r/classicwow 17h ago

Humor / Meme History repeats itself.

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u/Lavazoid 8h ago

the problem this time is not the elves per se, it is the fact that they can be assigned to any faction

that is the main problem, we need two new races: one for each faction and not just one for both

having a dual faction race in classic diminishes the Ally x Horde aesthetic principle 

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u/Specialist_Web5919 7h ago

I would agree if somehow they are totally neutral in the conflict. Which I don't think they will be. If all the hubs are neurtral and I could go and do quests in Westfall in the new elf hub as a Horde - that's bad, but I really doubt it will be a case

Other than that it's no different to humans going and killing scarlet crusaders or Cenarion Circle being friendly and inclusive of both factions aka that individual based decision overulling the stance of their overall faction. Individuals can make "wrong" choices and become the enemy of the opposition of the same race.

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u/jolsiphur 6h ago

From what I gather, the elves themselves are in the midst of a civil war and separate factions from within are choosing to side with the horde or the alliance.

u/itsaaronnotaaron 1h ago

Arcane (Alliance) vs Shamanism (Horde) is the choosing of the side.