This addon is currently in beta testing. Please report any issues or desired features to Arcaster#9077.
Hardcore Mode for Retail
This addon supports numerous hardcore modes intended for those who would like the hardcore experience in retail. This is particularly intended for either solo players who want to challenge themselves or small groups and communities who want to try a challenge together.
Various Modes
The following modes are supported:
Ironman (no heirlooms, no trading, no auction house)
Independent (no trading, no auction house)
Cooperation (no heirlooms)
Hardcore (standard)
Dynamic (start as Ironman, mode adjusts based on rules broken)
Earn Points
Dungeon completions and quest completions reward you points based on your mode.
Strict Enforcement
You can only initiate on new characters (level 1, 8, or 10 depending on class/race).
Community Engagement
Guild-wide announcements on initialization and death.
Upcoming Features
- Improvements to the point system (PvP kills, max level, mythic dungeon completions)
- Improvements and adjustments to modes (solo only, grouping with similar levels only, no auction house, and more)
- Automated announcements to chat on milestones
- Optional announcements to the hardcore server channel on start, death, and milestones
- More!
Upcoming Event
- Upon release, participate in a small competition to celebrate the release and win cash prizes!
Feedback Wanted
Please provide any feedback including desired features, bug fixes, presentation issues, and whatever else.
If you like the idea of hardcore but don't enjoy this addon, help me make it the addon that you want to use. All features and feedback are welcome!
Use
The application should initialize on launch if the character is appropriate level. Errors will display in the chat box.
Use /archc to view available commands.