Later today, players who pre-ordered any version of WoW Forever will be able to reserve up to three character names. These names can all be reserved on one Ruleset, or spread across multiple. For example, if you want to reserve one name on Normal, PvP, and RP, that is an option.
When reserving your character names, it’s important to choose the correct ruleset, as this choice is permanent.
Of course, if you want to play on another ruleset, you can make a new character at any time after launch. However, characters made on the Normal, PvP, Roleplay, or RP-PvP rulesets will not be able to transfer to other rulesets.
Moving Between Rulesets
Each ruleset is built to support a distinct community and playstyle, so movement between them is intentionally limited. Players cannot freely hop between rulesets; to play under a different one, they’ll need to create a new character in that ruleset. When Hardcore becomes available, Hardcore characters will remain in a fully enclosed ecosystem, but if one dies, that character can transfer to another ruleset—including PvP.
Collections and Legacy Points are account-wide across rulesets, with Hardcore handled differently. Progress, collections, and rewards earned in Hardcore can become available elsewhere, but progress from other rulesets will not flow back into Hardcore. This keeps Hardcore distinct while still allowing players to carry accomplishments forward if they move out of it.
While characters from other rulesets will not be able to play with each other, Legacy Points earned in Normal, PvP, Roleplay, or RP-PvP can be used by characters on any ruleset. The one exception will be Hardcore characters, once that option releases next year. However, characters who perish in Hardcore will be able to transfer to any ruleset to continue their journey.
Many players already know which server type they want to play at launch. Just make sure that you select the correct option when reserving your character names!
