I wish Tyrande chose vengeance

[jellmoo]

Nathanos is lorewise too weak to really “show” anything.

I mean, she used a bow and then cut off his head. They really could have done anything here to make it more visually impressive. Trap him with moon magic chains, to mimic Sylvanas, for example. *Something* to actually show that she's powered up.

[Terrorthatflapsinthenight]

It could have never happened because according to the writers "vengeance is so bad" and even justice doesn't even exist.

This so simplistic mindset and lack of nuance is one of the greatest flaws that has been plaguing WoW's storyline for the last expansions.

It's so obvious and cringeworthy that Sylvanas will never face any real retribution or justice for her countless crimes.

[Dartz1979]

Why would you want sylvanas to die she's the ultimate waifu of wow lore

[VladlTutushkin]

Why would you want sylvanas to die she's the ultimate waifu of wow lore

Because having an OP writer’s pet being a centrepiece of lore and basically “main character” of the game damages the very fabric of WoW storytelling and leaves all other parts of the fan base unsatisfied.

[Myradin]

Nathanos who only died because he WANTED to and who will be back for Sylvanas redemption you mean?

Yeah I've been starting to think this too. Sadly the reason why we haven't seen him in SL is probably so redeemed sylv can save him and they can go on being whatever.

If they'd brought him back sooner he'd probably have been offed as a dungeon/raid boss already.

[Dartz1979]

i always thought sylvanas was more into the owmen kinda type of lady

[Shadowtwili]

Remember when we were all "orc tired" because of Cataclysm, Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor? I miss those days.

[VladlTutushkin]

Remember when we were all "orc tired" because of Cataclysm, Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor? I miss those days.

Never fucken thought that "orc fatigue" days would look like sweet memories when compared to this product of incessant simping and corporate stupidity.

[Myradin]

Remember when we were all "orc tired" because of Cataclysm, Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor? I miss those days.

Someone else has been saying that "why would you want focus on your race, look what it does" and I have to agree.

Orcs got a lot of focus, and the race went from noble savages who were perhaps one of the more interesting takes on orcs in fantasy, to possibly being the worse since its proven they'll happily jump to genocide time and time again as long as thrall's not in charge.

Any attention the night elves get is to pretty much kick them in the teeth, while plot lines their fans would have liked (Illidan/Tyrande/Malfurio meet up, Aszhara or well, naga in general, NE's rarely seem to interact with naga) are wrapped up without them.

Now we have Forsaken and especially Sylvannas focus, and she's become a completely unlikeable character.

[Soon-TM]

Because having an OP writer’s pet being a centrepiece of lore and basically “main character” of the game damages the very fabric of WoW storytelling and leaves all other parts of the fan base unsatisfied.

You mean like Anduin? We will (hopefully) leave the screecher behind for good after SL, whereas we will all have to ensure Our Treasure and his shameless Suedom for who knows how many more expansions.

[Khann]

And Horde needed its full might, a whole night elven army away from Teldrassil and also Malfurion and Tyrande separated to have a hope of even reaching the Tree.

And even then Malfurion with a few city guards and armed civilians managed to hold off the Horde for two weeks, only failing when they found the Secret Plot Trail past his defences.

That is called strategy, which Sylvannas pulled off splendidly.

[VladlTutushkin]

That is called strategy, which Sylvannas pulled off splendidly.

*Because plot demanded for everybody to suddenly become an imbecile.

For Saurfang to buy into her bullshit 14 words + Libensraum spiel.

For Alliance to let Anduin handle military deployment.

For night elves to suddenly forget the lay of their own land.

Amazing strategy that only requires for all of your enemies to be morons... Works only for writers pets though, before using consult with your local Blizzard office.

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You mean like Anduin? We will (hopefully) leave the screecher behind for good after SL, whereas we will all have to ensure Our Treasure and his shameless Suedom for who knows how many more expansions.

Yes, definitely. Anduin is the same shit. Only problem that he also does nothing for the Alliance, Danuser had fucken decency to let her rake in some victories before deatching his Sue from the faction.

Golden is far less "patriotic" so we will have to drag that dead weight of a priesto-paladino-DK for who knows how long.

[username993720]

I wish so, too. But, they're so caught up in their progressiveness that they can't tell a good story from a bad one.

