Widespread server problems tonight [Updated]
by Adam Holisky 
Apr 2nd 2009 at 9:30PM
I've experienced this first hand on a couple of my servers, and several people have been reporting it to us both via the tip line and by pointing us in the direction of the official forums.
There has been no word from Blizzard yet as to exactly what the cause is, but that'll likely change. All we know is that they're looking at it.
Just another day in Azeroth... or not.
Updated 12:55 a.m. EDT: We've received some odd reports of the letters "FU" appearing outside of Violet Hold in Dalaran on some severs, and of pictures like this. Quite odd. There's a possible story developing here, or it could just be very wacky server behavior. Blizzard is apparently aware of the picture linked (and many like it), and is working towards a solution.
Updated 12:47 a.m. EDT: Servers are restarting...
Update 11:40 p.m. EDT: Northrend servers still appear to be down for many realms. I'd like Blizzard to please fix this so I can take my Death Knight to the Fe-yord tonight like I planned.
Update 10:10 p.m. EDT: Blue poster Adams (no relation) in the technical support forums has said that some realms will be restarted, but that the issue should be resolved soon. Thanks to Cleo for the update tip.
Filed under: Realm Status, News items
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Elish Apr 2nd 2009 9:47PM
Ya I just thrown off my server from that.
Ne0nguy Apr 2nd 2009 9:46PM
Greymane here - old world zones are down
Ne0nguy Apr 2nd 2009 10:01PM
10 EST - back online
Jehoiada Apr 2nd 2009 9:50PM
My guild is running naxx atm... everyone under strict orders not to release lol.
NeoCloud Apr 2nd 2009 9:52PM
Daggerspine (US) is having this issue. only Eastern Kingdom server is up
Beastkin Apr 2nd 2009 9:55PM
Outland is missing all the mobs and NPCs on Draenor. Old world and Northrend seem to be fine.
Zarky Apr 2nd 2009 10:08PM
it back down again
Jermayan Apr 2nd 2009 10:23PM
Dungeon servers still up apparently. I'm still in Naxx, but the Northrend server is down.
Muse Apr 2nd 2009 10:30PM
US servers only, or EU ones as well? EU servers are having rolling restarts.
nammaris Apr 2nd 2009 10:37PM
trolls trolls everywhere
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=16137073784&sid=1
Zhiva Apr 2nd 2009 11:16PM
So Dalaran will be the next troll raid
Nick Apr 2nd 2009 11:41PM
There are trolls in Dalaran outside Violet Hold spelling "F U"
Adam Holisky Apr 3rd 2009 1:00AM
Can you provide us with a screenshot please?
It would be most helpful =)
You can email the screenshot to adam.holisky@weblogsinc.com
Thanks!
jlpknights82 Apr 2nd 2009 11:56PM
On Nathrezim it's everything BUT Northrend that's down. LOL
Spectre Apr 3rd 2009 12:14AM
yeah, all but one of my toons are stuck outside northrend >.<
dalaran is a mess
AltairAntares Apr 3rd 2009 12:21AM
I've just been in the eastern kingdoms and Northrend, but on Bladefist I'm not having any issues.
Marijjuana Apr 3rd 2009 12:32AM
Skywall IF seems to be down
DanAction Apr 3rd 2009 12:48AM
On spirestone, all the northrend mobs are nonexistant, and theres traveler tundra vendors spelling " FU" outside of VH.
A sight to behold.
Decrusher Apr 3rd 2009 1:01AM
Demon Soul is perfectly fine... nub servers ftw
sprout_daddy Apr 3rd 2009 1:04AM
Lol, has to help that you have like ten people on your server.
Just kidding - I think these are the best times to be on nub servers :-)