Deathwing is alive!

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Blueberreh — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:16 GMT

Not unlikely to come in the next big content patch, unless Blizzard decides to do like EA did to BF2 series, and release many small upgrade packs. But I do not think that will happen, since Blizz got a steady income from our monthly fees. Even though, I have a hard time to figure out where in the crowded area of Outlands Blizz would create a completely new area, including the instance itself... Unless that is what they have planned for Blade's Edge.

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Where you got this log from would be nice to know aswell, so I can check it up :D

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Beeatch — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:15 GMT

Does no-one stay dead in the game! Geez!

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Pawned — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:14 GMT

learn to read warcraft books he just flies from the battle when hes fighting time dragon dream dragon and red dragon and the blue dragon

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Kody — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:13 GMT

Blizzard has stated many times that the books have nothing to do with World of Warcraft's lore and its progression.

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Schwick — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:12 GMT

You're so wrong with that one. A lot of lore has been taken from the books into the game. Heck Chris Metzen makes sure the lore fits in with the books and games.

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Kody — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:11 GMT

I'm not sure how my statement is wrong. Are you telling me Gruul the Dragonkiller is more powerful than Ragnaros in the books? Or does Gruul not exist at all?

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Beeatch — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:10 GMT

Funny, I thought they just made the lore up as they go along these days...

"I have an idea, let's change the lore!"

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ctxaristide — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:09 GMT

Deathwing can't die, he's one of the Aspects (Deathwing the Earth-Warder). If he dies, it would completely screw up Azeroth.

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Kody — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:08 GMT

Neltharion is his Aspect name, if you want to get technical. I think "Deathwing lore revealed!" would be a more fitting title for this, IMO.

Also remember that C'Thun is an Old God, but appeared in a weakened form. It's entirely possible Deathwing will appear at some point, in a weakened form as well.

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Homestar — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:07 GMT

It will not be hard to fit in outlands... You know why?

Because it wont be in outlands... It will be in Azeroth and the place will be Hyjal... If anyone has been there like I have there is a cave there that kinda looks likes Onyxia's cave mouth. It is in the shape of a dragon and looks a lot like Deathwing IMO

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Kody — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:06 GMT

You completely misinterpreted my comment. Please re-read it; I said the books do not impact the lore progression in World of Warcraft, which has been very true thus far; Gruul the Dragonkiller is a more powerful being than an Old God, the son and daughter of Deathwing, and an elemental lord.

Not only that, but so is the king of the ogres. See where I'm coming from now?

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Adonzo — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:05 GMT

The maps from WC2 showed Deathwing's Lair as an island to the east of Shadowmoon Valley and Hellfire Peninsula. It won't be hard to fit it in.

As to the books having nothing to do with Warcraft lore... Are you on crack? Lord of the Clans, Rise of the Horde, The Sunwell Trilogy, Day of the Dragon, The Last Guardian, and Cycle of Hatred. There is lore in WoW thats stems directly from those books. The only books of questionable lore value are the War of the Ancients trilogy.

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Bearnaked — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:04 GMT

since what ive seen, maybe the 2nd lair of deathwing on azeroth (which is unknown) may be under hyjal... which would be cool cause they already ahve that instance there..

but maybe they will re-create a BWLish type instance since they both deal with the same thing..

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airddragon — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:03 GMT

First off I would like to say that I love little lore snippets like this. Second I will add that Lore and game level will not always meet at the same point. Lore creates the beautiful world in which we play. Game level balances the interactive side, which often times does not relate at all to level. Level is a relative measure that serves to balance the game's actual game play. The fact that Lore seems to be almost on par with level at this point is merely a byproduct of good design.

As to the what being more powerful etc, please people pay attention to the story. Ragnaros was in a weakened state, because of this he was not 'ready' yet and we caught him off guard. C'Thun was just beginning to emerge, we laid the smack down on him before he could get stronger. Hakkar was merely the last Avatar of himself left on the world. The actual god behind him was slain long ago.

So in short, the story tries to justify the relative strength of said things merely to keep the Lore fanatics semi-happy. And for their efforts on this front I applaud them.

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Lothaer — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:02 GMT

so in other words we've rely just been "lucky" to catch these "gods" off guard?

As to weather or not we see Deathwing i f***ing hope so.