The Great Gnomeregan Run
The Great Gnomeregan Run is this weekend, as is the event that inspired it, Running of the Gnomes!
Running of the Gnomes will benefit the Cleveland Clinic and breast cancer research. The event benefits the Cleveland Clinic and starts at 7pm EST /4pm PST on Scarlet Crusade-US on October 14th, 2017.
Join The Great Gnomeregan Run–October 14!
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Are you a gnome? Do you know a gnome? Would you like to BE a gnome? (And who wouldn’t?) Then rise UP to the challenge of The Great Gnomeregan Run on Saturday, October 14 from Gnomeregan to Booty Bay.
Where: Beginning outside the gnome starting area and ending in Booty Bay
Who: Alliance-Only (Don’t worry, Horde can create a level 1 gnome and join in the fun too.)
Whether you’re a level 1 gnome (highly encouraged), a level 71 human, or a level 110 draenei, you’ll be able to join in this fun run beginning in the gnome starting area, winding through Dun Morogh, Ironforge, the Deeprun Tram, Stormwind, Elwynn Forest, Duskwood, and Stranglethorn Vale where the run culminates in Booty Bay.
It's a big big BIG world out there, but don’t worry about getting lost, there will be course markers and spectators along the way to help keep you on track. You’ll even see a few familiar faces among the onlookers!
Stranglethorn Vale is a dangerous place for low-level characters so you may want to find some muscle to join you along the way for a little extra protection. If you’re a higher-level character, think about playing chaperone for a gnome.
Whether short or tall, it will be a good time for all.
World of Warcraft Team Picture
James Ridgers shared a picture of the entire World of Warcraft team.
Recent Actions Against Terms of Use Violations
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We’ve recently taken action against a number of accounts that were that were found to be using third-party programs that automate gameplay. These programs (commonly called cheats, bots, or hacks) automate certain aspects of gameplay, or provide unintended advantages and abilities to the player. This type of cheating undermines other players' experience and severely upsets the balance of the game environment.
As a reminder, in order to ensure fair play and competitive integrity, we closely monitor these and other activities that violate the Terms of Use.
We’re committed to providing an equal and fair playing field for everyone in World of Warcraft, and will continue to take action against those found in violation of our Terms of Use. Cheating of any form will not be tolerated.
Gladiator's Summit Episode 3 - Watch Now!
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Episode 3 is here! Watch the latest episode to find out all about the European Championship, and the four teams who qualified for the World Championship at BlizzCon.
Want to Know More?
All the latest episodes of the Gladiator's Summit will be on our World of Warcraft YouTube channel. To find out when upcoming episodes will be available, head to our WoW esports website for all the latest news, and all upcoming esports events.
What will the next episode be about?
Next up: we will dive into finals in the other regions - to see how the BlizzCon final is shaping up and who are the ones to watch.
Who’s hosting the show?
All the action will be brought to you by Jackson “Bajheera” Bliton and Elliott “Venruki” Venczel.
Where Can I Find Out More?
Find out when the latest episode will be released on our dedicated WoW esports website.
Diversity Meet-Up at BlizzCon
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The Blizzard community is global and diverse, and this is something we cherish. We’re proud of how our players and our workforce reflect the spectrum of cultures, genders, sexual orientations, and interests that make up the world we live in—it’s cool we’re not all the same. It helps make life more interesting and rewarding. That’s why we think it’s important to find new ways to recognize who we are as a global community. We know that this is important to many others in the community too. Time and time again, we’re inspired by how our players celebrate and support each other’s differences.
With that in mind, we’re excited to introduce a new space at BlizzCon this year that we’re calling the Blizzard Diversity Meet-Up.
The Diversity Meet-Up is for all attendees who are interested to join discussions about diversity in gaming and in life. One of our loftier goals for the space is to make it a place for people to share their experiences as they relate to diversity and inclusivity, whether in our games or within our community. To that end, we’re going to encourage group discussions, and Blizzard employees will be there to share their stories as well. We’re also there to answer any questions attendees may have about how Blizzard is supporting diversity from a workforce and hiring standpoint.
We see the Blizzard Diversity Meet-Up at BlizzCon as a celebration of our community and another way to enrich how we interact with each other. That’s the inspiration for bringing it to the show. We look forward to seeing you there, hearing your ideas and experiences, sharing our own, and coming together as we do every year to embrace our inner geek and everything else that makes us who we are.
Celebrate WoW Community Creations with The Fine Art of Fan Art (episode #1)
The Fine Art of Fan Art Episode #1 has been released!
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We have some incredibly gifted artists in the World of Warcraft community. To celebrate a few of the talented players out there, we’re excited to introduce a new video series: The Fine Art of Fan Art.
Over the years, World of Warcraft fans have demonstrated their passion for all things Azeroth with incredible creations. We’ve been treated to paintings and drawings, sculptures and statues, machinima, cosplay, and so much more. Now we’re taking a closer look at the work that goes into some of these amazing projects.
In our first episode, we meet Thomas Karlsson—a digital artist from Sweden who brings the magic of Warcraft to life with a flick of his stylus. Check out the video below to learn more about Thomas, discover what inspires him, and follow his process as he creates an epic Varian Wrynn-inspired scene.
Stay tuned for the next installment of The Fine Art of Fan Art, coming soon.
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