Hey, gold diggers and WoW wizards! Swam here, gearing you up for a gold rush in Classic WoW's Season of Discovery. With the arrival of SOD, let's delve into why and how to stack up your gold stash in Phase 1. Ready to turn your pockets from light to hefty? Let's roll!

• Why Gold Matters in SOD Phase 1?
• Gold Making Startegies
• Crafting Professions
• Balanced Approach
• Join the Community
• Handy Tips & Tricks

↖ Why Gold Matters in SOD Phase 1?

• Mana Drink Expenses: Brace yourselves, magic-users. Top-tier Mana drinks like Sweet Nectar will cost you about 50 silver per stack. Without Mage-conjured water, these drinks are your lifeline for mana regeneration.
• Consistent Gold Need: Whether you're zapping foes or healing allies, these mana drinks are your new best buds. Keep sipping and maintain that gold flow.

↖ Gold Making Startegies

• Skinning for Gold: Grab Skinning while leveling. It's a simple yet effective way to earn extra gold - about 150 gold just from selling skins to vendors.
• Ideal Skinning Locations: Alliance players, head to Dun Morogh or Elwynn Forest farms. Horde, your gold mine is near Orgrimmar.
• Efficiency is Key: Skinning might add seconds to your grind, but the gold payout is worth every moment. Skin everything, even if you didn't land the killing blow.

↖ Crafting Professions

• Prep Now, Profit Later: Level up characters with Alchemy and Leatherworking. Come Phase 2, you'll be thanking past you for the foresight.
• Druid: Choose a Druid for gathering. Their faster outdoor movement speed makes them ideal for Herbalism and Mining.

↖ Balanced Approach

• Enjoy the Ride: Gold hoarding isn't everything in Phase 1. Level up, experiment with classes, but keep your eye on the gold prize.
• Opportunistic Gold Hunting: Watch for unique goldmaking opportunities as they arise. For instance, leather could become quite valuable.

↖ Join the Community

• Ultimate Guide: If you're serious about goldmaking, check out my extensive 134-page guide, brimming with over 50 gold farms and investment strategies.
• Discord Community for Gold Hunters: Join our dynamic Discord group. Swap tips, ask queries, and stay in the loop with goldmaking strategies specifically for Season of Discovery.

↖ Handy Tips & Tricks

• Team Up on Quests: Join forces with nearby players in crowded areas to complete quests faster.
• Quick Tagging: Utilize instant spells and abilities to tag creatures efficiently.
• Heartstone Tactics: Save your Hearthstone for longer journeys, not just quick escapes.
• Auto Loot Activation: Turn on auto-loot in settings for faster looting.
• Quest Selection: Skip quests with excessive item gathering or NPC interactions.
• Class-Specific Leveling Add-Ons: Use leveling guides tailored to your class and faction for a swift ascent to level 25.
• Reward Selection: Initially, opt for armor-rich rewards. Later, prioritize items with higher sell values.
• Inventory Management Add-Ons: Use useful add-ons like Leatrix Plus for auto-selling junk and Better Vendor Price for value checks.
• Leverage Rested Experience: Use your Hearthstone to log out in safe spots for rested XP benefits.
• Avoid Crowded Quests: Skip high-competition quests and find alternative tasks.
• Mana Management: As a caster, ensure you have ample water stocks to keep your mana up and leveling pace steady.

And that wraps up your guide to making gold in Season of Discovery's Phase 1. Remember, it's all about striking a balance between enjoying your leveling experience and seizing those golden opportunities. Happy gold gathering, folks!