[FAQ] - Where is the Realmlist.wtf?

[Hellgawd]

Posting this in order to clear up the many threads about ' ZOMG REALMLISTZ R TEH GONEZ'

Q: Where did the file 'Realmlist.wtf' go to?
A: After the Wrath of the Lich King patches (3.X.X) the realmlist.wtf file is no longer inside the root folder of World of Warcraft. You now find it inside the following directory:
Data\enUS\realmlist.wtf
As well, if you use a different region client, just replace 'enUS' with your region code.

Q: What is the 'Config.wtf' file, and what does it do? Can I switch the realmlist inside here?
A: The new configuration file that World of Warcraft uses on loadup sets many important settings, and imports them into the client. This includes the realmlist settings. However, the realmlist, as well as the patchlist, get automatically inserted INTO this configuration file FROM the hidden realmlist.wtf file. So, if you edit the realmlist/patchlist in this file, they will merely be overwritten with the default information when you start the client up, if you have not changed the 'realmlist.wtf' file first.

Q: Why do I have 2 realmlist files? One in my root folder, and then the one in the enUS folder?
A: Depending on the method that you used to upgrade to WOTLK, sometimes the method can glitch up and not remove the old realmlist.wtf. The one inside your root folder is powerless and does not do anything. Just ignore it, or even delete it.

Q: (new!) I've heard a rumor people with a US client can play on the EU realms. Is this true?
A: Yes! Confirmed very recently, the US / EU clients, after patch 3.0, are now cross-compatible. If you change your realmlist.wtf file to match the EU ones, you can then play on the EU realms. And, this also works the other way! EU players can now play on US servers merely by changing the realmlist information. Thank you Toxicity for bringing this to my attention!


I hope this has been helpful. Perhaps a sticky, so we could make sure everyone reads this.

--Information gathered by: Hellgawd
--Q1: Thanks Hellgawd + Noobcraft
--Q2: Thanks Hellgawd
--Q3: Thanks Hellgawd
--Q4 (new!): Thanks Toxicity12

[LJN]

Thanks for posting this. No more threads about, OMG WERE DID IT GO!?!?
At first I though you were asking were it was lol

[Hellgawd]

Haha, lulz. Don't worry, I've known about it for a long time now. *cough*

[RyeRye]

Good job HG.

+Rep.

[Greed]

Already known, but alot of noobs dont know so sweet

[Hellgawd]

Well, thank you Greed!

[Noobcraft]

Lol hellgawd i told you this last night (CREDITS PLOX).

[Hellgawd]

No, I asked you where the 'config.wtf' file was. -.-

[Noobcraft]

No, I asked you where the 'config.wtf' file was. -.-

No you said you were using the config.wtf, shall i take out the ss of the chat logs or will you fix your mistake.

[RyeRye]

SS haha. I don't believe.

[Hellgawd]

Added in the proper credits... Lulz.

[Noobcraft]

Added in, but just because your a pain in the ass.
Besides, you stole my content in the past, you deserve no respect from me.

What content did i steal nyway thx for creditzzz.

[Hellgawd]

Noobcraft, your english disturbs me. D:
And we've already been through all this, eh? Let's just drop it and have an enjoyable dinner.

[sadgonewild]

Oh Grow up noobcraft,no need for credits for such a simple thing like this.

[Noobcraft]

Noobcraft, your english disturbs me. D:
And we've already been through all this, eh? Let's just drop it and have an enjoyable dinner.

The turky was dry....