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Realm Types<br />
There are two different kinds of realms: Normal realms and PvP realms. Before you<br />
create a character, you first must decide what realm type you want to play on. This<br />
decision determines how hard or easy it will be to fight other players in the game.<br />
The conditions for enabling player versus player combat are different depending on<br />
where you play.<br />
Choosing a Realm<br />
If you want the thrill of fighting other players, and prefer the challenge of playercontrolled<br />
opponents over computer-controlled ones, then the PvP realm is for<br />
you. However, if you choose this realm, be aware that in most areas of the world<br />
you risk getting attacked by higher-level enemy players when you least expect it.<br />
Not only might they be too powerful for you, but they'll also strike when you are at<br />
your most vulnerable. For example, they might attack you while you are in the<br />
middle of a quest or a monster fight. Interference by opposing players is a constant<br />
reality you must accept on a PvP realm.<br />
If you want to restrict your gameplay to computer-controlled challenges, and want<br />
the freedom to enter PvP mode only at your own choosing, then the PvE realm is<br />
for you.<br />
For more detailed instructions on the realms, read the World of Warcraft website :<br />
http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/basics/realmtypes.html<br />
Normal Realm<br />
On the normal realm, PvP mode is disabled by default. You have to turn it on<br />
through your own actions. When you enable PvP mode, you turn on a flag that<br />
other players can see. On your own character portrait, you will see a PvP flag next<br />
to your face that looks like a shield belonging to your faction. Other players will also<br />
see this, and they will be able to attack you at will. You can enable this flag by doing<br />
any of the following:<br />
Attacking an NPC of an opposing faction, such as the opposing faction's aerial<br />
mount master, guards, quest giver, vendor, or similar NPC.<br />
Attacking an opposing player that attacked a friendly NPC. By counterattacking the<br />
first player, you enable PvP mode, and opposing players can begin attacking you.<br />
Aiding a player engaged in PvP combat.<br />
Entering an enemy capital city.<br />
Besides these four ways, you can also type /pvp at the chat prompt to enable PvP<br />
mode. In all cases, other players can only attack you if you enable the PvP flag through<br />
your own actions. You always have control over whether opposing players can attack<br />
you or not on a PvE realm. That means PvP is consensual-only on normal realms.
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