Yeah I did not comment on you earlier when you mentioned it, but given they’re making the upcoming book thingy where iirc it’s pmuch Flynn and Shaw focus, they could very easily slowburn it to some haters to lovers type of trope.
I’m pretty sure Shaw’s the grouch anyway.
Sort of glad we didn’t get that, if only because then we’d have Malfurion brokering peace which we didn’t have – and I’m super glad for that, I liked Malfurion in BFA. But hey, he could always be a beard, since he seems to have the only large beard for Night Elves anyway.
Alternatively a similar thing happens in the story except Saurfang actually follows through and kills him - and that’s what breaks him and leads him to rebellion, realising he can’t act as Nazgrim and follow his Warchief into hell even if the Horde would ultimately benefit.
It’s a good point to end Malfurion’s story and gives me the tyrande/jaina smooching that clearly the whole world is asking for
No harm done. I think you’ll find most agree with your sentiment here. I also find it kind of one-dimensional if an entire character concept revolves around who they choose to share their affections and personal time with, be they straight or LGBT. They are just one of many ways to make a character interesting, but if they’re the only trick utilised; it’s boring.
Could work, but I’d still not rly want to write out the very few Night Elven characters we have - could’ve had a real nice moment with Delaryn, but alas, she’s now with the L*ghtforged Undead.
Maybe they can be polyamorous and add Jaina to the mix, connecting over the loss of homes and so on.
I love a villain. Holy moly, I love myself a good villain to love and hate. But there are so many ways to be a villain in this game. Why chose something that hasnt got lore to back it up?
Bring me your vicious bastards, your dimwitted scoundrels and your evil masterminds but at least use something that applies to the lore to rebel and shake your fist towards? Like gnomes.
…I mean what?
I don’t think I want Shaw as representation tbh. He’s a cop and the head of the Not!CIA so, like, no representation is better representation than that imo.
Gnomes are probably (no joke) the best megavillains in WoW, when it comes to elaborate evil plots we have some good examples in Thermaplugg and Mechagon to run off. Manastorm is also a class-A douchebag. They have all of the ingredients to make a great comic-book villain.
I mean, Mechagon is a literal “stop me before I unleash my mega-death ray” villain, complete with his “You think you had me? Say hello to my GIANT POWER SUIT!!!” and gets bonus points for being totally unremarkable outside of his gadgets and tricks when you smack him down in phase 3. This is textbook evil supervillain right here.
But pray tell my dear child how will you ever find me? Do you expect me to go into an extended monologue about my plans, my schemes so as to reveal their sensitive location? Do you suppose I would be that foolish?
You thought correctly, even now as I plot the demise of you all from my cellar hideout in…wait a minute
I’m afraid I have to dissappoint those who want the Shaw x Flynn ship to sail though, but it’s kinda implied that Shaw’s more interested in a certain sneaky elf who loves to dress in red.
We all should’ve Shaw that one coming. #SorryNotSorry
This is true, and I think while there are certainly people who wouldn’t be willing to listen on the matter, that doesn’t mean that the opportunity to help others understand shouldn’t be presented.
Azeroth’s James Bond. Even the way he introduces himself is the same.
Wouldn’t be surprised if his favourite drink was wodka martini too. Shaken ofcourse, not stirred.
