11/02/2018 04:12 PMPosted by BretherezenAm I the only one that really doesn't see an honest-to-god change in the Goblin model?Original worgen were rush & redone at the last minute due to negative feedback of "furries, eww!" resulting in the current ones.Goblins were finished from the beginning, so you won't be noticing too much with the goblin. Though they do get more definition.

I did some quick side-by-side comparisons for male worgen.https://i.imgur.com/OCFzEHN.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/VY6f0LE.png Definitely an upgrade! Certainly not finished, but glad we got a preview. It was actually this solely that I was hoping to hear from Blizzcon.

10/30/2018 12:14 PMPosted by TwispEarth shield still existsEarth Shield was a baseline ability added in Burning Crusade, until Legion. Legion turned it into a PvP Talent. Battle for Azeroth turned it into a PvE Talent. Shaman used to be more engaging.10/30/2018 12:14 PMPosted by Twispwater shield became resurgenceResurgence existed along side Water Shield in Cataclysm. Water Shield persisted existence up until its removal in Legion.Shaman used to be more engaging.10/30/2018 12:14 PMPosted by TwispCrashing waves wasn't interesting or fun or anything.Riptide & Chain Heal originally granted 2 cha…

10/30/2018 12:30 PMPosted by TerrellWe still have so much stuff to do to keep us busy.I would not argue the class can still press buttons.I would argue the audible, visual, and mechanical appeal has degraded.One of the ways of conveying this is to describe the original abilities, how they appeared & how their mechanics functioned. This helps new(er) players whom were not around to appreciate that which this class once maintained.And, perhaps hopefully, ...the developers can take notice (be nice).

Tidal Force would coalescence a surging wave of water around you. For the next 3 healing spell casts, you would have a higher chance to critically strike. Critical strikes triggered other abilities, such as Ancestral Awakening, Ancestral Healing & mana regeneration.Tidal Force was added in Wrath of the Lich King. Cataclysm removed it.Shaman used to be more interesting & engaging.

Earthliving Weapon would enhance our weapons to glow with green restorative energies, increasing our Healing Power & allowing our healing abilities to infuse a HoT effect unto our target. It had unique, satisfying sound effects.Earthliving Weapon was an ability added baseline in Wrath of the Lich King. Warlords of Draenor removed it.Shaman used to be more interesting & engaging.

When direct heals would critical strike, you would summon a transparent spiritual ancestor to appear before above wounded companion within 30 yards. This ancestor would heal them for 30% of the crit, then disappear. It also had unique, satisfying sound effects.Ancestral Awakening was added in Wrath of the Lich King. It was removed in Warlords of Draenor.Shaman used to be more interesting & engaging.

Riptide & Chain Heal granting 2 charges of Tidal Waves was baseline until Legion made it into a PvE Talent Choice for Riptide only. Battle for Azeroth removed it completely.INFO: https://wow.gamepedia.com/Tidal_WavesShaman used to be more interesting & engaging.

Earth Shield was a baseline ability added in Burning Crusade, until Legion. Legion turned it into a PvP Talent. Battle for Azeroth turned it into a PvE Talent.Shaman used to be more interesting & engaging.

Original Post: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/20769738317Everything which made Restoration Shaman somewhat unique has been removed. Ancestral Awakening.INFO: https://wow.gamepedia.com/Ancestral_AwakeningAncestral Healing.INFO: https://wow.gamepedia.com/Ancestral_HealingCrashing Waves.INFO: https://wow.gamepedia.com/Crashing_WavesEarth Shield.Earthliving Weapon.INFO: https://wow.gamepedia.com/Earthliving_WeaponNature's Swiftness.INFO: http://wowwiki.wikia.com/wiki/Nature%27s_Swiftness_(shaman_ability)Tidal ForceINFO: https://wow.gamepedia.com/Tidal_ForceWater Shield.INFO: https://wow…