The Unofficial High Elf Discussion Megathread

As much as I'd love for this to happen, they should just add High Elves as a standard playable race for the Alliance, not an allied race. It would be a major hook for a patch or expansion. Though I doubt they are going to add them. I just don't see it.
10/16/2018 06:07 PMPosted by Althenar
If the horde gets vulpera and the alliance gets some sort of gnomes, how would you guys feel?
Pretty bad. There'd still be nothing for me to start fresh or look forward to, so my playtime will probably dwindle further toward zero. I'm already at the point where I stand on a boat or in an inn for an hour before forgetting the game's alt+tabbed so that it boots me.

It'd be cool to level up and play a High Elf, that's all I'm saying.
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10/17/2018 12:34 AMPosted by Joyeuse
It'd be cool to level up and play a High Elf, that's all I'm saying.
I would actually level a character if it was High Elf but otherwise forget it.
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10/17/2018 01:04 AMPosted by Orctang
10/17/2018 12:34 AMPosted by Joyeuse
It'd be cool to level up and play a High Elf, that's all I'm saying.
I would actually level a character if it was High Elf but otherwise forget it.


Agreed. I actually leveled my void elf from 20, and not for the heiratage armor (I actually don't like the open chest piece), but just for the joy of getting to experience stuff in a race that I enjoy looking at asthetically.

Edit: to further add on my point above.. I actually wish they went with a dark Phoenix theme since they're Sin'dorei. I know it's supposed to be new and different and all but it is heiratage armor after all :p
10/15/2018 09:24 PMPosted by Terranox
Give horde Eredar.
Give them alot of the same dranei skins.
Give them black orange red purple dark blue dark purple and greys.
Give them classes warrior deathknight shaman hunter demonhunter monk rogue priest mage and warlock.
Give them red orange and yellow andgreen eyes
Give them fel tattoos and scars.
Give them a burning tail and tattoos.

Then you could have your high elves.
I've wanted to be Man'ari for a long time so I support you just as I support High Elves.

10/16/2018 06:07 PMPosted by Althenar
If the horde gets vulpera and the alliance gets some sort of gnomes, how would you guys feel?
I mean personally I'd never play Vulpera or any Gnome race, but there is no doubt in my mind Vulpera would be much more popular, which would lead to an even greater faction imbalance.

I do believe Junker/Mechagnomes will be a thing. I just wish they were an additional customization to existing gnomes, not an allied race. And maybe they will be? Maybe Alliance will get Sethrak instead. I wouldn't bank on that... but maybe.
I'm curious Ion already said no, and hasn't acknowledged any of these threads since why are you guys still asking?
10/17/2018 12:34 AMPosted by Joyeuse
It'd be cool to level up and play a High Elf, that's all I'm saying.


You're already posting on one. Level that character and play it more.
10/17/2018 02:56 AMPosted by Haitahwa
I'm curious Ion already said no, and hasn't acknowledged any of these threads since why are you guys still asking?
Ion never said no.

He said "anything is possible in the future, but no plans in the near term to add High Elves as an allied race."

https://clips.twitch.tv/ProtectiveFaithfulEndivePeanutButterJellyTime

He and Lore sure were having a great ol' time back then. Notice the difference in their swagger back then compared to the last Q&A's...
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High elves already exist, they're called blood elves. /Thread
10/16/2018 06:07 PMPosted by Althenar
If the horde gets vulpera and the alliance gets some sort of gnomes, how would you guys feel?


I'd be happy for those who wanted those races, it would just mean we'd have to wait a little longer for the Quel'dorei to be playable

I'm not going to degrade and attack new gnomes because that's essentially what the anti people do nowadays. Many of them only argue against High Elves because it's not what they want. Y'know, the whole "I'd rather see something unique, nor more elves" argument. This isn't a legitimate argument, it's just a way of saying that they want the race they want first before we get the race we want

For that reason I will not be upset about gnomes. I'd never play one, and it'd suck that we could have had High Elves instead, but I won't be childish about it
10/15/2018 09:57 PMPosted by Alissey
I'm just pissed off by anti HE posters. It feels like they don't want people to play what they want and have fun.


Nothing to do with that, at least to me. I think 4 elf races in the game are enough, if even too many. Adding a 5th would just be complete over saturation. I support new, unique, and exciting races, stuff we may not have even thought of as a playable race.
10/17/2018 03:52 AMPosted by Jagermeistr
High elves already exist, they're called blood elves. /Thread


This again... The Quel'dorei of the Alliance are not currently playable. That's what this thread is about

And thank you mods for the thread extension, we really appreciate it :) for the Quel'dorei! For the Alliance!
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10/17/2018 04:36 AMPosted by Adelphie

Double the score of high elf whiners!


