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[Tomat]

If this is supposed to be an actual player character, the race could not possibly look more out of place.

Im excited for the expansion, but I'm excited in the same way a new CoD game excites me. Half of me says "It looks fun!" and the other half screams "Don't buy it."

 

[sazzy]

Added the pics to the OP. Thanks!

 

[Boken]

That's Chen Stormsnout

 

[strafer]

If this is supposed to be an actual player character, the race could not possible look more out of place.

That's an NPC, they are always bigger.

 

[Banana Kid]

If this is supposed to be an actual player character, the race could not possibly look more out of place.

Im excited for the expansion, but I'm excited in the same way a new CoD game excites me. Half of me says "It looks fun!" and the other half screams "Don't buy it."

I'd like to see a Pandaren standing next to a Tauren or a Draenei, so we can get an actual sense of how big they are.

 

[codecow]

These hype threads usually get me going, but.. This will be the first WoW expansion I will miss the launch of. Feels like it was made by Zynga.

Agreed. Looking at the pics and such and the obvious inspiration from Kung Fu Panda I think Blizzard really shanked it if they're looking at bringing back the original old-school players who left.

I powered through all of the previous expansions at launch but I think this time I'm skipping.

 

[Boken]

Agreed. Looking at the pics and such and the obvious inspiration from Kung Fu Panda

Holy shit. wtf is this tripe
What was taken from Kung Fu Panda.

 

[V_Arnold]

And even Undead.

Rotten breasts, milky breasts, furry breasts... this game has it all.

 

[DarkKyo]

Agreed. Looking at the pics and such and the obvious inspiration from Kung Fu Panda I think Blizzard really shanked it if they're looking at bringing back the original old-school players who left.

I powered through all of the previous expansions at launch but I think this time I'm skipping.

Pandarens existed before Kung Fu Panda.. like years before lol

 

[Tacitus_]

Agreed. Looking at the pics and such and the obvious inspiration from Kung Fu Panda I think Blizzard really shanked it if they're looking at bringing back the original old-school players who left.

I powered through all of the previous expansions at launch but I think this time I'm skipping.

Look at the lower left corner. The image is from 2003, Kung Fu Panda came out in 2008.

 

[TheContact]

A little off topic here, but anyone know a link with the story line of WoW? Trying to read about the history and some of the lore here, because I'm confused as to why Thrall isn't in power anymore. Is there a timeline or something? I've tried searching but the content is either old or not what I'm looking for.

 

[Subterranean]

Loving the art style for Pandaria. I love exploring new continents in MMOs so I am very excited to explore Pandaria.

 

[strafer]

A little off topic here, but anyone know a link with the story line of WoW? Trying to read about the history and some of the lore here, because I'm confused as to why Thrall isn't in power anymore. Is there a timeline or something? I've tried searching but the content is either old or not what I'm looking for.

http://www.wowpedia.org/Portal:Main

All the info you need.

 

[Fallout-NL]

I do find it refreshing that Blizzard is now wrongfully accused of ripping something off.

 

[Boken]

Martial Arts + Pandas isn't even original. Take the two most stereotyped things about China - martial arts and pandas, and whack them together. TADA. OH MY GOD KUNG FU PANDA WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEA

At least blizzard was more obscure and used drunken boxing.

 

[sazzy]

A little off topic here, but anyone know a link with the story line of WoW? Trying to read about the history and some of the lore here, because I'm confused as to why Thrall isn't in power anymore. Is there a timeline or something? I've tried searching but the content is either old or not what I'm looking for.

try wowwiki

 

[strafer]

try wowwiki

Nah, it's outdated as hell.

 

[EDarkness]

Even explaining this to other people falls on deaf ears. Pandaren were always based on asian culture and people have been asking for the ability to play as a pandaren for years now. Not sure where people got this notion that all of a sudden Blizz just happened to invent them. As a matter of fact, people expected them to be the new race in Burning Crusade and Blizz even said as much. For some reason that didn't happen. We're getting to play them now. Finally.

 

[codecow]

Looks like they already had Kung Fu Pandas. I didn't realize KFP the movie was so late, I remember an old April Fools joke that Blizzard did which had 'Pandaren' and I felt like that is where it belonged, as April Fools content.

Edit: Apparently I'm not the only one thinking this, there are many threads about it on the WoW forums.

 

[Loxley]

If I took a shot for every ill-informed post in this thread where someone thought Dreamworks came up with the idea for martial arts Pandas before Blizzard did I think I'd be wasted by the fourth page. Seriously people, do some freakin' research before you bitch.

*edit - This one's from 1999.

 

[Grecco]

Yeah i expected Pandaren to be in Burning Crusade. I plan on resubing to run a Pandaren Monk when it comes out.

 

[codecow]

Seriously people, do some freakin' research before you bitch.

In my case I'm complaining because I don't want to play in content designed for children (like KFP). Regardless of how many pictures are dredged up, when the racial abilities have them eating a lot and bouncing and the colorful artwork instantly reminds some people (like myself) of that particular kids film I can firmly say, no thanks!

 

[Touch]

I just noticed that Pandas can be rogues. Not likely I will race change my main but it will be interesting to see. Also, wouldn't it have been a perfect opportunity to add another druid race since Pandas are on both factions?

Anyway, Siege of Orgrimmar sounds awesome. Can't wait to get into that, trade chat of Illidan will be excellent. :lol

Scenarios, challenges, LFR Loot System, it all sounds really good to me.

 

[Boken]

WoW is kinda colourful dude...

