New World of Warcraft Expansion Unveiling at Gamescom 2015

[Bambu]

Hope this is the right place to post this...

I just want to see playable Ogres for Horde. I feel like that's a long overdue (ogredoo?) race personally, not sure what Alliance could get that doesn't feel forced though besides Furbolg (two bear races would be weird imo.)

As for features, I'd really like to see 3-player instances return. As odd as it sounds, I can never seem to get enough people I know for a 5-man and I'm really not a fan of PUGs.

Been browsing some threads on MMO-Champion and all the speculations and "leaks" are killing me. Just under two days now...

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https://twitter.com/TheCrafticus/status ... 9400502272


So Rise of The Zandalari?

Concil of The Glades?

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apparently he missed a word?

https://twitter.com/Muffinus/status/629163384177451008

[Wain]

<seven letters> of the <nine letters>?

but with one extra word in there :/

[Wain]

....... of the Zandalari (plus one word) would fit, but the first word needs to be 7 letters, like "Revenge" or "Invasion". Both would suck for titles though.

Probably just J Le C trolling us though

Invasion of the Sporebats?

[Arwyn]

Handy dandy time converter for the announcement in your time zone: http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/

12pm for us souls on the East Coast.

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He's trolling lol

https://twitter.com/TheCrafticus/status ... 2383571968

[Bambu]

Soon!
Here's a linky for the stream (hope I did that right...) Also on Blizz's official Gamescon site and Twitch IIRC.

If this does end up being a nautical expansion, my big hope for tameable beast is some sort of land-shark. I really want a tameable shark or sharkish thing for some reason. Updated bear models would be nice too.

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Soon!
Here's a linky for the stream (hope I did that right...) Also on Blizz's official Gamescon site and Twitch IIRC.

If this does end up being a nautical expansion, my big hope for tameable beast is some sort of land-shark. I really want a tameable shark or sharkish thing for some reason. Updated bear models would be nice too.

[MaximumOverdrive]

You say Land Shark and my first thought is Bulettes from DnD lol. Love those things!

[Arwyn]

Ahhh! Ahhh! I apologize for not taking the new class serious. Now to go and claim a name or two.

[MaximumOverdrive]

From MMO Champ:

Legion is the next World of Warcraft expansion! Demon Hunter Hero Class
It's official, the next World of Warcraft expansion will be World of Warcraft - Legion! Stay tuned for more updates!

New Hero Class - Demon Hunter!
New Continent - The Broken Isles
Artifact Weapons
Class Order Halls
Adventure to Level 110
New Dungeons and Raids
New Honor System


http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/507 ... -expansion!

[Arwyn]

Hrmm..interesting news about Khadgar and Jaina. Waiting for demon hunter tauren model.

[Lisaara]

AHHHH SO PSYCHED

[Lisaara]

http://us.battle.net/wow/en/legion/

Official site guys

[MaximumOverdrive]

