World of Warcraft Classic Discussion Megathread

[MiRai]

Rather than have a few random threads about the upcoming retail Classic servers for WoW strewn across the forum, I'd rather create a megathread, for now, so that all discussion can be kept in one place in hopes of cutting down questions that are, or will be, asked repeatedly in the coming months.

Here's what we know, so far:

_When are Classic servers going to be released?
It was revealed at BlizzCon 2018 that Classic WoW will be released in the summer of 2019. Some have even gone on to speculate that it will be precisely July 16th, 2019, based upon what may have been a hint during the "Restoring History" panel during BlizzCon.

_Will multiboxing be allowed on Classic servers?
We don't know, but based on the demo, it currently works.

_If multiboxing is allowed, do you think they'll allow follow to work in battlegrounds?
We don't know, but that is highly unlikely. In addition, it is assumed that, since they are using the same client, /follow may be disabled when engaged in PvP combat, as it is today in Battle for Azeroth.


Additional Information:

Dev Watercooler: World of Warcraft Classic
Dev Watercooler: Inside the World of Warcraft Classic BlizzCon Demo
Restoring History: Creating WoW Classic Panel Recap (Blog) | (Video)
BlizzCon 2018 - WoW Classic Interview with Brian Birmingham and John Hight (WoWHead) | Esfand Video
Updated Content Release Schedule (Model Comparison)

Well, that about wraps that up! Feel free to discuss whatever else you'd like about the upcoming retail version of Classic WoW (theorycrafting, class composition, professions, or whatever else), but any links or references to private servers will be removed.

[valkry]

Was thinking of what class would be good to stack in a raid, at least for molten core mages would be decent I reckon.Depends on how classic they go though, like the debuff limit on mobs for example. Molten core is very boxable, as the mechanics are basically spread, dispel or run out with debuff.

[MiRai]

Was thinking of what class would be good to stack in a raid, at least for molten core mages would be decent I reckon.Depends on how classic they go though, like the debuff limit on mobs for example. Molten core is very boxable, as the mechanics are basically spread, dispel or run out with debuff.

They have already stated that they're basing their Classic servers around patch 1.12, which shouldn't have the debuff limit. However, that might trivialize those fights, and so it might be changed... who knows. It'd be unfortunate to have those raids downed in the first few weeks after they've been released, and I'm only giving it that long because people are going to need some fire resist gear.

[Penetrator]

Question: I want to box 2 paladins so i can both tank and heal instances and small raids. Does anyone have any creative thoughts on farming gold using two paladins in classic wow? something like BRD for mages, for example?

[Mosg2]

I really don't remember farming for gold much in classic. After you got your mount, there was a weekly cost because of consumables if you were raiding, but otherwise...

[Ughmahedhurtz]

I really don't remember farming for gold much in classic. After you got your mount, there was a weekly cost because of consumables if you were raiding, but otherwise...

I'm sure some of the rare weapons and armor BoEs will still be quite profitable in Classic. How much so I would guess depends on availability and scaling of heirlooms. LONG LIVE THE ARCANITE REAPER!

[MiRai]

CLASSIC HYPE, PEOPLE!

https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-gb/ne...virtual-ticket



Playable Classic demo with the purchase of this year's Virtual Ticket for BlizzCon 2019!

[ebony]

Hands on game client "CAN NOT WAIT"

[Ughmahedhurtz]

If you don't wanna sit through the non-Classic ra-ra, skip to 2:07.

[Acidburning]

I am looking forward to this. I remember 2-boxing in vanilla.