your parents always said: "You will understand when your older and have a child yourself." World of Warcraft is one of the pillars in my life that give me peace and joy. It took a long time for me to realize that the thing I enjoy the most in WoW is the leveling and not the raiding and engame stuff. My friends from back then don't even play anymore, but I'm on my own journey through the open world of this wonderful MMORPG. I wish you and your family all the best!
Bro, I started wow with classic and discovered you before I hit 60 with my main warlock. It was such an epic experience progressing through the phases of classic with you. Also watching Crix a lot lately and now having Atiesh on my Warlock, I'm so ready for TBC :D Super hyped for the TBC content from y'all ^^ Peace
started watching you several months before classic launched. your videos got me so hyped. i actually miss the months of planning and speculation that lead to the launch. watching your videos and discussing strategy with friends was nearly as much fun as actually playing the game. thanks for being part of a great community of classic wow youtubers.
Been following you and the GMA crew (Melderon is my mentor) since beta. Classic has been a lot of fun. Thank you for all the content you and the boys make!
Your attitude is amazing man! So inspiring and wholesome, you really know and feel what the game is all about. For me it's exactly the same, I've never set a foot in AQ40 or Naxx but the leveling experience is incredible, that's what Vanilla was and still is for me. Wish you all the best for the future!
This is one of those videos that you are gonna look a few days from now and say "wtf was i thinking" but yet it's the realest type of video you could make. Thank you, i really enjoyed it
You had me at "be a bloomer!" I think in today's world its so easy to get triggered or to trigger others. There's a lot to enjoy and experience by loving your fellow gamer and just helping one another. It transcends over into real life. Some of us I feel in game have lost touch with that. It's never too late to "be the change you want to see!" Love the channel never lose that vibe!
Bro, I just wanted to say thanks for making this video. I’m a couple months late seeing it but I can relate to just about everything in this video. I’m 31 and started about the same time you did playing this game. I tried to play retail at first and it just wasn’t for me. Wasn’t the same game. But then I picked up classic TBC and it was a flashback to my high school days and it’s very peaceful. But I also have a wife and kids and a career but this game has always been something I come Back to just chill and enjoy. Thanks for all you do! And keep on keeping on bro! Much love!
I remember making my first character, a night elf hunter way back in vanilla. Got him to level 12 and looted a green two handed sword that I desperately wanted to equip, but did not have the training to use it. I asked around and found some kind dude who walked me all the way from Darnassus to Ironforge and eventually to the tram that took me to the trainer in SW. The magic of running through all the zones for the first time with my guide and traversing past hostile orcs and crocs in the wetlands and riding the boat out of there is unmatchable especially when you are still a kid. My PC had 64MB of RAM and to get thru IF i had to stare at the ground. Good times.
I am so happy to have found you in this Classic wow adventure 2 years ago. I was on the fence about classic, I loved Vanilla but was just thinking it was Nostalgia but after watching your videos around when the beta for classic was out I was craving it by the time summer came around. Classic was definitely different for everyone, my best experiences for me was the leveling and find the guild I am currently with now. We raided everything and were going into TBC excited. Of course classic wow wasn't perfect no game is but I am 100% satisfied with my journey. Thanks for making all these awesome videos and guides and especially the GMA and deep dive discussions! Keep it up and can't wait to see what TBC brings!
Being genuine is never corny. I wish more people in the gaming community had your positive and grateful attitude, it's always refreshing to check out your streams. Happy to hear about all the exciting new changes in your life and looking forward to your TBC content. Thanks for sharing and for the walk down memory lane, it felt good to watch this.
Bless you Kargoz! You’re a solid one, keep spreading your joy and content, we all appreciate your time and effort. Tbc gonna be a blast i hope! Time to get the Hand of A’dal title finally 🚀🙏🏻
Hey, Kargoz, thanks for breathing new life into Classic Vanilla with your HC Leveling Challenge and the surrounding community. It's been special and will live on through the Dark Portal. God bless your growing family and continued success.
Great video man. This game has been apart of my life for 15 years. It's been a great 15 years, hope I can get another 15. Thanks for all your content, keep up the work, cya on the other side of the dark portal!
