First of, this thread is only for detailing out the below mentioned problem AND to discuss (maturely) a way to mitigate it.
Background : With coming of Lorderon server, WOTLK enthusiasts no more exist on FW server, making it loose a very large pie of its population. This shift hit Horde slightly more than Alliance, since Horde players are in general more attracted to PVE content (Proven by the quality of raids on both factions). However, in the last few days, a new problem has slowly been escalating gradually. Shift of PVP players from Horde to Alliance
Analysis : My hypothesis is that this is being caused by a domino effect due to a certain thing that happened last month. Remember how when the MT leaves a failing raid, everyone starts to leave instantly? The same thing happened here. Prominent PVP horde guild CCC shifted from Horde to Alliance for reasons unknown. This has cased mass shifting of PVP'ers from other guilds to Alliance. I am not saying that people weren't shifting before that, just saying that the rate of them shifting has increased. But that is just my hypothesis. Feel free to discuss the issue in comments below.
Effect : Loss of PVP on the Horde side is clearly visible in Durotar. From a dueling population of 50+ during peak hours, you are barely able to see 20 odd players now. Number of Premades on Global have also reduced drastically. Frequency of World PVP events from Horde side is lower than ever. How does this effect the server? Well, it wont effect Arenas, sure. But BGs, Rateds, World PVP will clearly suffer if this trend continues.
Appeal to Horde : Last note I would like to leave here is a request to remaining PVP'ers and PVP guilds of Horde. You guys are responsible for building the PVP environment on the Horde side now. Please don't run from this responsibility. We need to unite and remake what we have lost. And new PVP'ers, please don't get caught in the trend, it will only harm the balance.
Appeal to Alliance : I will request old Alliance PVP guilds to think about shifting to Horde for the challenge (in fact I challenge them to do it :D) We need good guilds here who can promote PVP on this end. Take the cup and we will welcome you here with an open heart!
Lets discuss.
Cheers,
Serp