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===[[Glossary:Color blind mode|Color blind mode]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Color blind mode|Color blind mode]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable color blind mode|ref=<ref>[https://battle.net/support/en/article/color-blind-mode-improvements-in-patch-4-3 Color Blind Mode - Battle.net Support]</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to Menu, then Interface. | # Go to Menu, then Interface. | ||
# Choose Accessibility, then enable color blind mode. | # Choose Accessibility, then enable color blind mode. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Windowed mode (OS X)=== | ===Windowed mode (OS X)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=OS X - Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} The window size can sometimes not be changed by dragging after entering windowed mode. | {{ii}} The window size can sometimes not be changed by dragging after entering windowed mode. | ||
#Open World of Warcraft | #Open World of Warcraft | ||
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===FPS performance issues (OS X)=== | ===FPS performance issues (OS X)=== | ||
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{{--}} World of Warcraft might run sluggishly on older-model Macs despite having the required specs. | {{--}} World of Warcraft might run sluggishly on older-model Macs despite having the required specs. | ||
* Install a Windows partition using [https://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/ Boot Camp]. | * Install a Windows partition using [https://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/ Boot Camp]. | ||
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===Sound issue (OS X)=== | ===Sound issue (OS X)=== | ||
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{{--}} If the machine overheats during gameplay, the sound can become distorted, which causes the framerate to fall dramatically. | {{--}} If the machine overheats during gameplay, the sound can become distorted, which causes the framerate to fall dramatically. | ||
{{ii}} This issue only seems to occur on older MacBooks (PowerBook series, early MacBook series). | {{ii}} This issue only seems to occur on older MacBooks (PowerBook series, early MacBook series). | ||
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===Mature Filter Options Not Saving=== | ===Mature Filter Options Not Saving=== | ||
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# Open the options menu. | # Open the options menu. | ||
# Change the setting (whether on or off). | # Change the setting (whether on or off). | ||
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===World of Warcraft unable to run after using Xbox app=== | ===World of Warcraft unable to run after using Xbox app=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off your Game DVR on Xbox app|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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# Open the Xbox app (search for Xbox and you'll find it). | # Open the Xbox app (search for Xbox and you'll find it). | ||
# Click the settings button that looks like a gear. It's at the row of buttons on the left of the screen, all the way on the bottom. | # Click the settings button that looks like a gear. It's at the row of buttons on the left of the screen, all the way on the bottom. | ||
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===Visual enhancements=== | ===Visual enhancements=== | ||
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*<code>/console farclip 1300</code> | *<code>/console farclip 1300</code> | ||
*<code>/console horizonfarclip 2112</code> | *<code>/console horizonfarclip 2112</code> | ||
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====gxTextureCacheSize==== | ====gxTextureCacheSize==== | ||
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{{ii}}This tweak seems to improve peformance for some. Only works when running d3d9ex. | {{ii}}This tweak seems to improve peformance for some. Only works when running d3d9ex. | ||
{{ii}}The default value of '0' lets the game handle the cache size. ~70-75% of your VRAM tends to be the best value | {{ii}}The default value of '0' lets the game handle the cache size. ~70-75% of your VRAM tends to be the best value | ||
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{{ii}} According to the policy, "failure to abide by them [these rules] may result in measures up to and including taking formal legal action."<ref name="policy"/> | {{ii}} According to the policy, "failure to abide by them [these rules] may result in measures up to and including taking formal legal action."<ref name="policy"/> | ||
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# AddOns must be free of charge. | # AddOns must be free of charge. | ||
# AddOn code must be completely visible. | # AddOn code must be completely visible. | ||
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====Creating an AddOn==== | ====Creating an AddOn==== | ||
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# Create a new directory in <code>Interface\AddOns</code>. The name of this directory is important, as it is what other AddOns use to refer to this AddOn in dependencies. Using version numbers in this directory name is not recommended, as other AddOns may "break" when the version is changed. | # Create a new directory in <code>Interface\AddOns</code>. The name of this directory is important, as it is what other AddOns use to refer to this AddOn in dependencies. Using version numbers in this directory name is not recommended, as other AddOns may "break" when the version is changed. | ||
# Create a <code>.toc</code> file. <code>.toc</code> is short for "table of contents". A functioning AddOn will need a file named <code><YourAddOnDirectoryName>.toc</code> in "<code>Interface\AddOns\YourAddOnDirectoryName\</code>". | # Create a <code>.toc</code> file. <code>.toc</code> is short for "table of contents". A functioning AddOn will need a file named <code><YourAddOnDirectoryName>.toc</code> in "<code>Interface\AddOns\YourAddOnDirectoryName\</code>". | ||
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====Troubleshooting an AddOn==== | ====Troubleshooting an AddOn==== | ||
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{{ii}} As of Patch 2.3, if the message "Interface action failed because of an AddOn" appears, an AddOn interfered with the Blizzard UI in some way. | {{ii}} As of Patch 2.3, if the message "Interface action failed because of an AddOn" appears, an AddOn interfered with the Blizzard UI in some way. | ||
Revision as of 00:58, 23 November 2017
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 23, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | November 23, 2004 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Warcraft | |
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Warcraft: Orcs & Humans | 1994 |
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | 1995 |
Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans | Cancelled |
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition | 1999 |
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | 2002 |
World of Warcraft | 2004 |
Hearthstone | 2014 |
Warcraft III: Reforged | 2020 |
Key points
- Mod friendly (Mods pertains to UI addons)
- Very active community
- One of the largest MMORPGs around
- Runs well on low end machines
- Expansions must be bought to play in active endgame areas and activities
- Game requires per month subscription fee
General information
- Official Blizzard community site for US
- Official Blizzard community site for EU
- Blizzard Watch "WoW" Category - A news site dedicated to all Blizzard Entertainment news.
