Manual_TBC.pdf

Getting Started

Important note: The Burning Crusade is an expansion set to World of Warcraft. You must already have a

properly installed copy of World of Warcraft in order to install and play this expansion.

Installing the Game (PC)

System Requirements : OS: Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4); Windows XP (Service Pack 2).

Processor: Intel Pentium 3 800MHz, or AMD Duron 800MHz. Memory: 512 MB RAM, 1 GB RAM is recommended.

Video: Minimum: 32 MB 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting, such as an NVIDIA GeForce

2 class card or above. Recommended: 64MB VRAM 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability,

such as an NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 class card or above. For a complete list of supported 3D cards, please visit:

http://www.blizzard.com/support/wow/?id=aww0830p

Sound: DirectX-compatible sound card. Install Size: 10 gigabytes of hard disk space.

Installation Instructions

Place The Burning Crusade CD/DVD into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. If your computer has autoplay enabled, an

installation window will automatically pop up on your Windows desktop. Click the Install Burning Crusade button and

follow the onscreen instructions to install The Burning Crusade to your hard drive.

If the installation window does not appear, open the My Computer icon on your desktop and double-click on the drive

letter corresponding to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to open it. Double-click on the Install.exe icon in the CD-ROM

contents and follow the onscreen instructions to install The Burning Crusade .

Installing DirectX

You will need to install DirectX 9.0c in order to properly run The Burning Crusade . During installation you

will be prompted to install DirectX if you do not already have the most up-to-date version installed on

your computer.

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WARNING—SEIZURES

A small percentage of people may experience a seizure or blackout triggered by light patterns, flashing lights, or

other images that appear in computer games. If you have an epileptic condition, consult your physician before

installing or playing this game. Even people who have no history of epilepsy may experience a seizure while viewing

a computer game. A seizure can be accompanied by any of the following symptoms: altered vision, convulsions,

disorientation, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, or loss of movement. If you experience any of these

symptoms, immediately stop playing and consult a doctor. Parents or guardians of children playing this game

should monitor their children closely. If your child suffers any of these symptoms, stop playing the game

immediately and consult a doctor.

Installing the Game (Mac)

System Requirements : OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or newer required. Processor: 933MHz G4/G5 processor,

1.8GHz G5/Intel or better recommended. RAM: 512MB RAM, 1GB DDR RAM is recommended.

Video: ATI or NVIDIA graphics processor with 32MB VRAM, 64MB VRAM recommended.

Controls: A keyboard and mouse are required. Input devices other than a mouse and keyboard

are not supported. Install Size: 10 gigabytes of hard disk space.

Installation Instructions

Place The Burning Crusade CD/DVD into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Double-click on The Burning Crusade CD

icon. Then double-click on the Installer application to copy the required game files to your hard drive.

All Platforms

Connectivity

You must have an active broadband Internet connection to play World of Warcraft .

Mouse

Multi-button mouse with scroll wheel recommended.

Inserting Multiple CDs

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade comes on multiple CDs. During installation, you will be prompted to insert

additional CDs to continue installation. Open your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, insert the requested CD, and follow

the onscreen instructions to resume installation.

Note: System requirements are subject to change after purchase.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any trouble running The Burning Crusade , be sure to read the most recent readme.txt

and patch notes text files. These files detail the latest changes and any bug fixes made to the game.

Your problem might already be listed there, along with possible solutions. Many times, errors in running

the game can be attributed to a lack of updated drivers. Ensure that the drivers for all your hardware are

up to date before contacting Blizzard Entertainment for technical support.

Technical Support Contacts

Web Support

The Blizzard Entertainment Technical Support website has solutions to the most common game

questions and problems. Our Technical Support website is located at:

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/support

General Troubleshooting (PC)

General Lockups/Video Problems

If your computer hard locks without an error message, reboots during game play, will not start, or has distorted

graphics of any sort, please make sure you have the latest video card drivers for your video card. Contact your

hardware manufacturer to find the latest drivers available, or check our Video Card Information page on our

support website for links to the most common hardware vendors at:

http://www.blizzard.com/support/wow/?id=aww0830p

Email Support

You can email the Technical Support department at any time at wowtech@blizzard.com. Under normal

circumstances you will receive an automated reply within 15 minutes, detailing solutions to the most

common problems. Typically a second email will be sent to you 24 to 72 hours later. This email will contain

a more detailed solution to your particular problem or question.

Automated Phone Support

Our automated phone support is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has an 80% success rate at addressing

the most common questions and concerns. To use this automated phone support, please call (949) 955-1382 .

Automated support carries no charge beyond any normal long-distance charges from your phone company for calls

outside of your local area.

