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So, this summer looks like it'll be HUGE! What, with the release of Regalia V6, updates to every existing race, plus the addition of three new playable races (See Figure 1)! Needless to say, Summer 2020 is bound to be big. So, what will these three new playable races be? Well, I'm here to speculate. Along the way, I'll be including screenshots so that you all can see that my Bullsh!t Capacity Meter is always running at 0%.
Figure 1
Race 1: The Maiar?
Ah, yes. I remember back in, what? 2013/2014 when the Maiar were released as a playable race. They went through several race redesigns, and have since been given the form we see today: Rapidly evolving fish people. They can be found on the wiki here under fauna. The Maiar were retired back in 2018 due to few players playing them, and the race being played as no more than orcs with more teeth. So, why do I think they are coming back? See Figure 2 below. The race will likely receive an overhaul. I speculate Regalia V6 will be designed with the Maiar in mind from the ground (seafloor?) up. They will probably release around the same time, as they were intended to release after an overhaul to Regalia V5's underwater.
Figure 2
Race 2: Constructs?
The Qadir are a race of tinkerers. It was only a matter of time before they invented living machines. Or, at least, that how I think they'll work in-lore. Teased a few months ago during a special permission review session (See Figure 3), the "Open Construct" race will seemingly be a race of machines. I'd imagine they'd be open to a lot of interpretation for players, so I don't know what they will entail. So, speculate below.
Figure 3
Race 3: Avians?
I am much less sure of these than Maiar and constructs, but I think these may be coming. Teased during a survey released on Oct0ber 26th, 2019 (See Figure 4), they will likely feature functional flight, as mentioned on the survey. However, the evidence for this is much less concrete than the other two races. I am curious how they would work. Would they be like Allar, and be able to take the form of any real-live avian? If so, that'd interfere with Sihai's Greater Dynasty, as they are owl-like. Also, Penguins would be hard to do, as they swim. Other flightless birds would also be a big question, like Moas, Dodos, Emus, Ostriches, Kiwis, etc. (but a Kiwi would be pretty cute...)
Figure 4
So, what do you think? Comment below and let me know! Until then, that's just a theory. A Massive theory... Thanks for reading...
Figure 1
Race 1: The Maiar?
Ah, yes. I remember back in, what? 2013/2014 when the Maiar were released as a playable race. They went through several race redesigns, and have since been given the form we see today: Rapidly evolving fish people. They can be found on the wiki here under fauna. The Maiar were retired back in 2018 due to few players playing them, and the race being played as no more than orcs with more teeth. So, why do I think they are coming back? See Figure 2 below. The race will likely receive an overhaul. I speculate Regalia V6 will be designed with the Maiar in mind from the ground (seafloor?) up. They will probably release around the same time, as they were intended to release after an overhaul to Regalia V5's underwater.
Figure 2
Race 2: Constructs?
The Qadir are a race of tinkerers. It was only a matter of time before they invented living machines. Or, at least, that how I think they'll work in-lore. Teased a few months ago during a special permission review session (See Figure 3), the "Open Construct" race will seemingly be a race of machines. I'd imagine they'd be open to a lot of interpretation for players, so I don't know what they will entail. So, speculate below.
Figure 3
Race 3: Avians?
I am much less sure of these than Maiar and constructs, but I think these may be coming. Teased during a survey released on Oct0ber 26th, 2019 (See Figure 4), they will likely feature functional flight, as mentioned on the survey. However, the evidence for this is much less concrete than the other two races. I am curious how they would work. Would they be like Allar, and be able to take the form of any real-live avian? If so, that'd interfere with Sihai's Greater Dynasty, as they are owl-like. Also, Penguins would be hard to do, as they swim. Other flightless birds would also be a big question, like Moas, Dodos, Emus, Ostriches, Kiwis, etc. (but a Kiwi would be pretty cute...)
Figure 4
So, what do you think? Comment below and let me know! Until then, that's just a theory. A Massive theory... Thanks for reading...