 

[Bisnic]

Yeah, i dont see how Pandaria is any more colorful than past WoW zones. Just because there is no "Icecrown" or "Shadowmoon Valley" doesn't change the fact that colorful zones are all over the place in the game.

 

[Boken]

Dread Wastes and the Wilds seem dark.

I guess I'm glad fem Pandas didnt turn out like bbw.

 

[Brazil]

The Siege of Orgrimmar?! Holy shit, are you kidding me?

That's so freaking awesome. Oh my God.

 

[Bisnic]

Time to speculate who will be the other raid bosses of SoG.

A vendor? An auctioneer? Place your bets!

 

[Boken]

Obvious answer - the presence of outsiders has awaken ancient evils on MoP and our heroic heroes must stop them! But eventually Garrosh consorts with them in his lust for power... DUN DUN DUN

 

[Kintaro]

In my case I'm complaining because I don't want to play in content designed for children (like KFP). Regardless of how many pictures are dredged up, when the racial abilities have them eating a lot and bouncing and the colorful artwork instantly reminds some people (like myself) of that particular kids film I can firmly say, no thanks!

 

[FrontalMonk]

Im excited for the expansion, but I'm excited in the same way a new CoD game excites me. Half of me says "It looks fun!" and the other half screams "Don't buy it."

This is me, every time. I keep thinking I'll get back out, and then they pull me back in

 

[CarbonatedFalcon]

Time to speculate who will be the other raid bosses of SoG.

A vendor? An auctioneer? Place your bets!

Black Market Goblin Cartel. They've been fixing the AH for months, and it's time to put them in their place.

Also, possibly finally taking out the shady dude involved with the RFC quests.

 

[pieatorium]

Time to speculate who will be the other raid bosses of SoG.

A vendor? An auctioneer? Place your bets!

Gamon

 

[Bisnic]

Gamon

I'm dumb, why didn't i think about the obvious one? Can't wait for the multiple wipes on heroic Gamon. He'll finally get his revenge.

 

[Trokil]

I am officially hyped. Wasn't looking forward to an expansion so much since Burning Crusade.

It just looks really awesome. I totally dig the style, the music, everything.

 

[Einbroch]

Panda - Racial Treats

OP. Holy shit. Double food buffs and a three second disable? Not only that, but it's a sleep, and unless I'm mistaken that has a different diminishing return than a stun.

Obviously a work in progress, but damn, Why be any other race for PVE? Double food buffage is insane.

 

[Emitan]

Why be any other race for PVE?

because they look cool

 

[Sourtreats]

I really like the Art Direction they have used on the new areas. It reminds me of the style that Mini Ninjas used but in a more colourful and vibrant way.

I haven't really played WoW since the WotLK and with GW2 out this year, I don't think I will but the expansion looks promising.

 

[Sethos]

Why be any other race for PVE?

Because we actually have to look at the characters for hundreds of hours. I'd rather not look at a damn Panda.

 

[Einbroch]

Because we actually have to look at the characters for hundreds of hours. I'd rather not look at a damn Panda.

I meant for hardcore, bleeding edge guilds. Obviously others will choose race off of preference.

 

[Sethos]

I meant for hardcore, bleeding edge guilds. Obviously others will choose race off of preference.

Sure, if we're talking from an elitist 1% perspective. Although, I'm sure it'll get toned down before release or every other race will see a similar powerful increase in racial traits.

 

[Ronabo]

The locations remind me of Jade Empire.

I've never played WoW, but this stuff looks fun and cool to me.

 

[dimb]

Dread Wastes and the Wilds seem dark.

Dread Wastes is giving me Borean Tundra vibes already.

 

[Wubby]

I want to be excited but cata killed my 25 man guild and now everyone is gone. It also killed my server so really only 3 guilds are progressing in 10m. My guild literally has no one left. I can go days, even weeks without seeing anyone log in. The server forums still have threads with a last post date of December on the first page.

I spend my days soloing old dungeons and collecting mounts/pets with the occasional random bg. Don't want to spend the $$$ to transfer all my toons to a new server either. But it's rather depressing when you log in and there are only 5 people in Org and trade chat doesn't move for hours.

 

[Bisnic]

I want to be excited but cata killed my 25 man guild and now everyone is gone. It also killed my server so really only 3 guilds are progressing in 10m. My guild literally has no one left. I can go days, even weeks without seeing anyone log in. The server forums still have threads with a last post date of December on the first page.

I spend my days soloing old dungeons and collecting mounts/pets with the occasional random bg. Don't want to spend the $$$ to transfer all my toons to a new server either. But it's rather depressing when you log in and there are only 5 people in Org and trade chat doesn't move for hours.

Damn, that's a pretty dead server you are on. Glad mine isnt like that.

 

[Lemonte]

Why did I sell my account... whyyyyyyyy?

 

[Brazil]

I'm excited about getting back now. It's too bad that Cata basically ripped my guild apart.

 

[Jasper Avenue]

Siege of Orgrimmar sounds hot!

 

[TheContact]

Ok just spent the last hour or so reading everything on mmo-champion. Now I'm ready for the beta. Bring it on, Blizzard.

Edit: When some of you say Cata killed your guild, is that because of LFR?

 

[Bisnic]

Ok just spent the last hour or so reading everything on mmo-champion. Now I'm ready for the beta. Bring it on, Blizzard.

Edit: When some of you say Cata killed your guild, is that because of LFR?

I think it may have something to do with shorter and easier raids(so they dont spend 2 months wiping on bosses), not to mention we only got 2 new raids last year. Nothing huge like Ulduar or ICC.