Battle for Azeroth Alpha/Beta General Discussion

[Soulwind]

Only I see this mount more as an exotic tiger, reminding me of trolls? :P

To me it looks like an alien tiger with some Avatar inspiration. Something that would fit in a new planet, satellite or dimension, not Azeroth.

[Fahrad Wagner]

Something funny with the Azeroth map present on the Argus map, is that it really focuses on the middle of Azeroth, where the maelstrom and some islands should be. Yet, they're not depicted, and it just feels really empty. I know it's probably nothing, since maps and globes in games are usually crap, but it's funny how the "emptiness" of the middle part of the map catches the eye.

[Hitei]

It's called Luminous Starseeker. Maybe it's related to that 'drown yourself in the circle of stars' quote? The pet is even called Twilight lol

N'zoth confirmed?

It's not really anything confirmed. The problem with the mount thing is that it is literally impossible to predict what is coming based on the mount, it's just a connection you can see in hindsight. I only brought it up because it's amusing for speculation.

Also, looking back through the mount store, the description for the Fey Dragon is:

Entrusted with protecting the Emerald Dream, the Enchanted Fey Dragon absorbs magic and exudes style—with a chroma-shifting twist.

Mystic Runesaber's entry is:

Sheltered by chaotic arcane energy, the Mystic Runesaber has eluded capture for millennia. Now from the shadows they emerge to hunt for new sources of magical power. Tame their wild energies to gain a loyal companion and ride into battle on wings of pure arcane power.

So the entry claiming it's a predator of Argus doesn't actually tell us much.

To me it looks like an alien tiger with some Avatar inspiration. Something that would fit in a new planet, satellite or dimension, not Azeroth.

Things from deep underwater and deep underground also look quite alien.

[Nyel]

It's called Luminous Starseeker. Maybe it's related to that 'drown yourself in the circle of stars' quote? The pet is even called Twilight lol

N'zoth confirmed?

I'd love to have an expansion themed around The Hour of Twilight (this could very well be related to N'zoth and furthermore to dragons with Infinite Dragonswarm). I mean Void and N'zoth can't be separated. The question now is how do fit Naga into this theme. A void infused Azshara? Yes please!

[Azalar]

Things from deep underwater and deep underground also look quite alien.

That's exactly what I thought.

Heck, it can be too many things.

[Deleted]

The new store mount is clearly troll releated. Vol'jin WILL return. Sylvanas sold Vol'jin's body to Bolvar before the fake funeral. We will be fighting against undead trolls lead by Vol'jin in revamped Northrend.

New class: Voodoo Doctor
New profession: Woodworking
New features: Become a dragon and learn new skills.

In 8.1 we learn that Void Lords have been controlling Bolvar the last three years and Death Knights become Void Knights serving the Void Lords.

[Deleted]

WoW 2 won't be a thing the expected future it's fruitless. Not to mention people already feeling connected to current Azeroth(The argument being made, not me).

At this point, I believe if they end up making a new engine it would be exclusively to the "next expansion" for it. I'm not seeing them release WoW 2 any time soon.

[Soulwind]

That's exactly what I thought.

Heck, it can be too many things.

Nobody could have guessed Draenor from the fey dragon, as not even now we know why there were fey dragons there if they're native to the Emerald Dream. Which means this could be literally anything. Or possibly nothing.

[Hitei]

The new store mount is clearly troll releated. Vol'jin WILL return. Sylvanas sold Vol'jin's body to Bolvar before the fake funeral. We will be fighting against undead trolls lead by Vol'jin in revamped Northrend.

New class: Voodoo Doctor
New profession: Woodworking
New features: Become a dragon and learn new skills.

In 8.1 we learn that Void Lords have been controlling Bolvar the last three years and Death Knights become Void Knights serving the Void Lords.

I actually thought of Zandalar at first glance too. But the scales, spikes, and color changing make me somewhat doubtful.

Nobody could have guessed Draenor from the fey dragon, as not even now we know why there were fey dragons there if they're native to the Emerald Dream. Which means this could be literally anything. Or possibly nothing.

Yes and no. It could be literally anything, because it could be another fey dragon and completely blindside us.

But the Heart of the Aspects, and Mystic Runesaber were fairly distinct in their possible associations, so there might be value in discussion over what connections the seeker could have.

[Soulwind]

Yes and no. It could be literally anything, because it could be another fey dragon and completely blindside us.

But the Heart of the Aspects, and Mystic Runesaber were fairly distinct in their possible associations, so there might be value in discussion over what connections the seeker could have.

Be it far from me to discourage speculation.

I'm just saying that any "well, this obviously confirms the expansion is going to be about X!" comment is a bit too enthusiastic at this point.

[Hitei]

Be it far from me to discourage speculation.

I'm just saying that any "well, this obviously confirms the expansion is going to be about X!" comment is a bit too enthusiastic at this point.

I very much agree.

[TriHard]

The next xpac theme ?!

www mmo-champion com/content/6853-Patch-7-2-5-Hotfixes-August-1-Patch-7-3-PTR-Build-24727

Probably a new blizzard shop collection.

[Aeluron Lightsong]

I very much agree.

That's pretty much where I am at right now. Not going to be completely convinced just yet.

[Fahrad Wagner]

I very much agree.

So do I! And I used to be very enthusiastic about a South Seas expansion. Now, I just consider anything to be a possibility.

[Lazarel]

Blizzard is having today an interesting livestream. If 7.3 wi be showcasted, I'm sure that at Gamescom they will reveal the next expansion.
If i'm not wrong, 6.2 was shown during a livestream

[Deventh]

Blizzard is having today an interesting livestream. If 7.3 wi be showcasted, I'm sure that at Gamescom they will reveal the next expansion.
If i'm not wrong, 6.2 was shown during a livestream

We already know a lot about 7.3. I don't really see how this can be "The biggest GamesCom" for Blizzard yet if they announce one patch that we all know about. Sorry, a trailer of the patch just doesn't cut it anymore, when you already set the bar so high with Legion's announcement.

[MadamSerenity]

Blizzard is having today an interesting livestream. If 7.3 wi be showcasted, I'm sure that at Gamescom they will reveal the next expansion.
If i'm not wrong, 6.2 was shown during a livestream

Can you give a source? I don't see where it was announced they were doing a livestream today.

[Soulwind]

Can you give a source? I don't see where it was announced they were doing a livestream today.

It's tomorrow.

[DeicideUH]

We already know a lot about 7.3. I don't really see how this can be "The biggest GamesCom" for Blizzard yet if they announce one patch that we all know about. Sorry, a trailer of the patch just doesn't cut it anymore, when you already set the bar so high with Legion's announcement.

They have other franchises and are working on a new project. Their "biggest Gamescom" may not be focused on WoW.

Not saying it can't happen, just pointing out that announcing a new WoW expansion is not the only possibility.

[Deleted]

Was watching a Preach video last night and he was saying that Blizzard had contacted a number of times to strongly encourage him to come to Blizzcon this year, as in the sort of encouraging you might do get a big community influencer front and centre for a big announcement...

I honestly think the next WoW expansion will be revealed at Blizzcon.