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* Please, no silly races, only sensible choices. 
* Use your common sense - the [[Scourge]], for example, is impossible as a playable race, as are [[Giant]]s. 
* Note that with the appearance of draenei shamans and blood elf paladins [http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/classcombo.html], class restrictions no longer apply.
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== Worgen ==

According to the [[Worgen]] page, they have "no apparent way of returning". And yet [[Velinde Starsong]] claimed that large numbers of worgen willingly aided her, even though they had their own supernatural enemy to battle on their homeworld. This surprises me, since the permanent loss of many of their forces would surely hasten the worgen civilization's defeat. In any case it would be little concern to them as to what happened to another world to which they had no connection. So this leads me to suspect a different story - slavery.

What if Velinde managed to summon them unwillingly, and then bent their minds to her control? It would explain how she was able to control them enough to use them to fight against the demons, but then they suddenly abandoned her. Perhaps she somehow lost control over them and they regained their freedom, but unable to return they wandered off into the woods, crazed and savage.

If this were true the remaining worgen back on their homeworld would not be best pleased by this. They would make every effort to discover what had happened, and would eventually manage to follow the summoned ones into Azeroth. This would explain how more continued to appear even after Velinde stopped using the Scythe of Elune. It may even be the reason for the enslaved worgen regaining their freedom. In any case, they would likely try to do something about Velinde to stop her summoning any more, and so might have killed her in secret.

We can assume something similar would happen with [[Archmage Arugal]]. A few worgen spies would materialise to investigate him, but due to his magic they would be unable to kill him without help. So they retreat into the woods, biding their time.

In the meantime, we already know that the war against the Lords of the Emerald Flame is going badly. Suppose it was eventually lost and the worgen civilization destroyed. The survivors would flee to the only other world they knew of - Azeroth. Because they would know of Arugal due to the spies reports, they would try to materialise somewhere nearby so that they could prepare an assault. But because it would be difficult to get the positioning right over such a large distance, it is only natural that a portal might emerge a few miles away from where it was wanted. And a likely candidate for the destination is Gilneas, just to the south.

Since Gilneas had cut itself off from the outside world, it would be fairly easy for the worgen to overrun it, resulting in a possible starting area. Then they would wait behind the Greymane Wall until the time that the worgen playable race is introduced, building up an army. Eventually they would reveal themselves to the outside world. They would join the Horde, because they could potentially share a similar culture, and also to fight their enemies the humans and night elves. Young worgen would begin their training in Gilneas, and then move on to Silverpine Forest where they would eventually battle their mortal enemy Arugal. After he is defeated the worgen would remain with the Horde and continue the rest of the game like any other race.

Thoughts anyone? {{User:Jormungand01/sig}}

:I took it as retreat from the Lords, not slavery, and the Arugal part seems completely out of the blue.--{{User:Sandwichman2448/Sig}} 22:40, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

::The playable ones are the civilized worgen from their home planet, not the savage ones seen at the moment though they are given as a reason for the originals coming. Velinde Starsong summoned worgen with the Scythe of Elune, but she said they came of their own free will. However they actually had no choice, so some of their friends killed her. Arugal tried to do the same thing, so the worgen tried to kill him too but couldn't for various reasons. By that time the Lords had won the war, forcing all the worgen to Azeroth, and they chose Gilneas as their new home because it was close to Shadowfang Keep and there would be no Alliance to stop them while they made prepared to take on Arugal. Make sense now? {{User:Jormungand01/sig}}

:::Yeah... It is an interesting twist.--{{User:Sandwichman2448/Sig}} 23:27, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

==[[Trogg]]==
Another suggestion, this time for a Horde race. The Horde seems to welcome savage races, and although the Trogg are described as very stupid, their brute force and hostile takeover of the Gnome homeland suggests they'd be right at home with the warlike tribes. The ones who inhabit [[Ragefire Chasm]] seem to be the only sect of the Trogg race that has any problem with the Horde, but they could easily be explained as under the influence of the Burning Blade cult in the same dungeon.

