Many players have been waiting for something truly new for our project and often asked when we plan to launch a realm with that very, without exaggeration, legendary mechanic people still keep talking about. Now we are ready to present [b]to you the new WoW Circle 3.3.5 x4 Hardcore realm[/b]. Its main feature will be the optional [b]"No right to fail" mode[/b]. By activating it, you enter the game with a single life, where every decision matters, every fight demands focus, and any mistake can be your last. What’s hardcore about the [b]"No right to fail"[/b] mode with x4 rates, you ask? Yes, we agree — that would be too easy, which is why everyone who takes part in the challenge is automatically switched to x1 rates and receives many other restrictions/nerfs that only true hardcore fans will be able to overcome! So what awaits you on a global level, and why choose us? A classic server without “custom stat items,” i.e., no custom items with stats and no modifications that globally affect player power. We continue doing everything possible to preserve the balance and atmosphere of that very 2009 Wrath of the Lich King, so everyone can feel what Azeroth was like back then. But time does not stand still, and for player convenience we add some features from newer expansions. We also have no Pay2Win — only fair, equal gameplay for everyone. We will be glad if you join us and together try and evaluate something new for our project on WoW Circle 3.3.5 x4 Hardcore — 06.12.25 at 06:00 PM (GMT+3). [b]Registration:[/b] [[url=https://wowcircle.net/en/reg.html?server=logon.wowcircle.me+%5B3.3.5a+x1%2C+x4+HardCore%2C+x100%2C+Fun%2C+4.3.4+x100%2C+Fun%5D]click[/url]] [b]Promo page:[/b] https://wowcircle.me/wotlk/en/ [b]Current status:[/b] development and fixes are now in an active phase; you can assess current stability by playing on the logon 3.3.5a x1/x100/Fun realms. [b]Connection info:[/b] https://forum.wowcircle.com/showthread.php?t=803557 [b]Realm section:[/b] https://forum.wowcircle.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2070 [b]Realm launch details and features:[/b] * Launch date: [b]06.12.25 at 06:00 PM (GMT+3)[/b] * x4 rates for experience, others x1. * Gradual content release starting from 3.0; therefore at launch the following will be unavailable: Ulduar, ToC, Onyxia’s Lair (80), ICC, etc. * Titles enabled for “First on the server!” achievements! Level 80 Paladin (Legacy) for both modes. * Realm type — PvP (in HC “No right to fail” mode — PvE). * Stable and highly functional core and database (the most blizzlike PvP/PvE we have been able to implement). * A dedicated large development team. * At the initial stage, cross-realm arena/BG with current x100 / x1 / FUN realms is not planned. [b]Modifications (custom):[/b] * [b]Hardcore[/b] — optional “No right to fail” mode whose goal is to level from 1 to 80 in PvE with special restrictions and no deaths at x1 rates; upon completion you will receive valuable rewards and the honors of Azeroth’s heroes. * Guild progression system — level up your guild and receive valuable perks. * Guild houses — unique places where members of one guild can share experience and hold various events without fear of being disturbed. * Raid listing — cross-faction (opt-in) raid finder through the built-in in-game interface. * Collections — a special menu that gathers all cosmetic items belonging to your account rather than a single character; interact via the WCollection addon or our interactive menu by typing .menu in chat and going to the “Collections” section. * PvE ladder — PvE competitions with interesting rewards and many other useful innovations (starting from patch 3.3.0). * Mythic-style dungeons — reworked and more challenging dungeons from patch 3.3 as an additional mode (starting from patch 3.3.0). * Re-Play Arena — arena replays to analyze opponents’ play or review your own mistakes. * NPC with unique transmog items — cosmetic items unavailable through normal gameplay, purchased for the special currency “WoW Circle Coin,” which is also obtainable through gameplay. * Black Market — a special auction where players can buy unique items, including items unobtainable through normal gameplay (mounts, companions, transmogs, etc.). * Interactive menu — many functions in one place, summoned with the .menu chat command, or via the “Allspell” in your spellbook. * Special quests — unique quests granting access to valuable visual rewards, available in .menu. * Cross-faction dungeon finder — a faster dungeon queue that greatly speeds up group formation. * Cross-faction battlegrounds (BG) — faster BG queues, no long waits and no pre-made stacks. * PvE spectator — watch PvE runs in real time. * Arena Spectator — watch arena matches in real time. * SoloQ 1-1 and 3-3 — conquer the arena without searching for a team. * Dynamic rate switching — want to play at x1 without the “No right to fail” mode? Easy: just enter the chat command .xp rate 1 *realm information may change before the server opens; after launch, new modes and changes may be added based on player requests. [b]Stages of gradual