Edit: As promised, here is the new megathread:
As I mentioned in this post, I’ll be posting there from now on for Ogre stuff. Original post is below:
Hey folks, I wanted to give a bit of an update on some developing news.
Specifically, after thinking about it for a long time, I’ve decided to look into making a new Stonemaul Ogre megathread.
So why have I decided to do this? Well, there are a few reasons.
The first is that, while I am thankful this thread got created, it hasn’t really had much done to it from the OP, who has not really come into this thread for quite awhile and also has lost TL3 a long time ago. By making a new thread, I’ll be able to edit it as needed with different things, such as posts of interest, discussing issues with playable Ogres like height and doors, and also posting news if we ever do see any Horde Ogre developments. I think in the long run, it would be great to have a dynamic first post to help give support for playable Ogres as well as a way to sort out all our ideas.
The second reason is that I’ve seen a few people who do support playable Ogres, but for one reason or another don’t want to post in this thread. I feel that with a new thread, they would feel more welcomed there and also be able to show off their support without any worry.
The third and final reason is to be more of a focus on the Stonemaul Ogres. I am a firm believer the Stonemaul are the best choice for a playable Ogre faction and would make the most sense. It’s always possible there could be multiple Ogre clans that make up the playable Horde Ogre faction, but Stonemaul Ogres are important enough that they should be involved and part of it, whether they are the sole playable Ogre clan or part of multiple clans making up the playable Ogre faction. Any other clan, whether it is an existing one or newly created, becoming the sole playable Ogre faction, in my opinion, would leave an empty void when the Stonemaul have so much history with the Horde and are already part of it. I feel that a focus on them is the best course of action and would also be the most exciting, both for veteran Warcraft fans and also newcomers who would be really interested in being a big, dumb, and strong race.
Making a new megathread is a decision that I did not take lightly and is something I thought about for quite awhile. It is not meant as a disrespect for the OP, nor am I doing it as something involving ego or pride. In fact, I have no desire for fame, and I post my support for races I want playable because I specifically want them playable. I hope people do not take my actions the wrong way, and understand that making a new megathread is something I feel would be more beneficial in the long run.
I should hopefully be able to get the new megathread up and running soon. Whenever I do, I will edit this post (the one you’re currently reading) and put a link to it near the top of it. When I do that, I will be posting over there from then on.
So for those that have supported this thread, I hope to see you over there when it is up and running. Playable Horde Ogres are something long overdue, and I know I’ll be continuing my march for them as best as I can. With luck, we’ll see them as a reality someday.
As always, dream big, Ogre fans! 