Yeah buddy! I remember watching your videos before classic came out trying to plan what I was going to do and now I've got a level 60 Orc Warlock on Bloodsail Buccaneers waiting for BC to come out! Keep grinding brother in WoW and in life!
I started playing wow right after tbc came out. With classic I played a priest, the class I avoided the most. If it wasn’t for your videos and guides I probably wouldn’t have stuck with it so long. About to hit 50 and kind of sad I started classic so late but looking forward to priest in tbc as I was a rogue most of that xpac. Looking forward to what you do in the coming weeks and after launch Kargoz. You’re a real human being.
Didn’t play Wow back then because the sub was too much for the 12yo kid I was, but I still had a feeling of nostalgia playing classic. How possible is that ? Living abroad has been tough during the pandemic/lockdown yet I never really felt completely alone thanks to classic. Best game ever that’s for sure!
I quit WoW Classic before Naxx came out because I got tired of the meta buff/raid logging and the state of PvP queues for Horde... but listening to you talk about the impact its had on our lives and the nostalgia, man I want to do it all over again.
Wow, very well said. It is always a pleasure when you can truly look back on something such as this game and reflect on life. It is truly a humbling experience I can say. Thanks for being a great content creator and having an awesome attitude in the community, much respect.
Always liked your content, been following you since 2016 and your content are always on top. You plan out everything you do and you execute it perfectly every time! Me myself also played on nost, all kronos servers, elysium (before and after you could copy your characters over when nost joined them) and light's hope. I quit in classic at level 54 on p1 when i lost the urge to play. I think Vanilla wow is nothing more than a memory for me from now on. Time to enter the dark portal once again.
your the same age as my son and he and his wife expecting their first baby in a week or so, very exciting. Life FLIES by when you have kids. Enjoy. Thanks for the memories.
I already loved vanilla but I have to thank you for creating and bringing the Hardcore mode community together. I never expected a softcore community to be developed from it. It’s awesome that a solo challenge actually created a lot of friendships, especially during a tough time socially IRL. Thanks
I really hope there will be a fresh vanilla server soon. I want to start over from level 1 all over again. TBC is great, but classic is just more my vibe.
@@iTzArchitect You're 95% right. However I have high hopes. Namely because of Legends of Runeterra. I played lots of Hearthstone and a tad bit of Magic: Arena to the point I realized I should stay away from card games. However LoR was really well made in every single aspect. Also there's another thing: RIot Games made their fortune on a free to play game based on cosmetics microtransactions. They would know how to make an MMO rall without feeding us bullshit.
"Gettin' older". Oh hell yah ! I'll be 74 next month !!!
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Really appreciate this comment, makes me feel young at 68!
I´m 60. :)
@Bantirat Holy Tauren
Classic WoW reminds us of a time when games were crafted with love and dedication, before gaming became more mainstream and unfortunately, monetized.
Kargoz, I literally never comment on vids but I feel like I need to say this: You are the most real and good dude that I know in this community. I've been watching you for a few months now and you are the first vid that I open in my YT feed whenever you post. You have a great attitude and you are very humble and I love your appreciation for the game and the community. There's nothing more relaxing at the end of the day than popping open a Kargoz vod and chillin out. You're honestly one of a kind and you deserve all of the success in the world. Keep it up bro
Cannot agree more with that statement. Keep it up Kargoz you love to see it
I second this B)
Crazy, life is going by so quick, and not a damn thing we can do.
Always nice to smell the roses, and admire the time we have on earth.
Almost time for me to go on a hike or fishing with some friends, and just take a break before tbc drops.
Hope you're alright man and your fam is good, and congrats on a kid! One day, I'd like to have a family of my own too, 26 and still looking.
