Anyone else find it weird that...

[Nomads]

Of all the races that specifically already allied with the Horde, none of them are Allied Races...

The Forest trolls from Revantusk.

The Taunka from Northrend.

The Ogres from Dustwallow.

The Hozen from Jade Forest.

The Mok'Nathal from Outland.

[SirBeef]

Of all the races that specifically already allied with the Horde, none of them are Allied Races...

The Forest trolls from Revantusk.

The Taunka from Northrend.

The Ogres from Dustwallow.

The Hozen from Jade Forest.

The Mok'Nathal from Outland.

Somehow I feel the joke is way above my head here.

[apustus]

No I do not find it weird.

[Dread Pirate Phayde]

Almost like they were from before they decided to add actual allied races.

[MrKnubbles]

Still wondering why Ogres aren't part of the Horde. There is no valid reason. And don't say they are too big because their size can be scaled down if needed.

[Kyphael]

Almost like they were from before they decided to add actual allied races.

So were Dark Iron Dwarves but they still made it in. I get OP's point. Why did we get Highmountain instead of Taunka?

[Muajin76]

Of all the races that specifically already allied with the Horde, none of them are Allied Races...

The Forest trolls from Revantusk.

The Taunka from Northrend.

The Ogres from Dustwallow.

The Hozen from Jade Forest.

The Mok'Nathal from Outland.

The decision to add such and such race to horde or alliance is chosen by Blizz. Maybe you should bring this up at Blizzcon

[Kyphael]

Still wondering why Ogres aren't part of the Horde. There is no valid reason. And don't say they are too big because their size can be scaled down if needed.

Apparently they've been passed up twice, first by Blood Elves and then Goblins. Supposedly, Blizzard has had trouble designing female Ogres. Originally, way back before they decided to retcon Draenei, Alliance were supposed to get Blood Elves and Horde would get Ogres. Then Chinese Horde players wanted their girlfriends to have hot toons and the rest is history. Ogres would have gone in along with Worgen in Cataclysm, but they decided to go with Goblins who I heard rumors about at one point possibly being a neutral race for both Horde and Alliance.

[iamthedevil]

The decision to add such and such race to horde or alliance is chosen by Blizz.

Life changing comment. I never realize this.

[fikcrim]

Of all the races that specifically already allied with the Horde, none of them are Allied Races...

The Forest trolls from Revantusk.

The Taunka from Northrend.

The Ogres from Dustwallow.

The Hozen from Jade Forest.

The Mok'Nathal from Outland.

Or the Gilblin from Nazjatar.

[Dread Pirate Phayde]

So were Dark Iron Dwarves but they still made it in. I get OP's point. Why did we get Highmountain instead of Taunka?

Probably because it was relevant to Legion. I honestly havent played Alliance in years, but didn't the DI join the Alliance in BFA where they were previously adversaries? Whereas no one has heard from the Taunka in almost 10 years.

[fikcrim]

So were Dark Iron Dwarves but they still made it in. I get OP's point. Why did we get Highmountain instead of Taunka?

Because Taunka look like shit.

[Tolfor]

Then Chinese Horde players wanted their girlfriends to have hot toons and the rest is history.

Source: my ass

[zlygork]

It is time to compromise; would you prefer lightforged ogres, or undead ogres?

[Liszt]

Because Taunka look like shit.

At least they're different. The only thing good about Highmountain Taurens is the heritage armor.

[Aresk]

Still wondering why Ogres aren't part of the Horde. There is no valid reason. And don't say they are too big because their size can be scaled down if needed.

Aren't ogres part of the Horde? They may not be playable, but as far as I could tell, the Horde continued to have ogre allies.

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Probably because it was relevant to Legion. I honestly havent played Alliance in years, but didn't the DI join the Alliance in BFA where they were previously adversaries? Whereas no one has heard from the Taunka in almost 10 years.

The Dark Iron joined the Alliance in Cataclysm (technically the Shattering) after holding Prince Anduin hostage and then forming the Council of the Three Hammers.

[Liszt]

Probably because it was relevant to Legion. I honestly havent played Alliance in years, but didn't the DI join the Alliance in BFA where they were previously adversaries? Whereas no one has heard from the Taunka in almost 10 years.

Blizzard decides which race is relevant and which isn't. There's no point arguing this. If Blizzard really wanted Taunkas as a playable race, they would take some time to create some story behind the reasons, so everything is up to them.

[fikcrim]

At least they're different. The only thing good about Highmountain Taurens is the heritage armor.

They're about as different as Highmountain Tauren or any other Allied Race, but Highmountain Tauren actually look good.

[Kyphael]

Probably because it was relevant to Legion. I honestly havent played Alliance in years, but didn't the DI join the Alliance in BFA where they were previously adversaries? Whereas no one has heard from the Taunka in almost 10 years.

Yeah, pretty much.

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Source: my ass

It's one of those unfounded rumors with no credibility but a lot of logical basis.

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Because Taunka look like shit.

Versus Highmountain and their sexy antlers?

[Dread Pirate Phayde]

Blizzard decides which race is relevant and which isn't. There's no point arguing this. If Blizzard really wanted Taunkas as a playable race, they would take some time to create some story behind the reasons, so everything is up to them.

Not really arguing, and I never said it was up to anyone but Blizzard, but almost all of the ARs have been connected to the current story, and the Tuanka for example haven't been involved in anything in years, sure that could change, perhaps even next expansion, but right now the races the OP mentioned are in a bit of a limbo unless they decide to write them back in.