Are new features being added to World of Warcraft each month?
The World of Warcraft is envisioned to be a constantly evolving place, so the introduction of new monsters, items, places to visit, and even different types of game play experiences are all in the long-term plans for the game. It would be impossible for us to determine the timing on rolling out these ideas now, but we do intend to keep the game in a state of active change. Thus far, we have been able to release a major content patch every 6-8 weeks.

Are patches being released around the world months apart as has been the case in some other games?
Since World of Warcraft launched, we have strived to release patches simultaneously all around the world. From time to time there may be some delays, but these delays have been minimal.

What is a Game Master (GM) and how does one enhance my gameplay experience?
In World of Warcraft, Game Masters or GMs are members of our customer support department who are responsible for assisting players with questions regarding gameplay and/or technical issues. We understand the importance of customer support and community building, and we continue to make it one of our primary focuses now that World of Warcraft is live.

Is there a guide/volunteer program in World of Warcraft?
No.

Are there special events held in the game for holidays?
Yes! There are special events held for both "real" holidays and special days created in World of Warcraft.

What are you doing to prevent cheating?
The development team is currently doing everything it can to eliminate the possibility of cheating. Because the game requires gamers to have a personal account to play, we are able to identify and track cheaters much more closely. When we have identified cheaters, we have taken aggressive action to suspend or ban their accounts. World of Warcraft has many features specifically designed to detect, identify, and prevent cheating and hacking in the game. We also have a dedicated team that actively monitors and scans the game for the use of cheats and exploits regularly. Creating an environment of fair play that is free of cheating is very important to us and we are constantly investigating ways to make the experience of our customers better and more secure. As we continue to find new methods of combating cheating, we will certainly pursue and implement them.

Since the game has a language filter, can we curse/swear as much as we want?
Even though there is a language filter, excessive, unsolicited, and inappropriate language is not tolerated.

How is Blizzard dealing with the selling of items on Ebay?
The selling of characters or items is not a feature supported in World of Warcraft. Any users that choose to participate in this activity do so at their own risk. Blizzard does not facilitate nor mediate in the sale or trading of characters/items.

Can you give more details on the different modes of transportation in World of Warcraft?
In World of Warcraft, you will have the opportunity to use several different modes of transportation. Early on, you'll get to explore the beautiful environments on foot, but once you discover certain NPCs, you'll be able to hire flying mounts such as Gryphons and Wyverns from them for a fee. These mounts cover regular routes; utilizing them will make it easier for you to quickly travel between locations you have already explored. Along with these taxi-style transports, there are also boats and zeppelins that can be chartered for intercontinental travel.

Personal mounts, specific to each race, will also be available to characters at higher levels. For instance, Orcs will ride dire wolves, Humans will ride horses, and Dwarves will ride battle rams. Though it will be somewhat challenging to do so, characters can also learn how to ride the mounts of races other than their own. In addition, "epic" and magical forms of travel can be discovered in the game, such as ancient portals and player-based rituals, that can be used for instant travel to exotic locations.

How do mounts work in World of Warcraft?
World of Warcraft offers a variety of mounts for the different races of Azeroth (the world on which the game takes place). For example, Humans generally ride horses, and Orcs tend to favor their trusted wolf mounts. Mounts are a great way to travel the world for mid-to-high-level characters. With extensive training, riding specialists will be able to use mounts not generally available to their particular race, but this ability will be rare.

When can players get their own mount?
The level requirement is 40. Players also must learn a riding skill which requires both a good reputation toward the faction of the trainer for that specific mount, and will also cost you a fee. At level 60, you can gain access to a faster mount, which is very expensive, so prepare yourself to spare gold soon enough if you plan acquiring the faster mount.

How will players use mounts?
Mounts become available to each race at a high level, and they can be "called" when needed by the owner. We also have other specialty mounts. A high-level Warlock, for example, can summon a Felsteed.

Can players own or operate ships?
At this time, all ships are owned and operated by NPCs within the game.

Can players drive or ride vehicles/mounts?
We include several personal modes of transportation, including horses, wolves, and more. We also include many vehicles including ships, zeppelins, and Gryphons that will provide quick and easy travel throughout the world. Read the Mounts page and the Public Transportation page to learn more about this.

I was wondering if extremely high-level characters in World of Warcraft would be able to control more powerful mounts - like a dragon or a wyvern?
Since announcing the availability of mounts in the game, players have been sharing their excitement with us about all the possibilities that exist in the Warcraft universe. We do allow players to ride Gryphons, but only between set points in the world that they are trained to seek out. We have no plans to allow players to fly around the world of Azeroth without some such constraint, but we will also have much more than mere horses for players to ride. You didn't think we would have orc riders without giant wolves did you?