This vid brought some tears to my eyes. What an experience WoW has been
I agree, we will never see anything like classic WoW ever again
Definitely. A game born of a time where the most important thing was the gaming experience. Maybe if the game is really that good, we can get away with paying a small monthly fee. Wow how things have changed, and they'll never revert back
@Sanningen it's realistic nigga
@Sanningen Yea right. The tech may improve but the culture is slipping the other way. No one makes passion projects any more. Its all just about money money money. Micro transactions and "accessible gameplay" (read easy with the false illusion of depth). I mean I say all that and one game did come along that came close to rivaling wow classic in its own way, dark souls. So maybe maybe it can happen again. I think dark souls proves its possible. But still not likely.
@Sanningen I'm not a defeatist, i'm not a pessimist or an optimist. I'm a realist. Of course it changes. It changes for the worse every day. Atleast in this kind of way. AAA games are worse every year. Movies are more hollow and more vapid. Indie stuff might be getting better though... indie games and indie music... Maybe something could come from the indy scene that rivals wow... but they have a hard time doing things at scale and part of what makes classic amazing is its scale.
I would be a lot of money that they will do a fresh launch for classic at some point. They could do that at anytime they choose.
I started playing WoW when I was a teenager... I got a computer and vanilla for Valentine's day from my mom in February 2005... I am 33 now... I have 2 sons, a wife, a house, a dog, steady job... Too busy to play WoW but I appreciate people like you who bring the game to me when I can't find the time to play it I can at least listen and watch every once and a while... I definitely will never get that feeling of creating my first character and taking those first steps into azeroth but there is still a good feeling when you enter those old zones and turn the volume up turn the lights down and close your eyes. Tingles like a time machine. I look forward to enjoying a game like this with my son's one day. Peace
classic and tbc seems to be fueling a little nostalgia for me
Same here, but i still play and i will never stop play
I was tearing up right as you said "sorry if this is corny"
Nah dog, I'm realizing how much classic has had an impact on my life.
It does feel like, with tbc release, classic is 'dead' for a moment. We're at the end of a 15 year road. People are gonna be playing tbc then wrath.
Im a life long musician. Nothing compares to wow music.
Thanks for the intro to Classic. Thanks for all the Love and guidance during my journey. You changed my life, and I'm forever grateful. Let's rock TBC Brother.
Bro, some of the stuff you're saying sounds like prose! I can tell you're really passionate about this game and its honestly beautiful.
This is one of the most beautiful vids ive seen in a long time, thanks Kargoz for expressing your love for this timeless classic.
Such a good video. Related to everything. I played vanilla a year after it came out. My brother got it and he was out that night so he told me to make a character. I didn't even know what WoW was. I made a NE and was instantly drawn in. It took me over a year to get to 60. You're right about the music, it tugs at my heartstrings and transports me back. I can see a mob or area and instantly remember being there. I didn't play classic but I was so happy to see it was a success and was glad so many people got to (re)experience it.
Quiet lurker who was inspired by this video to go back to your 'Kargoz Returns' video from Mar 12, 2018, and I can say your laid back style has not changed since. Thanks for all you do :)
I only leveled to like 50 back in the day when vanilla first came out, and avoided all of the eastern kingdom for some reason. Getting to see all the zones this time around as a result was both nostalgic and fun to explore for the first time. This was also my first time raiding too, always just goofed around from tbc-cata in arenas and BGs
I had a damn blast these past two years. I know a lot of people were so happy to just shit on vanilla the moment they announced tbc classic, but man I can't remember the last game that kept me in a good mood like this for such a long period of time. It was a hell of a ride, and while I am definitely looking forward to tbc, I cant help but feel a little weird about vanilla already coming to its end, or at least in its current state.
All in all though, I'm happy I got to experience it all a 2nd time, and I hope I can hold onto these memories for what its worth
Only 2 games that still to this day hit me hard with the little things like Music and stuff.. Old School Runescape, and WoW. I felt that so hard when you talked about music and ambience throwing you into a whirlwind of nostalgia. We are growing up guys! Doesn't mean we cant relive some of the best times of our lives! Soon we will be looking at these WoW Classic Vanilla/BC in 15 more years and feeling the same way about memories we created RIGHT NOW! Don't waste this time! Cant wait to see you all in BC!
Absolutely love this Kargoz, back to your roots with this video. Been watching you since the beginning, love and support you and all our classic brothers. God bless you and thank you brother
I keep my 10 year anniversary orc rider gift on my desk in my office. I keep it there to remind me of the good times I've had playing.