Sound Issues

If you are experiencing sound distortions, periodic loss of sound, loud squelches, whistles, or pops, confirm that you

have the latest version of DirectX installed on your system. Also, verify that your sound drivers are compatible with

the newest version of DirectX. Contact your hardware manufacturer to find the latest drivers available, or check our

Driver Update Information page on our support website for links to the most common hardware vendors at:

http://www.blizzard.com/support/wow/?id=agi0371p

Live Phone Support

We offer live phone support Monday through Friday 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., Pacific Standard Time (except on

U.S. holidays). Contact our Technical Support staff by calling us at (949) 955-1382 . This form of

support carries no charge other than any normal long-distance charges from your phone company

for calls outside of your local area.

NO GAME-PLAY HINTS WILL BE GIVEN THROUGH THIS NUMBER.

Please be sure to consult our troubleshooting section before calling Technical Support, and be near your

computer if possible when calling.

General Troubleshooting (Mac)

Most lockups, video problems, or sound problems can be solved by installing the latest available software updates

from Apple. All of the latest video and sound drivers are included in the OS available from Software Update from the

Apple menu. You can find additional troubleshooting instructions at:

http://www.blizzard.com/support/wow/

Note

For updated information about protecting your computer and World of Warcraft account, along with answers to

commonly asked questions and additional troubleshooting material, go to:

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/support

Game Hints

If you are seeking a game tip, hint, or additional game information

for World of Warcraft , please visit:

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com

Game Performance

If you encounter slow or choppy game play, there are

several game options that can be adjusted to improve

performance. These options are accessible via

the Video Options menu. Selecting a lower

resolution, decreasing the FarClip, World

Detail, and Animation settings will have

the greatest effect.

Account Setup and Billing

Upgrading an Account

In order to play The Burning Crusade and have access to the new game content, you must upgrade your existing

World of Warcraft account.

You must also have World of Warcraft installed before you install The Burning Crusade . If you do not have World of

Warcraft installed, you will be prompted to install it. A link will be provided for you to purchase the game online if

you don’t already own a copy.

Once you begin installing The Burning Crusade and you have agreed to the End User License Agreement, you will be

prompted to upgrade your account via the Account Upgrade window. You may choose to upgrade immediately by

clicking on the “Upgrade” button. If you prefer to wait, you can click the “Skip” button and upgrade later in the

installation process or (once your installation is complete) via the website.

If you choose to upgrade immediately, you will be prompted to enter your current account, password, and

authentication key. Your account must be current and in good standing. Press the “Upgrade” button when

you are done, and you will be given the opportunity to upgrade another account by clicking on the “Upgrade

Another” button. You may close the window by clicking the “Ok” button.

Note: You can only upgrade ONE World of Warcraft account with your authentication key for The Burning Crusade .

Please make certain that you are upgrading the correct account, as your authentication key cannot be reused in

the event of a mistake.

Internet Connection

Being a massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft is played entirely online and

has no offline component. You must have an active Internet connection to play this game. Blizzard is not

responsible for any fees you may incur from your Internet service provider that are in addition to your

monthly World of Warcraft subscription fee.

The first time you load World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade , a Terms of Use Agreement will appear on your screen

before you can progress to the Account Name field screen. To play the game, you must read the agreement in its

entirety and click the Agree button. The Agree button is grayed out initially but becomes enabled when you scroll to

the end of the agreement. After agreeing to the Terms of Use, you are allowed to play the game. If you refuse the

next start the game. You must read it again and click the Agree button to progress to the Login screen.

Payment Methods

During account creation, you must specify your method of payment. You can pay your monthly fees by credit card,

with prepaid time cards sold by Blizzard Entertainment online and in local game stores, or by other methods

depending on your location. More information can be found at http://www.worldofwarcraft.com

Account and Billing Issues

If you have any questions or issues dealing with billing or your World of Warcraft account, please

contact Billing and Account Services. Our representatives can help you with many issues, including:

• Questions regarding billing

• Registering or setting up an account

• Recovering your account or password

• Canceling your account

• Reactivating a canceled account

• Or any other Account or Billing issues

We offer live phone support Monday through Friday 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. PST (Hours may be extended due to peak

workloads). This form of support carries no charge other than any normal long distance charges from your

phone company for calls outside of your local area.

NO GAME-PLAY HINTS WILL BE GIVEN THROUGH THIS NUMBER.

You can contact us by email at billing@blizzard.com or by phone at:

1-800-59-BLIZZARD (1-800-592-5499)

Starting the Game

After you have successfully installed World of Warcraft , start a game by double-clicking on the World of Warcraft:

The Burning Crusade icon on your desktop. You can also start a game from the Start menu (PC). Once you start the

game, you are taken to the Account Name field screen. After agreeing to the Terms of Use (see below), you will see

a blank Account Name field and a blank Account Password field in the middle of the screen.

Enter your Account Name and Account Password in the appropriate fields, and press the Login button. You are now

ready to play World of Warcraft .

Note: Employees of BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT will never ask for your password.

Then and Now: Conflict and Triumph in the

World of Warcraft

Two years have passed since the founding of Durotar....

