The Unreleased Secrets of Vanilla WoW Episode #3 

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7:30 - this is not a missing king Magni statue. This is a missing statue of king Modimus Anvilmar, last High King of all dwarves. Starting dwarf town is named after him.

6:05 I do remember that "Language skill" was also a thing that you had to level up, but this mechanics was removed quite fast. Today from start your character have 300 in "Language" skill by default, in both languages that he can speak (depends on race and fraction) But back then you started with only your native language, and second one was 1/300. How it worked: Let's say you start as Night Elf, two languages are available for you "darnassian" and "common". The "darnassian" is already 300 as it is your native, while the "common" is 1/300 So when you type in chat you can choose what lang to use with command /darnassian or /common. When you speak on darnassian only other Night Elves will understand you, while Humans Dwarves and Gnomes will not. What do they see when you speak on native darnassian? Same gibberish that players see when enemy fraction speaks, random letters. That means that on start you was locked to party only with your race. To "learn" second language you had actually type on it in chat more and more, the more words you typed the higher skill goes, until you reach 300. And while you leveling the skill the sentences you type sometimes had randoms mistakes. It was interesting idea and funny feature for a roleplay but was cut pretty fast, as new players simply made macros and spam it to learn common lang in couple mins. And although now you start with "common" lang for chat by default (or "orcish" for the horde), you can still change the lang you type with same commands (like /darnassian) and other races who don't know it wouldn't understand you.

I didn’t even watch the video yet and it’s already a banger

I was the lone Diablo guy in my group of friends that were all WoW players. They always tried to get me to convert and after watching your vids I really wish I had listened. Haven’t played a min of WoW but have watched all your videos. Keep it coming MadSeason!

So much craziness in the world right now. Madseasonshow is a massive breath of fresh air. Much love bro

Thank you for the trip down memory lane. I remember playing a dwarf mage in alpha and being really sad when the option was removed.

11:46 so glad to hear you mention Turtle WoW, the absolute best classic plus server out there. Finally it's starting to get proper recognition.

"Dorf mages"

If I'm remembering correctly, the old game manual also had Plainsrunning for Tauren instead of the eventual Kodo mounts.

Glad to see you enjoying making WoW videos again and getting uploads so often.

Fun fact: The dwarf mage is actually hardcoded to be disallowed in the vanilla client as a "hackfix". You cannot simply make a Dwarf Mage despite enabling it serverside; it requires a client hack to actually remove this bandaid fix, or some bizarre methods (such as swapping Warlock and Mage class enumerations in the client so that Dwarf Warlock is disabled instead).

I know so much wow lore for someone whose never played the game

The Torch and Campfire mechanic is literally how you use Torches in Dark Souls II XD

Bruh, after a year of watching your videos I finally figured it out - Nate from The Office. You sound like Nate.

This. This is the MadSeason I love.

We're never getting a game like classic WoW again. Even the new Classic wow isn't the same thing. I remember being hyped to play when classic was announced, jumped in two weeks late and people were already min maxxing. Org had people selling SM boosts with mages, some teams were selling boosts through raids, bots were everywhere in the barrens and even the barrens chat was more "for the memes" than actually people trying to kill time while walking from one place to the next. A mate of mine even started telling me how to level my class...I just wanted to level prot warrior. There's never going to be something like vanilla wow, a game made by people who were making all of these plans for their jank, cobbled together little project that was meant to bump shoulders with everquest. Like survival profession would've been the shit if they managed to implement it right. It's sad really, the closest thing we ever got was Guild Wars 2 but that game is just so weird, I should love it but I just can't.

One of those things that do make you question, why couldn't they do player housing now? Using Brawl'gar arena as an example of a instanced area not restricted by player or group, and is used by all. To also see every, in the area couldn't they add a building where you can see everyone buying their homes and it being a separate zone map with crops, herbs, nodes, or mobs to skin? Would love to be able to hang up my armor on a stand or shelf and sit down with a virtual spouse or friend, and just chill with the hearth making it's usual sound. Or instruments to play. Still want the option to lean on walls if you go afk near one, or just to do it for immersion. Like being bored from waiting.

