But these days Orcs are one of the least-played races. Being "bland" is particularly the reason for the near extinction of the horde races that aren't Blood Elves and Goblins.

Orcs are the only Horde race I don't play. I particularly love Trolls. I have a Troll Warlock and Shaman, a Blood Elf Paladin, A Tauren Druid, and an Undead Preist and a Goblin Hunter. I just can't get into Orcs.

I myself really love the lore begging the Orc Shamans, but I CAN'T stand with the Orc Model. For me my true love in the Horde are the Undead, and then the Belfs.

I never really had a "deal breaker" for races. I always felt I would like to try one of each. I thought when worgens came out I might eventually race change my human mage or human lock to worgen. Until I played one. The males aren't so bad but the females laugh is so beyond stupid it's not even funny. Also their flip is disappointing as well. I don't think either of these will keep me from playing my toon but it will definitely keep me from rolling another. Haven't played the goblin yet but I am looking forward to that at some point.