AzerothCore RealmMaster

A complete containerized deployment of AzerothCore WoW 3.3.5a (Wrath of the Lich King) private server with 93+ enhanced modules and intelligent automation.

Table of Contents

• Quick Start
• What You Get
• Getting Started → docs/GETTING_STARTED.md
• Complete Module Catalog → docs/MODULES.md
• Management & Operations → docs/GETTING_STARTED.md
• Advanced Configuration → docs/ADVANCED.md
• Custom NPCs Guide → docs/NPCS.md
• Script Reference → docs/SCRIPTS.md
• Troubleshooting → docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md
• Credits & Next Steps

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Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Docker with Docker Compose
• 16GB+ RAM and 32GB+ storage
• Linux/macOS/WSL2 (Windows with WSL2 recommended)

Three Simple Steps

# 1. Get the code
git clone https://github.com/uprightbass360/AzerothCore-RealmMaster.git
cd AzerothCore-RealmMaster

# 2. Configure your server
./setup.sh

# 3. Deploy 
./deploy.sh   # Always required - Supports ssh remote deploy or local
./status.sh   # Optional - Shows health and accesibility of all containers and current user data

First deployment takes 30-60 minutes for database setup and client data download. Subsequent starts are much faster.

See Getting Started for detailed walkthrough.

What You Get

✅ Core Server Components

• AzerothCore 3.3.5a - WotLK server application with 93+ enhanced modules
• MySQL 8.0 - Database with intelligent initialization and restoration
• Smart Module System - Automated module management and source builds
• phpMyAdmin - Web-based database administration
• Keira3 - Game content editor and developer tools

✅ Automated Configuration

• Intelligent Database Setup - Smart backup detection, restoration, and conditional schema import
• Restore Safety Checks - The import job now validates the live MySQL runtime before honoring restore markers so stale tmpfs volumes can’t trick automation into skipping a needed restore (see docs/DATABASE_MANAGEMENT.md)
• Backup Management - Automated hourly/daily backups with intelligent restoration
• Restore-Aware Module SQL - After a backup restore the ledger snapshot from that backup is synced into shared storage and stage-modules.sh recopies every enabled SQL file into /azerothcore/data/sql/updates/* so the worldserver’s built-in updater reapplies anything the database still needs (see docs/DATABASE_MANAGEMENT.md)
• Module Integration - Automatic source builds when C++ modules are enabled
• Service Orchestration - Profile-based deployment (standard/playerbots/modules)

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Getting Started

Quick Overview:

1. Clone repository → ./setup.sh → ./build.sh (if needed) → ./deploy.sh
2. Create admin account and connect your WoW 3.3.5a client
3. Access management tools at http://localhost:8081 (phpMyAdmin) and http://localhost:4201 (Keira3)

For complete local and remote deployment guides, see docs/GETTING_STARTED.md.

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Complete Module Catalog

Choose from 93+ enhanced modules spanning automation, quality-of-life improvements, gameplay enhancements, PvP features, and more. All modules are automatically downloaded, configured, and integrated during deployment.

Popular Categories:

• Automation - Playerbots, AI chat, level management
• Quality of Life - Solo LFG, AOE looting, auto-revive
• Gameplay - Autobalance, challenge modes, hardcore mode
• Services - Transmog, profession NPCs, talent templates

Browse the complete catalog with descriptions at docs/MODULES.md.

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Custom NPCs Guide

The server includes 14 custom NPCs providing enhanced functionality including profession training, enchantments, arena services, and more. All NPCs are spawnable through GM commands and designed for permanent placement.

Available NPCs:

• Service NPCs - Profession training, reagent banking, instance resets
• Enhancement NPCs - Enchanting, buffing, pet management, transmog
• PvP NPCs - 1v1 arena battlemaster
• Guild House NPCs - Property management and services

For complete spawn commands, coordinates, and functionality details, see docs/NPCS.md.

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Management & Operations

For common workflows, management commands, and database operations, see docs/GETTING_STARTED.md.

• Keep the module catalog current with scripts/python/update_module_manifest.py or trigger the scheduled Sync Module Manifest GitHub Action to auto-open a PR with the latest AzerothCore topic repos.

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Advanced Configuration

For architecture details, storage structure, build system, and advanced customization, see docs/ADVANCED.md.

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Script Reference

For comprehensive documentation of all deployment scripts, management commands, and automation tools, see docs/SCRIPTS.md.

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Troubleshooting

For diagnostic procedures, common issues, and backup system documentation, see docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md.

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Credits & Next Steps

Project Credits

This project builds upon:

• AzerothCore - Core server application
• AzerothCore Module Community - Enhanced gameplay modules

Key Features

• ✅ Fully Automated Setup - Interactive configuration and deployment
• ✅ Intelligent Module System - Automatic source builds and profile selection
• ✅ Automated Backups - Health checks, scheduled backups, and monitoring
• ✅ Docker-Based - Containerized deployment for easy setup and portability
• ✅ Comprehensive Documentation - Clear setup and troubleshooting guides

Next Steps After Installation

Essential First Steps:

1. Create admin account: docker attach ac-worldserver → account create admin password → account set gmlevel admin 3 -1
2. Test your setup: Connect with WoW 3.3.5a client using set realmlist 127.0.0.1
3. Access web tools: phpMyAdmin (port 8081) and Keira3 (port 4201)

For detailed server administration, monitoring, backup configuration, and performance tuning, see docs/GETTING_STARTED.md.