Although the armistice between the mighty Horde and the noble Alliance has held, tensions

between the two factions continue to mount as worldwide conflicts draw the two sides

closer to all-out war. Fighting has erupted in the strategic battlegrounds of Alterac Valley,

Warsong Gulch, and Arathi Basin, and more recently in Eastern Plaguelands and Silithus.

Shadows Return

Deep within Deadwind Pass, restless ghosts roam the darkened halls of Karazhan, where the

demon-possessed wizard Medivh spent his final days. Tempted by rumors of the time-lost

secrets kept within, adventurers have begun infiltrating the haunted tower. Within the secret

passages of the arcane stronghold, horrific nightmares have awakened.

Elsewhere, the brooding dragon Nozdormu stirs. The Timeless One has sensed a threat to

his beloved timeways. Shadowy agents have infiltrated the Caverns of Time, attempting to

sabotage three key historical events: Thrall's escape from Durnholde, the monumental

Battle of Mount Hyjal, and Medivh's creation of the Dark Portal. In the face of this

overwhelming threat, Nozdormu is enlisting heroes to help him prevent the fabric

of time from unraveling forever.

With the future in peril, a relic of the past has also surfaced, radiating renewed energy.

This relic has enabled Lord Kazzak to activate the current Dark Portal, thereby reopening

the gateway to....

Even as these old enemies have renewed their quarrels, many ancient threats have

resurfaced to menace the beleaguered races of Azeroth. As if spurred by unseen forces,

dark agents have labored to push the world closer to the brink of oblivion.

Within Blackrock Spire, the legacy of the black dragon Deathwing continued to unfold as

Nefarian followed in his father's contemptible footsteps. With the aid of his sister Onyxia

and the orchestrations of their human personas, Nefarian worked toward replenishing the

black dragonflight. To that end, he created chromatic dragons: unspeakable hybrids of both

red and black dragons.

The Shattered Realm of Outland

Here, before Draenor was torn apart by Ner'zhul's portals, the orcs and draenei once

lived in peace. Now this wasteland is ruled by the one-time defender of the night elves:

the power-mad Betrayer, Illidan Stormrage.

Meanwhile, the priests of Hakkar enacted primitive rituals on behalf of their fiendish blood

god. First, priests at the Temple of Atal'Hakkar succeeded in calling forth the god's avatar.

Then, within the crumbling ruins of Zul'Gurub, priests summoned the bloodthirsty, diabolical

Soulflayer physically into Azeroth.

Nor was the spread of evil limited to the physical realm alone. Several green dragons, once

Ysera's trusted lieutenants, have been corrupted by the Emerald Nightmare, emerging from

dream portals across the world to threaten the very lives they once protected.

Joined by Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider's blood elves and the insidious, serpentine naga,

Illidan maintains a tight hold on Outland and its multiple portals. The Burning Legion has

set its sights on Outland as well, hoping to utilize the portals to gain access to numerous

unspoiled worlds. Should the demons prove successful, no refuge would remain against

their nihilistic crusade.

Throughout Silithus, insect swarms surged as if guided by some malignant, ancient

intelligence. Behind the gates of the Scarab Wall the merciless qiraji stirred once again.

Empowered by the Old God C'Thun, the qiraji prepared their legions for a worldwide

assault to avenge their bitter defeat at the hands of the night elves a thousand years ago.

Furthermore, the demon lord Kil'jaeden has not forgotten Illidan's failure to destroy the

Lich King. Although Illidan still controls the mighty Black Temple, he anticipates the Burning

Legion's return and is preparing accordingly. He and his allies fight to ensure that Outland's

multiple portals remain tightly sealed while he strengthens his power base.

Worst of all, the Lich King's icy grip descended upon Azeroth once again as the Scourge

renewed its assault against living and undead alike. Foreboding necropoli recently appeared

over several major cities. Alliance and Horde forces mobilized and drove the Scourge back.

Nevertheless, questions remain. Was this defeat truly a setback for the Lich King? Or did this

first attack further a different goal for the Scourge? Whatever the case, Kel'Thuzad is clearly

setting the stage for a full-scale, apocalyptic invasion from his seat of power in Naxxramas.

Even so, Illidan's forces are not the only presence on Outland. Several other factions roam

the scattered wastes as well.

Bands of draenei remain, although many of them have devolved into Broken, warped

shells of their former selves. Cut off from the Light, these Broken fight for their sanity

and their lives.

The heroes of the world have bravely faced these challenges and more, struggling to ensure

the continued survival of their races. The greatest perils, however, remain unseen. Many of

these new threats have the inhabitants of the world wondering if peace will ever find a

home in Azeroth....

In addition, much to Warchief Thrall's horror, refugee orcs in the desolate region have

discovered and embraced a new source of demonic corruption. Recently a new breed of

fel orcs began streaming out of Hellfire Citadel, the Horde base of operations during the

First and Second Wars. Though these savage orcs have made no secret of their presence

on Outland, the source of their newfound corruption remains a mystery.

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