Love this reflection style type video, was honestly so relaxing listening and reflecting along with you
Love your relatability man. And you happen to be running around in my favorite starting zone. Much love ✌️
Honestly you, Defcamp & Melderon are my favourite content creators when it comes to classic wow. I'm always happy when you guys do another Good Morning Azeroth podcast, it's my favourite thing to listen to and hear you guys riff off of topics and give your opinion on certain subjects. Also it's great for when I'm working on my cars lol
I have 31 years old. My first time in wow was on Vanilla WoW 2004, in a computer with 125mb ram Window XP, Olidata. That was my first computer. I was playing with minimum resources. With your video i remember my old friends, my first friend in this game. Now , I think... wow, really beautiful moments in my life. I remember my first Priest running in Westfall, Western Plaguelands watching Uther Graveyard. Running in Arathi. I remember reason why, this game is so special. Friendship, Community, Music. Many things.
Good video my friend. Greetings from a Veteran of Vanilla WoW 2004.
Darkfantasy
Dear Kargoz, hope you and your family doing well. U are one of the reaosons why I quit retail and start my Classic journey again. With the help of your guides and Podcasts, you infalme my nostalgia to the next level. I am or we are so thankfull for all your content you create for the "Vanilla / TBC" Community. Just want to say thank you! Stay safe and greetings from Berlin!
Lok'tar Ogar!
My MAN. Keep doing what you're passionate about. It's been a great ride and will continue to be so. Happy to have joined you in your classic journey and being part of the community
Man Kargoz, I've been following you for almost 3 years now. Thank you for everything!!! You are an asset of the community!
you're the man kargoz, your honesty and humbleness is refreshing. i think a lot of us feel the same way, there's always a bit of melancholy at the end of an era. its a nice reminder to smell the flowers and enjoy the moment, bloomers keep bloomin!
classic wow was so magical when i first played it in 2019, as someone that was only started playing retail in like 2017, classic felt like a whole different game.
Dude, great video. Thanks for bringing me along for that ride. I think we’re all feeling a bit nostalgic about Classic ending. I started back in 2005, and Classic was the first time in my life I was able to flip the pages back a little and immerse myself into this world that high school me inhabited for a while. My favorite memory of Classic was the first time I got to barrens on my first character. I just stopped and soaked in the soundtrack and looked around. Good memories.
Man there's a lot I can relate in this video. I loved my time in classic and will always cherish it. I got to reconnect with my old friend group and relive those old memories. Thanks for making a nostalgic and wholesome video.
Sadness but it was fun. Wouldn't have jumped in if it weren't for you guys. It really gave me something to wake up for during 2021. Thank you again @kargoz and friends.
Your child is lucky to have you man. It's tough hearing you hold back tears during the quiet parts, but I know that they're happy tears. You got a sub for life from me.
Such a warm atmosphere. Loved that video. Only thing that bothered me is I was trying to zoom out all through the video, hahaha. Thanks for being here with us Kargoz!!
Currently leveling in one of the favorite zones Arathi Highlands. Feel every line here. Thanks for the videos and guides Kargoz. Keep it up and excited to jump through that portal.
I just discovered you right now on my UA-cam feed. Dude, this type of “stream of consciousness” monologue is my favorite bro. Feels like I’m listening to a friend. You’ve earned a sub 🙏🏽
Kargoz my man, those HC streams really helped get me through working from home during our long lockdown in Melbourne last year. Keep up the great work mate, and know you and your work is much appreciated. 👍🏻
Videos like these are what set you apart from the pack, Kargoz. It feels like yesterday that I found Fireside chat #1. I can’t believe it was years ago now. You’re a pillar of positivity and innovation in this slice of the internet we have. Thanks for all the great times and I’m wishing you the best going forward 🍻🍻🍻
That was lovely Kargoz. There are so many facets to this game and reasons to enjoy it outside of the max level activities or speed leveling. I wish more people were able to see it as you do. I've also played this game for half my life, and throughout it I've never done a raid outside of raid finder and never got into PvP, yet I still have countless years worth of memories just enjoying the beautiful world and taking things at my own pace.
