A topic has no end in WoW, not even in Patch 7.3: Why is flying not allowed on Argus?
As of today (09/06/2017), players have the opportunity to explore the last zone of Argus in World of Warcraft – Mac’Aree. Accordingly, many players are once again expressing their displeasure in the official forum. Air is also the topic, as players cannot soar into it. After all, flying is prohibited on Argus. As a result, threads are piling up in the forums with the sentiment “Without flying, I have no interest in Argus”.
Argus is not supposed to be “safe”
The Community Manager Ornyx has engaged once again in the discussion and explained why flying is not allowed on Argus – and why, from his perspective, that is a good thing.
While he understands the frustration of players who have just “earned” flying on the Broken Isles, he explains that Argus is simply not the Broken Isles.
Besides, the flying ban on the “patch islands” has always been the case – even on the island of Quel’Danas from Patch 2.4 in The Burning Crusade, flying was not permitted.
Some players also demand more “consistency” – if you can fly in one place, then you should be able to fly in all places. Here, Ornyx disagrees. Just because a mechanic exists in the game doesn’t mean it has to apply everywhere.
In conclusion, Ornyx says:
“Argus is not supposed to be a friendly, inviting place (…). If you have trouble finding the right path and must dodge deadly dangers, then Argus works exactly as intended.”
Cortyn says: At first, I was a bit frustrated that I couldn’t even find the time to grab something from the fridge on Argus because my Draenei would definitely have 5 demons hanging on her hooves, horns, and tail again. However, I quickly came to terms with it and agree with the sentiment: Argus is a hostile world. I should not be safe. Therefore, I am actually satisfied that there is real safety only at the Vindikaar. The ability to fly would undermine this sense of threat.
By the way, the third area is now available on Argus – Mac’Aree is ready for exploration!
