If you are looking for a group in WoW Classic, you usually use in-game chat channels or the Discord server of your own realm. This works, but requires some initiative and willingness to communicate. Another option will be available with the launch of Burning Crusade Classic: a new user interface for the group search.

Many TBC veterans surely remember that exactly this user interface was introduced with patch 2.0.1 at that time. The official patch notes said at that time.

“A new tool is available to make it easier for players to find groups for dungeon instances and quests. The new user interface allows players to post their exact group requests in a collaborative system to speed up the group formation process. Additionally, players who are already in a group and are looking for reinforcements can easily find additional members”.

User Interface

• Innkeeper information about dungeons has been removed in preparation for the new group search system.
• User interface for group search (LFG/LFM)
  • Added tips for the loading screen and for new players.
  • Gathering stones now work similarly to the warlock summoning spell.
    • A player selects a party member to summon and right-clicks on the stone. A second party member clicks on the stone to complete the summoning.”

At the time, the group search from TBC did not work in an automated fashion or across many servers as it does today. That didn’t come until patch 3.3 in Wrath of the Lich King. Instead, for the various dungeons, you could leave your desire to join a group, or you could search for players interested in Dungeon XY. You could access the list of interested parties via the associated meeting stone and then contact them.

At that time, the group search was quite uncomfortable and complicated, and the tool was rarely used by the masses. With Burning Crusade Classic, there could be a modernization. Don’t worry: The developers don’t plan to automate cross-realm group search, instead they want to revamp the interface so that it’s easier to use and players who search for groups and open groups can get in touch with each other faster/easier. Exactly what these changes will ultimately look like will depend heavily on player feedback.