Next Expansion " Mists of Pandoria"

[Mosg2]

/shrug

I think the hubbub was more about how ridiculous pandaren are as a race within the WoW universe.

[Lyonheart]

/shrug

I think the hubbub was more about how ridiculous pandaren are as a race within the WoW universe.

So certain species are "off limits" or "out of place" in a "Fantasy" setting.. that make a whole lot of sense lol

But i understand what you mean. They do not fit into YOUR idea of WoW!

[Zub]

So certain species are "off limits" or "out of place" in a "Fantasy" setting.. that make a whole lot of sense lol

But i understand what you mean. They do not fit into YOUR idea of WoW!

To be honest they don't fit too well in *my* idea of WoW either... yet. I'll probably get used to them i guess.
Just like I had a hard time with all the engineering vehicles for example. I hated the choppers and trikes, as they didn't fit well in my fantasy mind that is based on works from Tolkien, Jordan, Eddings etc.
I got used to seeing them around, but not some mount i'll ever want to have.

If we find out that the pandaren race mount happens to be enormous pink fluffy poneys with long rainbow braids, who am I to say that it does or does not fit in the wow universe? it is fantasy after all >.< Just not my kind


I guess for many the pandaren in themselves are not the problem. It's just an accumulation of things and the pandaren being the latest.


On a side note, if someone is looking for a good fantasy read, try the "Way of Kings" by Brandon Sanderson. I thought it was an awesome read.

[Lyonheart]

Yea..i didn't mean to sound like a smart ass.. its just the whole idea of Fantasy is... .whatever you can imagine.. it can come alive in a book..film or game. WOW has never been a Tolkenesk Fantasy.. the have added races and themes of their own creation ( Space Goats anyone? ) For me its all about how it "feels" when you play it.. and I have enjoyed most the stuff they come up with. I'm more excited about the Monk class than the new race.. but I'm fine with the race as well. I think they will be a lot of fun to play.

[valkry]

So certain species are "off limits" or "out of place" in a "Fantasy" setting.. that make a whole lot of sense lol

But i understand what you mean. They do not fit into YOUR idea of WoW!

Well, seeing as Pandas have been a part of WoW for a long time, then I guess you would have to say that WoW does not fit into HIS idea of fantasy. Too bad