Conquest of Azeroth Beta Overview

Beta Purpose und Scope

Conquest of Azeroth Beta ist Project Ascensions structured Test Period für standalone class-based MMO. Beta validates Class Balance über einundzwanzig Custom Specs, Zone Quest Flow in Expanded Azeroth, Dungeon/Raid Tuning, PvP Matchmaking, Economy Stability, Client Performance under real Player Load. Not finished Product — expect Bugs, incomplete Features, frequent Patches.

Beta Access limited to Players mit Keys via Shop Bundles, Travel Guide, Newsletter Giveaways, Gold AH Purchases. Test Realm separate von Ascensions live classless Servers — own Characters, Economy, Patch Schedule.

Beta Participation means agreeing to test unfinished Content, provide constructive Feedback. Crash Reports, Balance Observations, Quest Blockers, Economy Exploits through official Channels reporten statt personal Gain exploiten.

Welcher Content verfügbar ist

Current Beta Scope: full Leveling one to sixty through Expanded Azeroth, all einundzwanzig Classes, Ability Essence Progression, Dungeons multiple Difficulties, Raid Testing on scheduled Beta Raid Weeks, Mythic+ Keystones, Manastorm Challenges, Schlachtfelder, Arena Skirmishes/Rated Seasons, Professions, PvE/PvP Gearing including Worldforged Crafting.

Content unlocks in Phases across Beta Milestones. Early Beta focused Leveling/Class Kits; mid Beta expanded Dungeons/Essences; later Beta emphasizes Raids, Mythic+, PvP Seasons. Patch Notes prüfen was diese Woche live ist.

Some Features — Prestige Mode, Hardcore Trials, Hybrid Risk Modifiers — partially implemented or toggled specific Test Weekends. Missing NPCs, placeholder Quests, TBD Tooltips work-in-progress not personal Client Errors.

Known Issues und Expectations

Common Beta Issues: Launcher Patch Failures, Addon Incompatibilities, Quest Items not Dropping, Boss Abilities incorrect, PvP Tuning Outliers, Economy Inflation from test Gold. Developers publish Known Issue Lists with Major Patches — read before duplicate Reports.

Performance varies by Hardware. Modified Client may run differently than Retail WoW. Update GPU Drivers, sufficient RAM, lower Settings in crowded Capitals during peak Beta Events.

Exploits during Beta privately to Ascension Staff reporten. Public Exploit Use risks Account Penalties. Good-faith Testers valued; Exploit Abusers removed.

Wipes und Character Progression

Beta Characters may wiped between Major Test Phases. Wipes reset Levels, Gear, Gold, sometimes Names while preserving Account-level Access/Purchases. Announcements precede planned Wipes — finish Progression Goals before announced Dates if pre-wipe Experience wanted.

Not every Patch wipes Characters. Minor Patches often leave Progression intact. Major Milestone Transitions — closed to open Beta, Beta to Launch — typically full/partial Resets. Character Names/Builds externally backup if sentimental.

Ability Essence/Talent Choices cheap re-evaluate after Wipes. Use Wipe Periods try new Classes not tested previous Phase.

Feedback geben

Bugs via in-game Report Tools, official Discord Bug Channels, Forum Templates mit Reproduction Steps. Include Class, Spec, Zone, Quest Name, Screenshots. „Necromancer Animation spec, quest X in zone Y, pet despawned on zone transition“ helps Developers fix faster than vague Reports.

Balance Feedback in class-specific Channels und Community Surveys Ascension publishes. Provide Reasoning — „Pyroclasm burst kills through full heals at 1800 resilience“ carries more Weight than „nerf Pyro“ without Context.

Travel Guide Creators amplify Feedback showcasing Issues/Improvements. Watch official CoA Videos/Dev Streams for Roadmap Q&A.

• Before playing: Patch Notes read, Launcher Version verify, Wipe Schedule check.
• While playing: Bugs immediately report, Quest Blockers note, underreported Classes test.
• After sessions: Feedback Forms submit, Surveys participate, constructively discuss on Discord.