- How do the World of Warcraft gameplay servers relate to Battle.net and/or the Diablo Realms?
The World of Warcraft servers will utilize an entirely new network architecture that has been designed from the ground up specifically for this style of gameplay. We created this next-generation architecture by incorporating our vast knowledge of multiplayer gaming along with our numerous Battle.net and Diablo experiences.
- Where will servers be located?
World of Warcraft servers will be located around the globe in order to support our gaming community worldwide.
- How many players will you support?
Players will be divided into several Realms, each realm comprising a complete version of the game world. The development team is currently finalizing the number of players that will occupy a Realm.
- How many Realms will there be when World of Warcraft is released? What are the Realm names?
We will have as many servers online as necessary. Others will be held in reserve and will be set up the moment they are needed. Realm names have not yet been assigned.
- Will there be a limit to the number of players on a Realm?
We are currently evaluating the optimal number of players per Realm. Our plan is to create a solution that fosters a sense of community and helps to prevent overcrowding. We understand fully that the number of players on a server directly impacts this and will be working closely with the community during the beta test program to fine tune this number.
- Will players be able to select what Realm they play on?
Yes.
- Will player names be unique on each Realm?
Yes. In order to promote individuality, World of Warcraft will feature an advanced naming system allowing players to create a unique name for their characters on each Realm.
- Will there be player-vs.-player servers on which players can fight other players anywhere in the world?
We will likely have special rules servers, but we haven't made any final decisions on this yet. Watch the web site for any new information.
- Will there be Realms specifically for role-playing?
We want to ensure that role-players will have the best experience possible in World of Warcraft. This may include having specific role-playing servers, (and probably will) but that decision has not yet been reached.
- Will players be able to have characters on more than one server without paying additional fees?
There will be one monthly fee to play World of Warcraft and it will apply to all of your characters, regardless of what server they are on.
- Will players be able to host small (8 players max), temporary servers on their own machine?
We will not allow players to run their own servers for World of Warcraft. A massively multiplayer online role-playing game demands a high level of server security and a well-connected community to flourish and evolve. We are focusing all of our networking efforts on creating such an environment.
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