Just what I needed! Love your content!

You thought I wouldn't catch music from Factorio in my Classic WoW video?

Finally someone else mentions the spell skills. When I first played WoW the undead could speak common and I could rank up in spells. People have always told me I’m not remembering correctly. I must have played the beta somehow but my parents beta tested UO and EQ so it’s possible

I came across your videos after the recent unrelenting ads for the upcoming WoW add on… which gave me some nostalgia to see how WoW has been doing after all this time. I dropped out of WoW after the first add on… I know “what a casual!” In any case, thanks for your videos breaking down all the massive changes to what WoW was, and it looks like I got out of the game at a good time. I do miss what this game was in vanilla & I would say even in to what it remained pre-cataclysm, even if I wish they brought some QOL tools (some shared progress with factions between characters, etc.) and many of these pieces of unfinished content you’ve highlighted in these videos that came after. No matter what they could do with vanilla WoW I doubt they could ever bring back the Community it had in vanilla days. Though at times I do wish vanilla+ could be redeveloped to be a more persistent sandbox in that Original+ state to explore again, ideally without any of the monetization and daily/weekly task craziness themes of todays game titles. I’m sure it’s a pipe dream, but with Microsoft involvement I’d love to see a cross platform option to reach a new audience for vanilla.

@madseasonshow i love how you use FF6, Chrono trigger and other SNES games music in your videos. These RPGs were from my childhood. The same childhood than WoW. So they hit me with the same nostalgia. May all the Love of the World be with you Madseason. And may God give you best in this life and in the other

Your videos are always a joy to watch. This series is very interesting, as well! I'm intrigued to see what models they would use if they decided to finally finish the old scrapped zones in vanilla plus, how it would match the rest of the aesthetic etc. (Would they create new "vintage" pieces!?) Gnome in 0:47 looks straight outta South Park. Keep them coming! Peace out!

The magic skill, the survival profession, the torches. Bruh…. Love these. 💯

i miss WoW so much when i watch your videos.

Your taste in video game music is impeccable, and it makes these videos even more enjoyable to watch.

That torch part was also an April fools joke blizzard released about an instance as big as BRD but would require players to have a light source just to navigate it.

That music choice is like a greatest-hits tour of varied game soundtracks. Slight correction, though it's just for lore nerds of course: the Ironforge entrance statue isn't of Magni or any Bronzebeards even, it's High King Anvilmar, the last ruler of all dwarves before they split up into Ironforge, Grim Batol and Wildhammer. That future WoD episode is going to be so painful to watch in a what-could-have-been sense. I always felt WoD had like half an expansion more still left in it and coulda been great.

Awesome job as always Mad! Always loved the secrets of vanilla episodes!

Scary zones+dungeons would be hella cool

Woohoo! Thanks for the video, brother

Love you bro I’ll always cherish these videos ❤

Its amazing to see how many things turtle wow server made real on their server.

This might sound strange but your voice really enhances YOUR videos. Feels like I'm sitting next to my buddy on the couch at 2 am

7:34 It's not Magni's statue. It's Modimus Anvilmar.

That Chrono Trigger soundtrack at the beginning.. is it possible that you can convey curiosity, sadness and melancholy in every video??

I would LOVE for Alpha Ironforge to come to retail. Cities should be more grandiose. Have multiple profession trainers in multiple locations if needed.

Excellent journalism about a 20 year old video game :D

Turtle wow mentioned

Great video buddy we appreciate you.

flamewalkers gauntlets. helm of endless rage, dtp, hive defilers, onslaught and cant see the boots but guessing chromatic

I actually like that OG Talent idea. They should have just brought that out for Season of Discovery and called it a day. Thats essentially what they were going for with this clusterfuck of a season anyway.

Hey Mads, I just wanted to thank you for persevering in doing what you love for so many years and keeping your passion going! Your videos got me through some rough times I can't thank you enough for making these. Love from Croatia!

just started dinner and this banger shows up ty madseason :D

The darkness is a cool concept, could've had a helm that engineers could make/use that acted like NVGs

legit GOAT of story telling, thank you for another great one!