A wonderful story I think relates to this is from Voltaire of all places. It's a story about meeting a Turkish farmer and him sharing his wisdom but one thing that stuck with me is the concept of the garden and that the world is often a big confusing mess but it's always important to cultivate our garden. And I think that it's more than a literal plot of land Voltaire wrote about. It's the love and respect we share with others that is our garden and it's always important to stop and cultivate that.
As a... Generally more 'angry' person, myself, I feel like I gotta say... I don't really resonate with your go-with-the-flow vibe. But it's very uniquely and characterfully yours, and that's awesome. And that auhtenticity DOES resonate. Being yourself unapologetically, and spreading kindness and community initiative with such passion and sincerity, it's been very inspiring to me.
I don't know if you realize this, but it's really really special to be as passionate as you are while not letting any issues - be they big or small, incidental or systemic - affect your calm, your peace of mind. It's very impressive. Passion results in intense emotions in any direction for a lot of people. Such passionate headspaces keep them dangling over a gaping pit of potential anger for the things they care about. Yet you remain a force of calm, masterfully balanced on the fine thread spanning over that ocean of intensity, as it waits to engulf you with triggers should you fall. But you just don't. I have never seen you fall off that fine thread.
Kargoz: I appreciate the shit out of you. Even if I don't always agree with your advice or suggestions or opinions on Blizzard or life in general. They are /your/ views, and they are perfect in that way. I, for one, really feel like I've been continuously damaged by forces that control my life, to the point that it's extremely hard to be my authentic self anymore without that damage significantly getting in the way. No meditation, introspection, or sense of community can adequately distract me from that anger; all I can do is direct it away from people who do not deserve it. So, as you can imagine, the view on life you shared just now does not resonate with me at all. But that does not matter. It doesn't need to.
I appreciate your authenticity, your passion, your skillful control over your calm, your initiatives in this community, and most of all: your apparent love for it. I always see you lift people up, and you never ever punch down. We all have our own roles we play in the game of life, and to a lot of people in the community I think you played a role of a very effective healer, as well as a great leader. This angrily raging tank thanks and salutes you. ;)
Either way, I wouldn't DARE tell you to be more angry than you are. You are perfectly fine. :D
People who are telling you your feelings are wrong, are always wrong. ;)
I never got to experience TBC back in the day. I am so excited to do so along with you and all of the boys! Cheers to an epic new adventure ^^
Your love for the game is not only obvious, it’s infectious, Kargoz. Thanks for everything you’ve done to make Classic so special.
The atmosphere is something you’ve touched on a lot and it’s very accurate. Much love as always, great content
This video is a refreshing dose of sincerity and positivity which is sadly rare today. We're all in the same boat is you mate. You are a voice for the People who enjoy the true gaming experience vanilla was designed for. Thank you Kargoz for being real.
I really appreciate you and the vids you’ve put out man. I remember playing vanilla at my friend’s house in the summer between 5th and 6th grade and being so completely mesmerized by the game I begged my mom to get it for me lmao and after mowing a few lawns I finally got it. My first character was a night elf Druid and I was just so immersed in the game, free from the struggles of being a young awkward kid while I played. Only worried about exploring questing and fishing in this magical endless seeming Azeroth. I am now 27 and have been so consumed in radiology technician school the last 2 years unable to game at all, and you have really truly helped me get through this by allowing me to escape and find solace in your vids. You are the only wow channel I am subscribed to and open your vids the second I see the notification. Such a cool calm and respectful dude with a really warm aura. I know you’re gonna be an awesome leader in TBC, and most importantly and awesome Dad!!! Best of luck dude can’t wait to see what you do.
Kargoz is the glue that holds the WoW community together. Great guy, great content. I'll miss Classic vanilla badly, it's a snapshot in time when life was a little less complicated.
Great vid. Thanks for the content over the duration of Vanilla. You've helped me appreciate the game, and life, much more when I've been playing it.
