Wowhead BFA Interview at BlizzCon 2018 - Reaping Affix, Underwater Boss, Island Expedition Treasure Maps

Blizzard Posted 2018/11/03 at 1:47 PM by Squishei

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Highlights

Blizzard is trying to do an underwater boss because it thematically makes sense. The naga want to fight where they have an advantage. They can make things easier on players by giving players some buffs, like underwater water speed.

The Season 2 affix Reaping will cause all previously killed mobs to rise, chase down and attack the group at certain thresholds of the dungeon.

They're planning on looking at the creature type of Explosive, as some abilities don't work against them that maybe should (Avenger's Shield, Chain Lightning).

There are currently no plans to return Master Loot or improve Personal Loot's trading.

You'll be able to get Treasure Maps from Island Expeditions which are similar to Elite Missions. The rewards are going to be lucrative, but Blizzard hasn't confirmed them yet. Maybe some of the Azerite Armor currency.

Current Island Expedition rewards should still be on a separate pool than the new rewards coming in Tides of Vengeance

They're adding Seasonal Achievements for Mythic+ similar to Ahead of the Curve for raiding.

Heroic Warfronts require 10+ players and will be flexible.

Wowhead InterviewBelow we have a summary of each answer. We will have a full video coming soon!

Wowhead: In 8.1, we've seen a currency system for Azerite Armor in Mythic+. Can we expect to see this elsewhere such as in Raids or PvP?MorganWowhead: What did you guys think of Reorigination Array? Can we expect it to continue into Battle of Dazar'alor?MorganMorganWowhead: With the world first race being streamed and gaining popularity, are there any plans to release the raid at the same time across regions?MorganMorganIn the What's Next panel, there was a mention of an Underwater Boss. Can you share more about it?ShaniMorganShaniWowheadMorganWowhead: Are there any plans to readd Guild Master Loot?MorganShaniWowhead: Any plans to improve trading logic for Personal Loot?MorganWowhead: Are there any plans to have legendaries in this expansion? Maybe similar to something like the ring from Warlords of Draenor?ShaniWowhead: In 8.1, you're added a Dubloon Vendor to Island Expeditions. Are there plans to allow better targeting of the current rewards?ShaniMorganMorganWowhead: So the Mythic+ currency isn't just going to from the Mythic+ chest and Scapping / Disenchanting Azerite Armor?MorganShaniWowhead: Were there plans to add Seasonal Rewards for the Mythic+ Seasons?MorganWowhead: What about Cosmetic rewards like titles or mounts?MorganWowhead: What are your thoughts on the current Mythic+ affixes?MorganMorganShaniMorganWowheadMorganWowheadMorganWowhead: Are there plans to add more or change any affixes?MorganWowhead: Can you tell us more about Heroic Warfronts?ShaniAre there plans to add more Warfronts in any of the new zones?ShaniWowhead: We saw a lot of Floating Islands and Waterfalls in Nazjatar. Are there any interesting ways to get around?MorganWowhead: What are we going to have to do for the second pathfinder?ShaniMorganWowhead: Do you have more plans for Allied Races after Zandalari and Kul Tiras?ShaniMorganWowhead: What's going on with Sylvanas and Xal'atath?Morgan

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Comment by Quidi24Underwater bosses will be absolute horror for some tanks i think. Those who can jump around. Like Vengeance Jump. It would be awful if it's in water.Comment by RealitymorgenThis could either fail or be really goodComment by LaernasNo please no, i dont want underwater boss :XComment by auronbabeUnderwater Boss! :D I really like the sound of that actually! Been waiting a long time for some naga action like that <3Comment by MordredspUnderwater will be awesome. Something like the last phase of Malygos would be great.Comment by 1810468This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by ZinkiVery cool!Comment by Aralndawonder how they are going to do the underwater boss. i actually loved Vasjirr it was so pretty, I did every quest there.Comment by Eclipse00I'm excited for Treasure Maps from the Island Expeditions.Comment by bob08910Still wish we had a choice for master loot. Player choice isnt a bad thingComment by nisxunderwater boss sounds interesting, would like to see what they are doing to do with thatComment by orleadanThe underwater boss could be really good in my opinion it's either gonna be really nice or really bad.Comment by StormwanderI'm getting tired of the giant push into Island expeditions and Mythic+Comment by HowlingHawkAn underwater boss could be interesting, and a fun encounter. Hopefully they make sure abilities and moving your character work properly though.Comment by ReyfaUnderwater Boss! I really like the sound of that actually! Been waiting a long time for some action like that.Comment by 1tanfastic1Can't wait for that underwater boss, Vashj'ir is actually one of my favorite zones.Comment by TortyMorgan: I think we'll probably take some queues from previous expansions.
Comment by Wieldwe need this underwater boss!Comment by lankybritCan’t wait for Pathfinder part2.Comment by kazrael03Another legion feature? so bfa is really a low quality legion? cmon blizz

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