With the resurgence of interest in the vanilla World of Warcraft experience, driven by multiple re-releases of the original MMO, players are seeking more than just the classic gameplay. While Season of Discovery introduced significant changes to the vanilla version, Turtle WoW offers an even more expansive take on the beloved game.
As a private server, starting with Turtle WoW differs from joining the official Classic WoW servers. This guide will walk you through downloading Turtle WoW and provide a detailed walkthrough of the Turtle WoW client installation process.
How to Download Turtle WoW
To access the Turtle WoW private servers, visit the official Turtle WoW website and locate the prominent "Download Client" button. Click it to open a pop-up menu, then select the "Download Client" option under "Full Client Download."
While the download progresses, return to the homepage and click the "Sign Up" button to register for a Turtle WoW account. You'll need to provide an account name, email, and password. Your account name will be used to log into the Turtle WoW client.
Turtle WoW Installation Walkthrough
Once the Turtle WoW client finishes downloading, locate the folder where the compressed file was saved. It should be named "twmoa" followed by numbers indicating the current patch version. The "TW" stands for Turtle WoW, and "MOA" represents Mysteries of Azeroth, the current major content patch. If you download Turtle WoW during a later content phase, the letters following "TW" may differ.
To proceed, you'll need a program that can extract files. If your PC lacks a built-in archive tool, consider downloading a third-party program like 7-Zip.
Right-click the Turtle WoW archive and extract the files to a folder of your choice, such as a new "Turtle WoW" folder on your preferred gaming hard drive. After the extraction completes, navigate to the selected folder. Open the files and locate the TurtleWoW application. Click it to launch the Turtle WoW launcher.
The Turtle WoW launcher will automatically update the game to the latest version if any patches are missing. Once the download bar is full, click the play button to start the game. Enter your account name and password to log in and begin your Turtle WoW adventure!
For convenience, consider creating a desktop shortcut to the Turtle WoW executable, saving you from navigating through multiple folders to launch the game.