You're one of the most prolific complainers on GD, except it doesnt matter when it's about stuff you personally care about right?
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10/17/2018 12:34 AMPosted by Joyeuse
10/16/2018 06:07 PMPosted by Althenar
If the horde gets vulpera and the alliance gets some sort of gnomes, how would you guys feel?
Pretty bad. There'd still be nothing for me to start fresh or look forward to, so my playtime will probably dwindle further toward zero. I'm already at the point where I stand on a boat or in an inn for an hour before forgetting the game's alt+tabbed so that it boots me.

It'd be cool to level up and play a High Elf, that's all I'm saying.


Same. I'd feel terrible. I like gnomes, but we don't need more of them - it's a very, very underplayed race.
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10/17/2018 03:52 AMPosted by Jagermeistr
High elves already exist, they're called blood elves. /Thread


My favorite part about this tired argument is that people just gloss over the Void Elves which are by the same argument also high elves (the race), so if you wanted to be a contrarian then at least use that.

It's almost as if the only thing people care about is their skin color, as opposed to their history, lore, and potential customization options that Blood Elves and Void Elves don't fulfill and which High Elves (the faction) can by virtue of that history and lore that people like this post just ignore in favor of trolling players.
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I'm amazed that these threads aren't counted as spam yet, Blizz said no, Ion said no, High Elves are just not happening.

10/17/2018 04:36 AMPosted by Adelphie
10/17/2018 04:30 AMPosted by Annastaria
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We got the results on your IQ test, congrats you scored a perfect 10..


Double the score of high elf whiners!

lmao Adelphie you're on the same level as these High Elves, Sethrak, Mechagnome, and Horde bias whining threads combined.
10/17/2018 04:45 AMPosted by Lorithyn
This again... The Quel'dorei of the Alliance are not currently playable. That's what this thread is about


Alliance High Elf NPC's (being the mages in Dalaran and scattered scouts in outlying outposts) don't constitute a unique race apart from their brethren of Quel'thalas who changed their name after a Human prince killed 90% of their entire High Elf population and who later sided with the Horde after another Human general had previously tried to finish the job despite those High Elves being his allies against the Scourge at the time.

Those Alliance Elf NPC's are merely hold outs who didn't witness these events first hand (being elsewhere at the time of these events less than 2 decades ago in game) and don't even have enough people to maintain a stable population.

Alliance High Elf NPC's are bigots who disagree with the Blood Elf name change and alliance with the Horde for political reasons.

Alliance High Elf fanatics want to play blue eyed Blood Elves on the "good" faction despite Alliance High Elf NPC's having less than "good" reasons to hate/resent their own kindred.

Blizzard created visually distinct High Elf models, with new lore, and a reason for a new racial and a minority of Alliance players aren't happy because said elves are the wrong color and from the wrong "fort" or "militia" groups.
10/16/2018 06:07 PMPosted by Althenar
If the horde gets vulpera and the alliance gets some sort of gnomes, how would you guys feel?


Like water is wet.

In other words, not surprised, as both races are fairly obvious additions. Vulpera are just plain as day considering how thoroughly involved they are in the Horde's questing experience in Zandalar. Junker Gnomes have been hinted at and foreshadowed for some time now.

I'm not likely to play either of them. Gnomes don't interest me, and Vulpera will be Horde, and I just can't enjoy the Horde.

10/17/2018 04:36 AMPosted by Adelphie
10/17/2018 04:30 AMPosted by Annastaria
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We got the results on your IQ test, congrats you scored a perfect 10..


Double the score of high elf whiners!


Thank you for acknowledging that so few Pro-High Elf posters are whining, and that the dozens more of us (on this forum) have legitimate discussion and conversation, rather than whining.
10/17/2018 04:42 AMPosted by Capncavebass
10/15/2018 09:57 PMPosted by Alissey
I'm just pissed off by anti HE posters. It feels like they don't want people to play what they want and have fun.


Nothing to do with that, at least to me. I think 4 elf races in the game are enough, if even too many. Adding a 5th would just be complete over saturation. I support new, unique, and exciting races, stuff we may not have even thought of as a playable race.


Then by all means, go make a thread asking for these "new, unique and exciting races". Some of us might come in and show support.

But, High Elves to many are "new, unique and exciting" regardless if you, yourself cannot see how.

Good luck with your thread though - if you choose to make it. Otherwise, hope whatever races you want added are made playable.
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10/17/2018 04:55 AMPosted by Balmires

Same. I'd feel terrible. I like gnomes, but we don't need more of them - it's a very, very underplayed race.


They'd likely be paired up with Vulpera, which would be hilariously sad unless they really make mechagnomes stand out. I have my doubts about that happening.
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