Back in the simpler days of World of Warcraft when you only had to worry about how many boars you had to kill and how many miles you had to run to get to your next quest, there was no such thing as Race to World First. Guilds had humble beginnings and simply witnessing the greatness of Kel’Thuzad or C’Thun was enough of a reward; to be there and to see these iconic faces in person was plenty—loot was just a bonus. In Battle for Azeroth, Race to World First became the race we know today: a highly anticipated and adrenaline-fueled event streamed for all WoW players where guilds race to clear the new raid the fastest.
Over time, three guilds rose to prominence and continued to be the top contenders of every Race to World First: Echo, Method, and Liquid. Founded at the inception of WoW in 2005 by Scott “Sco” McMillan, Method took the game to another level with its innovative approach and passion for progress. Method first appeared in the race in Cataclysm raid Blackwing Descent in December 2010, and since then, the guild has participated in almost every Race to World First.