Stress test today doesn't require Sub

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I’m not subbed and able to download and install. Logged right in to the server screen, even though its down.

The blue post just says “active account”, doesn’t say “subbed account”.

Try and it and see if it works.

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Let us know if you can log into the realm once they come up

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How and where did you see the option to download and install, I don’t see it anywhere.

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Its in my drop down on the launcher. I never got an email or anything saying I got an invite and I haven’t been subbed in well over a year. Although I’ll gladly test the %*#$ out of the beta.

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What is the difference between active and subscribed in this context?

They are one in the same.

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You would think but at the same time why did blizzard say specifically you had to be subbed for beta, then for this stress test they left out “sub” and just said “active”. Active could just be a created account that you can log in with.

At the same time, what better way to test the layer and get a somewhat better idea of player base than letting EVERYBODY in. There are 16 total servers to choose from…so one can only guess how many players they’re expecting.

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Could be the case. The install being available to all even without access doesn’t surprise me either.

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Verified. I don’t have a subbed account and I have it. Thanks for the info.

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An active account can play until level 20 without a sub in live wow. So basically if your account isn't banned you're GTG.

EDIT - So looks like I was completely wrong. I just checked my SOs account status since they are not subbed. It is Inactive so I completely borked that one.

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Would be great if true! I have a sub so I can’t test this theory, but hoping for others this means they can get in.

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Right from the stickied blue post.

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I’ve been subbed for a while so I can’t confirm, but the more the merrier. Let’s melt these servers!

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Pretty sure anyone can download it.
Now then. Let’s think about how Blizz words things. Go to your account settings page. If you are subbed (paid game time however you personally word it) next to your account it will say “active”. If you do not have paid game time, it will say “inactive”.
Taking this into account, I am 99.99999% sure that when Blizzard says that this is open to anyone with an active account, they mean for those who have paid game time.
Apologies for any bubbles that might have been burst.

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I’m staring at the realm selection screen as I type. If my account wasn’t “active” it wouldn’t let me log in period. Would stop me with “expired game time”, however, I’m also not subbed.

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I guess we’ll have answers in about 4 and half hours. I do hope I’m wrong! The more the merrier!

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Do you not see the blue post?

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Have you updated your Blizzard Launcher recently? I had a prompt to update last night, World of Warcraft Classic appeared in my Live Versions section afterwards.

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So you created a character?

Active Game Account = A game account for WoW with game time. Not a BattleNet account.

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As in Realm Select, where they’re all Offline. Of course he hasn’t created a character yet. :stuck_out_tongue:

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Well, when you do, let us know. Somehow your lack of sub might kick in. I’m guessing its a remnant of the fact that Trials let you get all the way to the Character list on Retail.

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