Flavor names for new race/class combos
by Michael Sacco 
Aug 27th 2009 at 3:00PM
Unsurprisingly, the hottest forum topic upon the announcement of new race/class combinations in Cataclysm isn't an analytical discussion of their racial strengths and weaknesses -- it's pun names for Tauren Paladins. Well, Kisirani, illustrious World Event Designer and Mistress of Flavor, popped into one such thread to give the actual name that Tauren Paladins will be given, a la Blood Knights -- "Sunwalkers."
A great name, and somehow less menacing than "Blood Knights." One has to wonder if this sets a precedent for the other new combinations, too. Could we be seeing Forsaken Hunters phased in via quests as Dark Rangers? Dwarf Shamans as Wildhammers? Blood Elf Warriors as Sunreavers? Dwarf Mages as Runeweavers?
Kisirani indicated that the new combos would be phased in gradually and with ample explanation for each one via new quests and NPCs, and we've already seen the start of those with the An Injured Colleague and A Cautious Return quests added on the PTRs. There are lots of great flavor opportunities here, and I hope that Blizzard takes the time to introduce each and every new combo in their own unique way. Then again, with Kisirani at the helm of the whole thing, I doubt we have much to worry about.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
Oteo Aug 27th 2009 3:07PM
Can't wait to roll my holy cow!
Sunwalkers FOR THE WIN.
Deadly. Off. Topic. Aug 27th 2009 4:27PM
So if they're calling them Sunwalkers for their faith with the sun, what were they called for the moon? Nightwalkers... erm...somehow that doesn't seem right.
Oteo Aug 27th 2009 4:34PM
The "Moonwalkers" are actually the druids, if you've done the Injured Colleague quest. Druids aren't officially called Moonwalkers (eheh), but since modern Druid teachings are currently based off of Night Elven traditions, there's a heavy emphasis on the moon.
Felix_NZ Aug 27th 2009 6:16PM
What, no Skywalkers?
The Giant Aug 27th 2009 9:25PM
Not going through the comments to start off with, I'm pretty sure that there will be a
"Udder" the Lightbringer.
Mr. Tastix Aug 27th 2009 9:33PM
Those custom names for groups are just pathetic only because why should Blood Elves be the only ones to get them? Draenei never got them, neither did Humans or Dwarves. What the hell makes other races so special?
Beliam Aug 28th 2009 7:35PM
Actually, Draenei Paladins are known as Vindicators, and Draenei Warriors (especially guards) are called Peacekeepers
The more you know
Ruprecht Aug 27th 2009 3:07PM
I guess Holycow wasn't punny enough.
Josh Aug 27th 2009 3:13PM
That's why I didn't use it. Almost... but I restrained myself. ;)
Firestride Aug 27th 2009 4:24PM
There's already a "Holicow" that I've seen about Gnomeregan, which indicates to me that there's a "Holycow" somewhere too. Of course, he's an undead priest, though.
macster Aug 27th 2009 5:06PM
Guess not. How about "BUFFalo"?
No?
Josh Aug 27th 2009 5:12PM
@macster Win!
Graham Aug 27th 2009 5:49PM
And don't forget:
Moograine
Moother
Cowsecration
Bovinestorm
Avengingcalf
Nazgûl Aug 27th 2009 3:07PM
Very interesting. Hopefully this will silence some of the "lollore" QQ going on.
Sunwalkers... damn that is awesome.
Aracross Aug 27th 2009 3:08PM
I think some are pretty clear.
Retbulls.
Ametrine Aug 27th 2009 3:10PM
And when they pop Avenging Wrath...
/y "RETBULL GIVES YOU WINGS!"
veil Aug 27th 2009 3:18PM
k, ill admit i lol'd
olzer Aug 27th 2009 3:21PM
That must be the 100th time i've heard that joke after they announced the class changed, Ametrine -.-
Porky Aug 27th 2009 3:59PM
I'm going with 'Holystein' myself.
Danafi Aug 27th 2009 5:23PM
That's awesome! I saved the name Lightbeef on my server, but I think I need Retbulls save too now! LOL