General FAQ
Find the answers to
your most frequently
asked questions by
accessing one of the
different topics
from the list above.
The newest questions
are listed in Blue.
The In-Game Support
site has answers to
many in-game
questions.
Consult the World of
Warcraft Guide for
more detailed game
information.
What is World of
Warcraft?
World of Warcraft is
a massively
multiplayer online
role-playing game
(MMORPG). In World
of Warcraft,
thousands of players
adventure together
in an enormous,
persistent game
world, forming
friendships, slaying
monsters, and
engaging in epic
quests that can span
days or weeks.
What is an MMORPG?
MMORPG stands for
"massively
multiplayer online
role-playing game."
In an MMORPG,
thousands of players
exist in the same
game world at the
same time. This
creates an
incredibly rich and
active environment
in which interesting
things are
constantly taking
place. MMORPGs
provide thousands of
hours of game play,
with a nearly
infinite variety of
goals to achieve
across a vast world
covering miles of
land and sea. For
World of Warcraft,
we also add new
content on a regular
basis, thus ensuring
that there will
always be new
adventures, new
locations, new
creatures, and new
items to discover.
How does World of
Warcraft differ from
other MMORPGs?
World of Warcraft
differs from other
MMORPGs in many
ways. Players
complete quests and
experience the world
at their own pace,
whether it be a few
hours here and there
or entire weeks at a
time. Additionally,
our quest system
provides an enormous
variety of
captivating quests
with story elements,
dynamic events, and
flexible reward
systems. World of
Warcraft also
features a faster
style of play, with
less downtime and an
emphasis on combat
and tactics against
multiple opponents.
Is there a monthly
fee to play the
game?
Yes. After the end
of the free month
included with the
game, you need a
subscription in
order to continue
playing the game.
There are three
subscription
options: a
month-to-month
package at $14.99
per month, a
three-month plan at
$13.99 per month,
and a six-month plan
at $12.99 per month.
The subscription
fees for the
three-month plan and
the six-month plan
must be paid in
full.
Why isn't World of
Warcraft free?
The fee is used to
support the costs
associated with the
high-quality levels
of service, support,
and ongoing content
creation that go
into World of
Warcraft.
Are there multiple
methods of payment?
Yes, customers can
pay their
subscription fees
using credit cards,
PayPal, and pre-paid
game cards, which
can be purchased in
many game and
electronics stores.
Other payment types
may be added in the
future.
Is there a version
of World of Warcraft
for the Mac?
Yes.
Can I use my World
of Warcraft discs on
my Mac and PC?
Yes, the discs are
compatible with both
Mac and PC.
What is The Burning
Crusade?
The Burning Crusade
is the first
expansion to World
of Warcraft. View
the features of the
expansion on the
Burning Crusade
Features page.
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