Battle for Azeroth New Races - Vulpera Preview

Originally Posted by Uncle Drew

So instead of being less lazy they stop doing them at all and spend time for reskinned model. Can't you see a patern here ? Can't you really ?

Dude.. Get this THROUGH YOUR HEAD.. The Team that did Tier Sets is NOT THE SAME TEAM DOING ALLIED RACES.

Originally Posted by Uncle Drew

And you fail to understand that i speak about the gaming industry as a whole, and activision in particular.
I mean, google microtransactions and lootboxes and see how my fantasy world is pretty real.

And for wow in particular, tell me why we can't have new tier set armor but 9 new reskinned model "races" ?

You're kidding right? You want to know why they would put more time into offering base character customization options that encourage people to make alts and potentially even try the game because now there is a player race that appeals to them rather than put resources into some bullshit tier armor that most players wont get, wont use, and likely transmog into something else?

New races offer FAR more value to players and blizzard's subscription rates than any stupid tier set.

Allied races all use the basic model and skeleton of existing races, so what would these guys use? Gnome if alliance or goblin if horde? They seem to stand more like a goblin, so I'd assume they're horde.

Originally Posted by Faroth

So a worgen will be enemies with a vulpera and say "Can't let you do that, fox" in some dialogue. That's a free pop culture reference for ya, Blizz.

Oh yes lol. Side note it was a good game

These will be a suspected BIG Blizz-con announcement that will not get the reaction they hope for. I think by this point everyone expects them at some point. Which faction and when is really the only missing piece of the puzzle but given how much work is already done I would say no later then 8.2.

This goblin skeleton based reskin race will be for both factions.

It could be Nagas and Ogres but those need actual work... (yep, nagas can ride mounts because the naga form is only in combat like worgen human form otherwise they are elven.)

Originally Posted by Coffeh

Allied races all use the basic model and skeleton of existing races, so what would these guys use? Gnome if alliance or goblin if horde? They seem to stand more like a goblin, so I'd assume they're horde.

They are using the Goblin skeleton. All that could mean is it gives them a way to put that skeleton model in the Alliance. Or have two races using the same model on the same faction. Anything can happen.

Originally Posted by davidcryix

New races offer FAR more value to players and blizzard's subscription rates than any stupid tier set.

That is exactly what i am saying. Less dev time, more money. Thank you for proving my points.

The sad part is that players value more cosmetic over actual gameplay. But i know i'm too old for this shit ..

Originally Posted by Maldarious

They are using the Goblin skeleton. All that could mean is it gives them a way to put that skeleton model in the Alliance. Or have two races using the same model on the same faction. Anything can happen.

You're right. I forgot Nightborne use night elf model and are horde.

Originally Posted by Dhru

This goblin skeleton based reskin race will be for both factions.

It could be Nagas and Ogres but those need actual work... (yep, nagas can raide mounts because the naga form is only in combat like worgen human form otherwise they are elven.)

I suspect the FAT Kul'Tiran humans will be the model the Horde Ogres are scaled from. So yes I see Ogres in the near future after release of BfA as a playable Horde race.

This must be the final gift for Alliance players. Kek.

Seriously I thought this was april joke.

Originally Posted by Nupomaniac

Aha! The old "you dont like this? then fuck off and make your own game" argument. Yeah just as bad now as it was in 2004

Almost as bad as "I don't like this, so nobody should have it!" Cliches are cliches for a reason.

Originally Posted by bloodmoth13

So with the alliance getting fox furries (the worst kind) what will the horde get in its place?

im crossing my fingers so that alliance get fox. I dont wanna have these dogs for the horde.

Originally Posted by Rorcanna

Just quoting myself since it's more relevant here.
Let's dispell some myths and logical fallacies.


1. Vulpera don't fit into the lore
Says who? A random nobody on a forum? They'll have lore and the Horde will encounter them in BfA, same as the Nightborne.

2. They'll attract Furries!!
Ok, and? This game always did. Furries are just people whom enjoy anthropomorphic animals.

3. They'll attract sexual deviants!!!!!!!!1111
Ok... so you're seeing something sexual in the Vulpera, but am concerned they'll attract sexual attention whilst there's races like Draenei, Blood Elves, Night Elves, Nightborne, Void Elves and humans in the game? Sorry, but the "Furry" races tend to be pretty damned absent from ERP hotspots, Draenei being the exception since most people are seemingly unaware that they fulfill the Furry qualities. There are far more non-Furries doing sexual things with WoW races, where's your concern about those?

4. They're too cute!!!!111
Um, they're not overly cute nor sexualized, you sure you're not exposing your personal feelings here?

5. They don't fit into the Warcraft universe!!!!
Again, says you, a random nobody with an opinion.
The developers and writers of the game decide such things, and they've added anthropomorphic pigs, monkeys, hyenas, rats, cows, goats, fish, pandas, bears, wolverines, walrus, Bison, Owls, Cats, snakes... So sorry, but if you're concerned with playing a game that's not "Furry fuel", then you're playing the wrong fucking game.

Very well written! A very good statment!

Originally Posted by lummiuster

im crossing my fingers so that alliance get fox. I dont wanna have these dogs for the horde.

Prepare to be disappointed, since so far only the Horde have any positive relations with them. In fact, the Alliance helps out the Sethrak, who are known enemies of the Vulpera.

Originally Posted by Coffeh

You're right. I forgot Nightborne use night elf model and are horde.

Aren't the Zandalar trolls based on the night elf skeleton as well? I remember someone speculating that, but no idea if that was factual.

Originally Posted by Lollis

And you will be sorely missed, just like all the others who for some reason seem to give such a massive fuck about what races people play.

People that say they will quit over a fucking fox, please, please, please, do it now.

Honestly, I'm about to this point, myself. I'm all for people having their own opinions, and even sharing them, but when they turn into frothing-at-the-mouth idiots over a new race in a game with other such races, they lose all credibility.

Originally Posted by lummiuster

im crossing my fingers so that alliance get fox. I dont wanna have these dogs for the horde.

They're good dogs, Limmaester.

Originally Posted by The Stormbringer

Prepare to be disappointed, since so far only the Horde have any positive relations with them. In fact, the Alliance helps out the Sethrak, who are known enemies of the Vulpera.

This is where it seems to be going. Honestly, I think the sethrak are equally cool, and will totally make one should they become available as well.

Originally Posted by RangerDaz

I think you didn't read the post carefully:

The Vulpera are a race of fox people that live in Vol'dun on Zandalar.

They are going Horde, not Alliance.

Alliance meets them, decides to support their fight against their Zandalarian oppressors.