Will World of Warcraft be hosted on Battle.net?
No. World of Warcraft has a new server architecture that was developed from the ground up with MMORPGs in mind, taking into account everything we've learned from Battle.net and Diablo II. When you log into the game, you will be logging directly into World of Warcraft.
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.
Will there be a limit to the number of players on a Realm?
Blizzard is currently evaluating the optimal number of players per Realm. Their plan is to create a solution that fosters a sense of community and helps to prevent overcrowding. They 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 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. |
