In WarCraft II, I fell in love with the flying units - the Dragonmaw Orcs that dominated the dragons into service, and the Wildhammer Dwarves conjuring lightning from gryphonback.
I was incredibly disappointed when Wildhammer tattoos were announced as a customization option for Bronzebeards as it meant they’d never get the Allied Race.
With the Dragonmaw? I was secretly hopeful that their lack of inclusion meant that they’d be getting the Allied Race treatment, but given the complete disinterest in continuing that system, that’s not going to happen.
I’m past the denial. I’m past the guilt that I didn’t do enough to champion them. I’ve moved on to bargaining - if I can’t get Dragonmaw Orcs fully realized, I’ll compromise and take the skin colour/eye combination enabled for core Orcs.
For what it’s worth, here’s my dead “Megathread.” I made the attempt, but we just don’t have the advocacy power that Elf fans do.