The Race to World First (RWF) is a contest where the best World of Warcraft guilds compete to beat the newest raid on the hardest mode. The RWF is a fan-made event that has grown over the years, drawing more viewers, sponsors, and hosts. Some also see the RWF as a special and niche esport, as it is about PvE (Player vs Environment) rather than PvP (Player vs Player), and it demands a lot of teamwork, planning, and stamina from the players. Even though PvP in World of Warcraft has already been recognized as an esport and supported by Blizzard, the RWF sadly has not. There are some problems and …

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