Raider.IO Launches Classic Raider.IO

Classic Posted 2023/08/30 at 12:25 PM by Rokman

Classic Raider.IOread the full News Post hereRaider.IO Launches Classic WoW Raider.IORaider.IO is excited to announce the expansion of the website’s features, data, and services into the Classic version of World of Warcraft, with the creation of classic.raider.io!

Until recently, it has been incredibly difficult for players to source data and information on Characters, Guilds, and Realms for the various versions of Classic WoW, such as Classic Era, Classic Era Season of Mastery, and Wrath Classic. This was due to the API not being available, which forced players to manually input their gear, talents, and other statistics into spreadsheets and other platforms simply to calculate the basics or to share their information with others. Raider.IO made a number of requests over the last year+ for access to the Classic API, and that request was finally granted!

Blizzard released the API for Classic Era to coincide with the recent launch of the Official Hardcore Realms. With the surge of players now flocking to test their mettle against Kobolds and Murlocs, Raider.IO wanted to be able to provide an Armory and other services to the Community.

Raider.IO Classic officially launched on August 26th with the basics of Character, Guild, and Realm data. Since launch, the team has been hard at work adding additional features, such as Advanced Search and User Profiles. In days to come, players will be able to make use of the Raider.IO Recruitment System and more!

Why Raider.IO Classic?

Bringing Raider.IO to Classic World of Warcraft has been a goal for many years now, as the core mission of Raider.IO is to provide easily-digestible data and information to the WoW Community – something which has been lacking for Classic WoW due to the unavailability of the API until recently. Over the many years of World of Warcraft, data has become an integral part of developing Characters, Guilds, and more. Classic players have not had a central hub to find the information they need, and that is something Raider.IO has been wanting to provide… and finally can!

I began playing Classic in earnest when The Burning Crusade Classic was released, and I currently consider myself a “Classic Main” – raiding on multiple characters in Wrath of the Lich King, and also giving Hardcore Classic a shot. The nostalgia for the raids, the story, and the game designs is what continues to entice me, but the game has certainly changed since the original launch. Data and information have become so much more important, and not having it readily available like I’ve become accustomed to from Retail has been a source of frustration as a Classic player. Raider.IO Classic is more to me than an exciting expansion of the services we provide to the Community, it’s also something I’ve been wanting as a player myself. I cannot wait to see what we’re able to build, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it!

-Hulahoops
Raider.IO General Manager

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Comment by Makz42Best Classic news of all time.Comment by LomkailHoly *!@# please No. Is Gearscore not bad enough?Comment by PhanderaThe realms page is cool but needs work. A Medium realm will be labeled "FULL", yet have "low population" (e.g. Bloodsail Buccaneers). Not sure what metric it uses to determine realm activity.Comment by Deathcamclassic just got more elitestComment by KeokkeSeems like it's only for classic Hardcore? Which is interesting for me since I just play Wotlk. Oh well. moving on.Comment by FlanellI play classic to avoid this toxic rio crap and now this. 🤬Comment by JupedxAnyone who knows anything knows you don't just pick someone with higher io/gs just cuz rating is higher. Gear/IO doesn't = skill. It is easily carried or bought.Comment by AibuOh god please no. Pugging beta dungeons is bad enough as is with "GS this, GS that".
If this is going to become a requirement for running gamma dungeons, I'm going to straight up stop going into dungeons.Comment by pghcrewThe comments aren't disappointing so far.Comment by NovaBrowserPerfect timing! Right before the last phase of Wrath when I kill the Lich King and quit this dumb game forever!

Don’t worry, I’m sure the overwhelmingly toxic community will enjoy more numbers to judge each other withComment by johntravolta342Great news, raiderio has a lot of useful featuresComment by phaizAnyone who knows anything knows you don't just pick someone with higher io/gs just cuz rating is higher. Gear/IO doesn't = skill. It is easily carried or bought.Comment by TraumatiizedShocked there aren't many juicy comments to read. Ill wait to make some popcorn for later.Comment by saiadarEww, that sucks for classic players who like to raid.Comment by RustyHookno thanksComment by BuffretplzIs there any point to this? gotta check this idiots io to see if hes cleared dire maul east, such a nothingburgerComment by TihraiWhy ? Just why ?
Wasn't Classic about simplicity ?Comment by Hadware1Anyone who knows anything knows you don't just pick someone with higher io/gs just cuz rating is higher. Gear/IO doesn't = skill. It is easily carried or bought.Comment by MoltarrAnyone who knows anything knows you don't just pick someone with higher io/gs just cuz rating is higher. Gear/IO doesn't = skill. It is easily carried or bought.Comment by SeniaaAnyone who knows anything knows you don't just pick someone with higher io/gs just cuz rating is higher. Gear/IO doesn't = skill. It is easily carried or bought.

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