- Wowpedia - A huge wiki for everything World of Warcraft related. Also handles anything Warcraft universe related.
- Thottbot - A old but expansive database on anything that can be found or used in-game. Same database as Wowhead currently.
- Wowhead - An expansive database on anything that can be found or used in-game. Has a clean interface.
- Statista - A ranking on the distribution of characters across EU and U.S. realms. Other statistics on World of Warcraft accessible.
- Curse and WoWInterface are both great addon sources.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Battle.net | First 20 levels are free to play. Base game purchase includes the Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm, Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor expansions. |
- The playable characters from all expansions are available, even if the player has not bought any expansion packs.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Burning Crusade | Available for free. Included with all full versions of the game. | |
Wrath of the Lich King | Available for free. Included with all full versions of the game. | |
Cataclysm | Available for free. Included with all full versions of the game. | |
Mists of Pandaria | Available for free. Included with all full versions of the game. | |
Warlords of Draenor | Available for free. Included with all full versions of the game. | |
Legion | Can be bought from the Battle.net store. |
Version differences
Starter Edition
The World of Warcraft Starter Edition is a free but limited version of World of Warcraft.
- Characters can be created and leveled up to 20, and professions to 100.
- Each character can earn up to 10 Gold.
- Cannot access expansion zones or quests, join guilds, hold Pet Battles, or use the Auction House.
- All achievements and progress carry over to the full version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game cloud syncing
- Progress and stats are saved automatically by Battle.net
Video settings
Color blind mode
Enable color blind mode[1] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | American English and British English available. | |||
French | ||||
Russian | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Spanish | Both Spanish and Latin American. | |||
German | ||||
Italian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3724, 1119 |
UDP | 3724, 1119 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Windowed mode (OS X)
OS X - Windowed mode[citation needed] |
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FPS performance issues (OS X)
OS X - FPS performance issues[citation needed] |
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Sound issue (OS X)
OS X - Sound issue[citation needed] |
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Mature Filter Options Not Saving
Force a save to the server side[citation needed] |
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World of Warcraft unable to run after using Xbox app
Turn off your Game DVR on Xbox app[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | |
OpenGL | 2 | |
Metal support |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Visual enhancements
Increase graphical settings further than the sliders allow[citation needed] |
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Notes
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DirectX 11 Rendering
- DirectX 11 can significantly boost performance in some scenarios.
Instructions |
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gxTextureCacheSize
gxTextureCacheSize[2] |
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Alternatively,
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Addons
- World of Warcraft's UI is developed via LUA scripting, and XML data.
- AddOns are essentially mods, files to add to the installation folder that can improve interaction with the game.
- AddOns are generally self-contained User Interface (UI) modification components. However, some AddOns can be dependent on other AddOns to work, and some AddOns are actually collections of other AddOns. Some are built on libraries such as Sea or Ace. There is no size restriction on AddOns; some can grow to be quite massive.
Blizzard's AddOn Policy
- With the release of Patch 3.1, Blizzard Entertainment introduced a new UI AddOn development policy.[3]
- According to the policy, "failure to abide by them [these rules] may result in measures up to and including taking formal legal action."[3]
AddOn Policy[citation needed] |
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Creating an AddOn
Creating an AddOn[citation needed] |
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## Interface: <API_LatestInterface> ## Title: My Add On ## Version: 1.0.0 ## Notes: A short description of my AddOn ## Author: Your name or memorable descriptor (e.g. LuckyLuke)
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Troubleshooting an AddOn
"Interface action failed" error[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 AMD Phenom X3 720 |
Intel Core i5-3330 AMD FX 6300 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 440 AMD Radeon HD 5670 Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti AMD Radeon R7 260X |
Other | Minimum resolution of 1024x768. |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.10 | 10.11 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-750 | Intel Core i5-4670 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 640M ATI Radeon HD 4850 Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Nvidia GeForce GT 775M AMD Radeon R9 M290X |
Other | Minimum resolution of 1024x768. |
- Support for Windows XP and Windows Vista will be dropped some time in 2017. The game will no longer run on these versions after this change.[4]