Zandalari Treasury WIP Cutscene (Spoilers)

PTR Posted 2018/11/15 at 9:25 AM by perculia

Alliance War Campaign

Shaw: Careful...
Fairwind: Don't worry. They've got this.
<The player retrieves the Abyssal Scepter.>
<Opulence is awakened, towering over the player>
Shaw: Now do we worry?
Fairwind: Nope, nope. Now we run.
<Shaw, Fairwind, and the player run to a portal cloaked in Void>

Master Mathias Shaw says: We proceed quickly and quietly. Emphasis on quietly.
Flynn Fairwind: You won't even know I'm here.
Master Mathias Shaw says: And we don't. Touch. Anything. Do you understand, Captain?
Flynn Fairwind says: You're coming in loud and clear, mate. How about- Wait...
Flynn Fairwind says: Did... Did that golem just move?
Master Mathias Shaw says: I think you might be right, Captain. <player>, we should check it out.
Flynn Fairwind says: Yep! Definitely moving!
Master Mathias Shaw says: Take it down!

After defeating the golem guardian
Flynn Fairwind says: So much for quietly.
Master Mathias Shaw says: This area is secure... for now. We should move quickly.
Flynn Fairwind says: Well, this is going to be an exciting trip.
Flynn Fairwind says: Look at this obviously safe room. We should just run right in!

After discovering the traps
Master Mathias Shaw says: There is lightning on the floor and fire in the hallway after this, Fairwind.
Flynn Fairwind says: Sarcasm? What's that?
Master Mathias Shaw says: There's probably a control switch. <player>, can you see one?
Flynn Fairwind says: I hope you're right, mate. I can't see a blasted thing from here.
Master Mathias Shaw says: <player>, see if you can find the control. Captain Flynn and I will watch your back.

After getting through the first step of traps
Flynn Fairwind says: Who the blazes designs this stuff, anyway?
Flynn Fairwind says: Don't get me wrong, they're getting points for style, but isn't this a bit complicated?
Flynn Fairwind says: Imagine having to navigate flaming doom every time you wanted to grab some anchor weed from your deposit box.
Master Mathias Shaw says: Hmm... Two exits from this room.
Flynn Fairwind says: Hang on a second, we should head through this way.
Master Mathias Shaw says: Towards the piles of gold and obvious riches just pouring into the treasury?
Flynn Fairwind says: Well, yeah! If the Scepter is that valuable, it'd be in there, right? Let's go!
Master Mathias Shaw says: STOP!
Flynn Fairwind says: What are you- Oh... That's... not something I expected.
Flynn Fairwind says: Well that's a big problem.
Master Mathias Shaw says: Quit the chatter and help us take it down, Fairwind!

After defeating the second golem guardian
Flynn Fairwind says: Right. The floor is lightning.
Master Mathias Shaw says: Fewer quips, more focus, Captain.
Master Mathias Shaw says: <player>, I think I see another control switch across the way.
Flynn Fairwind says: Lovely! More fire. I guess they're not keeping any flammable valuables in those vaults.
Flynn Fairwind says: Security is starting to get a wee bit serious. Almost as serious as Master Shaw is.
Master Mathias Shaw says: <Sigh> <player>, I wouldn't touch those beams. They're probably deadly.

After getting past the second set of traps
Flynn Fairwind says: I think there are two of those animated statues, but none of those creepy floating masks. At least not yet.
Master Mathias Shaw says: Hold them off while I work.
Flynn Fairwind says: Don't worry, you can count on us!
Flynn Fairwind says: How's it going back there? Almost done?
Master Mathias Shaw says: It's a complicated mechanism. Disabling it requires patience and finesse.
Flynn Fairwind says: Finesse a bit faster!
Flynn Fairwind says: You need any help? Tips? I've disabled a few traps before.
Master Mathias Shaw says: Are a few mystical masks too much for the infamous Flynn Fairwind?
Flynn Fairwind says: While your concern is touching, it'll take more than a few creepy masks and angry stone golems to get the best of me.
Flynn Fairwind says: Come to think of it, an angry stone golem sounds like my last ex.
Master Mathias Shaw says: Can we stay focused? I'm almost done with the last set of traps.
Master Mathias Shaw says: One more... Got it! The last trap is disarmed. Hmm. Passable work, Fairwind.

