Nostalrius Begins - Quality wow vanilla realm (1.12)

What's the policy on exploring normally inaccessible areas in the game such as the Karazhan crypts, underground Stormwind, Mount Hyjal or Caverns of Time on this server? I assume that this would be okay to do as long as I do not use third-party programs or hacks of any description, since all I would be doing would be exploring, but I believe it would be safe to ask here first.

Bump. Would really want to know this.

Derzak wrote:What's the policy on exploring normally inaccessible areas in the game such as the Karazhan crypts, underground Stormwind, Mount Hyjal or Caverns of Time on this server? I assume that this would be okay to do as long as I do not use third-party programs or hacks of any description, since all I would be doing would be exploring, but I believe it would be safe to ask here first.

I want to say, just going from memory, it's against policy to explore normally inaccessible areas even without the use of third party tools, but I don't know for sure. I might have read that on another forum. I too would like the Nostalrius staff to clarify this.

AverageJoe wrote:

Derzak wrote:What's the policy on exploring normally inaccessible areas in the game such as the Karazhan crypts, underground Stormwind, Mount Hyjal or Caverns of Time on this server? I assume that this would be okay to do as long as I do not use third-party programs or hacks of any description, since all I would be doing would be exploring, but I believe it would be safe to ask here first.

I want to say, just going from memory, it's against policy to explore normally inaccessible areas even without the use of third party tools, but I don't know for sure. I might have read that on another forum. I too would like the Nostalrius staff to clarify this.

It was definitely not allowed on retail but I can't see anything on this server's ToS that directly prohibits it. That said, there's the "no bug exploiting" rule exploring those areas might fall under, but still, getting a confirmation on whether that would be allowed or not would be neat.

Hey Everyone,

We do allow exploration on this server!

With that being said, it's only allowed as long as it does not provide any advantage to a PvE encounter or PvP.

So if you are exploring just for the sake of exploring, great!

If you want to get on top of the Orgrimmar front gates, go ahead! However, you cannot attack players below from up there.

If you want to explore in WSG, go ahead! But do not bring the flag with you or attack players from your exploration position.

If you want to explore in raids, feel free! But don't attack bosses or pull creep waves.

If horde and alliance want to go to the Caverns of Time together and fight each other there, that is allowed.

Witcher wrote:Hey Everyone,

We do allow exploration on this server!

With that being said, it's only allowed as long as it does not provide any advantage to a PvE encounter or PvP.

So if you are exploring just for the sake of exploring, great!

If you want to get on top of the Orgrimmar front gates, go ahead! However, you cannot attack players below from up there.

If you want to explore in WSG, go ahead! But do not bring the flag with you or attack players from your exploration position.


If you want to explore in raids, feel free! But don't attack bosses or pull creep waves.

If horde and alliance want to go to the Caverns of Time together and fight each other there, that is allowed.

Nice to hear, cheers!

That's amazing to hear, thank you! I have a long list of areas considered legends among the WoW community that I always wanted to explore and now I finally can.

I should mention, though, that GM Island is still off limits.

If anyone is uncertain about a specific area or zone, feel free to contact me/us and we will give you an answer as soon as we are available.

How about roofs in Arathi basin?
Heard rumors that blacksmith roof is allowed but not farm/stables. (since farm/stables only is accesable for mages)

I would love to get a statment on this.