There will never, ever be a Tinker class.
We’re gonna be Artificers you guys.
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Personally, I’d be happy with naming the class whatever.
Tinker is admittedly quite silly. But Tinker is ALSO what Blizzard called the class all the way back in WC3.
It would be like calling Demon Hunters something else.
But I’d be happy with Artificer, Mechanic, Technician. Engineer or Tinker
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Just gonna bump this thread with my own thoughts, as a long time Tinker/Artificer class lover.
-We could definitely use another mail class.
-Guns, cannons, rockets, turrets, BOMBS!
-Tinkers/Artificers are heavily represented in lore. More than most in-game classes.
-(Thought) We could have a closer-range gun user. Boomsticks instead of rifles.
-The only way I’m preordering next xpac is if Tinkerficers are announced.
Edit: Tinker/Artificers would have soooo much race-specific customization, just like Shamans.
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This is actually an excellent point, and I honestly should’ve thought of this before.
You are absolutely correct Copperfang. One could argue we have seen more representation of a class we CAN’T play, Tinker. As opposed to classes we can play.
I mean, just look at the Sheer number of Tinker NPC bosses in every expansion
Just off the top of my head.
- Tinker Grizlock
- Sneed
- Thermaplugg
- Mekgineer Steamrigger
- Mechano Lord Capacitus
- Seigecrafter Blackfuse
- The Mecha Iron Reaver
- King Mechagon
- Gelbin Mekkatorque
That’s just a few examples. But that’s already more Tinker NPCs than we’ve seen for other classes.
And this is for a class that doesn’t even exist yet!
Hell there’s more Tinker NPCs in WoW than there were Demon Hunters before they were implemented.
Loreamus Thalipedes. Lorethas the Blind, and Illidan all come to mind before legion. 
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I’d add that a few less notable examples:
-Draenei have characters with the literal title Artificer. One of whom builds crystal turrets. (WoD)
-In addition to the obvious gnomes, the Dwarves have tanks/helicopters back in WC3. Also mortars. Giving dwarves a great background for the class.
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All of those races you mention are mentioned in the OP
Ah what the heck I’ll throw in my support as well to fulfill my mechasuit fantasy
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I’ve always wanted to see Tinkerer become a new playable class in the game. First of all it would be a perfect fit to make a third mail armor class which it sorely needs (obv just shaman/hunter atm) but think about it: They have not added a new ranged DPS class since the start of the game. All new classes have been melee and it would really shake things up to finally have a new ranged DPS class.
There is so much potential for Tinkerer… I imagine them being able to tank, dps, and heal with 3 specs. As a tank the tinkerer would jump into a mech, as a healer the tinkerer would build healing robots, and as a (hopefully) ranged dps the tinkerer would use cannons/explosives/sentry guns/robots etc. Would be truly an amazing thing to see added to the game.
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There is so much potential we need this class
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I guess like the Demon hunter class that can only be night elves or blood elves. The tinker class can only be gnomes or goblins, could work.
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Read the OP.
Like really.
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I’m giving my idea, for me they only suit those 2 races, the end. I didn’t realize the op was fact and I was incorrect about the future of a tinker class which I guess is a fact that they’re coming and I was very wrong about it judging from your reaction…
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Not to mentions, Completely Thematically unique, none of classes we have are anywhere close to “Technology” Themed.
Or you can just admit you didn’t read the OP and posted a knee jerk reaction.
Like… What are you basing the only gnomes or goblins on?
Do you really want that anyways?
It would Certaintly aid in popularity if it was available to more than 2 races. 
We learned that lesson already, I hope.
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You’ll play you gnome/gob with max engineering and you’ll like it!
Jokes on you, I, am a blacksmith… (and an engineer.)
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id rather have no class then a tinker class.
Odd stance but you do you!
I’d rather have Tinker class then no class. 