Finally was the rumor true ?

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The list is completely 100% fake. It was first posted by Reinjin, at http://wow.allakhazam.com/forum.html...12268058738816.

When Cataclysm was announced at Blizzcon, he came out and said



You all got trolled. HARD.

All? I beat you to the link, and Negridoom beat me to mentioning it.

[Simca]

All? I beat you to the link, and Negridoom beat me to mentioning it.

I just meant all the list-believers, not the people in this thread, specifically.

I remember several times over the last few years where we had 20+ page debates about that stupid freaking list.

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Blizzard does internal alpha testing, however, which is what I was referring to.

Yes, they do internal testing, however "Alpha" is a phase of testing, not a type of testing, that typically begins when they open up testing beyond their own development team. Blizzard does internal testing for everything....even during Beta phase, live, and PTR patches.

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I just meant all the list-believers, not the people in this thread, specifically.

I figured as much, but wanted to clarify. Sorry for implying otherwise, though.

[Untoldblasphemy]

yeah and there were also rumors pandaren was going to be the alliance race as well around that time. Rumors are just that, rumors.

Except there is no reason for pandaren to be from the alliance since:
a. They are shamanistic in nature, which inclines them more towards the horde.
b. Chen Stormstout already been a part of the Horde.

[Bearcattreeowl]

Actually a few months before cataclysm was announced(possibly a year) there were hallows end masks released with the Worgen and Goblin faces, people started coming up with theories, and now, it came to life =]

[zlygork]

False. They were in the planning phase of Cataclysm when Wrath came out. Coming up with the major themes, major zones, whether or not they would implement a new class or race etc. Cataclysm alpha did not start until early may 2010.

oh ok, tnx for the correction, anyway I was talking about the planing exactly :P

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Here we go again...



So yes, the info has been out for a long time already. But they are starting to mix things up, wonder why.
Btw this list got posted back when vanilla was still in its beta stage.

the one that made that list already admited it's fake,srry

[Vladinator]

Look at vanilla alpha Wetlands map, looks like Twilight Highlands shape was already implemented but not actually added to the game until recently.

[mistuhbull]

Except there is no reason for pandaren to be from the alliance since:
a. They are shamanistic in nature, which inclines them more towards the horde.
b. Chen Stormstout already been a part of the Horde.

Pandaren can go either way
1. ancient allies of the Night Elves ->Alliance
2. Broke ties with the Night Elves when they started using magic recklessly ->Horde
3. Horde has BE who use magic recklessly -> alliance
4. Chen Stormstout is buddy buddy with Rexxar and crew ->Horde
5. Pandaren share a love and passion for Brewing and spirits with the Dwarves ->Alliance
6. Shamanistic ->Horde
7. Creator of Pandaren would prefer them as Horde ->Horde
8. Panadren believe the Horde needs to find itself before it adds more members ->Alliance
etc.

Before it comes in
Pandaren were not originally banned in China because of some law prohibiting depections of violence against Pandas, they objected because the original concept of Pandaren had them in Japanese Garb. This was changed and WC3 in China has PANDAREN, THERE IS NO CULTURAL ISSUE TO PANDAREN IN CHINA.

[Sateva]

False. They were in the planning phase of Cataclysm when Wrath came out. Coming up with the major themes, major zones, whether or not they would implement a new class or race etc. Cataclysm alpha did not start until early may 2010.

LOL no you're false. F&F Alpha started in May they had internal builds wayyyyyyy before wrath came out. I dont need to link anything since ALOT of blues have confirmed they have been working on Cata since before wrath was even announced.

[orc grunt]

Look at vanilla alpha Wetlands map, looks like Twilight Highlands shape was already implemented but not actually added to the game until recently.

Do you have a link to the map your talking about?

[mistuhbull]

LOL no you're false. F&F Alpha started in May they had internal builds wayyyyyyy before wrath came out. I dont need to link anything since ALOT of blues have confirmed they have been working on Cata since before wrath was even announced.

Working on =/= Internal Builds

I'm working on my friend's idea for a business that I know won't ever happen, we are currently only talking and brainstorming ideas

[Sateva]

Working on =/= Internal Builds

I'm working on my friend's idea for a business that I know won't ever happen, we are currently only talking and brainstorming ideas

Well his point was cata started when Wrath came out, I just wanted to say that was false. They already had internal builds during Blizzcon 2009.

[mistuhbull]

backpedaling

I don't need to point out how since it is obvious.

I'm really just sitting here since Panadaren have been mentioned and the mere mention of them as a possible race sparks massive nerd-rage

[Haven]

Coincidence. Many speculated of whatever was gonna be behind Greymane Wall, a playable race of worgen was one of assumptions.

[zlygork]

Working on =/= Internal Builds

I'm working on my friend's idea for a business that I know won't ever happen, we are currently only talking and brainstorming ideas

wheter they where working on cataclysm physically (IE making codes,models) or thinking about it (IE choosing zones,plot and characters) it's working nontheles

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Coincidence. Many speculated of whatever was gonna be behind Greymane Wall, a playable race of worgen was one of assumptions.

not coincidence...worgens are all over pyrewood, it was hard to not espect some worgens to infiltrate the city

[Grumosho10]

I believe they said that One of the reasons why Worgen where chosen as a race is because they where a popular choice and it meant they could bring in gilneas which people have been wanthing. So The people rumored that and blizzard chose it for the same reason. Worgen where destined to eventually become a playable race do to..everything.

[zlygork]

I believe they said that One of the reasons why Worgen where chosen as a race is because they where a popular choice and it meant they could bring in gilneas which people have been wanthing. So The people rumored that and blizzard chose it for the same reason. Worgen where destined to eventually become a playable race do to..everything.

that's why we must start making the intelligent murloc-related rumours...rite nao!

[Leetbeartank]

I stopped reading after the "Kanye west," sorry.

[zlygork]

I stopped reading after the "Kanye west," sorry.

sorry, but...what kind of retard said the thing in your signature? lol

[Falrinn]

Here we go again...



So yes, the info has been out for a long time already. But they are starting to mix things up, wonder why.
Btw this list got posted back when vanilla was still in its beta stage.

As far as I know, the earliest confirmed posting of "the list" was after we knew about all the BC zones. The reason the WotLK zones are also accurate is because they were largely based on a Warcraft RPG book that was widely available at the time.

Once we get to expansion number 3, the list totally unravels. Even if I'm wrong and it was legit at one time, it's clear Blizzard has completely and utterly abandoned it as a guide for future expansions. It's now undeniably no better a predictor then a monkey flinging darts at a list of place names from Warcraft lore.