Understand... I played wow on and off over the years, from the very start way back when vanilla first came out. I was fresh out of college and living the dream in Las Vegas (musician). After 15yrs there I had to move on though, and come back east to take care of my parents. Wow followed be all this way... lost track of friends online, and in RL as well since I move so much.
Its not "corny or strange"...and I couldn't agree with you more on the music. Way back then, studying as a musician, a lot of us felt the same way.
Unfortunately, things went to shit (hit by two drunk drivers, lost my parrot/pet, lost my job) for me over the last few years, so going back to wow has been therapy... an escape to look back on better days.
Been watching you since halfway through Classic, love you so much. Had a kid 2 years ago and it was the best decision of my life. Hes my best friend, so excited for you to take that journey
Hugely long time lurker. This video speaks to me. Love your work brother.
Yours is one of the few streams where you can listen to in-game music in an intentional manner: you put it up on the stage, instead of just leaving it to the background. This is what happens when someone is sharing their personal appreciation for something. For WoW streamers, when they're scrambling for non-DMCA music, it always reminds me of the tale of the poor man who was forever hungry sitting on a box that contained a pile of gold, but he was too hopeless to even check there.
Keep up the great streams. You love to see it.
Wow, a lot of the things you said really resonated with me. Especially what you said about being kind to others and something to the effect of if you see something needs doing, go ahead and do it yourself (paraphrasing). I've really been trying to focus on those things lately. Your lack of "outrage" is actually quite refreshing and I get it. You're here for the journey, not just the destination. Let's enjoy these last days of Classic Vanilla and, when the dark portal opens, let's enjoy BC Classic. Because it's not going to last forever. And tomorrow isn't promised. Thank you for posting this video, Kargoz. Godspeed to you and yours.
Much love, man, honoured to have been along for the ride. All the best, Kargoz and thanks for everything, keep forging on!
Played on every private server you listed, and played classic as well- was an awesome ride to be a part of. I’m a classic Andy for life .
My favorite kind of Kargoz content. Thanks for this man
This was a friggin awesome video to wake up to. Love the mindset
Bro. This right here, is why I subscribe to you.
Everything you said in that video was facts.
"The tread on the tire" comment hit so hard, ngl. I just turned 30 this year and it really feels like things are inevitably changing, even Classic "graduating" to TBC.
I started WoW in TBC so I'll be honest, I'm stoked to the moon about it. But I didn't realize just how therapeutic Classic really was. There were times during the pandemic that were brutal, but zoning in to the ambiance of the Barrens, or Feralas, or Tanaris really did make a difference.
I don't often comment on YT vids, but this was the one. Keep up what you're doing, man. Being genuine, being a leader, being a host for community. You really are an inspiration. Ty bro
this vid hits home man... you have just about every view/thought-point as I. Keep it up man got my sub here for relatability.
literally love you man thank you so much for being you, you inspire me and thousands of others
wish you the best, ignore haters, you permanently kick ass, never doubt yourself king
Bro thanks for all the wholesome content throughout classic. I’ve been watching your vids since pre classic and I’ll think if you more than any other content creator when I think back to classic. I joined my guild literally day one of launch on skeram alliance as a warlock and the guide is alive and strong today after fully clearing naxx. My wife and I found out we’re expecting our first baby and he’ll be here in a few months, so anything I do regarding tbc will be casual at best. Thanks for all the content and for sharing your classic vanilla experience with all of us
This is a solid exposé my man. Love it. Keep streaming my man, I very much enjoy your trains of thought. Lets keep it weird.
Amen brother. Classic ending got me emotional too. Had some good times. Tbc won't be the same for me, I'm with ya. Vanilla levelling is the pinnacle. Good luck with the baby mate.
Bro, tears. I love these free-form videos and showing the human side to a very digital life. I'm with you 110% my man! I started playing in my early 20s a couple months after BC dropped and here I am, a week before my 38th bday and I've looked back many times on fond memories regardless of my age. Looking forward to more stuff coming in BC!!
