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WoW Factor: The times when World of Warcraft’s story did everything right
This article analyzes the narrative strengths of World of Warcraft, particularly highlighting Mists of Pandaria as a peak for its deliberate pacing and earned story moments. It contrasts this with the perceived lack of consequence and rushed plot developments in the recent expansion, Midnight, arguing that modern WoW's stories feel unearned due to their speed. The author advises current writers to adopt a slower, more methodical approach to storytelling, drawing parallels to the successful character development and faction conflict resolution seen in Mists of Pandaria.
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