Dragonflight Alpha/Beta General Discussion

[Wonderment2]

Is it possible that maybe we'd plant the new world tree there? The plains zone is where the green dragon influence is so I wouldn't be surprised if we buddy buddy up to them if they'd let us plant the seed.

That's a very good idea!

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Weird to see. The next raid tier is supposed to be set underneath the Drac'thyr Island to fight the Neltharion threat he spotted there. Maybe there's a return of Patch dungeons too?

Sorry Neltharion is back? Or a threat related to him?

[Kiivar86]

Grimtotem boss in the primalist raid.

Nothing much else jumps out at me at present though. Nothing familiar anyway.

[Foreign Exchange Ztudent]

Sorry Neltharion is back? Or a threat related to him?

Neltharion found a threat underneath The Forbidden Reaches which is why he made the Drac'thyr happen and basically the Drac'thyr were made to destroy this threat underneath it.

10.1 having a map that was tagged with not being revealed until 10.1 and it being a dungeon indicate that it might mean we have a Dungeon and a Raid for 10.1 major patch.

[Lahis]

I think the Dragon Isles weren't always secluded. Just like Pandaria?

The cinematic shows it: They were hidden during War of the Ancients (Legion's first Invasion) at the literal height of the Kaldorei Empire's power.

Yeah I think elves had seem some dragons on Kalimdor or even on Dragon Isles at that point.

[Wonderment2]

Grimtotem boss in the primalist raid.

Nothing much else jumps out at me at present though. Nothing familiar anyway.

There's (probably) an infinite Dragonflight in Uldaman

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Neltharion found a threat underneath The Forbidden Reaches which is why he made the Drac'thyr happen and basically the Drac'thyr were made to destroy this threat underneath it.

10.1 having a map that was tagged with not being revealed until 10.1 and it being a dungeon indicate that it might mean we have a Dungeon and a Raid for 10.1 major patch.

Oooh wonder if it's the mantis things?

[Kiivar86]

There's (probably) an infinite Dragonflight in Uldaman

I should specify, I was focusing on the raid, not dungeons at that point.

[Lahis]

Ummmm, back in the days there was one big continent.

Dragon Isles weren't part of Kalimdor. The cinematic shows the first Legion Invasion happening other side of the sea as they hide the Isles away.

[Sondrelk]

There's (probably) an infinite Dragonflight in Uldaman

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Oooh wonder if it's the mantis things?

That would make sense. The mantis things are likely taken from the early concept art of the Mantid, so might be proto-mantid or some other Aqir offshoot, tying it all back to the Old Gods.

[Wonderment2]

That would make sense. The mantis things are likely taken from the early concept art of the Mantid, so might be proto-mantid or some other Aqir offshoot, tying it all back to the Old Gods.

Jesus poor deathwing just couldn't get away from those tentacled bastards.

Old God stuff would interesting considering that they're all basically dead

[Xilurm]

Holy shit man Dragon Riding looks so fun and FAST!

The base lvl which is what Dracthyr use is like twice as fast as normal flying mounts. Imagine how fast it will be when leveled to max.

Shame you can't use it in old zones. It would make old flying mounts obsolete.

[Adoxe]

I wasn't sold on Dracthyr at all when they first got announced, but now I love them. Their customizations are incredible.

[infinitemeridian]

Is there a summary of Towelie's interview with ion?

[Xilurm]

Damn, people who look at Dragon Riding and the only opinion they have is "it's shit" have absolutely no idea what a good thing is even if it slapped them in the face.

[rhorle]

Damn, people who look at Dragon Riding and the only opinion they have is "it's shit" have absolutely no idea what a good thing is even if it slapped them in the face.

And you are basically describing the opposite end of the spectrum. It really isn't anything all that amazing. It is basically the brewfest ram race but in the air. Don't get me wrong it will still be an interesting addition to the game but both sides should be tempered.

[Mekkle]

I am unbelievably disappointed that dracthyr are just elves/humans with a druid form, i'm still gonna try it, i hope the gameplay can carry it

[Sondrelk]

And you are basically describing the opposite end of the spectrum. It really isn't anything all that amazing. It is basically the brewfest ram race but in the air. Don't get me wrong it will still be an interesting addition to the game but both sides should be tempered.

It's the Brewfest ram race except there are several variants per zone, it's more interractive, and unlike the ram race it's using skills you would want to learn to become more efficient at using flying in the open world.
So really quite a bit different from ram racing.

Also, given there are achievements becoming good at dragonriding has tangible benefits to itself, as opposed to Ram Racing being one minigame among many that gives Brewfest rewards.

[Catastrophy349]

Had a great time with everyone! Enjoy the Dragonflight Alpha and all the awesome news that released today. Stay positive! -Catastrophy

[rhorle]

So really quite a bit different from ram racing.

Not really. More customizable, sure. But the core mechanics are the same. Like I said it is definitely an interesting thing to have but it is not like it some revolutionary game play. You hit a button to climb or move faster and look for "recharge" spots get a resource back faster.

[Worldshaper]

Well, about time for me to go to sleep over here in the EU.

I'd say it was a pretty solid first day of datamining! The only thing I'm really missing today are more models for weapons and armour, mounts and stuff. We've seen some of that today, but I feel like with past expansions we saw lots more on the first day of datamining.

Either way, what we've seen mostly looks great and I'm more excited for Dragonflight right now than before.

[Hitei]

I am unbelievably disappointed that dracthyr are just elves/humans with a druid form, i'm still gonna try it, i hope the gameplay can carry it

If you consider that "a druid form" I can't imagine how awful you think every other race in the game is.