The Horde may accept savage races, but never something mindless. AngryBiscuit 4-2-09

The Horde is mindless?--[[User:Gurluas|Gurluas]] ([[User talk:Gurluas|talk]]) 01:20, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

== Race ideas has come a long way ==

I just wanted to comment on how in-depth and comprehensive the race ideas page has become since it [http://www.wowwiki.com/index.php?title=Race_ideas&oldid=53968 first appeared] (16:09, 15 December 2005 by [[User:Xmuskrat|Xmuskrat]]) based on speculation of the new races introduced in {{bc-inline}}. We've even developed a whole process for formatting and debating about the validity of each race. It all seems very impressive to me.

Thanks to all who have contributed. --{{qtt|[[Image:gengar orange 22x22.png]]|Beware the sneaky smile!}}&nbsp;[[User:Fandyllic|<span style="border-bottom:1px dotted; cursor:help;" title="Admin">Fandyllic</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Fandyllic|talk]] &middot; [[Special:Contributions/Fandyllic|contr]])</small> 2:49 PM PST 8 Apr 2009


==Neutral factions removed earlier==

The factions in the Hinterlands from Classic WoW could be implemented. (Wildhammer Dwarves, Revantusk Trolls) The dwarves have shown ties with the Alliance, although they say they are independent (Highlighted in several quests at Aerie Peak). For a level 1-10 starting area, the shoreline west of the Wetland is perfect. As for a capitol, Grim Batol would be the ideal choice, but with Deathwing experimenting with the Twilight Dragonflight, at the time it its not viable. <small>—The preceding [[WoWWiki:Signature|unsigned]] comment was added by {{User|Syndamir}}.</small>

== Harpy ==

I think we should remove harpy section because the earlier one was also removed and this new one is rather poor too. [[User:Noobi666|Noobi666]] ([[User talk:Noobi666|talk]]) 19:12, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

there was rule that before doing any great editions to article you shall ask first. I remove the harpy section but fell completely free to undo if you agree. the section was made by newb who just added it there. prepaire for edit war. [[User:Noobi666|Noobi666]] ([[User talk:Noobi666|talk]]) 19:15, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

== It is very probable those races will NEVER be released ==

Blizzard will be focusing on hero classes, and its highly unlikely that they add a new class AND a new race. I think that should be noted in the article. Any thoughs? [[User:Dr.M.Ginius|Dr.M.Ginius]] ([[User talk:Dr.M.Ginius|talk]]) 16:26, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

:Where has Blizzard ever said that they will be focusing on hero classes? --{{User:Gourra/Sig2}} 16:29, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

::Whoops, youre right, I  meant they where most likely focusing on hero classes [[User:Dr.M.Ginius|Dr.M.Ginius]] ([[User talk:Dr.M.Ginius|talk]]) 18:01, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

am i gonna be the first to mention the new halloween masks everyones talking about? because it already spread on almost all the major WoW sites. I wont say what it is since i afraid my account will be suspened for speculation--[[File:Icon_Azgalor.jpg]][[User:Maelstrong|Maelstrong]] 18:04, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

==RPG playable races==
I am not sure if anyone has mentioned this but the RPG has "playable races" also. So if there is a race in this article and it is a playable race in the RPG, I think that would get a dark green or lime green + entry. [[User:Rolandius|Rolandius]] [[Image:Paladin.gif|25px]] <small>([[User talk:Rolandius|<span title="Rolandius's Talk">talk</span>]] - [[Special:Contributions/Rolandius|<span title="Rolandius's Contributions">contr</span>]])</small> 16:35, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

== Wolvar? ==
Should they be added to this list? Anatomy-wise they're tons better than naga and tuskarr. [[User:Garm|Garm]] ([[User talk:Garm|talk]]) 02:16, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

== Mo'arg ==
The mo'arg entry is all about the felguard. Wouldn't the felguard belong on the subspecies race ideas article? [[User:Rolandius|Rolandius]] [[Image:Paladin.gif|25px]] <small>([[User talk:Rolandius|<span title="Rolandius's Talk">talk</span>]] - [[Special:Contributions/Rolandius|<span title="Rolandius's Contributions">contr</span>]])</small> 07:21, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

==[[Sporeling]]==
Apologies if this is in the wrong spot! But what about the Sporelings? Their lore is relativly small and easy to work with with minimal to no retcon. Nothing states there wasn't more of them prior to [[Draenor]]'s destruction so there could be more on a seperate floating island/continent, perhaps under the protection of a Naru? Draenor was said to be a huge planet, surely the few zones we have now can't be the only surviving ones, there could be more out there. Admittedly the chances of a return to Outland is slim, let alone player races that start off world of Azeroth.

