Open an instant 120 BfA realm already.
We've had one every expansion since WoD. Couldn’t see any reason to not make one for BfA.
I also agree, that the previous one on Legion (Greymane) was considered a disaster by many people, but also was very unsuccessful as a whole realm.
This was particularly not because the system of an instant realm is bad, but rather because the realm was terribly terrible designed which led in inactivity by many players, as it didn’t offer many options and was really stressing for alts and gearing in general compared to the pve realm, where it was much much easier to get gear.
Many suggestions and opinions have been given to improve the realm, but very few of it got considered due to lack of time according to an admin.
The tournament realm on WoD have been the most successful realm in PvP that any server had ever offered along with AT. It was really really well designed and offered a lot of options, like transmog vendor, mount vendor, gear vendor etc.
The reason why it has been so successful as a whole is not only because it was well designed, but also because we had an admin, who was in charge for the entire realm, did. consider most Players suggestions and did play the realm as well, not only doing some discord announcements here and there.
If you ever consider opening a BfA PvP realm, u should put someone in charge for the realm, who knows his shit. Talks to players, plays with them. Has experience of how a well designed PvP has to look like etc. Considering all those and you will have a very successful realm in long term.
Shelby can message me on discord, if he wants a concept. I’ve a concept ready for a PvP realm on BfA. Just needs some adjustments, which I can do, if there’s the wish to open a PvP realm.
regards.
Cara