How to evaluate if a private server is pay to win

P2W is the fastest way to kill a server community and it's unfortunately common. Here's how to identify it: Red flags: - Selling gear, gold or items that give combat advantage - XP boosts that dramatically outpace non-donors - Exclusive mounts/titles that require donation - Vote rewards that include stat gear Green flags: - Cosmetics only shop (transmog, pets, mounts with no stats) - Character services (name change, race change) for convenience only - Transparent donation policy posted publicly When in doubt, spend a week on the server before donating anything.