Battle for Azeroth Alpha/Beta General Discussion

[Deleted]

Theres also what appears to be holy paladin casting animations if people had not noticed. You flick through an imaginary libram (I imagine if/when they update the graphic there will be a ghostly libram or something) before casting the spell forth.

Looks pretty dank.

Can I see this in the model viewer?

[Nixl]

Can I see this in the model viewer?

Dunno, wowhead dressing room has the two animations though.

[huth]

there's a line. and that line is a good mile before any human goes balls deep in an animal.

Which would be bestiality, not furries. There's a fairly big difference between wanting to be an animal and wanting to bone an animal.

[Makorus]

That Shen-zu description.

Blizzard, please, please, please give Paladins to Pandaren before Zandalari.

Please, I want to save money by not having to buy salt anymore.

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Which would be bestiality, not furries. There's a fairly big difference between wanting to be an animal and wanting to bone an animal.

I mean, let's be honest, 80% of the furries actually have some kind of beastiality fetish.

[Deleted]

Can I see this in the model viewer?

MMO-C Modelviewer has them as well. At least when you take Zuls model. Above those two animations are three unnamed ones, only present in the MMO-C Modelviewer, that i haven't seen at all. Looks like a transformation and two new combat animations. (Mentioned them before, but my post is missing/was deleted...server hiccup maybe idk)

[ChairmanKaga]

It seems so far Allied Races are essentially mirrored/copy-pasta versions of existing races

Human : KT Humans (?)
Dwarf : Dark Iron
Night Elf : Nightborne (faction flip)
Gnome :
Draenei : Lightforged Draenei
Worgen :

Orc : Draenor Orcs (?)
Undead :
Tauren : Highmountain Tauren
Troll : Zandalari
Blood Elf : Void Elf (faction flip)
Goblin : Vulpera (? maybe faction flip)

and seemingly upcoming theorized ARs would continue this trend Dreanor Orcs or KT Humans, what would fit Gnomes, Worgen, Undead and Goblin as potential ARs?

Gnome: MechaGnomes? like pre curse of flesh ones. Perhaps tied into that war from the Blingtron notes.
If Goblin : Vulpera kind of a mix of Goblin size but Worgen anthro-furry aesthetic is there something Worgen sized that is kind of Goblinesque?
I'm stumped about Undead, they could add those High/Blood style undead but with 4 varieties of Elf already I think they might go in another direction.

[Aeluron Lightsong]

It seems even Blizzard forgot about it, since they are using WoD alpha maps . . . back when WoD held so much promise.

Stop it, now I'm feeling sad.

[Marlamin]

Has build 26010 that was data mined yesterday gone live?

Nope, not yet. Probably a new (proper) alpha build with the same stuff as 26010 (and maybe more) next week.

[Shadochi]

It seems so far Allied Races are essentially mirrored/copy-pasta versions of existing races

Human : KT Humans (?)
Dwarf : Dark Iron
Night Elf : Nightborne (faction flip)
Gnome :
Draenei : Lightforged Draenei
Worgen :

Orc : Draenor Orcs (?)
Undead :
Tauren : Highmountain Tauren
Troll : Zandalari
Blood Elf : Void Elf (faction flip)
Goblin : Vulpera (? maybe faction flip)

and seemingly upcoming theorized ARs would continue this trend Dreanor Orcs or KT Humans, what would fit Gnomes, Worgen, Undead and Goblin as potential ARs?

Gnome: MechaGnomes? like pre curse of flesh ones. Perhaps tied into that war from the Blingtron notes.
If Goblin : Vulpera kind of a mix of Goblin size but Worgen anthro-furry aesthetic is there something Worgen sized that is kind of Goblinesque?
I'm stumped about Undead, they could add those High/Blood style undead but with 4 varieties of Elf already I think they might go in another direction.

Gnomes could be leper gnomes (a number of them have sworn allegiance to Sylvanas), so if flipping goblins, gnomes could also be flipped. Undead probably some other race undead, as for worgen maybe cursed to be another animal or different base race turns into worgen.

[ChairmanKaga]

Gnomes could be leper gnomes (a number of them have sworn allegiance to Sylvanas), so if flipping goblins, gnomes could also be flipped. Undead probably some other race undead, as for worgen maybe cursed to be another animal or different base race turns into worgen.

Ooh Lepergnomes for the Undead one is interesting.

