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− | |'''[[Pandaren]]'''||Mostly Debunked by Gamespy||WC3||- The [[Pandaren Rumor]] has not been verified by [[Blizz]]ard.<br>- [[http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/world-of-warcraft-expansion/662576p2.html Gamespy debunked Pandarens]] for this expansion pack.|| |
+ | |'''[[Pandaren]]'''||Mostly Debunked by Gamespy||WC3: TFT||- The [[Pandaren Rumor]] has not been verified by [[Blizz]]ard.<br>- [[http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/world-of-warcraft-expansion/662576p2.html Gamespy debunked Pandarens]] for this expansion pack.|| |
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|'''[[Worgen]]'''||Mostly Debunked||WoW||- The [[Worgen Rumor]] has been debunked by the original author.|| |
|'''[[Worgen]]'''||Mostly Debunked||WoW||- The [[Worgen Rumor]] has been debunked by the original author.|| |
Revision as of 14:33, 19 December 2005
Rumored New Alliance Race
As of mid-December 2005, Blizzard has yet to announce the new Alliance race that will come with the Burning Crusade expansion. As with most speculations on unannounced details, many rumors have swirled about what the new race might be. Below is a table of WoWWiki members' analysis of these rumors (or at least the ones we know).
We've tried to link to the original rumor sources where available.
Rumored
NOTE: Rumors are unsubstantiated and commonly false.
- Rumored Races: None of these have been officially confirmed or denied directly from Blizzard by a blue post or a press release.
- Levels of likelihood (of being true):
- Possible — Few lore changes would be required and some evidence exists. Some connection to the Alliance already.
- Unlikely — Some lore changes would be required and little evidence exists. Tenuous connection to the Alliance.
- Very Unlikely — Some lore changes would be required and scant evidence exists or severe balance and technical issue involved. No known connection to the Alliance.
- Extremely Unlikely — Lots of lore changes would be required and no evidence exists. No known connection to the Alliance.
- Moslty Debunked — Debunked as a possibility by generally known to be reliable sources (game journalists, industry insiders, etc.).
- Debunked — Debunked as a possibility by supposed official sources (Blizzard employees).
Race | Likelihood of Selection | 1st Appears | Reasoning | |
Draenei | Possible | WC3: TFT | - Have no close ties to the Alliance. + Lore-based hatred of Orcs. + Originally from Draenor/Outland + They share a goal simillar to the Blood Elves to get to Outland which fits well with expansion. |
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Furbolg | Possible | WC3 | + Alliance connection. + Have had many emotes added to them along with new animations. |
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Murloc | Possible1 | WC3 | - Currently at war with Alliance + Rumors of Verging on Sentience + Gaming Steve Murloc Rumor |
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Ogre | Possible | WC1-3 | - Traditionally Horde Race + Originally from Draenor/Outland + Ogres were touched up a bit with a few of their animations + Well researched Ogre Rumor. |
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Mountain Giant | Unlikely | WC3 | - Possible balance issues. + Lore connections to Alliance. |
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Tuskarr | Unlikely | WC3: TFT | + Limited lore connections to Alliance. - Unlikely to appear without Northrend. - No known similar models in-game. |
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Centaur | Very Unlikely | WoW | + Hatred for Taurens. - Xenophobic to Alliance. - 4 Legs Technical Difficulty. |
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Cenarion† | Very Unlikely | WoW | + Alliance connection. - Minimal lore. - 4 Legs Technical Difficulty. | |
Gnolls | Very Unlikely | WoW | - At war with Alliance. - Little evidence of civilization. |
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Naga | Very Unlikely | WC3 | - No Legs Technical Difficulty. - No lore connections to Alliance. |
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Nerubian | Very Unlikely | WC3 | - Many Legs Technical Difficulty. - No lore connections to Alliance. - Unlikely to appear without Northrend. |
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Goblin | Extremely Unlikely | WoW | - Neutral Race not likely to side with Horde or Alliance. - Would require lots of lore changes. - How would Neutral cities remain neutral? |
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Pandaren | Mostly Debunked by Gamespy | WC3: TFT | - The Pandaren Rumor has not been verified by Blizzard. - [Gamespy debunked Pandarens] for this expansion pack. |
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Worgen | Mostly Debunked | WoW | - The Worgen Rumor has been debunked by the original author. | |
Tigon | Debunked by GamerGod2 | Fan Fiction | - Only Verifiable Reference to Tigon is Fan Fiction - Debunk by GamerGod |
Notes
- At Blizzcon, creative director, Chris Metzen had this to say regarding the new race: "When we finally reveal [the alliance race], it's gonna blow your mind. At first, you are gonna say 'whaa?', but then 'wow...'. It's gonna be awesome."
- † Children of Cenarius, or Cenarians are: Keepers of the Grove (male), Dryad (female).
- 1 Gaming Steve is a dubious source, but could be considered an industry insider.
- 2 According to GamerGod, Caydiem said: "Do you really think we'd introduce a race of jungle cat-people that has absolutely no relation to Outland whatsoever? ;)" (This might imply the race has something to do with outland)