Multiboxing
Multiboxing is a term used to denote one user playing multiple accounts simultaneously. This can be done using one or more machines. Solutions exist for both the PC and Mac. There are also solutions for using both PC and Mac at the same time. The following pages contain more detailed information than presented here, Multiboxing hardware, Multiboxing software, Multiboxing macros, and Scripts.
For some players there is not enough challenge in playing only one character at a time. Others look to recreate the feel of old time Computer Role Playing Games where a well designed team was used to adventure together. There are also some who don't want to rely on others to play the game when one character is not enough.
Background of Multiboxing
As noted above in the term description, multiboxing is a game play style accepted by Blizzard . The multiboxing solutions documented here do not violate Blizzard's
EULA for the World of Warcraft game.
In order to multibox in World of Warcraft, you will need to have all of the following criteria areas addressed:
- One World of Warcraft registered account per game client you wish to multibox (example: 5 characters = 5 accounts)[1]. This means you will have to purchase multiple copies of the game, including all required expansions. Note: You can multibox using trial accounts. However, to form a party, your leader must be a paid account.
- The computing power to run the desired number of games. This can be achieved by using 1 computer or multiple computers. A simple computer costing under $700 is sufficient to multibox http://www.wowwiki.com/Multiboxing#cite_note-1
- The ability to "broadcast" your game commands to all your running games. This can be done by using Multiboxing software or Multiboxing hardware.
- In addition, you will need to learn many multiboxing strategies, including Macro writing skills, and may need to pay special attention to your in-gameUI.
