Restrictions on New Players' Accounts - Season of Discovery

Hello everyone, it's WowCarry here. Today, I wanted to talk about the new Account Restrictions introduced by Blizzard in the Season of Discovery. If you're a player who has recently added game time for the first time to your WoW account, you may have noticed that you are unable to trade with other players, use the auction house, or send in-game mails. This restriction is in place for the first 30 days after adding game time and is similar to the change to the purchase of WoW tokens announced in November of 2023.

While these restrictions were originally intended for Season of Discovery realms, it seems that they are also affecting players on Classic Era servers. Blizzard is aware of this issue and is currently investigating and working on a fix.

Season of Discovery Phase 3 Overview Guide

Before we delve further into the account restrictions, let's take a moment to discuss the Season of Discovery Phase 3 Overview Guide. This guide provides valuable information about the current phase of the Season of Discovery and can help you navigate your gameplay experience. Whether you're a new player or a seasoned veteran, this guide is a great resource to have at your fingertips.

Blizzard Support has provided an explanation regarding the account restrictions:

"We currently have a restriction on new accounts playing Season of Discovery, similar to the purchase of WoW tokens."

- Blizzard Support

Can't Trade, Mail, or Use the Auction House

If you find yourself unable to trade or mail gold from your character, or use the auction house, it's most likely due to the new account restrictions. As mentioned earlier, these restrictions apply to players who have recently added game time to their WoW account for the first time. The purpose of these restrictions is to ensure a fair and balanced gameplay experience.

During the first 30 days after adding game time, you will not be able to engage in trading with other players, use the auction house, or send in-game mails. However, once this period has ended, the restrictions will be automatically lifted. If you still encounter limitations after the 30-day period, Blizzard recommends logging out of your account for at least 12 hours.

Here is a summary of the account restrictions:

1. No trading with other players
2. No use of the auction house
3. No sending or receiving in-game mails

Please note that these restrictions only apply to accounts that have recently added game time for the first time. If you have been playing for a while or have previously added game time, you should not be affected by these restrictions.

• Player Feedback and Blizzard's Response

Many players have reported experiencing the account restrictions, even after following the instructions provided by Blizzard. The issue has been brought to the attention of the developers, and Blizzard is actively working to resolve the problem.

"This is happening on Classic Era servers as well. Just to be clear, this is intended for Season of Discovery realms only. I'll try to follow up on this as soon as possible!"

- Kutuzov

We appreciate the patience and understanding of the players who have reported this issue. Blizzard is committed to providing the best possible gameplay experience for all players and is determined to address and resolve any unforeseen complications.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the new Account Restrictions implemented in the Season of Discovery serve as a way to ensure fairness and balance in gameplay. If you have recently added game time for the first time, you may experience limitations in trading, using the auction house, and sending in-game mails for the first 30 days. Blizzard is aware of the issue affecting Classic Era servers and is actively working to resolve the problem.

Stay tuned for updates and remember to log out of your account for at least 12 hours if you continue to encounter restrictions after the 30-day period. Thank you for reading and happy gaming!