World of Warcraft Characters FAQ
What classes will be available in World of Warcraft?
The World of Warcraft will include Warriors, Mages, Druids, Hunters, Warlocks, Priests, Paladins, Rogues, and Shamans.
Have all the classes been announced?
Yes, we have announced all the classes that will be available in World of Warcraft at launch. However, we are also discussing
ways for characters to evolve their classes through specialization, which will help differentiate them from others of the same class.
Will there be multiple characters per account?
Yes. Players will be able to create multiple characters per account.
How many characters are allowed per account?
Currently, the number is 8, but that number is subject to change.
Can you tell us more about what options are customizable on your character when you create it?
We don't want to overwhelm players with too many choices when they start off. That's why we are concentrating on features that
players will notice right away. This will include things like hair style, hair color, skin color, and facial features. Players
will of course also get to select their race, gender, and class. The remaining elements of character customization will
be done in-game, when players have a better understanding of how the choices they're making will affect their characters.
Will characters require food and water to survive?
A character will never be required to eat or drink. Nor will there be negative consequences for not consuming food and
water. While the specifics have not been determined, there will be benefits associated with eating and drinking.
Will characters be able to swim?
Characters will be able to swim, and World of Warcraft will have underwater environments to explore.
Will characters age?
Characters will not get older as they progress in the game.
Will a character's gender have any effect on its stats?
No. Males and females will be equally effective in all areas of the game.
Will you have a skill-based or level-based system?
The goal is to incorporate the best elements of both skill-based and level-based systems. This means that players will be able to gain levels and gain abilities based on their class as they level up through the game. Players will also be able to acquire additional skills through other gameplay methods such as seeking mentors or by completing quests. These extra skills may not always be related to the player's class.
How do spells work?
All of the character classes in World of Warcraft have access to spells and/or special abilities. As a character levels,
they can purchase, train, research, or simply find new spells and add them to their spell book and/or ability book. Casting spells and using special abilities generally requires mana and may sometimes require one or more reagents.
Will there be "crowd control" spells like sleep, confuse, mesmerize, etc.?
Yes. In addition to crowd-control spells such as these, there will be a wide assortment of other spells and abilities that will vary the
tactics players use to defeat monsters. Some examples are Call Lightning, Fear, and Dominate. Remember, though, that the
monsters will have access to these too... =)
Will there be emotes such as waving, bowing, etc?
We expect to have a full spectrum of role-playing emotes within the game.
Can players customize the height & weight of their characters?
Height/Weight is unlikely to be changeable due to how it affects character animations and items on the character. Also if you change height and weight then the distinction between an orc and a human becomes much less when they are both wearing similar armor. The combination of wanting distinct animations and not wanting the animations to look wonky because they were being used on a model they were not quite meant for, made us decide to not allow changing of height/weight at this time.
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