The vastly appealing Hunter class in the popular
mmorpg World of Warcraft (Wow) utilizes a ranged weapon as their main offense. The romanticized bow is by far the most
prevalent of weapon choices. As with all other classes in this game, the weapon
of choice is displayed proudly in game on the backs of the characters, easily
identifying them to experienced players.
Early concepts of the Hunter class involved ammunition
maintenance for a ranged weapon and as expected included a visual display
represented as a quiver (for the bow) slung across the back. When ammunition
was removed from the game players also saw the departure of the quiver and its
visual representation as well.
Character class paraphernalia is usually as visually rich
and grandiose as the game environment itself. Other classes continue to
operate with prominent and over-sized axes, swords, elaborate staves, and a
host of brightly colored magical auras such as angelic wings that serve to
identify them. Many players feel that the removal of the quintessential quiver
has been a disservice of the Hunter.
The bow and arrow is a classic and iconic instrument
appearing in nearly all cultures globally. There is no one without the other. Both
fictional and non-fictional hunting legends that utilize a bow are usually depicted
with said quiver strapped to their side or to their backs.
Let’s communicate to Blizzard Entertainment just how
important this is for many players. After all, WoW is a fantasy-based
environment that players immerse themselves into. For this player, a quiver
strapped to my hunter’s back is a fantasy I’d like to partake in.
My hunter looks so boring now with just the bow floating on my back. Bring back the quiver blizzard plz!