Where we are and where we're going

So Blizzcon has come and gone, and we've got a lot to look forward to in the coming few months/years. And I for one am looking forward to it. As a preview:

After a long war in Northrend, we're coming home, and the world isn't the same as it was when we left. As the producers put it "maybe we left a little bit of ourselves up there in Northrend". After all the war, we're heading back to Azeroth, the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor. The cataclysm will occur when we get back, and Deathwing has returned, sundering parts of world in his wake. Even though the world has changed, I am glad we're coming home, and it sounds like that's the way it going to feel.

And we FINALLY get to visit Kezan, Gilneas, and Hyjal.

Other new bits we can expect:

First, Goblins and Worgen:

Not sure where to begin here, so I'll start with the admission, I was wrong.

I CERTAINLY did not beleive that these would be the new playable races. And certainly wasn't willing to base the prediction on the inclusion of the masks included for the Halloween holiday.

A horde goblin faction is an obvious choice. They were Horde allies in WCII, and still operate their zepplins. They're nice little green guys that will fit the Horde lineup well. The rocket belt set of abilities seem a little forced, but other than that, they're right on target.

My feelings on Worgen are mixed. I'm not sure what other race would have worked, and they've cleanly worked it into the lore it sounds like. Their abilities sounds pretty cool and the styling of Gilneas with its gothic style should be spot on.

More tomorrow about things that I found suspiciously UNmentioned.

-Frozen Voodoo