Around Azeroth: Waiting on the end of the world
Is the world destroyed yet? While we're all waiting for maintenance to finish and the servers to stabilize, here's a story about the new Big Bad himself, Deathwing. "I wanted to check out Scholomance on the beta and I decided to fly myself instead of taking the taxi," writes Skarn of <Game Theory> on Proudmoore (US-A). "I'm glad I did! There, hanging out over the ocean just southwest of Stromgarde Keep, was the Destroyer himself! I quickly flew over hoping to get roasted, but it didn't happen. The flames seemed to have no effect. In fact, Deathwing was content to just hover there. Not moving, just doing his part to char-broil the ocean. I decided this was an excellent time to take a bunch of screenshots!"
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Tokkar Nov 22nd 2010 10:26PM
I think this big, pissed-off, insane lizard is just misunderstood. He's just showing to everyone on Azeroth how detrimental smoking can be to your health, and everybody gets all upset just because he's this big, pissed-off, insane lizard!
Seriously, he just needs a hug, people! A hug, your understanding and your acceptance! And if he can't get it, he's just gonna roast the world!
razion Nov 23rd 2010 10:07AM
Like a gigantic marshmallow...
theRaptor Nov 23rd 2010 10:57AM
Hey Deathwing! Why so sad emo kiAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGH IT BURNS!
Tri Nov 23rd 2010 8:27AM
OH.. my... god..! One of the coolest screenshots I have ever seen!
Paultab Nov 23rd 2010 10:21AM
Michael Bay approved!
Skarn Nov 23rd 2010 10:30AM
Glad you like it!
I tried several angles, expecting him to despawn at any moment. Also, there was Fatigue to deal with, that was annoying. I couldn't decide on just one, so I sent in four. XD
Skarn Nov 23rd 2010 10:36AM
Also, thanks Elizabeth for using my screenshot! Fitting that the (probably) last screenshot out of beta is of Deathwing, eh?
Jason B. Nov 23rd 2010 12:39PM
To the screenshotter, I offer a hearty "Kudos!" for this fantastic pic. Epic is too short a word to describe its awesomeness.
Dookieshed Nov 23rd 2010 9:23AM
I'm SOOOO excited!! Why do I have to work until 7 pm!?
:(
Mcdreamy Nov 23rd 2010 10:04AM
Probably not a big deal. Every major patch content patch I've experienced has always been extended repeatedly and then still be buggy for the first night.
nfry Nov 23rd 2010 10:04AM
^this
Josin Nov 23rd 2010 10:07AM
I have to work until 10pm (yay 14-hour days!) and I suspect that I'll be getting in-game the same time as my guildmates.
Aaron Nov 23rd 2010 10:18AM
That's probably pretty good timing. I remember more than a few times that major content patches aggroing loading screens and sometimes defeating world servers. ;-)
Demeter Nov 23rd 2010 1:19PM
When does the US maintenance end? The EU one isn't due until tomorrow...
Stannislaus Nov 23rd 2010 10:10AM
After x thousands of years trapped inside the Earth, Deathwing emerges with an insatiable desire for...BARBEQUE!
Socialcockroach Nov 23rd 2010 10:18AM
Actually, Deathwing has only been in hiding for maybe 10 years if that. That doesn't change his craving for good cook-out though.
Saeadame Nov 23rd 2010 10:13AM
It's weird but at that angle Deathwing looks kind of... adorable. He looks like he's got the proportions of a plush toy, with a huge head and wings, and splayed legs.
i want one.
Ice Nov 23rd 2010 10:13AM
"I just got killed by deathwing, I'm glad it happened to me!"
People are weird.
Skarn Nov 23rd 2010 10:28AM
Hey, I didn't die!
...I just tried to. >.>
ravyynn Nov 23rd 2010 11:29AM
It's an achievement and when it happens...when he melts your face off...it is freaking amazing LOL. Seriously you will want to experience this at least once :)