They are implementing runes into WoW. This is why you see a hel rune in the splash. They have taken a lof of aspects from the Diablo world and intertwined them with WoW, such as jewels and sockets. The next big step for the upcoming expansion is runes and runewords.
Sorry to burst your bubbles, but the hel rune in the splash is not hinting at Diablo 3.
Sorry to burst your bubbles, Blizzard is announcing a new game not related to wow atm.
They are implementing runes into WoW. This is why you see a hel rune in the splash. They have taken a lof of aspects from the Diablo world and intertwined them with WoW, such as jewels and sockets. The next big step for the upcoming expansion is runes and runewords.
Sorry to burst your bubbles, but the hel rune in the splash is not hinting at Diablo 3.
once again another retard that has no idea about the peter lee thing. BLIZZ DOESNT PUT OUT TEASERS FOR AN EXPANSION THAT WAS ALREADY ANNOUNCED....*sigh* people just dont get it
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"I want to say something but I'll keep it to myself I guess and leave this useless post behind to make you aware that there WAS something... "
-Equinox
"We're like the downtown of the Diablo related internet lol"
-Winged
Ice - Obviously WoTLK and Northrend have a lot to do with ice.
Rune Symbols - The Death Knight uses a rune system to cast spells.
Purple Monster Pic - Could be a fan pic of a Tuskarr or some other sort of cartoony WoW-esque character. The drawing is too close to the art style of WoW than Diablo.
Your ignorance astounds me. Stay awhile and listen~
I don't feel like reading every single post between here and post #1, so if this has been stated before, meh:
Act V, the ending act in Diablo II: LoD, is covered in ice everywhere! WotLK isn't the only ice-related thing out there. It could very well be that the Azure Wrath is buried in the rubble of Mount Arreat and is covered by ice from neglect and time.
It would be a logical idea to pick up the game's storyline where it left off, Act V, if the next game is truely going to be a sequel. If not, then, well, the former paragraph still holds true.
And, if you want to stretch it even farther, we know that the Barbarian are the originators of the runes in Diablo. Would it be okay to assume that because it's covered in ice and runes, it's in Act V?
Just some things to think about, not saying any of it's true.
Why close? I was just throwing an idea out there. Why wouldn't Blizzard make a teaser for WoTLK? Please, tell me what could stop Blizzard from doing this?
Again, I'm hoping it's D3, but you can't help but think that we're in for a let down.
I don't feel like reading every single post between here and post #1, so if this has been stated before, meh:
Act V, the ending act in Diablo II: LoD, is covered in ice everywhere! WotLK isn't the only ice-related thing out there. It could very well be that the Azure Wrath is buried in the rubble of Mount Arreat and is covered by ice from neglect and time.
It would be a logical idea to pick up the game's storyline where it left off, Act V, if the next game is truely going to be a sequel. If not, then, well, the former paragraph still holds true.
And, if you want to stretch it even farther, we know that the Barbarian are the originators of the runes in Diablo. Would it be okay to assume that because it's covered in ice and runes, it's in Act V?
Just some things to think about, not saying any of it's true.
This is what I'm talking about. Some facts to backup a theory. Glad finally someone decided to do this instead of jumping on my case.
Why wouldn't Blizzard make a teaser for WoTLK? Please, tell me what could stop Blizzard from doing this?
Teasers are serious business. We would see a splash image every day if they did one every time they were going to release a little information about a WoW expansion.
Plus why would they put it on their main site if it was info on WoW? What about those who do not play WoW and couldn't care less about it? Blizzard obviously wants to grab EVERYONE'S attention...
Why close? I was just throwing an idea out there. Why wouldn't Blizzard make a teaser for WoTLK? Please, tell me what could stop Blizzard from doing this?
Again, I'm hoping it's D3, but you can't help but think that we're in for a let down.
Well, for one that idea has been thrown so many times, its starting to unravel at the seams, and two, there is already a thread for this type of discussion.
I haven't seen this mentioned yet, so I figured I had might as well jump in and say it myself:
Could it also be possible that their using cracking ice could have nothing to do with either ActV if D2 or WotLK? The company's name IS Blizzard, an ice based name itself, and I can't speak for any of the other games but I know that when I click on my D2 game, the first thing it shows is Blizzard's name breaking out of ice. It just doesn't look as good as this new one may.
I am also hoping that this is D3... just so everyone knows.
