Dragonflight Alpha/Beta General Discussion

[Berkilak]

He likely has those eyes by virtue of being a Black Dragon, consequently having a close relation to the Earth. It could well indicate he'll betray us for some nebulous elemental villain, but more reasonably I think it's simply a thing that's representative of the Black Dragons' connection to that particular element, especially given that exact color is the one that is assigned to "Earth".

Or he could be doing typical Black dragon things, secretly heading and manipulating the Primalists to create a situation in which he is selected to ascend to the Aspect of his flight rather than Wrathion or whoever else.

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Or he could be doing typical Black dragon things, secretly heading and manipulating the Primalists to create a situation in which he is selected to ascend to the Aspect of his flight rather than Wrathion or whoever else.

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.

[Makorus]

I mean, I don't think Sabellian is gonna be evil considering the whole "Choose your reputation" kinda thing between him and Wrathion.

[Khaza-R]

I hope they keep Sabellian around. Internal conflict and politics are good for the story. Especially since dragon lore has been fairly boring since the flights don't fight each other anymore.

[Lady Atia]

I mean, I don't think Sabellian is gonna be evil considering the whole "Choose your reputation" kinda thing between him and Wrathion.

Well, we could also choose between Sylvanas and Saurfang in BfA - nothing is save from becoming a raid/dungeon boss (or a trinket). And I doubt we will get another Wrathion fight after 8.3.

[Aeluron Lightsong]

I hope if only for character longevity that Sabellian sticks around instead of used as story/plot fodder. I dislike Blizzard's weird thing of killing off sometimes not used characters randomly. Eventually the old used to roster is gonna fade, better to get us used to the new guys so it doesn't feel alienating. Not for "politics is interesting angle." I dunno maybe just maybe Sabellian distrusts Wrathion but that doesn't mean "Like any black dragon I'm bad now"

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I hope if only for character longevity that Sabellian sticks around instead of used as story/plot fodder.

Seconded strongly. In fact, I hope he becomes increasingly relevant.

[Makorus]

Well, we could also choose between Sylvanas and Saurfang in BfA - nothing is save from becoming a raid/dungeon boss (or a trinket). And I doubt we will get another Wrathion fight after 8.3.

Sure, but Sylvanas was clearly set up as "the bad path" and Saurfang was clearly "the good path", and they did say that it was a stupid decision to have to begin with.

No way they are gonna have one of the two choices be evil out of the blue.

What's gonna happen is that there is going to be bickering between Sabellian and Wrathion, it's Aldor/Scryer like, and at the end, Ebonhorn is gonna be the Black Dragon Leader.

[Nyel]

This might be one of the coolest non-features yet that adds so much flair to the game: Travel Around Azeroth in Dragonflight with the Tuskarr Boat in Iskaara

[Gigantique]

don't worry. These are the type of vegans who wear shirts like "It's ok to kill humans to safe animals". (I sadly know such a vegan, there's a reason we're not friends anymore)

As a vegan myself that sounds like an extremist wearing veganism as camouflage, the mantra is to cause as 'little suffering as practically possible". It's not a carte blanche to think animal lives are worth killing humans for. :P

I'd shoot a bear charging at you if I had to, nesingwary style.

[shoc]

This might be one of the coolest non-features yet that adds so much flair to the game: Travel Around Azeroth in Dragonflight with the Tuskarr Boat in Iskaara

Can't wait for it to teleport you to Stonetalon Mountains for an inexplicable reason

[Makorus]

I mean, judging by the path it travels, it definitely has to be east of Northrend.

[Gurahk]

i'm guessing west of northrend

[Gigantique]

That's a fair assessment. While I do understand the need to reflect current values, it's comical how much people are bursting into hysterics over being reminded of the fact there used to be big game hunting in WoW. Of course, I actually like the new direction, too, because it is a very good and realistic (if slightly exaggerated) representation of ethical hunting.

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.

[Grimmy17]

Can't wait for it to teleport you to Stonetalon Mountains for an inexplicable reason

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?

[Polybius]

The thing is, they were supposed to be the elemental equivalent of the Aspects and a at a similar power level that the Aspects had when they left the Dragon Isles so BEFORE the creation of the Dragon Soul. THus they should be FAR stronger than the Aspects we've met. Pre-Dragon Soul Aspects were strong enough to completely turn the tides in the War of the Ancients. So the primals should be close to the level of Azshara and just below KJ.

Aren’t they angry over not being imbued with power by the Titans? I think there was an interview snippet or blue post somewhere.

[Marlamin]

This might be one of the coolest non-features yet that adds so much flair to the game: Travel Around Azeroth in Dragonflight with the Tuskarr Boat in Iskaara

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

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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.