When in the Warcraft timeline does World of Warcraft take place?
World of Warcraft takes place three years following the aftermath of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, when a great tension has settled over the ravaged world of Azeroth.

What continents are in World of Warcraft? Will they be familiar to fans of the Warcraft RTS series?
Currently, players can explore the lands of Azeroth, Kalimdor, and Outland. Players familiar with the Warcraft series will find that we have depicted nearly every location from the Warcraft universe in World of Warcraft. Players will explore the ruins of old battles, interact with legendary heroes, and visit many of the locations that have made the Warcraft series so memorable.

How big is the world in the game?
World of Warcraft has more areas to explore than any other previous Blizzard game. In World of Warcraft, players can journey through the familiar lands of Azeroth, Khaz Modan, and Lordaeron, to name a few. The game also features several uncharted and exotic new lands. Our goal is to create a vast new world filled with adventure and excitement, while keeping the game fully populated to support a strong sense of community.

Are there "zones" in World of Warcraft?
World of Warcraft does not feature "zones" in the traditional sense, where players are subjected to frequent loading screens while traveling. Traveling on each continent is seamless, with no loading screens except when entering instances or traveling between continents.

Is there a day-night cycle and changing weather in the game?
Yes.

Are there secret locations or Easter eggs in the world?
In true Blizzard style, there are plenty of special locations and Easter eggs for players to discover.

Are there underwater environments?
Yes.

What is the time cycle in World of Warcraft?
The game is set to run on a 24-hour time cycle. The realms are set to different time zones according to where they are located.

What kind of weather effects will there be in the game?
Players will experience numerous changes in weather throughout the world. The game features dynamic skies and clouds giving players the ability to actually see clouds begin to form and coalesce into stormy weather. Snow, rain, and fog are just some of many additional weather effects players can expect to find in the game.

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