[OwenBurton]

Remember 3 years ago when Tyrande invoked the Night Warrior and all Night Elf players thought they'd finally get some retribution? What a joke. Worst of all is that she's been portrayed like a mad woman for wanting justice. Now that she chose 'renewal' (which basically means letting the Horde get away with it, again) over vengeance, all chances of seeing retribution are gone.

Imo, to have at least some form of closure, the Kaldorei should give the Horde an ultimatum. Depart from Night Elf lands and never return, or be hunted down. These lands include Darkshore, Ashenvale, Mount Hyjal and Moonglade. I'm sure the mages and druids could construct some natural/magical barrier between Ashenvale and the Barrens/Azshara, to prevent any trespassing. Malfurion should also kick the Tauren and Trolls out of the Cenarion Circle. Letting them join was dumb decision to begin with.

However, knowing Blizzard, the Horde will be invading Ashenvale again in 3-5 years. And they again will get away with it scot free.

I feel very deeply conflicted regarding this scenario. Whether you personally like Tyrande or not - the situation she was thrust into was very...bizarre and poor story-telling, and is unsatisfying to both Alliance and Horde players alike.

On one hand, I am glad that Blizzard did not go down the route of the permanently hurt and angry woman seeking revenge and alienating all her friends and allies, as was the case with Jaina Proudmoore, Maiev Shadowsong, Sky Admiral Rogers, the three Windrunner sisters, etc.

On the other hand...this ending is not exactly satisfying either. So Tyrande is suddenly happy and smiling now? At the Horde and at Elune? After her goddess sent her people's souls to her sister, and inadvertently to the Maw? What does that even mean? Does that not still mean that most of the night elves are still extinct in Azeroth in either case, and without a proper capital (Hyjal seems to be temporary, they were living in tents not far from the inn on Nordrassil).

[Shadowtwili]

Blizzard's "The victim must not seek vengeance/justice for what is done to them" story spiel they put Tyrande, Jaina and Genn on really shows how their company thinks, doesn't it?

[The Stormbringer]

Would have been interesting but she would have died from it.

Seems worthwhile to me. Maybe the Night Elves would've been forced to be more proactive at that point. Losing a major leader, having to step up, seeing that one of their greatest heroes was willing to die in order to bring them justice... it would've been a very surprising and cool move.

[VladlTutushkin]

Seems worthwhile to me. Maybe the Night Elves would've been forced to be more proactive at that point. Losing a major leader, having to step up, seeing that one of their greatest heroes was willing to die in order to bring them justice... it would've been a very surprising and cool move.

Agree wholeheartedly.

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Blizzard's "The victim must not seek vengeance/justice for what is done to them" story spiel they put Tyrande, Jaina and Genn on really shows how their company thinks, doesn't it?

Got unfairly laid off/fired? Be a bigger man! Move on and find new job or whatever… Dont blame us! So what if we just robbed you of your livelihood?

Got insulted, feel like Blizzard treating you not as a fan but like crap? Be a bigger man! Move on, they didnt meant to repeatedly insult you, it was all fun and games… They wuz tricked… maybe. So what if they do it every time?

Got molested, abused by the colleagues? Be a bigger man… eh… woman! Move on or something, forgive them, they were drunk and what not. Boys be boys. And snitching is bad, actually you should be ashamed of yourself. So what if they viciously abused their company positions to abuse you?

Yeah… sounds fucked up if you ask me. And game ALWAYS tried to tell the “just move on” story. (If you are Alliance, Horde is allowed to be vicious and vindictive.)

[Shadowtwili]

I wouldn't say the Horde is really better off.

Even Horde players are told to be the bigger person and allow the radical elements within their compan.... faction to just be free because they were tricked or sorry.

[VladlTutushkin]

I wouldn't say the Horde is really better off.

Even Horde players are told to be the bigger person and allow the radical elements within their compan.... faction to just be free because they were tricked or sorry.

Well, its no skin off their backs, really. Some leadership changes but its just lip service anyway, nobody will suddenly change how they did business for years.

[mysticx]

Why would you want sylvanas to die she's the ultimate waifu of wow lore

Because having the entire storyline revolve around her is growing really tiresome by now.

The “Dumb everybody else down to make Sylvanas seem smart”-routine is past its sell-by date as well.