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How do the
World of Warcraft gameplay servers relate to
Battle.net and/or the Diablo Realms?
The World
of Warcraft servers 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 knowledge of
multiplayer gaming with our numerous Battle.net
and Diablo experiences.
Where are servers
located?
World of Warcraft servers are located
around the globe in order to support our worldwide
gaming community.
How many players will
you support?
Players are divided into several
Realms, with each Realm comprising a complete
version of the game world.
How many Realms
will there be when World of Warcraft is released?
We will have as many Realms online as
necessary. As the population within the game
grows, we will add more Realms to the initial
base. Others will be held in reserve and will be
set up the moment they are needed.
Will
there be a limit to the number of players on a
Realm?
Based on our experiences in the beta
test, we now have established an optimal number of
players per Realm. This number is in the
thousands, but manageable enough to foster a sense
of community and to prevent overcrowding.
Can players select what Realm they play
on?
Yes. However, you must choose a Realm that
is located within your geographical region. For
example, North American players must select a
North American server, and European players must
select European servers. Some exceptions will
exist. Australian and New Zealand players, for
example, will connect to servers on the U.S. West
Coast. The regionally specific servers are there
to improve game performance and provide the best
online experience possible.
Are player
names unique on each Realm?
Yes. In order to
promote individuality, World of Warcraft features
an advanced naming system allowing players to
create a unique name for their characters on each
Realm.
Are there player-vs.-player (PvP)
servers where players can fight other players from
anywhere in the world?
Yes. In fact, all
servers allow some sort of player-vs.-player
combat in varying degrees. There are normal
servers, where player-vs.-player combat is mostly
consensual; you do not have to engage in PvP
gameplay if you do not want to, but it does exist
for consenting individuals. Then there are devoted
player-vs.-player servers where the excitement of
PvP combat is always possible and players can be
plunged into PvP battle without warning. Visit our
online guide on Realms type for more information.
Are there Realms specifically for
role-playing?
Yes. We want to ensure that
role-players have the best experience possible in
World of Warcraft. To that end, we also offer
role-playing servers with special rules that
promote role-playing and staying in-character. See
our Realms type page for more details.
Can
players have characters on more than one server
without paying additional fees?
You are billed
by account, not by character. There is one monthly
fee to play World of Warcraft and it allows you to
create multiple characters on multiple servers.
Will players be able to host small (8
players max), temporary servers on their own
machine?
We do 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. . .