Blizzard shows us the new feature, the Real ID Group, through which players will be able to invite their Real ID friends from the same faction to a group of 5 players for normal or heroic dungeons, no matter what realm they are in. The system has been designed so that your real friends can play together more easily.
When you dive deep into Azeroth's darkest dungeons, it's always good to have a few friends by your side… and now you can call on them no matter what realm they play in. We are pleased to announce that the new Real ID group feature is now available to test. This new feature will allow World of Warcraft players to invite their party to their Real ID friendsfrom the same faction, regardless of which realm they play in, and then queue for a normal or heroic 5-player dungeon.
For more information about Real ID, visit the website and consult the PF.
For more information on how the Real ID group system works, take a look at the following frequently asked questions.
Real ID Group Feature - Frequently Asked Questions - Trial Phase
Q: What is the Real ID group feature?
R: Players will now be able to invite their Real ID friends from the same faction to a 5-player party for normal or heroic dungeons, no matter what realm they are in. The system is designed to make it easier for real life friends to play together.
Q: How can I invite Real ID friends to a Real ID group?
R: It is very easy to invite a Real ID friend to a Real ID group. Just open your friends list to see which of your Real ID friends are online. Click the "More" button to invite your Real ID friend to your group. You can keep adding Real ID friends to your group until the group is full. If you can't complete the party with Real ID friends, you can join the Dungeon Finder to fill in the remaining slots.
Q: Does the player need to have Real ID activated to accept the Real ID party invite?
R: Yes, the player must have Real ID activated and be your Real ID friend to accept your party invitation or to send you an invitation to their party.
Q: Can the party leader invite Real ID friends, character friends, guild members, or random players to the same party?
R: The party leader can invite Real ID friends from any kingdom, members of his guild, or other characters from his kingdom to the same party. If the party leader is unable to fill it, he can use the dungeon finder to fill the remaining roles.
Q: Can I invite someone other than my Real ID friend?
R: You can only invite them to your party if they are on your Real ID friends list or if they are in your same realm.
Q: Can I invite a friend of a friend from Real ID?
R: No, you can only invite those who are your Real ID friends to your group.
Q: How long will the trial period last?
R: We have not yet determined the length of the trial period. We will keep you informed of the status of the same and we will let you know the date when the trial period will end.
Q: Will there be aspects of the Real ID group system that will be premium?
R: We will have information about the premium aspects of the Real ID group system as the end of the trial period approaches.