Dragonflight Alpha/Beta General Discussion

[Raetary]

Why would somebody merge two faces?

Why wouldn't someone merge two faces?

[DevilDare]

Why would somebody merge two faces?

Not sure if this is a trick question. Scared to enquire.

cursed image
Why wouldn't someone merge two faces?

Pfhahah never fails to crack me up. It's just perfect.

[Nymrohd]

Why wouldn't someone merge two faces?

We are going to get so many interviews in the coming days so I hope some content creator asks Ion if he has seen this image

[DevilDare]

We are going to get so many interviews in the coming days so I hope some content creator asks Ion if he has seen this image

Has already been confirmed that he has. I believe it was even stickied to his office door I think according to some other devs.

[deviantcultist]

You know what really would showcase Blizzard's ambition for the next expansion?

A class with 5 specs. Yes, 5. Each spec representing one of the major Dragonflights.

Oh, and the Dragon Isles as a floating continent in the sky.

Personally I expect there to be just one new class which will be like an FF Dragoon with 3 specs (tank/dps/healer).

[uikolertekopoku]

ok last picture, 10.0 Screenshot of Alexstrasza

[Soulwind]

ok last picture, 10.0 Screenshot of Alexstrasza

She's been corrupted by the Void, kill her!

[micwini]

She's been corrupted by the Void, kill her!

Do not summon him.

[Nightshade711]

She's been corrupted by the Void, kill her!

Do not summon him.

Void?
So now she’s a void elf?

[Raetary]

Void?
So now she’s a void elf?

You are playing with powers you don't understand.

[Nyel]

Void?
So now she’s a void elf?

Even if, Alleria would smack her a$$.

[Khaza-R]

Void?
So now she’s a void elf?

I believe they are called Ren'dor-

Oh whoops.

[micwini]

It is too late. These people have all been corrupted.

[uikolertekopoku]

Can your mortal minds fathom...
how long I have waited?
Every event set in motion?
Every pawn put into play.

[draugril]

Has already been confirmed that he has. I believe it was even stickied to his office door I think according to some other devs.

Big, if true.

- - - Updated - - -

ok last picture, 10.0 Screenshot of Alexstrasza

I can still see a little eyebrow and skin! Scandalous!

She should be presented as a cartoon when the lights are out. That's the only decent way.

[Zankai27]

Personally I expect there to be just one new class which will be like an FF Dragoon with 3 specs (tank/dps/healer).

I’d take this, even if it was entirely Red Dragon themed; I’m an Alex main in HotS so I’d be all about a healing spec like that

[Nightshade711]

ok last picture, 10.0 Screenshot of Alexstrasza

I think your source is a bit outdated, that’s from an old build.

Here’s the leaked 10.0 screenshot of Alexstraza

[Deventh]

For those hoping for a world revamp, plus new zones, plus a new class, plus new races, plus more customization, plus housing... I predict... disappointment.

I think a combination of "we heard you" and "we totally don't have the manpower to do much else" will result in a fairly basic expansion without big overarching systems.
They might keep some form of Torghast, with very similar powers and mechanics, just with a different theme (maybe a return to Island Expeditions, in name only), but mostly or entirely for cosmetics.
Similarly, there may be cosmetic covenants with the flights, but sharing stuff like the mission table and any borrowed power they may have, if any.
Races seem more likely than a new class, if only because that skips having to deal with old content. Maybe Allied Races, which require less work and can be introduced in bulk. Class skins would be nice, and relatively low effort, but I don't think they see them as a popular enough feature at the moment.

As for story, probably something a bit more light-hearted, going for a "return to adventure" feeling (that's totally not parroting FF14), about joining forces, healing the world and all that. Xal'atath, Azshara, Galakrond, Chromatus... they all sound as decent single-tier villains for a rather unfocused expansion.



The wonders of technology and an absolute lack of artistic skill.

Sadge. This expansion is similar to how WoD was to Legion though and Legion ended up being one of the better expansions. So is it possible that they add more features than the little we got used to by now?

[Zankai27]

Big, if true.

- - - Updated - - -

Wait, don’t you guys remember the dev livestream where Ion and Lore put that image prominently on the wall behind them? He’s absolutely seen it

[Soulwind]

Sadge. This expansion is similar to how WoD was to Legion though and Legion ended up being one of the better expansions. So is it possible that they add more features than the little we got used to by now?

It's not like I have any insider knowledge, but I'd say a pandemic, several legal battles which resulted in layoffs and strikes, a very low morale and the possibility of Microsoft cleaning house in the near future, go against this idea of "Blizzard has to prove themselves, so it'll be the biggest expansion yet". I'm sure they've considered it, but they probably saw that pulling that off would require a lot more time than they can afford. So even if the next expansion arrives mid-2023, I don't expect anything groundbreaking, and if anything, they'll play it very safe.