Chris Metzen wants to blow up a planet or two in World of Warcraft. This is not actually unique to the setting, of course; the game even features zones set on blown-up planets (Outland, specifically). But he does mention how that’s one of the best ways to raise the stakes in a new Blizzard-made interview with the writer, which might seem a bit off-brand for The War Within, but he also discusses at length how this expansion is the start of a three-part series and many elements, such as Sargeras’ sword, will actually be paid off not in this expansion but further on down the line..
Metzen also talks about how he found a very different writing environment in WoW than when he left and needed to find his place within the environment, rather than talking over the people who were already there. He wants to make The War Within and subsequent expansions about growing and aging characters rather than removing them from the story, and he’s eager to give everyone a chance to let their own personal experiences shape a compelling narrative born of genuine experience. Check out the full video just below.
