Quote Originally Posted by Belhi View Post
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I don't think anyone is denying that Au Ra as they are now will be popular, only voicing disappointment that diversity is losing out and a race that should be fiercer than some of the present ones given its history is being made the smallest, arguably "cutesyiest" race besides Lalafells. I think you're overestimating the impact that an appearance like in the concept art would have on their profits though.

I'm pretty sure the Charr didn't cost GW any losses in profits for example. I don't imagine many people would see mostly human races, then one mostly bestial race and go "welp, not playing this game". Creating a richer game world is going to help a game in the long run, not be a waste of resources. People aren't going to avoid a game where one race is bestial and the others are mostly human.