How many years after WC3 is WoW?

World of Warcraft (WoW) begins about four years after the main events of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, with the classic game starting around the year 25 (After the Dark Portal opening) compared to WC3's conclusion around year 22, meaning a few years have passed for rebuilding and new alliances to form, though the lore implies slow progression, with most WoW expansions covering only a year or two.
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How long is it between WC3 and WoW?

Many of the novels and comics can be obtained electronically, or second hand easily, and even in libraries. Classic WoW started 4 years after the Battle of Mount Hyjal depicted in WC3, per the original opening cinematic. According to Blizzard's timelines, only a year or two passes in lore per expansion.
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How many years after Warcraft III is WoW?

Set in the Warcraft fantasy universe, World of Warcraft takes place within the fictional planet Azeroth, approximately four years after the events of the previous game in the series, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
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How old is Arthas in WC3?

Arthas died at the age of 31. That means Arthas was 24 during Warcraft III (Wrath = Year 27, WCIII = Year 20). Jaina was born 3 years BDP, making her 36 years old by the time of the Blood War.
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How long ago was Cataclysm in WoW?

On October 4, 2010, Blizzard announced the release of Cataclysm for December 7, 2010.
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Warcraft 3 Reforged FIVE YEARS Later…

Has anyone ever 100% WoW?

Talk about dedication—BillybobbsWoW just hit 100% achievements in WoW, becoming one of only 19 players this patch to do it. 760 days played and more pet battles than anyone should ever have to do.
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Is WoW still played in 2025?

Now, over two decades later, in 2025, WoW is not only still active but also remains one of the most relevant games in the MMO genre. While many competitors have come and gone, WoW continues to thrive.
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Why is Thrall called Goel?

Thrall also visits Outland, where he meets his grandmother, Greatmother Geyah, the leader of an orc remnant who were never corrupted by demons known as the Mag'har. Geyah tells him he was meant to be named Go'el, meaning "to redeem" in the orcish language.
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Who is the richest WoW player?

All-time rating by Total Winnings
  • N0tail. $7 184 163.
  • JerAx. $6 486 623.
  • Miposhka. $6 227 771.
  • ana. $6 024 411.
  • Ceb. $5 949 442.
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Why did Jaina's hair turn white?

Jaina Proudmoore's hair turned white due to immense trauma and exposure to raw arcane energy from the mana bomb that destroyed her city, Theramore, in World of Warcraft; the blast's magical fallout permanently altered her appearance, serving as a constant reminder of the tragedy and her grief, turning most of her hair white while leaving a streak of blonde.
 
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Will there be a Warcraft 4?

While there's no official confirmation for Warcraft 4, recent developments under Microsoft's ownership, coupled with past interest from Blizzard developers and fan demand, suggest it's possible but still uncertain, as Blizzard has previously cited the declining RTS market and focus on World of Warcraft. Hope increased after Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard, with speculation that they might rejuvenate the franchise beyond WoW, but reports in late 2024 indicated executives were hesitant due to Warcraft III: Reforged's reception. 
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Why did WC3 reforged fail?

Reforged was a disaster upon release, thanks to many of the pitfalls that have come to define video game development over the last decade—poor design choices, a rushed development cycle, and, surprise surprise, a dash of corporate greed.
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Can 'WoW' be considered slang?

The word wow is Scottish in origin, an amazed interjection from the 1500's. The verb form came along in American slang much later, in the 1920's.
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Why was WoW banned in China?

American gaming company Activision Blizzard, the title owner of World of Warcraft, suspended services and shut down its servers in China, because of a licensing disagreement with their partner, the Chinese gaming giant NetEase.
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How old is Anduin?

Anduin Wrynn's age progresses with World of Warcraft lore, starting around 10 in Vanilla and reaching approximately 25-29 years old by the Dragonflight / The War Within era, though precise timing varies due to time skips, with lore generally placing him in his mid-to-late twenties as of recent expansions, maturing significantly from his child king beginnings. 
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Do pro WoW players get paid?

Most income is from twitch and content, and thus primarily your persona in addition to your skill. This means it wildly varies between even the best players. It is not even worth thinking about until after you meet significant success.
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Which is the strongest class in WoW?

There's no single "strongest" class in WoW; it depends on the type of content (PvE/PvP, raid/M+) and the current patch, but Mages, Warlocks, Druids, Hunters, and Death Knights (DKs) are consistently top-tier for different roles due to versatility, damage, or utility, with Mages often praised for overall power and utility (Time Warp, food, portals) and Druids for unmatched adaptability across specs (tank, heal, DPS). For new players, Beast Mastery Hunters are highly recommended for their mobility and ease of soloing.
 
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Has anyone 100% completed WoW?

What has happened? In the WoW subreddit, the player BillybobbsWoW proudly shows a screenshot. It displays his character and an achievement window. The almost unbelievable accomplishment: He has collected all achievements in the game.
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Who did Thrall marry?

Thrall's wife in the World of Warcraft universe is Aggra, a strong-willed female Orc shaman from Nagrand who becomes his lifemate, teaches him about the elements, and bears him children, including his son Durak. Their relationship deepens as she helps him rediscover his true self beyond being Warchief, leading to their marriage and family life, as shown in lore and cinematics, fulfilling Thrall's desire for a true connection.
 
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Why isn't Thrall a shaman anymore?

in WoD, Thrall's fight with Garrosh causes the elements to stop answering him making him powerless as a shaman.
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Why is Thrall green?

Thrall is green because of his exposure to fel (demonic) magic as an infant, even though his parents, Durotan and Draka, were untainted brown-skinned Mag'har orcs who never drank Mannoroth's blood; the ambient fel energy corrupting Draenor during the First War was enough to turn the skin of those nearby, including his mother and him, green, marking them as part of the cursed Horde, notes Quora and Reddit users. This green tint is a side effect of the pervasive demonic corruption, not just from drinking the blood, making him genetically predisposed to green skin, unlike uncorrupted Mag'har.
 
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Is WoW losing subscribers?

World of Warcraft loses 800k subscribers — down to 6.8 million total, its lowest since 2006. The World of Warcraft bleeding continues, but the upcoming expansion should act as a temporary tourniquet.
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What is the #1 game right now?

The #1 game right now depends on how you measure it, but Counter-Strike 2 leads on Steam for current players, while Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox consistently rank as the most popular across platforms by monthly users and streaming. Other top contenders include League of Legends, Valorant, and newer releases like ARC Raiders, with Call of Duty titles also very popular, especially after recent launches. 
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What's the average age of a WoW player?

Looking at percentage of gaming time spent playing WoW, the ANOVA found there was a significant difference between the groups (p < 0.0001), with 50-57 year olds playing the largest percentage (79.39%), followed by 42-49, 34-41, 26-33, and 18-25, with 58+ year olds playing WoW as the smallest percentage of their gaming ...
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