Opulence

Overview: In order to survive the battle with the Opulence, players must split their raid into two groups and battle through trapped hallways guarded by ancient Zandalari constructs to loot the Zandalari Crown Jewels, using their magical power to overcome the Guardian's overwhelming strength.

Tanks:
Position Yalat's Bulwark or the Hand of In'zashi with plenty of room to their left and right so players can dodge [Crush].
It is very difficult to survive against Opulence without the [Diamond of the Unshakeable Protector]. Swap tanks when the current tank is afflicted by [Depleted Diamond].
[Coin Shower] inflicts heavy damage in a cone in front of Opulence. Be careful of his facing when moving him.
Healers:
Ensure enough healers pick up the [Amulet of the Shadow King] to keep the raid protected with[Shadow Touched].
Dispel [Hex of Lethargy] before players need to move.
Damage Dealers:
Quickly kill Spirits of Gold before [Gold Burst] becomes overwhelming.
Select a Zandalari Crown Jewel that interacts well with your role in the encounter and class abilities.
Stack with players to divide the damage of [Coin Shower].

This encounter drops interesting gold-themed loot like Crown of Bloody Succession and Boots of the Gilded Path.

Comment by NerukMathias is feeling a little off center, it seems.Comment by talonzorThat looks so bad, I hope it's not the final version :D :DComment by etheldaldi love the flynn driff.. king.Comment by KluggarOh, you played the good old Indy trick with the Scepter, i see.

And love the Flynn/Shaw stuff. Alliance has the funniest moments.Comment by SlayJIndiana Jones vibes for sure. I like that it's a little silly.Comment by SoeroahThat power slide is goddamn hilariousComment by orleadanThat looks so bad, I hope it's not the final version :D :DComment by vultrazSo basically it is "likely missing some sound effects", but 45 degree Mathias Shaw is ok? :DComment by MeximilianFuegoWhat part of WIP don't you understand? lol.Comment by ZerOrbitSo basically it is "likely missing some sound effects", but 45 degree Mathias Shaw is ok? :DComment by MarkerITSFlynn's skid gives me life.Comment by KjfloodWork In Progress=WIP , for the folks who are not aware of what it says and means in the START of the article.Comment by ArakaraFlynn doing that drift gives the whole scene a slight cartoon-vibe. Love that.

What I'm still having difficulties swallowing is that the Alliance steals back the only thing the Horde got out of their 8.0 war campaign (if you don't count recruting Amalia Laroche and.Thomas Zelling). We haven't even had time to properly use it ourselves.Comment by Harpst3rCan we have the option to just not show thing in the news feed with the tag (spoilers)?Comment by DolanJTrumpFlynn doing that drift gives the whole scene a slight cartoon-vibe. Love that.

What I'm still having difficulties swallowing is that the Alliance steals back the only thing the Horde got out of their 8.0 war campaign (if you don't count recruting Amalia Laroche and.Thomas Zelling). We haven't even had time to properly use it ourselves.Comment by TorntuskaThe story is so disappointing at this point it just keep getting worse, ill just make a portal so you can go in and steal it... Alliance attacking yet another horde city... Sylv feeling like Garrosh 2.0... Malf and Tyrande being cry babies that some how has support to attack darkshore all of the sudden, should have killed them in legion. BfA should have been released with all content in 8.1 and 8.2 everything just seems a little to late.Comment by belgaerThe story is so disappointing at this point it just keep getting worse, ill just make a portal so you can go in and steal it... Alliance attacking yet another horde city... Sylv feeling like Garrosh 2.0... Malf and Tyrande being cry babies that some how has support to attack darkshore all of the sudden, should have killed them in legion. BfA should have been released with all content in 8.1 and 8.2 everything just seems a little to late.Comment by biscuitcrumbsIDK about the rest of you guys, but I am super ready to ship Matthias and Flynn.