I feel you! Growing up and getting older changes your view and thoughts on things. I'm 29, have a 4 year old son and the thing I am most afraid of is if something happens to him. It's like your parents always said: "You will understand when your older and have a child yourself." World of Warcraft is one of the pillars in my life that give me peace and joy. It took a long time for me to realize that the thing I enjoy the most in WoW is the leveling and not the raiding and engame stuff. My friends from back then don't even play anymore, but I'm on my own journey through the open world of this wonderful MMORPG. I wish you and your family all the best!
Bro, I started wow with classic and discovered you before I hit 60 with my main warlock.
It was such an epic experience progressing through the phases of classic with you. Also watching Crix a lot lately and now having Atiesh on my Warlock, I'm so ready for TBC :D
Super hyped for the TBC content from y'all ^^
Peace
started watching you several months before classic launched. your videos got me so hyped. i actually miss the months of planning and speculation that lead to the launch. watching your videos and discussing strategy with friends was nearly as much fun as actually playing the game. thanks for being part of a great community of classic wow youtubers.
Been following you and the GMA crew (Melderon is my mentor) since beta. Classic has been a lot of fun. Thank you for all the content you and the boys make!
Your attitude is amazing man! So inspiring and wholesome, you really know and feel what the game is all about. For me it's exactly the same, I've never set a foot in AQ40 or Naxx but the leveling experience is incredible, that's what Vanilla was and still is for me. Wish you all the best for the future!
super humble and extremely high quality content...yet so fricking underrated.
My god this video. Dem feels.
Thank you man, you were my main inspiration to play and enjoy this game again. I miss vanilla already.
This is one of those videos that you are gonna look a few days from now and say "wtf was i thinking" but yet it's the realest type of video you could make. Thank you, i really enjoyed it
Definitely needed this video. Thanks Kargoz!
You had me at "be a bloomer!" I think in today's world its so easy to get triggered or to trigger others. There's a lot to enjoy and experience by loving your fellow gamer and just helping one another. It transcends over into real life. Some of us I feel in game have lost touch with that. It's never too late to "be the change you want to see!" Love the channel never lose that vibe!
Bro, I just wanted to say thanks for making this video. I’m a couple months late seeing it but I can relate to just about everything in this video. I’m 31 and started about the same time you did playing this game. I tried to play retail at first and it just wasn’t for me. Wasn’t the same game. But then I picked up classic TBC and it was a flashback to my high school days and it’s very peaceful. But I also have a wife and kids and a career but this game has always been something I come Back to just chill and enjoy. Thanks for all you do! And keep on keeping on bro! Much love!
WoW was definitely therapeutic for me during my teenage years. So many memories...
Sometimes, I just log in and listen to the music. That has been a great calming force for me over the past year
I remember making my first character, a night elf hunter way back in vanilla. Got him to level 12 and looted a green two handed sword that I desperately wanted to equip, but did not have the training to use it. I asked around and found some kind dude who walked me all the way from Darnassus to Ironforge and eventually to the tram that took me to the trainer in SW.
The magic of running through all the zones for the first time with my guide and traversing past hostile orcs and crocs in the wetlands and riding the boat out of there is unmatchable especially when you are still a kid. My PC had 64MB of RAM and to get thru IF i had to stare at the ground. Good times.
I am so happy to have found you in this Classic wow adventure 2 years ago. I was on the fence about classic, I loved Vanilla but was just thinking it was Nostalgia but after watching your videos around when the beta for classic was out I was craving it by the time summer came around. Classic was definitely different for everyone, my best experiences for me was the leveling and find the guild I am currently with now. We raided everything and were going into TBC excited. Of course classic wow wasn't perfect no game is but I am 100% satisfied with my journey. Thanks for making all these awesome videos and guides and especially the GMA and deep dive discussions! Keep it up and can't wait to see what TBC brings!
It’s been such an amazing journey! ❤️
Highly relatable life story and reflexion man. I have two little kids now and my mindset towards gaming has flipped 180degrees.
Being genuine is never corny. I wish more people in the gaming community had your positive and grateful attitude, it's always refreshing to check out your streams. Happy to hear about all the exciting new changes in your life and looking forward to your TBC content. Thanks for sharing and for the walk down memory lane, it felt good to watch this.
