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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. .
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