Dragonflight Alpha/Beta General Discussion

[Yus atath]

I’m so so happy. This expansion just feels RIGHT. The announcement hasn’t left me with any concerns. I’m excited for the future of WOW

[AOL Instant Messenger]

So one concern I have.

They talked about all this new stuff with professions and, like.... that's only going to be for 60-70 isn't it.

Like they aren't going to back-update the last 8 expansions with stuff like stats and gear and masteries and "hidden guys in caves and dusty books in a library to teach you how to be a better smith" are they.

I hope they do this. I would prefer to see the RPG elements restored.

[Varodoc]

you think the main feature is a shit class with two specs? lmao

Well, it must be right next to a lot of void elf content

Was Demon Hunter not the main feature of Legion that made the crowds go wild? Oh? Then what was the main feature of Legion and the main feature of Dragonflight?

[Deventh]

I’m so so happy. This expansion just feels RIGHT. The announcement hasn’t left me with any concerns. I’m excited for the future of WOW

Lol can't tell if sarcasm or not.

[Buliwyf the Omen]

Because it's 2022. not 2008. Look at Alexstrasza's new model and clothing. It's not happening, not with Blizzard anyway.

This goes in line with Blizzards latest stance though.

Its essentially a unisex Dragon Form.

Neither male nor female.

[Sondrelk]

I truly think this expansion will be MOP 2.0.

MoP with better flying mechanics, much better reputations, and also all the additions from Legion like M+ and World Quests. Sounds like the best of all worlds.

Couple that with the Raids+ from 9.2.5, and whatever else fun is getting added that we don't really know about and I think this expansion could be a blast.

[Slowpoke is a Gamer]

I don't mind that they are reskins, I just wish they were good looking reskins... I want to look like Alexstrasza / Ysera / Nozdormu, not a clown

You know even with the scales and horns I can see the potential for something good there. Blizzard just got way too drunk on their own hype I feel like and gave them too much... stuff.

Hopefully we can turn some of it off and go with a more minimalistic look.

[AOL Instant Messenger]

Can't say I like the new, more lighthearted direction. With the new interest of most gaming media being far darker and grim than this, this feels a little barebones by comparison.

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You know even with the scales and horns I can see the potential for something good there. Blizzard just got way too drunk on their own hype I feel like and gave them too much... stuff.

Hopefully we can turn some of it off and go with a more minimalistic look.

Generally agreed. They look too anime-esque.

[m4Zzo928]

I don't think they're that much weirder than some of the other races we have female models for.

Reptiles don't have conchocos, buuuttt, they are humanoid too, so I guess they decided not to go with it. Boobs would help the model out though, maybe we can give them some of our much heard taken to heart feedback.

[Alanar]

you think the main feature is a shit class with two specs? lmao

Well, it must be right next to a lot of void elf content

This shows literally anything can happen, good to remember when next thread comes along with new class ideas.

I mean the dumbest thing they could come up with happened. New race and class in one, no choice.

[Makabreska]

Lol can't tell if sarcasm or not.

Ye, unreal that someone may be excited, rite?

[Teriz]

Damn.. still don't want to admit you were wrong on:

Tinker

Which I said was a contender, but will likely lose out due to the theme of this expansion.

Class having to come from WC3

I said months ago that Blizzard would likely source HotS for future classes after the Demon Hunter. This is yet another example.

[Syegfryed]

Was Demon Hunter not the main feature of Legion that made the crowds go wild? Oh? Then what was the main feature of Legion and the main feature of Dragonflight?

Demon hunter had illidan and was something expected, and we had the artifacts, that is what made crowds go wild, as you know, people wanted to play other classes

This is a lazy attempt to mimic the aspects, its ltierally demon hunter 2.0 sold as a "new race", is garbage and lazy

[Sondrelk]

Lol can't tell if sarcasm or not.

I am, without any sarcasm, going to say that if this had been a world revamp expansion, then this would have been close to my ideal expansion. The Dragon Isles are cool though, and have a lot of verticality, so I am willing to let that small bit slide.

Well all that and also a removal of transmog restrictions on armor. But who knows, this expansion has had so many things I thought would never happen, so maybe I will get my wish on that too.

[AOL Instant Messenger]

Ye, unreal that someone may be excited, rite?

I mean, kind of. It's surprising, at least.

[m4Zzo928]

Not possible MoP was actually good

I have to say though, when that was first revealed, a lot of people were puking all over the Panderan. There was a lot of pushback.

[KainneAbsolute]

https://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/3639901

From the same interview: “The Dracthyr are going to be able to participate in the dragonriding system and mechanics too,” Graham confirms. “Dracthyr have wings so they get to fly and they use the same style of momentum and gravity that dragonriding drakes do. During their starter experience, you get introduced to the new mechanics with tutorials and all that stuff. ”

If I understood well...if Dracthyr can dive flying...that's awesome...

In the press release site there is a gif of a Dracthyr flying.

[Alanar]

You know even with the scales and horns I can see the potential for something good there. Blizzard just got way too drunk on their own hype I feel like and gave them too much... stuff.

Hopefully we can turn some of it off and go with a more minimalistic look.

They look to anime..

[Jodmos]

This shows literally anything can happen, good to remember when next hype thread comes along.

I mean the dumbest thing they could come up with happened. New race and class in one, no choice.

I would almost certainly have played a Dracthyr Evoker as I already have every other class and race covered, but it's the lack of choice in the matter. Also if Deathwing created them to be warriors they won't do a good job with no tank spec. Kill the healer first.

[Zexaniro]

I’m beginning to wonder if something is going on at Blizz. Obv the buyout is coming but between the unionization, walkouts, protests, and press this looks far less finished and polished than I would expect for an expac they put their current one on the back burner for. The more I look at it the less impressed I am.

it definitely confirms that the budget is far lower, and that SL was just the quality and quantity we're going for receive from now on, and wasn't a mere filler xpac before something huge. no way we're getting anything as ambitious (and expensive) as cataclysm ever again