Why The Burning Crusade Deserves a Hardcore Mode

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Hi Blizzard and fellow adventurers of Azeroth (and beyond!),

I’ve been absolutely loving the Hardcore experience in World of Warcraft Classic. The permadeath mechanic has breathed new life into the game, creating a thrilling, high-stakes environment that rewards careful planning, skill, and a deep understanding of the world. It’s been a blast reliving the vanilla experience with this added challenge, and it’s got me thinking: What about Hardcore mode for The Burning Crusade?

Why TBC Hardcore Would Be Amazing:

  1. A New Layer of Challenge:
    TBC introduced iconic dungeons, raids, and zones like Karazhan, Black Temple, and the Hellfire Peninsula. Imagine tackling these with the added tension of permadeath! The expansion’s unique mechanics and encounters would make for an unforgettable Hardcore experience.
  2. Diverse Class Dynamics:
    TBC brought significant class changes and improvements, making more specs viable and fun to play. A Hardcore mode would allow players to explore these changes in a high-risk, high-reward environment.
  3. Outland as a Hardcore Playground:
    The alien landscapes of Outland are perfect for a Hardcore setting. From the perilous Fel Reavers of Hellfire Peninsula to the claustrophobic corridors of Shadow Labyrinth, TBC offers a fresh and exciting world to conquer—or perish in.
  4. Community Engagement:
    The Hardcore community has proven how passionate and dedicated players are to this style of gameplay. Adding a TBC Hardcore mode would not only satisfy existing fans but also attract new players eager to test their skills in a different era of WoW.

How It Could Work:

  • Optional Hardcore Servers: Just like in Classic, players could choose to roll characters on dedicated TBC Hardcore servers.
  • Solo Self-Found (SSF) Options: Allow players to opt into SSF rules for an even greater challenge.
  • Achievements and Rewards: Introduce unique achievements, titles, or cosmetic rewards for milestones like hitting level 70, clearing dungeons, or defeating raid bosses in Hardcore mode.

A Call to Blizzard:

Blizzard, you’ve shown incredible support for the WoW community by embracing the Hardcore movement in Classic. TBC Hardcore feels like the natural next step—a way to keep the excitement alive while exploring one of WoW’s most beloved expansions. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this idea and whether it’s something you’d consider for the future.

To my fellow players: What do you think? Would you dive into Outland with permadeath on the line? What moments from TBC would you be most excited (or terrified) to experience in Hardcore mode? Let’s discuss and show Blizzard how much we’d love to see this happen!

Thanks for reading, and may your blades never dull!

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I don´t know man. The vanilla time commitment is huge, but tbc easily surpasses it.
Just imagine you´d spent all the time doing attunements and farming gear just to get killed by someone not moving correctly during the shade of aran encounter or a chain lightning during the maiden or, or or^^

TBC has so much deadly stuff in the dungeons/raids, much more so than vanilla.

That being said. I would certainly play it minus the achievements. Only nubs care for that.

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You’re right—TBC’s deadly mechanics and time commitment make it brutal. But that’s the thrill of Hardcore! Those high-stakes moments that make the journey unforgettable. Hardcore isn’t for everyone, but for those who love a challenge, TBC’s complexity could make it the ultimate test.

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why would they make content for such a low % of people. over 95% of attempts don’t even make it to 60.

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True, not everyone makes it to 60 in Hardcore, but that’s part of the charm—it’s about the journey, not just the destination. TBC actually makes 1-60 leveling smoother and faster with better class abilities, improved quest flow, and more viable specs. Plus, the added challenge of TBC’s deadly dungeons and raids would make the journey even more thrilling. Look at vanilla Hardcore—it’s not about how many people “win,” but about the stories, close calls, and unforgettable moments along the way. TBC Hardcore could take that to the next level!

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won’t happen unless streamers start it. however there are no tbc servers.

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Teron Gorefiend would like to have a word.

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Blizzard could probably change that mechanic somehow, so that it will only put you out of commission for the remainder of the fight. However, i would not trust blizzard to properly do that^^

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I’ll level to 70 just to be a clicker in your mag raid… :stuck_out_tongue:

Don’t worry about gorefiend, you won’t make it passed gruul or mag (or maybe flame wreath)

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amen i’d love this.

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no no no

its classic and you dont need achivea or rewards

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