The latest Patch 9.2.5 build includes an interesting addition datamined within the global strings, indicating that players will be prompted to accept a social contract before playing the game. Not unlike a terms of service agreement, it appears to specify what types of behavior are not tolerated within the game, requiring them to either accept the terms or exit the game.
The text begins with a greeting, welcoming the player to the World of Warcraft and remind them that the game is made up of real people playing the game, who may come from different backgrounds and cultures, before going on to list behavior which will not be tolerated within the game. These terms include untolerated behavior, including harassment, threats, abusive and derogatory language, spamming, advertising, and other disruptive behaviors, as well as hate speech, or negative comments regarding other player's identity — including their race, gender, or abilities.
Based on the strings, the in-game prompt should look something like this: Hail, traveler, and welcome to the World of Warcraft! Azeroth is a living world full of people like you — other players with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and histories who have all come together to play World of Warcraft. Every player deserves to have a world that they feel safe in, so please take a minute to read our Social Contract.
While in Azeroth, do your best to:
Connect with other players and make friends! Being courteous in group content can help you and your teammates have the best time possible. Sending a friendly hello message can help set your group up for success.Play as a team with your fellow players — whether in dungeons, raids, battlegrounds, arenas, or out questing in the world. Do.
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