Chromiecraft has three ‘Challenge Modes’ for those looking forward a refreshed way of playing of the game!
Hardcore Challenge – Popularised by private servers and now taking the Classic scene by storm, the rules of this mode is simple. There are no second chances in this mode*!
Ironman Challenge – Limited to only Common & Poor equipment and without the ability to select or use talents, only those who truly know their class will make it all the way!
Bloodthirsty Challenge – The only way you are progressing with levels is by killing mobs. No quests, no exploration XP, no BG XP, etc. Fight your way to glory!
Each mode offers its own unique set of challenges and rewards. These rewards will only ever be available via the challenge modes! What’s more, you can combine modes or do them all at once to get even more rewards than doing them solo.
The limitations of each mode are published in the images above and one can only ever party up with those doing the exact same challenges (for example, somebody doing a Bloodthirsty + Ironman challenge run can only party up with those doing that combination also). Changes have also been made to the way those on challenge modes level / gain XP, mob tagging doesn’t work for challenge characters and you also cannot receive buffs from non-challenge characters.
All challenges currently run up to level 70, if you make it to that level the challenge will be completed, meaning you are no longer bound to the rules of the challenge you set up to and will no longer have your character deleted should you die in Hardcore.
How does one sign up to these challenges?
First and foremost, we must stress that these modes are completely optional. Should you not want to participate in any of these modes, you can continue playing as you have already been on Chromiecraft.
Two downloadable files are needed, the AIO add-on by Rochet2 as well as a new .mpq file. Please follow the instructions on this page in how to install both – https://www.chromiecraft.com/en/aio/
We also currently offer language support for the following localised clients (fully translated UI’s): French, German & Spanish
You can only start a challenge character at level one and with just starting gear on them and no mails or trades being made to them. Death Knights cannot be used for challenge characters.
Each starting zone has the below flag, click on it to to commence one (or all) of the challenge modes.
FAQs
- I have changed my mind and no longer want to participate in a challenge mode, can I back down?
Negative, Time-Traveler. Once you have started a challenge, you either fail or succeed. There is no backing down. - *I lost my hardcore character due to selecting the wrong quest (don’t drink the Videre elixir) / went into a BG by accident / my dog turned off my PC and my player didn’t log off immediately and died, can you revive it?
No can do sorry, once a hardcore character is dead it has gone for good. We will however revive a hardcore player in the following scenarios:
– Force flagged by a PvP flagged player and killed (video proof is a requirement to be reviewed here).
– Died after a server technical issue (crash). We will not revive those who ignore the 30 minute warnings we give before a restart and continue to play!
Please use the support-ticket system on our Discord server to be reviewed by the GM team. - I do not want to install any extra patches or stuff, can I participate in these challenge modes?
Unfortunately not, these modes were never supported by the 3.3.5a client ChromieCraft runs on and are required to run the challenge modes. Should you not want to participate in these challenges, you can continue playing as normal as you have always done. - I have found a bug in relation to the Challenge mode system, how do I report these?
Please do not use the ChromieCraft bug tracker for challenge related issues, report these on Discord using the ‘Other’ catergory and it will be picked up by the team. Please continue to report every other bug into the bug tracker hyperlinked earlier! - What rewards can I get once completing the challenge?
Rewards include T3 armour equipment, pets, mounts and costumes that you can only obtain via the challenge modes. Take on all 3 challenges at once and you will earn currency to buy a T3 weapon of your choice. Use the command .chall reward to see everything you can get! Whilst the gear you receive is Bind on Pickup, all other items are account wide to share on your other characters including transmogs.
A massive thank you to Roboto for all the work put in to bring this to Chromiecraft!