HardcoreBound

HardcoreBound is a Hardcore addon for World of Warcraft Classic: The Burning Crusade, built for players who want a clean, fair, and transparent one-life experience.

It enforces permanent death — one life, no resurrection, no second chances.
Before a character is bound, a clear introduction explains the Hardcore ruleset so there is no ambiguity about the challenge you are accepting.

Command: /hcb

Core Principles

HardcoreBound is built around a trust-based verification system:

Characters remain Verified as long as the addon stays active
Disabling the addon or critical failures mark the character as Unverified
Death is permanent and cannot be undone

There is no server-side enforcement and no intrusive mechanics — violations are tracked, logged, and made visible.

Features

Hardcore-styled Blizzard UI with Player, Guild, Rules, and Fallen tabs
Fully tracked Hardcore ruleset (death, grouping, dungeons, economy, addons)
Resurrection detection with visual indicators and tooltips
Accurate session-based playtime tracking
Hall of the Fallen (local death history)
Clean slash-command driven interface

Death System

HardcoreBound includes a cinematic Hardcore death experience:

Dedicated Hardcore Death Window
Fade-to-black sequence with synced death sound
No buttons, no distractions
Shown once per death
Optional ESC / Game Menu lock (can be disabled in config)

Death is treated as final, clear, and unavoidable — as Hardcore gameplay should be.

Philosophy

HardcoreBound does not prevent cheating.
It makes it visible.

The addon is designed for players who value integrity, clarity, and shared trust over automation or punishment systems.