Molten Wow's database got stolen so you have to make a new acc. Also some wotlk realms (dont remember their names, didnt play them) merged into Icecrown. Warmane doesnt delete accounts, but they do delete some inactive characters like once a year to free the reserved names (you get like 2 months warning before that happens). There is an option to backup your acc but i dont know if it works really. Lordaeron is a hardcore realm, which means that bosses have more hp / dmg / quicker enrage timer. PvP wise, alliance is stronger (human racial and more healers). I play horde and que pops up like every 2-5-10 mins depending on the time u play (rip NA). Admins have confirmed earlier today that PvP titles are coming asap so it might boost PvP a bit. About leveling, it's x1 exp rate realm, heirlooms arent ingame, dungeon finder is intentionally disabled. Quests are very well scripted and almost every quest works (got my Loremaster as soon as i hit 80 :D). About pug raids, yes they ask for the achievement and gs but this realm isn't really pug friendly since the PvE is harder. Disconnects are almost non-existent. About the population, it's in a decrease yes, but you cant really compare it with a p2w x7 ez mode Icecrown. New TBC realms contributed to that aswell. You can roll on whatever you need as long as the raid leader allows it. It is not p2w in any way, you can even get a Shadowmourne ingame. The only things that's worth spending coins on are unobtainable mounts and pets. I never donated and i'm here since 2011.