Post-Trailer Discussion

The full CGI cinematic is coming in the future
The Broken Isles was a vast Night Elf civilization, we now have the bones of that civilization. The entire continent is a graveyard of sorts. It has the tomb of Sargeras, a gateway to endless Legion worlds.
A giant demonic invasion is currently underway. The biggest one ever!
We are taking the fight to Gul'dan, fighting at the tomb of Sargeras, then the story begins. This will take place before the expansion launches. It is like the story leading up to Warlords with the Dark Portal, but better.
Everyone who has played WoW is going to be shocked.
Ashbringer and Doomhammer weapons are coming as Artifact weapons, as well others.
We are here to restore peace to the world by forming or renewing class orders, like the Silver Hand.
We are going to need all of the help we can get to fight the Burning Legion, so Demon Hunters are key.
The last time we faced Demon Hunters, most of them wanted to kill us. We will see through Illidan's eyes the story of the Illidari.
We will see the prison world of Shardoom, where all of the demons were held. Then we go to the Vault of the Wardens.
We find the Pillars of Creation.
Dalaran, Kirin Tor, Khadgar are all coming to the Broken Isles.
Dalaran will be the main hub of the expansion..
We go to Val'Sharah, a forgotten Druid refuge. The place Malfurion became the first Druid. We face Xavius, who is trying to unleash the Emerald Nightmare into our world. We enter Black Rook Hold.
We are going into the Emerald Nightmare, will get glimpses into the Emerald Dream.
Stormheim has the Vrykul that left Northrend thousands of years ago. We learn about the Val'kyr.
In Azsuna we will be racing Queen Azshara for control of the Pillars of Creation in the zone.
Highmountain is the home of the Highmountain Tauren. We will visit the lair of the Earth-Warder. Nessingwary also will appear here.
Suramar has a new race of elves made from an old race of elves. They have lived here for 10,000 years and have flourished due to their magical ability. They have become pawns of the Burning Legion and have the last relic we need. We have to kill them all, their guard, and Gul'dan to secure the last relic.
Valyria and Turalyon are here!

I dunno, sounds like they're throwing in everything but the kitchen sink. I'm not that hyped personally.

[MaximumOverdrive]

Artifacts

There are 36 Artifacts, one for each specialization.
You start by seeking out the Artifact for your spec.
Ret Paladin - Seek out Ashbringer
Frost Death Knight - See out Frostmourne's shards in Icecrown Citadel and reforge them into a pair of runeblades
Earn Artifact Power as you accomplish things. Completing quests, dungeons, battlegrounds, and most major activities. The power is spent to unlock traits that empower your weapon and character, as well as visual customizations.
Each artifact has a trait tree. You choose how you navigate the tree.
Some are simple damage increases, some are new utility such as Death Knights resurrecting themselves.
Each weapon has different looks that you can unlock. Some unlocked by leveling your weapon, some are achievements, raiding, and PvP. Each look has different color variants.
The base weapon has the look we all know and love. There are variants such as an Ashbringer made out of fire, shadow, and lightning.
Sheilun, Staff of the Mists - Mistweaver Monk will go to Pandaria. Variants have Pandarian influences such as the Crane or Sha.
Felo'melorn - Fire Mage will seek out the blade
The Eagle Spear - New to the lore. Highmountain Tauren weapon for Survival Hunters. Several animal themes.
Icebringer and Soulreaper - Blades forged out of Frostmourne. Lots of skulls!
Doomhammer - Enhancement Shamans earn this weapon. Fel, Fire, Crystal, and other variants.
Fangs of the First Nightsaber - Feral and Guardian druids customize the look of their form rather than a weapon. Spectral, Armored, and other variants will be available. Base cat form also getting an updated model.

These sound cool tho.

[MaximumOverdrive]

Class Orders

Alliance and Horde are fighting, but classes can band together to fight this threat.
There will be a heavy focus on class identity.
You lead the Class Order.
Order Halls are a base of operations for your class. You share them with other players of your class. Only members of your class can enter this area, similar to the Death Knight starting area.
Halls will be located in thematically appropriate areas.
Shamans in a cave near the Maelstrom.
Paladins will be under Light's Hope Chapel.
Warlocks will be on a Legion Portal World.
You get special quests and work on your Artifact weapon here.
Your Hall has Champions, an evolution of the followers. This time around you aren't raising an army, but a small group. Some will be established characters. There will be more integration with the world. They won't do things instead of you, but help you to accomplish things. They discover an area for you to investigate. You work alongside them and with them rather than sending them out on missions.

I dunno what to think about this.

[Arwyn]

Post-Trailer Discussion
I dunno, sounds like they're throwing in everything but the kitchen sink. I'm not that hyped personally.

New class and possible mystery with Jaina have me a twitter. Everything else gets a polite golf clap.

[Lisaara]

Omg this stuff sounds AMAZING