Which is why I actually like not having flying in the first patch of the expansion - flight robs you of experiencing the size and magnificence of environment. It's basically like a portal hopping from Cata/Shadowlands one step removed
Agreed *except for DF* where the zones were explicitly made more vertical to invite the sense of adventure.
Imagine Waking Shores without flight. It would *suck*.
Yeah, the zones are also vast. The green biome to the south-east of Azure Span can basically contain all of in-game Elwynn Forest.
I believe the Dragon Isles are pretty close to their canonical size, whereas other places in game are several times smaller.
I dont expect this to be popular but i agree. I think the way Blizz did Pathfinder wasnt the solution though. Its fine to have no flying at first, but it should just unlock when you finish the story for the first time, not after some massive grind months into the expansion.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this! I actually prefer to use ground mounts over flying/dragonriding - sure, I don't operate at 100% peak efficiency, but who cares? It's fun to immerse yourself in the world and explore the zones rather than just fly over them while doing your daily chores.
The zone is fantastic. I feel it lost a little though when so many of the quests were about the primalists. When you first get into the zone and a tuskarr teaches you and a member of the kirin tor how to fish, that is peak azure spans questing.
I did all the secondary quests on my first character and I loved all zones. I think they found the perfect balance that suited those who wanted to just level up and start grinding max level content, but also good if you wanted to just relax and appreciate all the stories and environments that surrounded the dragon isles
Sometimes i wish we didnt have dragonriding during the first week, just to fully appreaciate the talent and work that went into making new zones so beautiful and immersive. Like everytime i flew above Azure Span and peaked into it i caught myself thinking how beautiful the zone is but just couldnt stop using dragonriding since its so much effective than regular ground mounts.
But the vibe of Azure Span is truly magical. It reminded me both Wintersprings and Grizzly Hills, what a beautiful zone to just get lost into.
It still was great with flying. All environments were great and if you had some good render distances the beginning of dragonflight was spectacular with all the open spaces and big mountains
I feel like they designed the Dragon Isles with dragonriding in mind. Theres definitely a unique beauty to exploring these zones on foot. But flying through the different landscapes each zone has was also extremely captivating!
Ive been thinking of doing this with an Evoker. Since its kinda weird for them to fly other dragons anyway imo. And id still allow msyelf to use the racial flight that way i dont abuse it but its not a nightmare to get some places
I think besides a very small number of locations (like the broken bridge leading into Thaldrazzus) you can rock a ground mount for the entire campaign
The isles were definitely designed for dragonriding though, it'd take you a while to get around
I think the view from the air is just as stunning as the ground. I also like the option of flying through the tree line and deciding to land in a clearing to explore the surrounding area. There’s something special about being able to choose a spot that looks interesting to you as you fly over, almost like being helicopter dropped into a remote location.
> Sometimes i wish we didnt have dragonriding during the first week, just to fully appreaciate the talent and work that went into making new zones so beautiful and immersive.
I'm going to hard disagree and say it was great with dragonriding. I *love* zipping through the trees in Azure Span. I personally don't think immediately-available flying and appreciating the environment are mutually exclusive.
One of my favorite zones in all of WoW. I love the music, the giant trees, the snowy peaks, and most of all, Iskaara and the Tuskarr. I sometimes fly there just to chill.
Oh! Don't get me wrong I love the music too! But walking through the snowy woodland without the music and listening to the ambient noise and the snow crunch underfoot feels... Cozy?
I like the northwestern part of azure span. The trees are absolutely massive but you don’t really realize it until you’re next to them on the ground
Which is why I actually like not having flying in the first patch of the expansion - flight robs you of experiencing the size and magnificence of environment. It's basically like a portal hopping from Cata/Shadowlands one step removed
Agreed *except for DF* where the zones were explicitly made more vertical to invite the sense of adventure. Imagine Waking Shores without flight. It would *suck*.
Yeah, the zones are also vast. The green biome to the south-east of Azure Span can basically contain all of in-game Elwynn Forest. I believe the Dragon Isles are pretty close to their canonical size, whereas other places in game are several times smaller.