A plus side though is they could easily slot into either Horde or Alliance. Personally I'd rather see them with the Horde but they have the potential for either. 

Their buildings are unique, could easily fit into Shaman and Priest classes (priestly type seen sometimes healing the troops at a Auchindoun instance entrance.) If a Naru was involved somehow they could possibly have Paladins as well. They already have a racial trait, Sporeskin. Their taxi mounts could be giant [[sporebat]]s, their ground mounts could be smaller versions of [[spore walker]]s. 

Overall they have the potential I believe and could be added to the list of possible future races. 
--[[User:Kayb]] 10:47, 16 August 2009 (AEST)

:Go ahead and add them if you like, just follow the rules: Facts only, no speculation. {{User:Coobra/Sig4}} 01:06, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

== Formatting ==

{{comment}}
Going with the wikify theme, what about this look-and-feel? I did the [[Arakkoa]] as an example:


{{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in the Burning Crusade expansion'''''}}
[[Image:Karokka.jpg|thumb|''"The Norwegian Blue prefers kippin' on it's back! Remarkable bird, id'nit, squire? Beautiful plumage!"'']]

{| class="darktable zebra"
! colspan="2" | General
|-
! {{text|#009900|+ For}} 
| They have a complete set of animations (such as Loot, eat/drink or dance).
|-
! {{text|#009900|+ For}} 
| They have their own [[Ravenspeech|unique language]].
|-
! {{text|#009900|+ For}} 
| They have their own [[:Image:Arakkoabuildings.JPG|unique architectural style]].
|-
! {{text|#009900|+ For}} 
| Already wear armors in-game.
|-
! {{text|#009900|+ For}} 
| Have female graphics.
|-
! style="white-space:nowrap" | ? Neutral 
| Arakkoa have greater than average intelligence, they are as smart as {{quest|The Arakkoa Threat|gnomes}}.
|-
! ? Neutral 
| Despite being avian, they do not possess the ability to fly. They are bipedal and otherwise completely humanoid, which provides few technical issues.{{fact}}
|-
! ? Neutral 
| Most arakkoa are hostile and xenophobic. They are, however, shown to be redeemable and trustworthy on an individual basis, which could presumably also go for a separate group.{{fact}}
|-
! ? Neutral 
| Arakkoa appear to have little inclination or preference towards either Alliance or Horde, as far as is known.{{cite|BC|}}
|-
! {{text|#AAAAAA|Info}} 
| 
:''Nevertheless, the arakkoa were probably friendly with the draenei or orcs at one time or another.''
|-
! {{text|#FFA000|- Against}} 
| Arakkoa appear to be strongly tied to Outland, which has already been featured in WoW's first expansion.{{cite|BC|}}
|}

{| class="darktable zebra" style="min-width:80%"
! colspan="2" | Join the Alliance?
|-
! ? Neutral
| The Skettis Exiles in [[Shattrath City]] worship the Light, a practice more common in the Alliance than the Horde.{{cite|WoW|}}
|}

{{clr}}
{{User:Howbizr/sign}} 2:47 AM, 17 Aug 2009 (EDT)
::Ooh, I like it. Looks very nice. As a side note, though, I do feel compelled to point out that their current models don't actually wear armor; they can hold weapons, but their armor is part of their character models. -- [[User:Dark T Zeratul|Dark T Zeratul]] ([[User talk:Dark T Zeratul|talk]]) 07:26, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
:::Continuing the tangent, are you sure it's not armor? For example I have a {{item|Time-Lost Figurine}}, and the various transformations it produces look quite a bit different from each other. {{User:Howbizr/sign}} 5:14 AM, 17 Aug 2009 (EDT)
::::There are three different arakkoa models: a caster, a warrior, and a "normal" one. Their armor is part of their character models rather than player armor being applied to a base like with goblins, vrykul, or the broken. -- [[User:Dark T Zeratul|Dark T Zeratul]] ([[User talk:Dark T Zeratul|talk]]) 23:02, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
:::The only problem would be the image, as it can't be shown in the middle of the table, instead it is shown in the upper part leaving a space with nothing. [[User:Benitoperezgaldos|Benitoperezgaldos]] ([[User talk:Benitoperezgaldos|talk]]) 14:44, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
::::I don't follow. All of the races have an image to the right. None of them have images "in the middle." {{User:Howbizr/sign}} 4:09 PM, 17 Aug 2009 (EDT)