[Syegfryed]

It seems so far Allied Races are essentially mirrored/copy-pasta versions of existing races

Human : KT Humans (?)
Dwarf : Dark Iron
Night Elf : Nightborne (faction flip)
Gnome :
Draenei : Lightforged Draenei
Worgen :

Orc : Draenor Orcs (?)
Undead :
Tauren : Highmountain Tauren
Troll : Zandalari
Blood Elf : Void Elf (faction flip)
Goblin : Vulpera (? maybe faction flip)

and seemingly upcoming theorized ARs would continue this trend Dreanor Orcs or KT Humans, what would fit Gnomes, Worgen, Undead and Goblin as potential ARs?

Gnome: MechaGnomes? like pre curse of flesh ones. Perhaps tied into that war from the Blingtron notes.
If Goblin : Vulpera kind of a mix of Goblin size but Worgen anthro-furry aesthetic is there something Worgen sized that is kind of Goblinesque?
I'm stumped about Undead, they could add those High/Blood style undead but with 4 varieties of Elf already I think they might go in another direction.

this is not how allied races work honestly, they said they consider everything with 2 legs, the first coming ar subraces cause people keep asking, but its not know if will jut continue this way, and not every race will win "his allied race"

Vulpera will not going to be alliance, only if blizzard fear the outcry of then

and people barely play normal gnomes, a leper or a mechagnome would be a fucking waste.

[Zulkhan]

Stop it, now I'm feeling sad.

What a fucking shame, really.

So hyped.

So disappointed.

[Deleted]

back when WoD held so much promise.

I mean, to me it was always gnna be an expansion that was pointless, with the AU bs and all, but the neglect of Draenor was just a blatant sham. Farahlon cancelled, Tanaan 'jungle' turned into a Mountain Dew swamp, cancelling the Shattrath raid...

Yep, the more I think about it the more I want to delude myself into thinking it never happened.

[Aeluron Lightsong]

What a fucking shame, really.

So hyped.

So disappointed.

I mean, you're not wrong, it is sad.

[cocomen2]

Its realy pitiful to hear that no-bipedal races not gona be addes(Naga,Cenaur,Nerubs)....
But seriously "In a land of myth, and a time of magic", where they bend LORE whenever they like and not capable of thinking something to add NAGAs?
There my 5 cents of theory how easy to add atleast NAGA as playable race;
Naga outcast (before or after fight with queen azshara), come to stormwind asking for help of Jaina or khadgar.
These naga started to doubt their queen decisions, and dont wonna live under a water anymore - they want be piece of civilian society and be in harmony with nature once again. They asking powerful mages to aid their problem - then Khadgar come up with solution to make powerful magic item (ring that apply half-illusion\half-transformation spell).Making this ring can be ALLIED QUEST recruiting.
Just to add Naga racial skill `passive` Khadgar ring that transfroms naga back to their highborn form out of combat (night elf wih face of naga),
but Once combat mode ON they retake fierce look of predators back.
And viola problem with legs on mounts SOLVED.

[Lyvefire]

It seems so far Allied Races are essentially mirrored/copy-pasta versions of existing races

Human : KT Humans (?)
Dwarf : Dark Iron
Night Elf : Nightborne (faction flip)
Gnome :
Draenei : Lightforged Draenei
Worgen :

Orc : Draenor Orcs (?)
Undead :
Tauren : Highmountain Tauren
Troll : Zandalari
Blood Elf : Void Elf (faction flip)
Goblin : Vulpera (? maybe faction flip)

and seemingly upcoming theorized ARs would continue this trend Dreanor Orcs or KT Humans, what would fit Gnomes, Worgen, Undead and Goblin as potential ARs?

Gnome: MechaGnomes? like pre curse of flesh ones. Perhaps tied into that war from the Blingtron notes.
If Goblin : Vulpera kind of a mix of Goblin size but Worgen anthro-furry aesthetic is there something Worgen sized that is kind of Goblinesque?
I'm stumped about Undead, they could add those High/Blood style undead but with 4 varieties of Elf already I think they might go in another direction.