content release:[/b] * Wrath of the Lich King (3.0) — server start; raid instances will open 1.5 weeks after launch, namely on 17.12.25. * Secrets of Ulduar (3.1.0) * Call of the Crusade (3.2.0) * Onyxia’s Return (3.2.2) * Fall of the Lich King (3.3.0) * The Ruby Sanctum (3.3.5) Each new patch will be introduced based on the realm’s current progress and players’ mastery of the available content. The client version will always be the latest; all changes will occur server-side. [b]HARDCORE is a special challenge we call “No right to fail”: your hero has only one life, PvE mode is enforced, rates are x1, and many other restrictions/nerfs apply. This mode can be activated only by a level-1 character, and if you die before reaching level 80, you will have no second chance — the character will remain in the spirit world permanently and cannot be resurrected.[/b] [b]Basic information about the HARDCORE mode:[/b] 1. Players with HC “No right to fail” enabled deal 10% less damage and take 50% more damage from mobs. 2. If you accidentally activated “No right to fail,” you can disable it BEFORE your character dies via .menu. If you died — that’s the end; you’ll need to create a new character. 3. A leaderboard with some information about challenge participants is available in .menu. 4. All players will receive server announcements with certain information in the following cases: * death of characters level 20+; * death of characters level 20+ in a deadly duel; * upon reaching level 80 and effectively completing the challenge. [b]General restrictions/nerfs:[/b] 1. Experience rate x1; no experience bonuses apply. 2. VIP-Account unavailable. 3. The web store in the personal account is unavailable, including all bonus services. 4. Shaman Reincarnation and Warlock Soulstone are unavailable. 5. Paladins lose the ability to use a Hearthstone while under “Blessing of Protection,” “Divine Protection,” or “Divine Shield.” 6. Auction House unavailable. 7. Mail unavailable. 8. Guild level bonuses unavailable. 9. Repairs at guild expense unavailable. 10. Guild bank unavailable. 11. Grouping is allowed only with players who have enabled “No right to fail,” and only if the level difference between characters is no more than 5 levels. 12. Trading items is allowed only with players participating in “No right to fail.” 13. Battleground registration unavailable. 14. Arena registration unavailable. 15. Raids and dungeons are available, but without using the group finder/raid browser system. 16. You may interact with positive spells only with players participating in the same challenge. 17. Forced PvE mode, except in Icecrown zone and FFA zones (Gurubashi/Nagrand arenas, etc.). 18. Mak’gora (deadly duel) — a duel to the death with NO possibility of resurrection, available only with those who have HC “No right to fail” enabled. 19. Characters may run the same dungeon no more than once every 24 hours (effectively a daily lockout for normal dungeons). 20. Interaction with players NOT in HC mode is fully disabled (trading/duels/groups/buffs/mail, etc.) [2]. 21. Death Knights CANNOT participate in “No right to fail.” 22. Players with the mode enabled will have access to a separate “hardcore” chat they will automatically join. [b]After reaching the maximum level (80) in HC mode, the player receives rewards (information on which will be in the next post, a bit later), and all restrictions of the “No right to fail” mode are removed. These restrictions are not final and may be adjusted by the realm’s start.[/b] [b]About donations:[/b] Items in the personal account will be added gradually. At the initial stage, there will be no services in the personal account except “Character Fix,” i.e., you will not be able to purchase even gold or a VIP account in the first days (VIP will not work even if purchased on another realm). Further, as the realm progresses, services and various items will be added. Importantly, players taking part in the hardcore challenge [b]“No right to fail”[/b] cannot purchase any items or bonus services for their character in the personal account until they reach level 80 or leave the challenge mode. [b]Expectations:[/b] At launch we are ready to accept more than 10,000 players, and with quality work and engaging content keep players interested in this realm as long as possible. In any case, we will be happy with any outcome: launches of new realms for old expansions are rare nowadays — especially a quality Lich King — so we think everyone will be glad to play this version. For some, it will be pleasant memories with a touch of new; for others, something entirely new and unique. [b]Other:[/b] Three days before realm launch, [b]on 03.12.2025 at 08:00 PM (GMT +3) we will open character creation on WoWCircle 3.3.5 x4 Hardcore so you can secure your nickname in advance and perform basic client setup[/b] before the start. [b]Realm launch is scheduled for: 06.12.25 at 06:00 PM (GMT+3).[/b] Additionally, various promotions (including cash ones) will be launched both before and at the start; you will learn about them soon in a separate forum post.