TBC Anniversary GDKP ban: Blizzard official stance on GDKP
Curious about GDKP banned in TBC Anniversary? This article covers Blizzard’s stance on GDKP in TBC Anniversary realms.
Key takeaways
- GDKP runs are not allowed on TBC Anniversary realms in the NA and EU regions.
- The policy applies to paid boosting activities where one player advances another’s progress for gold.
- Blizzard may adjust the rules in the future and continues to monitor community feedback.
Blizzard has clarified that GDKP runs are not allowed on Anniversary realms in the NA and EU regions. While the policy currently doesn’t cover other regions, it aims to preserve traditional guild and social structures and may be updated based on player feedback.
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We won’t define GDKP in this article; for more information, please see our separate GDKP guide.
GDKP banned in TBC: Blizzard claim
One key change announced by community manager Kaivax for TBC Anniversary realms is that GDKP runs will not be allowed on Anniversary realms in the NA and EU regions, in line with the policy applied on Season of Discovery realms.
This restriction does not currently apply to regions outside NA and EU, though Blizzard reserves the right to adjust this in the future. This is not the first time Blizzard publicly stated that GDKP is banned on Classic realms.
What counts as GDKP
Blizzard hasn’t published a detailed breakdown of every type of boosting act (dungeon carries, level boosts, PvP boosts, etc.) in this policy, so there’s some ambiguity in interpretation. Community discussions suggest Blizzard’s wording is being interpreted to mean:
- Any paid service (for gold) where one player advances another’s progress is treated as boosting and therefore prohibited.
Note
But Blizzard hasn’t published an official follow-up clarifying individual vs. organization cases specifically for TBC Anniversary yet.
And that wraps up our article!
GDKP FAQ
What will happen if I participate in GDKP runs in TBC Anniversary?
GDKP is not an allowed looting method on Season of Discovery and Classic Anniversary realms, including TBC Anniversary, in the US and EU. Blizzard has not publicly outlined specific or guaranteed penalties for participating in or organizing GDKP runs.
That said, community reports and anecdotal cases indicate that Blizzard has taken account actions, such as warnings or temporary suspensions, against players involved in GDKP and boosting activities on some servers. In several cases, players have reported receiving direct warnings related to detected GDKP participation.
Disclaimer: Actual penalties for GDKP violations are not officially published and may vary at Blizzard’s discretion.
On which realms do GDKP restrictions apply?
GDKP is not officially allowed on Classic Anniversary servers, including TBC Anniversary realms. At the moment, this policy applies only to EU and US servers.
On realms where GDKP is not restricted, participating in such runs is done at your own risk. Blizzard will not assist with item or gold restoration if issues occur during a GDKP run.
Does this rule apply to level boosting?
Yes. On Anniversary realms, both advertising and participating in paid boosting activities are not allowed. This includes level boosting for gold.
However, the restriction applies to paid services only. If a friend helps you leveling, for example, a Paladin running you through Stratholme without receiving gold or other compensation – that is allowed and does not violate the rules.
What will happen if I report a player for advertising GDKP?
If you report a player for GDKP, boosting, or other prohibited activities on TBC Anniversary realms, Blizzard will review the report to determine if it violates the rules.
Possible outcomes include a warning, chat restriction, or account action, depending on severity and evidence.
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