Well, for one that idea has been thrown so many times, its starting to unravel at the seams, and two, there is already a thread for this type of discussion.
Thread for doubt discussion? I guess I'll go looking for it then. I didn't see it and if there is one I apologize.
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It really could be anything. I would be very surprised if this is some new IP....and I'd be rather upset because I'm hoping for D3. But I guess a new IP is better than stale news or a mind game Bliz could be playing with WoTLK. As far as why would Bliz make a teaser for WoTLK instead of just putting the news on WoW forums....hell if I know. Blizzard is evil and likes to toy with our emotions.
Ice - Obviously WoTLK and Northrend have a lot to do with ice.
Rune Symbols - The Death Knight uses a rune system to cast spells.
Purple Monster Pic - Could be a fan pic of a Tuskarr or some other sort of cartoony WoW-esque character. The drawing is too close to the art style of WoW than Diablo.
Ok, let's think with Brains...
Ice - Could definitely also mean "Hell has Frozen Over"! Duh! How can you not think this? Oh, you associate Diablo with Hell, and ignore the fact we were in Frozen Tundras in LOD!
Rune Symbols - Diablo 2 definitely had more of those!
Blizzard have Cartoony style fanarts ALL the time, on all the games!
But Most important LOGIC of all...
WOTLK has Already been Announced, so WHAT THE HELL is that big left to announce about WOTLK to warrant such Hype/Teaser? (USE YOUR BRAIN HERE, HUH)
It Doesn't!
Cuz It makes NO sense at all! It's just stupid to hype up about WOTLK features... retarded!
Sorry, but you just got Owned!
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Blizzard, please put back the single player offline mode!
Ice - Obviously WoTLK and Northrend have a lot to do with ice.
Rune Symbols - The Death Knight uses a rune system to cast spells.
Purple Monster Pic - Could be a fan pic of a Tuskarr or some other sort of cartoony WoW-esque character. The drawing is too close to the art style of WoW than Diablo.
That's the most infantile thing I have ever heard in my life.
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What is normal? Normal is a concept that everyone or a majority of people are the same or similar. However, we know that everyone is unique. If everyone is unique, then everyone is different. If everyone is different, then everyone is weird. If everyone is weird, then everyone is normal.
Today's splash update so far carries this theory to be true! All we have to do now is sit and wait for the announcement! Except that X-Fire had some info that changed within moments. Their screen coverage for Blizzard's WWI now says:
Get behind the scenes with Xfire during WWI to:
· Follow the opening ceremony in our live chat rooms together with hundreds of other Blizzard fans
· Learn what the pros think of the latest Starcraft 2 developments, including the Zerg race
· Discover the latest version of the 2nd WoW Expansion, Wrath of the Lich King
· Get to see exclusive pictures and videos from the event
· Follow the invitational WoW Arena, Warcraft 3 and Starcraft tournaments
But previously it stated " - Follow the opening ceremony and discover what new game will be announced in our chat rooms together with hundreds of other Blizzard fans".
No offense but stop being so damn blind people. I'm just as big of a Diablo fan as anyone. However you are ignoring some facts here, some of which the OP stated. We're talking about the TEASER here. Not about whether there will be a D3 announcement. I'm pretty sure it will be announced, but I don't think the teaser is related.
1. The TEASER so far has rune symbols from WotLK, Protoss, and a HEL rune. They are however, essentially rune symbols. The death knight in WotLK relies on etching runes into his weapon.
2. Right now WoW is their LARGEST franchise. They are making a boatload of money from it. Interest in WoW is waning right now. They want to make sure everyone gets interested in WotLK so they are going to use this event to capitalize on that as much as possible and show gamers how cool the new expansion will be.
3. WotLK is probably near the end of alpha testing. Right now is a perfect time to use those beta keys. I don't think SCII or DIII are ready for any kind of public testing.
4. Yes I'm going to mention the ice. It it looks like a duck and sounds like a duck, its probably a duck. I imagine behind it will be one of three things, all WotLK related. The Lich King, landscape of Nothrend, or a random death knight character.
5. What do they also give away at all these things? Goodie bags. Inside that goodie bag it probably a code to retreive an ingame WoW pet. That purple monster is probably the pet.
I'm sure Diablo III will be announced BUT I think they will still keep the emphasis on WotLK.
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Sorry to burst your bubbles, Blizzard is announcing a new game not related to wow atm.
