Dragonflight Alpha/Beta General Discussion

[Le Conceptuel]

Even as a vegan I find it kinda funny, seeing as WoW is (if loosely) a medieval setting. Anyone judging our own medieval times through the lens of a vegan with access to all kinds of alternatives to stay healthy is a dumb dumb, and I take the same approach to media.

Nesingwary's murder spree fits right in with my toon being told to go kill 12 Humans with families back home so reacting to one is a bit funny. Him retiring and using his hunting skills for something greater is cool tho.

There's been quite a projection of modern values on the setting, for sure. Of course, it's a particular breed of high fantasy, so it's not particularly bad, but I have noticed that. It's certainly odd to object to the mere portrayal of Big Game Hunting, though.

Nevertheless, it's also a good (if, again, exaggerated) representation of ethical hunting, so I'm not too bothered. If they started cutting out all capacity of engaging in sport hunting from the game, conversely, that would be where it starts to go too far, but they probably have no intention of doing that and likely couldn't even if they wanted to.

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100% the best part of Dragonflight for me so far, without taking away from the other features. This was just really, unexpectedly neat.

Agreed. Very cool feature that adds to the game without any consequence—I'd love to see more like this that really emphasizes the world.

[Revamp Man]

The new leveling exp nerf is insanely huge for 50-60
Prepatch is when I get to cap my 9 other classes

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There's a reason - The SoCal Lady Killer obviously

Also hello spec thread. I have been very busy with surgery and melting, how is everyone alpha consumption going?

Just waiting for next build

[Nightshade711]

Excited for the next build.
Looking forward to seeing the Dracthyr starting zone and their story.

[nanoneo]

servers down. new build inc?

[Valysar]

servers down. new build inc?

Yes indeed
/20char

[Izalla]

someone take the darkmoon dark sky vial to valdrakken for the love of god

I really hope they fix that potion to use an updated skybox because I love the darkening effect but the sky itself looks like it's from vanilla and they are capable of much lovelier skyboxes these days. It looks jarring in new content haha

[enigma77]

I want inky black potion to just become a toggle in the ui options.

[Nymrohd]

I want inky black potion to just become a toggle in the ui options.

Don't we all. Would free some space in my bags and bank.

[TyrianFC]

who speaks german that can translate this
https://twitter.com/Warcraft_DE/stat...72901182660608

looks like 2 new instances, new zone as expected, and shaman trees?

[Local Ardenweald Faerie]

who speaks german that can translate this
https://twitter.com/Warcraft_DE/stat...72901182660608

Second phase begins today. As expected.

[Berkilak]

Seems possible that it's all foreshadowing—hope it isn't, though. I think it would be rather disappointing to see such a character wasted on an unnecessary villain bat.

Disappointing, but not unexpected. They did it to Zaela when they want us to fight dragons in SoO/UBRS and open a thread allowing for the possibility of a secret Garrosh heir. Just as she was used in service of Garrosh's story in complete contradiction to her established character, so too could Sabellian in service of Wrathion.

[Makorus]

who speaks german that can translate this
https://twitter.com/Warcraft_DE/stat...72901182660608

Second Phase begins today.

New Zone: Forbidden Reach

Instances: Neltharus and Uldaman

New Talents: Shaman

Professions: Specializations and Cooking

[Kiivar86]

who speaks german that can translate this
https://twitter.com/Warcraft_DE/stat...72901182660608

I don't speak it but it isn't hard to figure out most.

New zone: Forbidden Reach.

Instance: Neltharus and Uldaman.

Talens: Shaman.

Not sure of the rest.

[Nymrohd]

who speaks german that can translate this
https://twitter.com/Warcraft_DE/stat...72901182660608

I am assuming it says we will be checking Shaman talents next and that Neltharus and Uldaman will open. Also we will get info on profession specialization and cooking

[klaps_05]

who speaks german that can translate this
https://twitter.com/Warcraft_DE/stat...72901182660608

looks like 2 new instances, new zone as expected, and shaman trees?

2nd phase starts today 19 july
(content may change)

Focus:
Zone: Forbidden Island
Dungeon: Neltharus
Dungeon: Uldaman

Reworked talents:
Shaman

Professions:
Specializations, Cooking

[Raetary]

who speaks german that can translate this
https://twitter.com/Warcraft_DE/stat...72901182660608

The second phase beginns now, this week more content is being added to the alpha.

We are getting:

- Forbidden Reach
. Neltharus (dungeon)
- Uldaman (dungeon)
- Shaman talents
- profession specs
- cooking.

[Throren]

English version

[Berkilak]

Looks like they're adding crafting specializations and cooking, as well.

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Yep, hehe >.>

[KOUNTERPARTS]

Where does this new wing of Uldaman fit in terms of the story/lore for the expansion? Does it help us get to the Dragon Isles?

[infinitemeridian]

Hmm I thought Ion said they weren't working on secondary professions, but maybe Cooking is special since it's so integral to endgame and the economy.