Bless you Kargoz! You’re a solid one, keep spreading your joy and content, we all appreciate your time and effort. Tbc gonna be a blast i hope! Time to get the Hand of A’dal title finally 🚀🙏🏻
Hey, Kargoz, thanks for breathing new life into Classic Vanilla with your HC Leveling Challenge and the surrounding community. It's been special and will live on through the Dark Portal. God bless your growing family and continued success.
This spoke to me, even though I never played wow back in the day. It transcends that. And you're the biggest reason I started in classic, dude. ✌️
Mann im getting emotional already in the first minute of the vid, i really like these kind of vids would like to see more in the future imo!
Kargoz, you're a legend. Your videos and passion for classic helped get me into WoW and I've stuck with it thanks to your knowledge. Keep it real lad.
Great video man. This game has been apart of my life for 15 years. It's been a great 15 years, hope I can get another 15. Thanks for all your content, keep up the work, cya on the other side of the dark portal!
I feel ya man, lots of great memories. My favorite game of all time until after Cataclysm. Was a relief to get classic back, thanks for what you do.
Thank you for the video Kargoz. Just know that you have helped me play WOW a new fun way and I will always be grateful and thankful for that. 👍💖
I love the music and ambience too.
Yeah buddy! I remember watching your videos before classic came out trying to plan what I was going to do and now I've got a level 60 Orc Warlock on Bloodsail Buccaneers waiting for BC to come out! Keep grinding brother in WoW and in life!
I started playing wow right after tbc came out. With classic I played a priest, the class I avoided the most. If it wasn’t for your videos and guides I probably wouldn’t have stuck with it so long. About to hit 50 and kind of sad I started classic so late but looking forward to priest in tbc as I was a rogue most of that xpac. Looking forward to what you do in the coming weeks and after launch Kargoz. You’re a real human being.
Didn’t play Wow back then because the sub was too much for the 12yo kid I was, but I still had a feeling of nostalgia playing classic. How possible is that ? Living abroad has been tough during the pandemic/lockdown yet I never really felt completely alone thanks to classic. Best game ever that’s for sure!
I quit WoW Classic before Naxx came out because I got tired of the meta buff/raid logging and the state of PvP queues for Horde... but listening to you talk about the impact its had on our lives and the nostalgia, man I want to do it all over again.
This is beyond relatable. Didn’t know I needed this in my life 🙃
always good vibes from you. most grounded dude in wow. greetings from germany :D
Wow, very well said. It is always a pleasure when you can truly look back on something such as this game and reflect on life. It is truly a humbling experience I can say. Thanks for being a great content creator and having an awesome attitude in the community, much respect.
Always liked your content, been following you since 2016 and your content are always on top. You plan out everything you do and you execute it perfectly every time! Me myself also played on nost, all kronos servers, elysium (before and after you could copy your characters over when nost joined them) and light's hope. I quit in classic at level 54 on p1 when i lost the urge to play. I think Vanilla wow is nothing more than a memory for me from now on. Time to enter the dark portal once again.
your the same age as my son and he and his wife expecting their first baby in a week or so, very exciting. Life FLIES by when you have kids. Enjoy. Thanks for the memories.
I already loved vanilla but I have to thank you for creating and bringing the Hardcore mode community together. I never expected a softcore community to be developed from it. It’s awesome that a solo challenge actually created a lot of friendships, especially during a tough time socially IRL. Thanks
Love this bro, just makes me miss the Hardcore content
I really hope there will be a fresh vanilla server soon. I want to start over from level 1 all over again. TBC is great, but classic is just more my vibe.
I sincerely hope that Riot Games is looking around forums while developing their MMO. They don't make too much half assed stuff. They might deliver.
@@iTzArchitect You're 95% right. However I have high hopes. Namely because of Legends of Runeterra. I played lots of Hearthstone and a tad bit of Magic: Arena to the point I realized I should stay away from card games. However LoR was really well made in every single aspect. Also there's another thing: RIot Games made their fortune on a free to play game based on cosmetics microtransactions. They would know how to make an MMO rall without feeding us bullshit.