So, needless to say, as this was all announced as information leading into the next expansion, I 'm not going to worry about anything that might be considered a spoiler. So, if you don't want to know what is coming stop reading here. I am not filtering, I am not avoiding, I am talking about what was shown and what I'm still looking through.
So, I am giddy with excitement. I just watched and looked through some information for this expansion and I'm very happy with what I'm seeing. I don't think I've been this excited for any other expansion, and I've been excited for most of the expansions... let me explain.
When you watch the expansion trailer it is voiced by Illidan. Just to hear him doing the voice over made me insanely happy. If you watch the teaser cinematic you see Gul'dan going into revive someone who looks strangely just like Illidan. Pair that with the voice, and we can be sure that the other Stormrage is returning to our World of Warcraft. I am not sure what role he is playing however, but we will discuss this in a moment.
We are witnessing the return of the Burning Legion on Azeroth. While we have tangled with them before, in Wow it was limited to Outland in BC, and the end of Draenor. Sure there has been the odd demon or two popping out of the nether and earning a sword to the gut, but for the most part that has been the extent of our interactions in this game. Of course, before BC, they were the ending focus of Warcraft III.
We are going to the Lost Isles. If you played Warcraft III you have been here, it's where the Tomb of Sargaras lies among other things. If I remember correctly, this continent was between Kalimdor and Northrend, but it's been a few years so if I'm wrong I apologize.
While this is being marketed as, "The burning legion has returned we must defend ourselves" it's very apparent we are going after Gul'dan right off. He is in one of the first two raids, and I am hoping we put him down. But I'm not counting on it.
This expansion seems to be pulling on the heartstrings of those like me who remember playing in Burning Crusade. From the Illidin voice over to the familiar legion mobs it smacks of new mixed with familiar. Once again I think Blizzard is playing with Nostalgia to try and bring people back into the game. But they are also giving us new shiny stuff like my favorite thing... The Demon Hunter Quest.
The new class looks pretty cool. With only two specs, the Demon hunter is either Melee or tank. I am disappointed that they went with leather for armor, since mail is the types that has the least users right now. Other then that, from the characteristic green glow from where the character's eyes had been to glaves the class looks awesome. They metamorphose into demon forms while fighting, can double jump, and they even mentioned using your wings to glide down from areas. This class is supposed to be all about mobility and in the minor game play video they showed, the Demon Hunter can bounce around and fight with the best of them. However, they mentioned that the Demon Hunters we play (limited to the two elf races) are the Illdari that followed Illidan back in Outland. This brings us to the big question.
If we are fighting for the Horde and Alliance, and Illidan is back, does that mean that Illidan is flipping sides to help us against the Burning Legion? While I've always found his story somewhat not convincing in making him an outright villain, (yes he betrayed people for power in the war of the Ancients, not forgetting here) I felt more that he took opportunity in Warcraft III to grab power and then used it to help, I don't see him as a "good" guy. He may fit in the Anti-hero role fairly well though and I imagine that it might be safer for him, and for us, to ally for at least a little while.
But what do you all think? There are many things that I haven't mentioned like Class halls (garrison where you hang out with the other members of your class in game), and artifact weapons (because you know you want to wield Doomhammer or Ashbringer), and many other things. Level cap 110, etc...
Are you guys excited too here? or is it just me?
Lag
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