The decision to WoTLK Classic Gold recreate the classic style of the old infrastructure led to some decision issues. For certain players rough edges represent the original authenticity. Blizzard was forced to determine what belonged and what didn't and the decision came down to tough judgment decisions.

"Anything can affect gameplay, and we will ensure the product we offer is authentic." Birmingham explained. "Where we feel like quality-of-life enhancements are acceptable are things like, tapping to finish a name messages in game. It's not the most important part of the gameplay experience of leveling up, or questing, and trying to explore the world.

"Challenge is a part of it," Birmingham continued. "The world can feel dangerous. There are challenging group quests all over the world, and the most prestigious quests that you simply can't take on by yourself, or you would have to go over-level to go it alone. When they push you to find someone else to assist you, or out-level them yourself and come back later, or take them off and move to another. There is no requirement to complete each quest in every area. You can pick your way across the globe. That's exactly the classic gameplay that gamers are looking for."

A different type of challenge is presented by the PVP game, which has been through many metas and phases throughout its long existence. Like any live competitive game, some classes are likely to be popular with fans and criticized for being overpowered during one era only to be left behind in the next. The team claims this is buy WOW WoTLK Classic Gold one of the main motives for choosing this particular iteration of WoW.