WoW: Cataclysm Cinematic Intro Blows Everything Up Forever
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What that trailer doesn't show is that the initial battle with the four pirates took about 20 minutes of you merely watching what was going on, another 10 minutes of dialogue, 20 minutes of travel time between systems, and who knows how many hours in between getting there and the bigger battle, which will consist of doing nothing but clicking once or twice every few minutes and watching your ship barely contribute.Delusibeta said:
At least, that's what I got from the trial.
Anyway, I'm going to go with the 'meh' opinion. It was...extremely underwhelming. Shouldn't they have done something more exciting in order to requisition more subscribers from the camp that's waiting for SWTOR?
HEY YOU DONT SAY THAT! GNOMES ARE AMAZINGCaptain Pancake said:
OT: I liked the cinematic. mainly when i recognized he was flying over SW. DEATH TO THE ALLIANCE!
No, it's not I think better than the Wrath one, and you were spot on when you called Wrath's more subdued. And that's a good thing to be. Cata's is...well, aggressive, action-y and yes, pretty damn sweet looking, however, it doesn't hold that same gravitas. And it's mainly to do with the music, the Wrath backing music is mostly mournful choral with some amazing build up toward the end, in this one, it just beats you on the head with generic DUMPH DUMPH DUMPH RARRGH DRAGON! type music, not bad, just, not as epic as it could have been otherwise.John Funk said:
Visually, this is awesome. The audio, is always awesome.
I love Blizzard intros. Even though the WOTLK intro, takes the cake in my opinion.
Blizzard has fantastic intros, but there was something about this that wasn't as sweet for me (even though I still really freakin' enjoyed it). Most likely because I read their book about Deathwing's history. Also because this is Deathwing's 'reappearance' and he had already had the plates hammered onto his hide to keep him from bursting at the seams, before he vanished. I'm not sure if he had it done again, like it's a regular procedure (like getting your nails done) - but I'll have to see.
What really bums me out is, his body model in-game, is supposed to be no bigger then Sindragosa. That bums me out, because DeathWing is supposed to be ginormagatuan in comparison. He's supposed to be able to take on three Elder dragons at once; and he's only her size?
*raspberry*
I love Blizzard intros. Even though the WOTLK intro, takes the cake in my opinion.
Blizzard has fantastic intros, but there was something about this that wasn't as sweet for me (even though I still really freakin' enjoyed it). Most likely because I read their book about Deathwing's history. Also because this is Deathwing's 'reappearance' and he had already had the plates hammered onto his hide to keep him from bursting at the seams, before he vanished. I'm not sure if he had it done again, like it's a regular procedure (like getting your nails done) - but I'll have to see.
What really bums me out is, his body model in-game, is supposed to be no bigger then Sindragosa. That bums me out, because DeathWing is supposed to be ginormagatuan in comparison. He's supposed to be able to take on three Elder dragons at once; and he's only her size?
*raspberry*
I guess you could say that "All will burn underneath the shadow of my wings" is the borderline catchphrase line of this expansion.. but not nearly as iconic as the last two. Completely with you on placing it a notch under the WotLK cinematic.John Funk said:
Man oh man it's looking great. I have no interest in WoW at all, but being a CGI artist and enthousiast this is pretty much as good as it gets. Awesome!
damn blizzard, stop making me want to go back to your timesuck life destroying game....I have a family now, have mercy
the talent and skill changes look so awesome though, and re-doing the old areas with new cataclysm quests rox so hard
the talent and skill changes look so awesome though, and re-doing the old areas with new cataclysm quests rox so hard
You forgot everyone's favourite, apparently Cataclysms Tier 1 or 2 raid boss which also was the first major challenge for the guilds in early days of Warcraft - Ragnaros! The fluffy ball of flames makes a return as well.John Funk said:
For let it be known, that Metzen can perform miracles beyond our understanding, etc.
Yes WoW counts towards the warcraft cannon. Where Warcraft 3 ended World of Warcraft began. Why would you think any different?mad825 said:
Hmmm... just had a thought... Deathwing's sort of a rivethead... y'know, into that whole body-modification thing. So I wonder, is he into metal or industrial music?
Just a thought...
Just a thought...
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I loved it! The only thing I worry about is, along with this, and Lich King, we are really setting a precedent. Will there be no more cinematics with the actual Races or content? With Vanilla it was nothing but scenic shots, each giving the races a chance to shine. BC, sure had Illidan, but it featured Blood Elves and Draenei, and even shots of some of the other races in battle.
Lich king, no shots of Death Knights as the player would be playing. None of the existing races in the snowy landscapes. Just Arthas.
Now just Deathwing.
I worry the gnomes will never get their day. =(
Lich king, no shots of Death Knights as the player would be playing. None of the existing races in the snowy landscapes. Just Arthas.
Now just Deathwing.
I worry the gnomes will never get their day. =(