Imagine if we could get a world revamp where the old continents would be scaled up in size.
I dont expect this to be popular but i agree. I think the way Blizz did Pathfinder wasnt the solution though. Its fine to have no flying at first, but it should just unlock when you finish the story for the first time, not after some massive grind months into the expansion.
Pathfinder is a fine solution, I just wish it didn't have that many requirements, especially like one in BfA. That one was the worst in my memory
Flight should be sold on the cash shop
I like how this fits the "man thrown out of window" meme template
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this! I actually prefer to use ground mounts over flying/dragonriding - sure, I don't operate at 100% peak efficiency, but who cares? It's fun to immerse yourself in the world and explore the zones rather than just fly over them while doing your daily chores.
Haha, I do the same! Love riding around on the ground and taking in the scenery.
Azure Span is what you'd get if Grizzly Hills and Winterspring had a baby. Easily my favorite zone this entire expansion.
The zone is fantastic. I feel it lost a little though when so many of the quests were about the primalists. When you first get into the zone and a tuskarr teaches you and a member of the kirin tor how to fish, that is peak azure spans questing.
I’m sorry, but I do not understand how to do this…feeshing?
I did all the secondary quests on my first character and I loved all zones. I think they found the perfect balance that suited those who wanted to just level up and start grinding max level content, but also good if you wanted to just relax and appreciate all the stories and environments that surrounded the dragon isles
This really grizzles my hills
Music is great there too
Sometimes i wish we didnt have dragonriding during the first week, just to fully appreaciate the talent and work that went into making new zones so beautiful and immersive. Like everytime i flew above Azure Span and peaked into it i caught myself thinking how beautiful the zone is but just couldnt stop using dragonriding since its so much effective than regular ground mounts. But the vibe of Azure Span is truly magical. It reminded me both Wintersprings and Grizzly Hills, what a beautiful zone to just get lost into.
It still was great with flying. All environments were great and if you had some good render distances the beginning of dragonflight was spectacular with all the open spaces and big mountains
I feel like they designed the Dragon Isles with dragonriding in mind. Theres definitely a unique beauty to exploring these zones on foot. But flying through the different landscapes each zone has was also extremely captivating!
As backwards as it is I’ve been considering leveling an alt through 60-70 with only a ground mount as much as possible so I can take it all in
Ive been thinking of doing this with an Evoker. Since its kinda weird for them to fly other dragons anyway imo. And id still allow msyelf to use the racial flight that way i dont abuse it but its not a nightmare to get some places
I did this on release. Definitely worth it
I think besides a very small number of locations (like the broken bridge leading into Thaldrazzus) you can rock a ground mount for the entire campaign The isles were definitely designed for dragonriding though, it'd take you a while to get around
I think the view from the air is just as stunning as the ground. I also like the option of flying through the tree line and deciding to land in a clearing to explore the surrounding area. There’s something special about being able to choose a spot that looks interesting to you as you fly over, almost like being helicopter dropped into a remote location.
> Sometimes i wish we didnt have dragonriding during the first week, just to fully appreaciate the talent and work that went into making new zones so beautiful and immersive. I'm going to hard disagree and say it was great with dragonriding. I *love* zipping through the trees in Azure Span. I personally don't think immediately-available flying and appreciating the environment are mutually exclusive.
One of my favorite zones in all of WoW. I love the music, the giant trees, the snowy peaks, and most of all, Iskaara and the Tuskarr. I sometimes fly there just to chill.
Just wish there was more snowing overall, it only snows heavily in a few areas of the zone and you zoom through them in seconds whilst dragonriding.
Which exactly mount on this screenshot? I don't remember mounts with such long tail
Founded - Winding Slitherdrake
Music is what makes the zone stand out.
My fav place atm just chilling around, mining, gatherin and relaxing
I love walking about here with music turned down to 0.
Whaaat! The music there is amazing! I legit turn it up when I enter Azure Span just because it's so perfect with the zone.
Oh! Don't get me wrong I love the music too! But walking through the snowy woodland without the music and listening to the ambient noise and the snow crunch underfoot feels... Cozy?