-Equinox
"We're like the downtown of the Diablo related internet lol"
-Winged
you choosed the wrong time to give an opinion like that
Your ignorance astounds me. Stay awhile and listen~
Fuck you, I'm a dragon.
Act V, the ending act in Diablo II: LoD, is covered in ice everywhere! WotLK isn't the only ice-related thing out there. It could very well be that the Azure Wrath is buried in the rubble of Mount Arreat and is covered by ice from neglect and time.
It would be a logical idea to pick up the game's storyline where it left off, Act V, if the next game is truely going to be a sequel. If not, then, well, the former paragraph still holds true.
And, if you want to stretch it even farther, we know that the Barbarian are the originators of the runes in Diablo. Would it be okay to assume that because it's covered in ice and runes, it's in Act V?
Just some things to think about, not saying any of it's true.
Again, I'm hoping it's D3, but you can't help but think that we're in for a let down.
This is what I'm talking about. Some facts to backup a theory. Glad finally someone decided to do this instead of jumping on my case.
Teasers are serious business. We would see a splash image every day if they did one every time they were going to release a little information about a WoW expansion.
Plus why would they put it on their main site if it was info on WoW? What about those who do not play WoW and couldn't care less about it? Blizzard obviously wants to grab EVERYONE'S attention...
Fuck you, I'm a dragon.
Could it also be possible that their using cracking ice could have nothing to do with either ActV if D2 or WotLK? The company's name IS Blizzard, an ice based name itself, and I can't speak for any of the other games but I know that when I click on my D2 game, the first thing it shows is Blizzard's name breaking out of ice. It just doesn't look as good as this new one may.
I am also hoping that this is D3... just so everyone knows.
Thread for doubt discussion? I guess I'll go looking for it then. I didn't see it and if there is one I apologize.
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It really could be anything. I would be very surprised if this is some new IP....and I'd be rather upset because I'm hoping for D3. But I guess a new IP is better than stale news or a mind game Bliz could be playing with WoTLK. As far as why would Bliz make a teaser for WoTLK instead of just putting the news on WoW forums....hell if I know. Blizzard is evil and likes to toy with our emotions.
Ok, let's think with Brains...
Ice - Could definitely also mean "Hell has Frozen Over"! Duh! How can you not think this? Oh, you associate Diablo with Hell, and ignore the fact we were in Frozen Tundras in LOD!
Rune Symbols - Diablo 2 definitely had more of those!
Blizzard have Cartoony style fanarts ALL the time, on all the games!
But Most important LOGIC of all...
WOTLK has Already been Announced, so WHAT THE HELL is that big left to announce about WOTLK to warrant such Hype/Teaser? (USE YOUR BRAIN HERE, HUH)
It Doesn't!
Cuz It makes NO sense at all! It's just stupid to hype up about WOTLK features... retarded!
Sorry, but you just got Owned!
That's the most infantile thing I have ever heard in my life.
--Steel :cool:
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Today's splash update so far carries this theory to be true! All we have to do now is sit and wait for the announcement! Except that X-Fire had some info that changed within moments. Their screen coverage for Blizzard's WWI now says:
But previously it stated " - Follow the opening ceremony and discover what new game will be announced in our chat rooms together with hundreds of other Blizzard fans".
The last part has me hopeful now.
*jz_owns_all
Willing to help xfers/mods.
Well, if that's even slightly true.. I'm gonna slam that Hel rune down his freakin' throat. Mmkay!?
>.<
1. The TEASER so far has rune symbols from WotLK, Protoss, and a HEL rune. They are however, essentially rune symbols. The death knight in WotLK relies on etching runes into his weapon.
2. Right now WoW is their LARGEST franchise. They are making a boatload of money from it. Interest in WoW is waning right now. They want to make sure everyone gets interested in WotLK so they are going to use this event to capitalize on that as much as possible and show gamers how cool the new expansion will be.
3. WotLK is probably near the end of alpha testing. Right now is a perfect time to use those beta keys. I don't think SCII or DIII are ready for any kind of public testing.
4. Yes I'm going to mention the ice. It it looks like a duck and sounds like a duck, its probably a duck. I imagine behind it will be one of three things, all WotLK related. The Lich King, landscape of Nothrend, or a random death knight character.
5. What do they also give away at all these things? Goodie bags. Inside that goodie bag it probably a code to retreive an ingame WoW pet. That purple monster is probably the pet.
I'm sure Diablo III will be announced BUT I think they will still keep the emphasis on WotLK.