i had the same problem this mornin with wow and found this forum http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1005225 all you have to do is open the wow directory browse to the WTF folder open the config.wtf file with a text editor and add Code: SET gxApi "opengl" at the bottom save the text file and bob is your uncle :D i don't think this will work for everyone as i understand it has to do with you type graphics card (i have a Nvidia 8800GTX ) GL and freeware FTW!!