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"Ruleset Temporarily Unavailable" in WoW Forever, Explained
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Right after launch, many players got through the login queue and found every ruleset marked temporarily unavailable. As of November 5, Blizzard hasn't explained why. Players reported that logging out and back in, sometimes more than once, made the rulesets selectable again. Check Blizzard's server status before trying again.
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What does it mean?
The ruleset screen is where you choose Normal, PvP, Roleplaying or Roleplay-PvP. "Temporarily unavailable" means you can't enter that ruleset at that moment. At launch on November 4, players reported seeing it on all rulesets.
Why is it happening?
As of November 5, Blizzard hasn't said. Blizzard's customer support replied to a report with "Thanks for the report. We'll pass it along." Any cause you read online, like overloaded servers, is a guess.
What can I do?
- Check status first: Blizzard's Forever server status and @BlizzardCS.
- Log out and back in. Players reported this made rulesets selectable, sometimes after a few tries.
- Rejoin the queue if you were sent back to it.
These are player-reported steps, not an official fix.
While you wait
Plan your character with me: which ruleset to choose, which class to play, or just ask me out loud. I work even with the game closed. Maintenance and server status.
FAQ
What does "ruleset temporarily unavailable" mean in WoW Forever?
You can't enter that ruleset at that moment. At launch, players saw it on every ruleset.
How do I fix "ruleset temporarily unavailable"?
Check Blizzard's server status, then log out and back in. Players reported this worked, sometimes after a few tries. As of November 5, Blizzard hasn't posted an official fix.
Why are WoW Forever rulesets unavailable?
As of November 5, Blizzard hasn't explained the cause.