Actually, when you create a new char, it says in the loading screen "Please hold on because this is your first time playing and some additional stuff is loading", or something along these lines. So I guess, that's added now too.
talking about skip or several others option Blizzard should add, Id say you should be able to choose between the previous log screens of WoW imo......like if u want the old Vanilla Style, BC, WotLK or the new one.....
I'm pretty sure you've always been able to hit escape to skip cinematics. I guess that dialog box is there for people who wouldn't make that obvious assumption.
Nope, it's new.
Chaaaaaaaaange. Yes.
Lol, well the first time you create a toon it is pretty cool and even as an altaholic (4 levels from my 10th 80), it isnt that big a deal, I create one or two toons a year. Not sure why a short intro is even a problem.
You guys know to skip a cinematic you press "ESC" right? -_-
I think the confirmation has been atleast since 3.3, might be wrong but im pretty sure im not.
They've also made it a proper pop up now as the game has more cinematics like the opening ones spread throughout.