Midnight 12.X Patches & World Soul Saga Speculation Thread

[Enrif]

One of the ethereal armor variants has a golden orb color similar to the one on the croc's tail and armor.



This color variant (brown and gold) also has sand on all their models. The other colors do not.

hmm, let's look closer at a few of these ethereal models and the new pet




This models have gold rings around wrists and ankle and their arms and i can see it match the pets ankle bands



and while i can't see a direct connection for the tail and head ornament, the head ornament has 3 prongs, and 3 prongs are quite heavily features all over the etheral armor, though spiky instead of the blunt end of the pet


hmm, i guess the dracrolisk could be something from karesh.

[milkmustache]

I personally think the pet is more than likely tied to cata classic with uldum over amani. They're not really known for crocs to my knowledge.

One thing I will say is the headwear is three pronged and the data mined ethereal models with armour, some of them have a three pronged helmet. A very flimsy connection at best, but entirely possible.

Saw the points about sand on the models too. A ecodome preserving wildlife is plausible.

This is what I'm assuming as well. I think we're looking too far into things to try and make a connection. It feels like it will be a preorder pet for Cata Classic for Chinese servers with a new model/spin on Uldum and Crocolisks with some new features reflecting Chinese culture.

That being said, it's interesting to see new models.

[Sondrelk]

Yeah. Really not seeing the Ethereal connection honestly. I am going to go for the safe bet and say Amani or Arathi themed pet as the pet for preordering Midnight.

[Enrif]

This is what I'm assuming as well. I think we're looking too far into things to try and make a connection. It feels like it will be a preorder pet for Cata Classic for Chinese servers with a new model/spin on Uldum and Crocolisks with some new features reflecting Chinese culture.

That being said, it's interesting to see new models.

there is nothing really in the model that ties it to chinese culture. And a pet for cata would be better to be something like the soul of the aspects, which is not only much closer to chinese dragons, but also relevant for cata. Why make a completely new model that has no resemblance to anything in cata?

[Cheezits]

It could also be the croc armor looks different because it is the "original" style of Karesh architecture and armor before it got warped into what they wear now. Just a random idea.

But croc + gold armor + new creature + what look to be netherwings make me think Karesh.

Remember, we have never seen a kareshi creature, I believe. I can't remember if there was sentient karesh life in the domes.

[Enrif]

It could also be the croc armor looks different because it is the "original" style of Karesh architecture and armor before it got warped into what they wear now. Just a random idea.

But croc + gold armor + new creature + what look to be netherwings make me think Karesh.

Remember, we have never seen a kareshi creature, I believe. I can't remember if there was sentient karesh life in the domes.

the only creature associate with k'aresh/Ethereals was that one hearthstone cart with the ethereals jouster on a ethereal camel.

well, i guess these creatures could count...


and the camel for reference

[huth]

It could also be the croc armor looks different because it is the "original" style of Karesh architecture and armor before it got warped into what they wear now. Just a random idea.

But croc + gold armor + new creature + what look to be netherwings make me think Karesh.

Remember, we have never seen a kareshi creature, I believe. I can't remember if there was sentient karesh life in the domes.

It looks way more like Zandalari. Nothing like Ethereals.

[Reive]

i need more housing news

[Joshuaj]

i need more housing news

Probably gonna get it in April.

Based off the implications, it'll either be more decoration info, or it'll be exterior info. But if I were to assume, it'll likely be a look into exterior design.

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This is my assumption:

February- Design Philosophy Article
March- Interior Design Article
April- Exterior Design Article
May- Decoration UI showcase and a quick summary on how to get decor
June- Housing details, like what there is to do for housing, what a house costs, etc.
July- Neighborhood preview (Showcasing final plot numbers, activities within Neighborhoods, etc) + maybe a confirmation of guild neighborhoods, detailing whether or not you can make a solo private neighborhood, and all that stuff
August- Official gameplay reveal video

I'd be shocked if Blizzard talked decor before talking about the exterior stuff for housing, ngl. Only makes sense to showcase the basics both in and out first, ya know?

[Daniri]

Probably gonna get it in April.

Based off the implications, it'll either be more decoration info, or it'll be exterior info. But if I were to assume, it'll likely be a look into exterior design.

What indicates an April update?

[Joshuaj]

They technically already teased it with the whole "Before we go (outside)" stuff as well lol

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What indicates an April update?

Nothing much, outside of release timing. The Interior article released in March, with the Philosophy Article releasing in February, so I'm kinda expecting monthly updates ngl.

[The-Shan]

They have High Elf customizations for Void Elves and Blood Elves. Why would they do a High Elf allied race?

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Agreed with everything else tho.

High Elves are possible, they'd just have to find a way to distinguish them from just being blue eyed blood/void elves, like making them rural elves with wild hairstyles/alleria-style tattoos

[Joshuaj]

High Elves are possible, they'd just have to find a way to distinguish them from just being blue eyed blood/void elves, like making them rural elves with wild hairstyles/alleria-style tattoos

Just give those customization options to Void Elves and Blood Elves...

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I am hoping that the exterior customisation is just as elaborate as the interior. I want a large courtyard with an ornate fountain, some statues and plenty of flowers and trees.

I like the idea of there being a basic and advanced customization layout for exterior houses as well, with the advanced layout providing ways to clip ceiling tops together, connecting door and other things to make circular doors, etc.

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As for how the house starts, I hope they give players the option to either start from scratch, or provide a starter house to either build from or replace (so less experienced players can get a better idea on how things work).

[The-Shan]

Just give those customization options to Void Elves and Blood Elves...

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I like the idea of there being a basic and advanced customization layout for exterior houses as well, with the advanced layout providing ways to clip ceiling tops together, connecting door and other things to make circular doors, etc.

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As for how the house starts, I hope they give players the option to either start from scratch, or provide a starter house to either build from or replace (so less experienced players can get a better idea on how things work).

just give earthen to dwarves

[Mackud]

i need more housing news

You can't.

They're too busy speculating how a pet from Lunar New Year, year of the snake which is the same as a Dragon in their culture (Completely different thing in the Western world) , or a mix of both, known as a Teng, is related to Ethereals

[Daniri]

I am hoping that the exterior customisation is just as elaborate as the interior. I want a large courtyard with an ornate fountain, some statues and plenty of flowers and trees.

Yeah, for as great as the interior design looks, I care way more about how things look on the outside.

[Cheezits]

IDK if other games do this for housing (besides Wizard101) but I think Blizz add a "NPC as limited prop" feature for housing. It will make you make an inn, cafe, etc.

[Hitei]

IDK if other games do this for housing (besides Wizard101) but I think Blizz add a "NPC as limited prop" feature for housing. It will make you make an inn, cafe, etc.

The potential for people to do weird shit with NPCs is too high for this, but they'll certainly add slots for pets/mounts to wander around.

[Nymrohd]

The potential for people to do weird shit with NPCs is too high for this, but they'll certainly add slots for pets/mounts to wander around.

The Garrison let you do that, why not Housing?

[Pyrophax]

just give earthen to dwarves

Nope, I got infraction for High Elves already, I don't bite that
Elven thing is quite different. They are not some parental race or any different race to be considered another playable. They are political faction of playable races.

Earthen are not dwarves. They are stone robots, parental race for Dwarves. As Vrykuls for Humans. As Ogres for orcs. As trolls for Elves. As Mechagnomes from Ulduar (not from Mechagon) to Gnomes.

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The potential for people to do weird shit with NPCs is too high for this, but they'll certainly add slots for pets/mounts to wander around.

I just hope outside building can be remodeled too. If insides can be expanded, outsides should too.