Midnight 12.X Patches & World Soul Saga Speculation Thread

[matijwow]

So guys, after all this leaks how certain we are that its NOT avaloren? Because im fearing it.................

If it's not Avaloren, we're in the dark about what it is.

[Leowyld]

Funny you should say that because I'm pretty sure the Vulperan naming scheme is based on Japanese. They have names like Kiro, Kenzou, Haniko, Shuko, Hagashi, Mekaru, etc. which seem to be influenced by Japanese.

According to lore, they're not originally from Vol'dun either so it's possible the Vulperan homeland (wherever it is) could be very Japan themed.

Maybe. But they are also fennec fox people, and that's a North African thing - and their attire and nomadic habits sorta support that.

[Moth Preacher]

Week later and it turns out that a one leak that didn't receive any attention, filled with grammatical errors was in fact the correct one

[Paula Deen]

Week later and it turns out that a one leak that didn't receive any attention, filled with grammatical error was in fact the correct one

That being?

[Ferlion]

If it's not Avaloren, we're in the dark about what it is.

I'm still of the opinion that the narrative as we understand it now is an obvious world revamp. Because again, if Amirdrassil isn't going to majorly change Azeroth when it comes into the world, then corrupting it with Shadowflame to make the whole world Flame like doesn't really make sense from a thematic standpoing.

But that's the lore brain, not the what's blizzard going to do brain.

[bruxx]

If they make a Japanese-inspired furry race, it should be tanukis (raccoon dogs).

Hmm... On one end, it'd make absolute sense. On the other, it's an animal that can be seen as similar to pandas, just like the Japanese culture can be seen as similar to Chinese to the ignorant masses. I'd opt for Kitsuné, but we already have vulpera. Probably some Yokai inspired race would make the most sense.

This does make me want another big, cultural based continent like Pandaria. So many wonderful mythologies and traditions in the world to explore.

[pacotaco]

I'm afraid to know what their racial abilities would be.

Evasive: Increase dodge by 1%
Good Fortune: You gain 1% of extra gold from enemy loot.
Master of disguise: You take the appearance of your current target. If you have no target you take the appearance of a random object.

[Ferlion]

Hmm... On one end, it'd make absolute sense. On the other, it's an animal that can be seen as similar to pandas, just like the Japanese culture can be seen as similar to Chinese to the ignorant masses. I'd opt for Kitsuné, but we already have vulpera. Probably some Yokai inspired race would make the most sense.

This does make me want another big, cultural based continent like Pandaria. So many wonderful mythologies and traditions in the world to explore.

Avaloren I hope is extremely culturally focused on Celtic stuff, not traditional European fantasy. Which isn't exactly the same thing .

[pacotaco]

Hmm... On one end, it'd make absolute sense. On the other, it's an animal that can be seen as similar to pandas, just like the Japanese culture can be seen as similar to Chinese to the ignorant masses. I'd opt for Kitsuné, but we already have vulpera. Probably some Yokai inspired race would make the most sense.

This does make me want another big, cultural based continent like Pandaria. So many wonderful mythologies and traditions in the world to explore.

They could go for something like the kenku, but same problem: we already have arakkoa.

[Azalar]

Avaloren I hope is extremely culturally focused on Celtic stuff, not traditional European fantasy. Which isn't exactly the same thing .

If they manage to pull out something celtic and dark like Diablo II act I I'm so in.

[Paula Deen]

Avaloren I hope is extremely culturally focused on Celtic stuff, not traditional European fantasy. Which isn't exactly the same thing .

It would not make sense as Celtic Design is associated with the Vrykul and Drust, one of them being forces of Odyn the other being poorly received.

[Wangming]

I have been wondering what a Pandaria revamp would look like.
Obviously, the next question after a world revamp of EK and Kalimdor is what area will be reused next. Outland already kinda got a revamp with WoD, and that only leaves Northrend and Pandaria as old continents that could use a fresh coat of paint.

It might not even necessarily be a Pandaria revamp. But you know, when N'Zoth awakened Mogu were active on both sides of the conflict. If there is a titan keepers vs void conflict we could totally see Mogu fighting Mantid. And the Wandering isle can make port next to any island. Even Avaloren.

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Funny you should say that because I'm pretty sure the Vulperan naming scheme is based on Japanese. They have names like Kiro, Kenzou, Haniko, Shuko, Hagashi, Mekaru, etc. which seem to be influenced by Japanese.

According to lore, they're not originally from Vol'dun either so it's possible the Vulperan homeland (wherever it is) could be very Japan themed.

A good point. The Vulpera homeland could totally be Azeroth Japan.

[ercarp]

Week later and it turns out that a one leak that didn't receive any attention, filled with grammatical errors was in fact the correct one

Imagine if the two "World of Warcraft: New World" leaks turn out to be the real ones.

[Catastrophy349]

6 days. I actually can't believe it. Almost there!

[ercarp]

A good point. The Vulpera homeland could totally be Azeroth Japan.

Fingers crossed for World of Warcraft: Fogs of Vulperia.

[Sondrelk]

If it is better and people enjoy it more - and most people are enjoying dynamic flight in its *current* form - then why can't it be the solution to everything. What is wrong with that. Even now, flightpaths are still useful if you have to AFK or don't want to focus on the trip. Static flight will still likely be preferable for gathering. This is all true *without* introducing artificial difficulty. Why mess up one of the most universal wins this game has had?

If something is the best solution to everything then that invalidates all other options, which is a gross mismanagement of the diversity of the game.

And just because a feature is beloved doesn't mean it cannot be improved. M+ was beloved in Legion and we still got improvements that made it better in almost all regards. From difficulty to reward structure.

Dragonriding should be changed so that it's a more robust system that slots better with all the other movement options available in the game, while also being more of a gameplay feature that can evolve in different ways across an expansion.

I am not even asking for drastic changes. I just want the way Dragonriding becomes easier to make it more about the world, and less about standard vigor recharges.
In my humble opinion this should make Dragonriding less of a universal solution. Be more interactive. And make it look more impressive.
It would make it a tiny bit more challenging, but I think Dragonriding should be called out for being too trivial in too many situations. Moment to moment gameplay specifically.

[ercarp]

They already have the wolvar in Northrend that look like raccoon/wolverine men.

I forgot about those. Tanuki might look a bit too similar.

[Ferlion]

It would not make sense as Celtic Design is associated with the Vrykul and Drust, one of them being forces of Odyn the other being poorly received.

That's more norse than celtic. Drust you have a point on.

[Izalla]

Evasive: Increase dodge by 1%
Good Fortune: You gain 1% of extra gold from enemy loot.
Master of disguise: You take the appearance of your current target. If you have no target you take the appearance of a random object.

Well that has nothing to do with massive furry balls.

[bruxx]

Funny you should say that because I'm pretty sure the Vulperan naming scheme is based on Japanese. They have names like Kiro, Kenzou, Haniko, Shuko, Hagashi, Mekaru, etc. which seem to be influenced by Japanese.

According to lore, they're not originally from Vol'dun either so it's possible the Vulperan homeland (wherever it is) could be very Japan themed.

Man, vulpera samurai would be neat