| World of Warcraft: Ultimate Visual Guide | |
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| Author(s) | DK Publishing |
| Pages | 200 |
| Publisher(s) | DK Publishing, Inc. |
| Publication date | 2013-09-30 |
| Retail price | US: $30.00 |
| ISBN 10 | ISBN 1465414444 |
| ISBN 13 | ISBN 978-1-4654-1444-1 |
The World of Warcraft: Ultimate Visual Guide is an official Warcraft timeline book of events, locations, and characters that have made up the game since its release. It contains stunning artwork and even some previously unknown lore.
It is succeeded by an updated version.
Description
- For decades, the war between the Horde and the Alliance has raged on in the fantasy world of Azeroth. Millions of players have chosen a faction and fought alongside one another in Blizzard Entertainment’s critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft® — and since its release in 2004, the game has grown to become the most popular subscription-based MMORPG on the planet.
- Created in close collaboration with Blizzard, World of Warcraft®: Ultimate Visual Guide explores the major characters, key locations, and epic history of this battle-scarred realm, and will capture any adventurer’s imagination with its breadth of detail. Players will find a treasure trove of game knowledge, as the book delves deep into the series’ lore and even goes be yond the game, giving readers a peek at the behind-the-scenes development of Blizzard’s vivid fantasy world. This detailed guide is the perfect companion for any adventurer, Alliance or Horde.
Credits
- Dorling Kindersley
- Senior Editor
- Alastair Dougall
- Editor
- David Fentiman
- Senior Designer & Brand Manager
- Robert Perry
- Designers
- Nick Avery
- Richard Horsford
- Lauren Rosier
- Jon Hall
- Design Manager
- Maxine Pedliham
- Managing Editor
- Laura Gilbert
- Art Director
- Ron Stobbart
- Publishing Manager
- Simon Beecroft
- Senior Pre-Production Producer
- Jennifer Murray
- Senior Producer
- Danielle Smith
- BradyGames
- Title Manager
- Tim Fitzpatrick
- Senior Designer
- Keith Lowe
- Development Editor
- Jennifer Sims
- Senior Development Editor
- Ken Schmidt
- Manuscript Editor
- Matt Buchanan
- Senior Production Designer
- Areva
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Production
- Editor
- Lore
- Lore Editor
- Licensing
- Art Direction
Notes
- It includes a full timeline of events in Warcraft history leading up to Patch 5.2.
- There isn't as many "behind the scenes" information as the book description implied.
Discrepancies and mistakes
- It says that Dalaran was formerly ruled by the magocracy of the Kirin Tor. The Council of Six, the ruling council of archmages, never stopped ruling Dalaran as seen in Wrath of the Lich King, Tides of War and Legion.
- Prophecy about Liadrin is said to be a naaru prophecy. In the game, A'dal said that the prophecy was foretold by Velen.[1]
- On page 14, Cairne Bloodhoof is depicted on the picture but Baine is assigned to it.
- On page 74, it says that Gul'dan compelled Garona to murder Llane Wrynn. However, Gul'dan was in coma at the moment and it was the warlocks of the Shadow Council who controlled Garona.
- Kezan was depicted to be located northeast of the Isle of Thunder. World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1 later changed its position to being northwest of it.
- The isle(s) of the Darkspear tribe is mentioned with both, singular and plural. It also says that it is located in the Great Sea while previously it was stated to be in the South Sea.
- On page 80, Dagran Thaurissan II is listed as Magni's grandnephew and Brann's grandson. It should be reversed.
- The book says that when Sylvanas took control of the city of Lordaeron, she renamed it to the Undercity. However, the Undercity is the name of the underground complex beneath the city.
- Lilian Voss was stated to be deceased but Dave Kosak revealed that she was actually "alive" at the moment.
- Wrathion is listed as Deathwing's son though Dave Kosak previously stated that the former Aspect is not his biological father.
- Malygos is not listed as deceased in Sindragosa's entry, which is likely an oversight.
- Despite being killed in a quest, Arnak Grimtotem is not stated to be deceased.
- When speaking about Rommath, it says that "Garithos learned the arts of siphoning magic."
- While Liam Trollbane is listed as Danath's grandfather, he is not listed as a relative to Galen, which is presumably an oversight.
- Lorewalker Cho's ancestors are not listed in his entry.
- Darion Mograine is listed as deceased in Alexandros's and Renault's entries, it should be undead as with Galen's status in Danath's entry.
- Bolvar Fordragon is listed as deceased.
- The revealing of Katrana Prestor's true identity is listed under the Year 25. According to The Comic, it happened shortly before the events of Wrath of the Lich King.
- Ash'alah is referred to as both a nightsaber (page 89) and a frostsaber (page 90).
- The order of events of the First War entry doesn't seem to go chronologically. It has the order: Medivh's death, Llane Wrynn's assassination, Durotan's death, Blackhand's death.
- Shakuun Runetotem is not listed as deceased. This was fixed in the updated version.
- Grommash Hellscream is listed as aligned with only the old Horde and not the new Horde.
- Drek'Thar was born blind, yet other accounts state that he was blinded later in life.
- Durotar was established right after Thrall and the Horde arrived to Kalimdor. In previous sources, Durotar was established after the Third War.
- Arthas Menethil is said to have disbanded the Silver Hand during the Third War which clashes with at least 4 sources.
- The title of Benedictus Voss is listed as Archbishop, it should be High Priest. This was corrected in the updated version.
- In the index of the book, Mannoroth is listed as Mannoroth the Defiler, which is likely an oversight since the title is more associated with Archimonde.
- In the index of the book, Nekros Skullcrusher is called Nekros Skullcatcher which is likely an oversight.
- In the index of the book, Terenas Menethil II is written as Terenas Manethil II which is likely a typo.
- In the index of the book, Tichondrius is written as Tichondrious which is likely a typo.
External links
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