It’s a good day when Madseason posts

I FUCKING love turtlewow. i play this game 21 hours a day with 2 hours to sleep and even when i do sleep i wake up SHAKING in a cold sweat wanting to play turtlewow. im PHYSICALLY ill when im not playing turtlewow. this is what i call DEDICATION!!

I’ve never played WOW but thanks to this channel, it’s my favorite game

Undermine is rumored to be the first patch raid tier in Retail, in TWW. There's a data minted item with "goblin_raid" attached to it.

Love these videos! There were some things I didn't know 😁

I absolutely adore your light jabs at Horde players :D

NEW MADSEASON PREPARE THE FOOD AND PERFECT LOUNGING LOCATION

The mild Horde slander is just chef's kiss

These videos make me want to play WoW and factorio at the same time. Basically, background music is masterfully picked and mixed.

Grender is a god amongst men...

So many scrapped things seem so cool

First time I've ever used the RU-vid feedback system and gave you the best rating possible!!! ❤

I know I’m gonna love the video before I even watch it. I put it on, hear Chrono trigger and I was right, I’m gonna love the video

I always have to stop and check the upload date of these new Madseason videos. It is refreshing to hear you talk about things you enjoy in the game, rather than rant your frustrations.

"All of the beautiful people were on the Alliance, not just in real life", that was so subtle I almost missed it. 😂😂

"Gentlemen..... we're home....."

Turtle WoW used a lot of these assets plus their own to make Gnomeregan a capital City.

Thanks for the video! Always makes me miss the old days.

Ohh god magic skill. I remember that in Everquest, sitting around the main city casting a single spell over and over for hours watching it fizzle.

Great viewing as always!

Certified Chrono Trigger moments

love alpha content and a whole video dedicated to differences is great! thanks for sharing!

The urge to go back is real. This game feels like home. I can't stay away from it too long or I get homesick. Send help.

Outland wasn't going to be the first expansion. It was going to be the south seas, but they didn't have room on the world map for it, so they went with outland as it could be on its own map. The new race starting zones in bc are also on that map in their own areas

I always like the video before i watch it when it comes to madseasonshow

It's so interesting. Seeing what might have been. The survival profession and dark enough to actually need a torch to see, so cool. Classic WoW survival mode. Some serious money to be made by blizzard here.

Cooridors of time, innit? Always the best music.

Thank you for spreading the word about The Alpha Project! ☺️

That survival prof seems cool 😢

Always excited to see a madseason video - but never want to SOUND excited.

Seriously tempted to get back into WoW classic for a HC or SoD run... Not played since the disaster that was VRA first couple of raid tiers

Snes Battletoads vs Double Dragon song playing on the background!! best Snes game soundtracks ever with Donkey kong country !

Hey madseason, you ever think about making a music history channel? I’d for sure listen to some Alice In Chains unknown secrets in that monotone voice.

Love your videos. You're my favorite World of Warcraft content.

Happiness is real when Mad is releasing!!

My evening just got a lot better! 😊

lol omg dude that stuffed toy at the end is cute af!!!

The torches mechanic could bring a lot of spice to classic!

some models still use the old animations like seen in this patch, some defias bandits, pirates, npcs in old hillsbrad foothills. The ones that dont use the standard human male/female model

Haven’t seen this channel in a while

A lot of these removed race + class combinations are in turtle wow

Can't wait to see my mini chad season, great video like always! This one got me very nostalgic 😌

I love madseason videos. I just started watching but I crave the “fare well for now”

The OG manual also said you would lose EXP on death, which was changed lol

I never knew torches were originally planned! Wish they'd followed through 🔥

Good thumbnail, when the game was new all the characters were ugly but now they are a work of art

watch this i shall, like this i will. *yoda voice*

I am commenting after the first 10 seconds because that intro always hits me hard.

Respect on you going strong like u promised, we all see that

If they actually added darkness back you know that within a week thered be an addon to trivialize/remove it.

Mythic bat dude in CN required the lanterns but didn't make it super dark

YOOO! MadSeason got thr Boot .Dev sponsorship! I saw him talking about how it looked cooler a little while ago in one of his react videos.

Just ordered my plushie, can't wait for him to join the party!