Personal thoughts:
Horde:

Orc: Draenor Orcs = Mag'har/Some clan from AU (Depends what the term actually means. The datamined name is too vague. Wods orcs had a vast range of difference in their models)
Troll: Zandalari
Undead: Undead Elves are a very easy one but you are right in that we have had a lot of Elves recently.
It won't be leper gnomes, there is absolutely nothing suggesting the ones in Sylvanas's employ are actually Leper gnomes and not just undead gnomes using their model for lack of their own specific one (its honestly close enough). This is without even getting into the idea of what Ally would have to get to balance the crossfactionalism.
If they wanted to go in another direction entirely, there are a lot of undead trolls running around the Belf starting area and the Eastern plaguelands has a whole subzone with em. Could work.
Tauren: Highmountain
Blood Elves: Nightborne
Goblin: Vulpera are sketchy as hell but i don't really see many other options rather than introducing a whole new race and tying their origins as similiar to Goblins in a similiar manner. Gilblins are really the only thing that exist and they are one of the most lacking lore of any race and are portrayed universally hostile and as even less intelligent than Goblins by a country mile.

Alliance:

Human: If they had a lick of sense they'd be doing Vrykul and not obese hideous sailors but it seems all but assured they don't (and they even had a perfect setup of friendly Vrykul from Legions plotline too. Such a waste...) so overweight Kul'tiran seems to be the go.
Dwarf: Dark iron
Gnome: Mechagnomes seem the only real option. Easy enough transition. Mimirons friendly and he knows a lot of em.
Night Elf: Gothelf
Draenei: Lightforged
Worgen: I'm calling Night Elven Worgen. Druidic tattoos and shaggier fur to make them more wild would do it nicely. Ashenvale has a huge chunk of em too and i imagine they'll want to use the scythe to cure them anyway. Doubly so with the Nelves needing all the armies they can get come BFA.

[Bandit Mike]

Its realy pitiful to hear that no-bipedal races not gona be addes(Naga,Cenaur,Nerubs)....
But seriously "In a land of myth, and a time of magic", where they bend LORE whenever they like and not capable of thinking something to add NAGAs?
There my 5 cents of theory how easy to add atleast NAGA as playable race;
Naga outcast (before or after fight with queen azshara), come to stormwind asking for help of Jaina or khadgar.
These naga started to doubt their queen decisions, and dont wonna live under a water anymore - they want be piece of civilian society and be in harmony with nature once again. They asking powerful mages to aid their problem - then Khadgar come up with solution to make powerful magic item (ring that apply half-illusion\half-transformation spell).Making this ring can be ALLIED QUEST recruiting.
Just to add Naga racial skill `passive` Khadgar ring that transfroms naga back to their highborn form out of combat (night elf wih face of naga),
but Once combat mode ON they retake fierce look of predators back.
And viola problem with legs on mounts SOLVED.

No.
/tenchar

[MightyWarrior]

Is it confirmed that Alliance is getting Boralus as their city in BFA?

[roninwookie]

Its realy pitiful to hear that no-bipedal races not gona be addes(Naga,Cenaur,Nerubs)....
But seriously "In a land of myth, and a time of magic", where they bend LORE whenever they like and not capable of thinking something to add NAGAs?
There my 5 cents of theory how easy to add atleast NAGA as playable race;
Naga outcast (before or after fight with queen azshara), come to stormwind asking for help of Jaina or khadgar.
These naga started to doubt their queen decisions, and dont wonna live under a water anymore - they want be piece of civilian society and be in harmony with nature once again. They asking powerful mages to aid their problem - then Khadgar come up with solution to make powerful magic item (ring that apply half-illusion\half-transformation spell).Making this ring can be ALLIED QUEST recruiting.
Just to add Naga racial skill `passive` Khadgar ring that transfroms naga back to their highborn form out of combat (night elf wih face of naga),
but Once combat mode ON they retake fierce look of predators back.
And viola problem with legs on mounts SOLVED.

I mean, this is a fine idea but you're gonna get people complaining that they arent naga all the time OR that they HAVE to be naga when they fight (see recent worgen arguments). I think Blizz is just going to avoid this whole situation by not releasing non-bipedal races.

[Ersula]

It seems so far Allied Races are essentially mirrored/copy-pasta versions of existing races
Gnome: MechaGnomes? like pre curse of flesh ones. Perhaps tied into that war from the Blingtron notes.
If Goblin : Vulpera kind of a mix of Goblin size but Worgen anthro-furry aesthetic is there something Worgen sized that is kind of Goblinesque?
I'm stumped about Undead, they could add those High/Blood style undead but with 4 varieties of Elf already I think they might go in another direction.

Leper Gnomes
Scarlet Crusader Undead