:::::He means the table is pushed down cause of the image, leaving a huge blank space. {{User:Coobra/Sig4}} 20:29, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

::::::Must be a browser thing - it floats nicely in mine. Which OS/Browser/Browser version are you using Benito? {{User:Howbizr/sign}} 6:11 PM, 17 Aug 2009 (EDT)
::::::Oh I see it in FF now. How's this? {{User:Howbizr/sign}} 6:18 PM, 17 Aug 2009 (EDT)

:::::::Cool, now it's fixed. Then I support the usage of this tables. [[User:Benitoperezgaldos|Benitoperezgaldos]] ([[User talk:Benitoperezgaldos|talk]]) 23:13, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

The use of the + - and ? was mostly for lack of saying for, against, and neutral. So if we went to the table having as you've shown, I say remove the + - and ? and just use the colored strongly for, for, neutral, against, and strongly against. {{User:Coobra/Sig4}} 00:22, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

:The table does not seem very newer-user friendly, and upkeep may get annoying if additions throw off the coding.--{{User:Sandwichman2448/Sig}} 00:48, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

::That may be a good thing... additions/revisions/removals should be discussed anyway, and newer users tend to just throw things in, rather than discuss. {{User:Coobra/Sig4}} 01:05, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

I like it, much better than the old version.--[[User:Centaur77|Centaur77]] ([[User talk:Centaur77|talk]]) 01:07, September 25, 2009 (UTC)

:Yeah, i'ts realy alot better. Nice.
[[User:Minor miner7|Minor miner7]] ([[User talk:Minor miner7|talk]]) 15:11, September 26, 2009 (UTC)

== Ideas Modified Based on Goblins and Worgen ==
It seems that, with Goblins and Worgen in the Horde and Alliance (respectively), new information is required. If any races have opinions regarding the Goblins and Worgen, it would be advisable to cite it. Maybe a race has new leaning towards Horde or Alliance based from said citation? [[User:Garm|Garm]] ([[User talk:Garm|talk]]) 21:12, September 10, 2009 (UTC)
:Obviously... But that information does not exist yet. All anyone knows is what was announced at Blizzcon, and we won't know anything else until the Alpha comes out. -- [[User:Dark T Zeratul|Dark T Zeratul]] ([[User talk:Dark T Zeratul|talk]]) 21:25, September 10, 2009 (UTC)
::And even then alpha falls under the [[WW:NDA]], so information would have to wait till beta. {{User:Coobra/Sig4}} 22:55, September 10, 2009 (UTC)

== Racial Mount ideas ==

Many potential playable races currently do not have a known racial mount.  However it is clear that any race made playable will have its own racial mount.  I'm wondering how these ideas can be added to this page, or any page.  Of course they can't just be wishful or irrational thinking, they must make sense.  Here's my list of mounts I find suitable for good reasons:

*Ogres: Clefthoof (from Nagrand)
*Furbolg: Beetle (found underground in Barrow Deeps)
*Arakkoa: Basilisk (from Terokkar Forest)
*Ethereals: Warp Stalker (from Netherstorm)
*Gnolls: Crocolisk (from Wetlands)
*Kobolds: Spiders (from caves)

Could come up with more, obviously.
[[User:Starvethedead|Starvethedead]] ([[User talk:Starvethedead|talk]]) 21:51, November 23, 2009 (UTC)

:Things that make the list on this page must be citable. Since these are your ideas, the best place for them would be your user space. Please see [[WW:PA]] and [[WW:FANFIC]]. {{User:Coobra/Sig4}} 21:47, November 23, 2009 (UTC)

== Editing Sections ==

Not sure why, but the sections '''Quilboar''', '''Satyr''', and '''Sporeling''' do not have their own edit button they they appear as subsections of '''Pandaren''' when you click Pandaren's edit link. {{User:Coobra/Sig4}} 22:06, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
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