8.0: Hope you guys like boats

[videotape]

I've mentioned this in a few other threads over the past several months, but I feel now that the reveal is tomorrow, it's worth reiterating and potentially starting some more speculative discussion about it. We need to talk about boats.

From a confirmed internal source I can guarantee you with 100% certainty that 8.0 is going to introduce a lot of water-centric content. We are going to spend a great deal of time on boats. These will not just be for travel: both PvE and PvP combat will take place on your boat (and/or maybe between players on multiple boats?) It is not clear if everyone will always exclusively man their own boat or if parties can share a boat or what, but - trust me, as ridiculous as this may sound - this expac is going to be very heavy on open water content with boats as your primary mode of personal transport.

There is also new engine tech to make the surface of the water more interesting, including physical waves. I do not know if or how this will be relevant to gameplay in any way beyond aesthetics, but I'm sure we'll see soon enough.

I wish I could tell you more, but mostly I'm interested in other peoples' ideas of how this could possibly make for a good expac. My initial reaction upon learning about it was basically, "oh god that sounds terrible," but I've been reassured that there's lots of good stuff here.

Thoughts?

[Mustardisbad]

Well, I love boats, so if they could actually pull it off like black flag or archeage (they have pretty good mechanics) then it should be alot of fun.

[thilicen]

Yeah, yeah..

[threads]

so ur saying i can fly all across kalimdor but water i need a boat?

[Lochton]

I wouldn't mind boats, just saying.

[Servasus]

Though you are probably just a speculator lying about your source, to honestly answer your question:

I WOULD FUCKING LOVE IT!

[Silver Forte]

I have a source that says 100% you're full of shit.

[Slowpoke is a Gamer]

Think op is overstating boats. They won't Wind Waker this.

[Heavens Night]

I've mentioned this in a few other threads over the past several months, but I feel now that the reveal is tomorrow, it's worth reiterating and potentially starting some more speculative discussion about it. We need to talk about boats.

From a confirmed internal source I can guarantee you with 100% certainty that 8.0 is going to introduce a lot of water-centric content. We are going to spend a great deal of time on boats. These will not just be for travel: both PvE and PvP combat will take place on your boat (and/or maybe between players on multiple boats?) It is not clear if everyone will always exclusively man their own boat or if parties can share a boat or what, but - trust me, as ridiculous as this may sound - this expac is going to be very heavy on open water content with boats as your primary mode of personal transport.

There is also new engine tech to make the surface of the water more interesting, including physical waves. I do not know if or how this will be relevant to gameplay in any way beyond aesthetics, but I'm sure we'll see soon enough.

I wish I could tell you more, but mostly I'm interested in other peoples' ideas of how this could possibly make for a good expac. My initial reaction upon learning about it was basically, "oh god that sounds terrible," but I've been reassured that there's lots of good stuff here.

Thoughts?

The attention whores are out in force tonight.

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I have a source that says 100% you're full of shit.

And 100% this.

[EbaumsTipster]

My leak says your leak is bullshit!!!

[Deleted]

hardly a 2004 game engine can handle any type of mass naval battles.
as such all we probably endup with is argus static ship 2.0
20 hrs left tho.

[videotape]

I have a source that says 100% you're full of shit.

You'll have to excuse me for thinking your source is not as good as my source.

[ZachAttack]

Boats and foes

[The King in Yellow]

I doubt there will be an emphasize on boats, these leaks are plainsrunning out of control.

[Aeula]

I for one welcome our Floating-Garrison overlords.

[Heavens Night]

You'll have to excuse me for thinking your source is not as good as my source.

I have a 100% confirmed internal source that says, his source is 100% correct, you're full of shit.

[Softbottom]

I've mentioned this in a few other threads over the past several months, but I feel now that the reveal is tomorrow, it's worth reiterating and potentially starting some more speculative discussion about it. We need to talk about boats.

From a confirmed internal source I can guarantee you with 100% certainty that 8.0 is going to introduce a lot of water-centric content. We are going to spend a great deal of time on boats. These will not just be for travel: both PvE and PvP combat will take place on your boat (and/or maybe between players on multiple boats?) It is not clear if everyone will always exclusively man their own boat or if parties can share a boat or what, but - trust me, as ridiculous as this may sound - this expac is going to be very heavy on open water content with boats as your primary mode of personal transport.

There is also new engine tech to make the surface of the water more interesting, including physical waves. I do not know if or how this will be relevant to gameplay in any way beyond aesthetics, but I'm sure we'll see soon enough.

I wish I could tell you more, but mostly I'm interested in other peoples' ideas of how this could possibly make for a good expac. My initial reaction upon learning about it was basically, "oh god that sounds terrible," but I've been reassured that there's lots of good stuff here.

Thoughts?

Cool I didn't know you worked for blizzard and knew what was being revealed tomorrow. Thanks bro.

[Gereorth666]

With all the leaks being posted, I'm fairly sure that the correct thing must've been guessed in a way, slightly. And then we'll have a guy going "See guys, I told you I was right!".

[DarkAmbient]

Why would you lie on the internet?

This would be the worst thing to happen to WoW for a long time.

[Hey There Guys its Metro]

Sounds pretty cool to be fair but that kind of shit is for casuals. More interested in features that involve gearing and raiding.