06/23/2018 08:17 AMPosted by
Sarnrax
as long as they make sense and not for fun or cute reasons.
I wasn't aware video games weren't supposed to be fun.
New races are fun.
However when they are demanded by the players because of fun and cute emotes doesn't make it a valid reason. Races should be included for story-related reasons that make sense.
I want Furbolg as a playable race but that'll never happen because they're too few in numbers and the majority of their race was corrupted in WC3.
I want Furbolg as a playable race but that'll never happen because they're too few in numbers and the majority of their race was corrupted in WC3.
Voidbelfs? Check!
Amazing observation; I don't ever recall in my discussions that I agree with Voidelves being added.
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I wasn't aware video games weren't supposed to be fun.
New races are fun.
However when they are demanded by the players because of fun and cute emotes doesn't make it a valid reason. Races should be included for story-related reasons that make sense.
I want Furbolg as a playable race but that'll never happen because they're too few in numbers and the majority of their race was corrupted in WC3.
Now I feel bad. You responded very well and in a respectable fashion. The least I could do is analyze your points.
I really don't see anything against people wanting to play a race for aesthetic reasons. Vulpera are undoubtedly a very "cute" race and inevitably attract many players because of it. As BfA hasn't even come out yet, I don't believe we have enough information to judge their story/history. From what I have seen, they are a race of survivalists in a harsh land and are often beset by the neighbouring Sethrak who seek to oppress and enslave them. Though, admittedly, lore is a bit lacking in regards to Vulpera due to their recent addition, I have seen a number of people who are drawn to their survivalist culture as well.
Population seems to be quite malleable if the story or gameplay demands it. Void Elves are apparently a significant enough population to be a playable race, yet we also find out on Zandalar that the Drakkari are nearly extinct and only a handful are still alive, despite being apparently numerous in previous expansions.
P.S. I'd quite enjoy playable furbolgs too! <3
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New races are fun.
However when they are demanded by the players because of fun and cute emotes doesn't make it a valid reason. Races should be included for story-related reasons that make sense.
I want Furbolg as a playable race but that'll never happen because they're too few in numbers and the majority of their race was corrupted in WC3.
Now I feel bad. You responded very well and in a respectable fashion. The least I could do is analyze your points.
I really don't see anything against people wanting to play a race for aesthetic reasons. Vulpera are undoubtedly a very "cute" race and inevitably attract many players because of it. As BfA hasn't even come out yet, I don't believe we have enough information to judge their story/history. From what I have seen, they are a race of survivalists in a harsh land and are often beset by the neighbouring Sethrak who seek to oppress and enslave them. Though, admittedly, lore is a bit lacking in regards to Vulpera due to their recent addition, I have seen a number of people who are drawn to their survivalist culture as well.
Population seems to be quite malleable if the story or gameplay demands it. Void Elves are apparently a significant enough population to be a playable race, yet we also find out on Zandalar that the Drakkari are nearly extinct and only a handful are still alive.
P.S. I'd quite enjoy playable furbolgs too! <3
I appreciate the analytical points you have.
I've played through the Beta as Horde and Alliance so I know the story of the Vulpera and I won't lie, I agree that Vulpera would make a great race because of their constant struggles but in BFA their story as of right now and probably throughout BFA doesn't make sense for having them as an allied race for either faction.
Edited: Not to be to spoilerific but the story of Vulpera vs Sethrak is not as it seems from someone who's not played the Beta, since there is internal conflict between Sethrak.
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Now I feel bad. You responded very well and in a respectable fashion. The least I could do is analyze your points.
I really don't see anything against people wanting to play a race for aesthetic reasons. Vulpera are undoubtedly a very "cute" race and inevitably attract many players because of it. As BfA hasn't even come out yet, I don't believe we have enough information to judge their story/history. From what I have seen, they are a race of survivalists in a harsh land and are often beset by the neighbouring Sethrak who seek to oppress and enslave them. Though, admittedly, lore is a bit lacking in regards to Vulpera due to their recent addition, I have seen a number of people who are drawn to their survivalist culture as well.
Population seems to be quite malleable if the story or gameplay demands it. Void Elves are apparently a significant enough population to be a playable race, yet we also find out on Zandalar that the Drakkari are nearly extinct and only a handful are still alive.
P.S. I'd quite enjoy playable furbolgs too! <3
I appreciate the analytical points you have.
I've played through the Beta as Horde and Alliance so I know the story of the Vulpera and I won't lie, I agree that Vulpera would make a great race because of their constant struggles but in BFA their story as of right now and probably throughout BFA doesn't make sense for having them as an allied race for either faction.
