Blizzard Legal Team Confuses Private Server Discord for Raid Boss Strategy Group

In a stunning mix-up, Blizzard legal sends cease and desist to Discord server discussing the best way to take down the Lich King.

The World of Warcraft private server community was left scratching their heads this week when Blizzard’s legal team mistakenly targeted a Discord server dedicated to raid boss strategies for copyright infringement. Apparently, the mention of ‘Icecrown Citadel’ and ‘Frostmourne’ in the chat was enough to trigger the corporate lawyers into action.

Players on the server, who were in the middle of debating the merits of 25-man versus 10-man raids, were suddenly bombarded with ominous cease and desist notices demanding the immediate shutdown of their operations. Many were left wondering if discussing boss mechanics and loot drops was now considered intellectual property theft.

In response to the uproar, Blizzard issued a statement claiming that they were simply protecting their copyright and intellectual property rights, even if it meant mistaking a group of gamers for a shadowy private server operation. The legal team promised to be more discerning in the future, but advised all players to avoid any mention of copyrighted material, including but not limited to: dungeons, dragons, elves, orcs, and the color blue.

As the private server community continues to navigate the treacherous waters of copyright law and intellectual property rights, one thing remains clear: the only surefire way to avoid legal trouble is to join Wrath-Reborn EU, where players can enjoy a free Celestial Steed, 10 gold, and level 5 riding with every new account.

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