Edited: Not to be to spoilerific but the story of Vulpera vs Sethrak is not as it seems from someone who's not played the Beta, since there is internal conflict between Sethrak.
Yeah, I understand that. Maybe I'm just being overly hopeful, but I like to think the two races would get more story in later patches in the expac to warrant them choosing sides. But really, it's the quality of their models that really gets me believing they'll be playable. Despite Blizzard's remarks of more NPC customization, the Vulpera are the
only uncomfirmed allied race that has such varied customization, but I digress.
I am aware of the internal conflict with the Sethrak and the alliance the faithful ones made with the Vulpera. It kinda crushes my hopes of Sethrak being an Alliance race (mostly because I don't want the Alliance getting thin humans and (rightfully in this theoretical case) screaming "Horde bias!")
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Voidbelfs? Check!
Amazing observation; I don't ever recall in my discussions that I agree with Voidelves being added.
Yep!
You did not agree with voidbelfs, and yet they are here!
If Aunt Blizz chose a race with this baggage in the game, she can apply the same logic to vulperas, with the advantage that there are people who would like vulperas, as well as some who like ogres, who despite having a lore and Reasons to be in the horde, such as high elves, can take time to be added or never come!
I want to say I appreciate you all keeping this discussion civil and productive. It really made my day
Does anybody have their vulpera name reserved?
06/24/2018 07:31 AMPosted by
Eevee
Does anybody have their vulpera name reserved?
no because it wont be a race now get over it
06/24/2018 07:34 AMPosted by
Vivid
06/24/2018 07:31 AMPosted by
Eevee
Does anybody have their vulpera name reserved?
no because it wont be a race now get over it
How can you not see all the signs? Are you wearing a blindfol-... oh.
06/24/2018 07:39 AMPosted by
Eevee
06/24/2018 07:34 AMPosted by
Vivid
... no because it wont be a race now get over it
How can you not see all the signs? Are you wearing a blindfol-... oh.
Murlocs have a better chance of becoming a playable race than those stupid foxes. but this game is called world of warcraft for a reason..and "cute little foxes" dont have a place in a warcraft game. might as well change the name to world of zootopia
06/24/2018 07:45 AMPosted by
Vivid
06/24/2018 07:39 AMPosted by
Eevee
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How can you not see all the signs? Are you wearing a blindfol-... oh.
Murlocs have a better chance of becoming a playable race than those stupid foxes. but this game is called world of warcraft for a reason..and "cute little foxes" dont have a place in a warcraft game. might as well change the name to world of zootopia
Oh yes, this game has always been so super cereal.
Now hold still while I shoot you with my rainbow gun.
06/24/2018 07:31 AMPosted by
Eevee
Does anybody have their vulpera name reserved?
Why am I tempted to use 'Reepicheep'? These foxes remind me of that tiny brave little hero.
06/24/2018 07:45 AMPosted by
Vivid
06/24/2018 07:39 AMPosted by
Eevee
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How can you not see all the signs? Are you wearing a blindfol-... oh.
Murlocs have a better chance of becoming a playable race than those stupid foxes. but this game is called world of warcraft for a reason..and "cute little foxes" dont have a place in a warcraft game. might as well change the name to world of zootopia
Looks like someone who has not looked at the evidence.
06/24/2018 07:34 AMPosted by
Vivid
06/24/2018 07:31 AMPosted by
Eevee
Does anybody have their vulpera name reserved?
no because it wont be a race now get over it
I reserved the name Rìsìka for mine on Area 52
06/24/2018 07:45 AMPosted by
Vivid
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How can you not see all the signs? Are you wearing a blindfol-... oh.
Murlocs have a better chance of becoming a playable race than those stupid foxes. but this game is called world of warcraft for a reason..and "cute little foxes" dont have a place in a warcraft game. might as well change the name to world of zootopia
Look at me, I'm cute... and I'm in World of Warcraft.
I mean, yeah... I'm cute haha *nervous laugh*, Just look at my "cute", gorgeous face... Call me cute damn it!
06/24/2018 09:10 AMPosted by
Saiure
06/24/2018 07:34 AMPosted by
Vivid
... no because it wont be a race now get over it
I reserved the name Rìsìka for mine on Area 52
Love your pandaren name and vulpera name! so many quality names here.
06/24/2018 07:31 AMPosted by
Eevee
Does anybody have their vulpera name reserved?
I wanted to use Renamon or Firefox, but are already in use! ^^