Guild Wars 2

With all the hype about possibly getting Tengu with this upcoming expansion I would like to simply state one and request two things.

First off: I’ve loved the Tengu since the first time I encountered them in GW1. They are, indeed, my favorite race. Followed by Margonites and Mursaat, but that’s beside the point. Tengu have so much lore that has already been touched upon and so much more to delve into. I simply love this race and it’s culture.

And I know some people object to Tengu being playable in favor of others such as the Kodan or Largos. However. Tengu already have a long standing presence in Tyria, some of them, anyways. It is their home as much as ours. The Kodan and Largos come from foreign lands and are, in the Largos case, shrouded in mystery, and should honestly stay that way for the sake of remaining fascinating. Kodan, also a mystical people, can only remain that way when we know little about them. More lore on these two races would be nice but only enough to keep them interesting. When too much is revealed there is nothing to wonder about and they lose their mysticism. Besides that, the Kodan are much too peaceful to be a playable race. They seek to rebuild their homes and live in peace once again. Unlike a good portion of PCs who are warmongers.

And back on track.

Second thing: I would really like, if/when we do get Tengu, for there to be an Owl variant (specifically Snowy Owl). Yes I know we see no such variant in the past. However 250 years had passed since GW1s time. Who’s to say other Tengu from around the world did not hear of this sanctuary known as The Dominion of Winds and flocked to it as well before the shores and borders were closed off. There are many possible avian species that could appear in Tengu form. And I think variation from the original Caromi, Angchu, Avicara, Sensali, and Quetzal looks would be nice. Such as the Macaw and Peacck variations in the concept art.

And finally!

Third thought: Ever since beta, when I did play Ranger, I wanted a griffon pet. It’s unfair that the Ogres get them but we can’t. If/when we do get Tengu, especially Owl Tengu, I would LOVE to be able to run Ranger with an Owl Griffon pet.

TL:DR – If you are, in fact, finally, adding Tengu to the playable races. If it is not too late. Make an Owl variant, please.

Anyways. I’ve taken up enough of your time, if you have actually read all the way through. Just a wish from a dedicated Guild Wars player.

I thank you for all you have done in creating the wonderful world known as Tyria and all the mystery that surrounds it.

Much love,

Krycii Dyllethia.

I love this idea. Please make this happen if we get Tengu!

This sounds really, really cool. Being able to play Tengu would be great, and that level of detail sounds amazing. Please do it!

I sure hope they add Tengu, but part of me doubts they will be added in HoT. It just doesn’t feel right. At the very least they should do season 3 before adding HoT and use the LS to ease the Tengu into the story with Mordremoth.

And as far as adding Kodan, people love to forget that they are literally directly related to Norn. The Norn are descended from them. Stylistically they are Norn with bear heads and fur. IMHO that is just too similar to justify a new playable race. Playable races should be clearly distinct and have their own unique place in the world.

Largos are even less likely IMO. Their “wings” are too big and would present really bad clipping issues with a lot of back pieces. Those wings would need to be redesigned to fold up and be tucked away most of the time.

Xenon.4537:

I sure hope they add Tengu, but part of me doubts they will be added in HoT. It just doesn’t feel right. At the very least they should do season 3 before adding HoT and use the LS to ease the Tengu into the story with Mordremoth.

I sort of agree with you here. I do have my doubts with them adding Tengu with HoT. However, with that said, I must disagree with you on the need for a season 3 to introduce them. I believe with a well done intro scene they can easily place them in with a nice reason for their joining us now. Something along the lines of “Not only do we have Destroyers rising from the ground and Risen at our shores, throwing our humble home into chaos, but now Mordremoths filth. With the Pacts fleets defeated we believe it is our time to take flight and join with our fellow Tryians to bring the fight to the real threat. We shall aid in their quest to destroy those who threaten our home!”. But that is just me being hopeful.

Xenon.4537:

And as far as adding Kodan, people love to forget that they are literally directly related to Norn. The Norn are descended from them. Stylistically they are Norn with bear heads and fur.

Largos are even less likely IMO. Their “wings” are too big and would present really bad clipping issues…

I was going to put something along these lines in my post. But I figured it had been said enough on the threads made by people wanting them as a playable race.

Have there been any Tengus in the current living story? No. Have they in any way been tied to what we’re playing through? No. It doesn’t make sense to introduce Tengu’s when there have been zero hints at them becomming playable. Don’t get me wrong, i’d insta make a Tengu if they did introduce them, but it’s highly unlikely that Tengu, or any other race for that matter, will come with HoT. I can however see Tengus comming with Primordus expansion the next “untraditional expansion”.

NO for new race!
YES for ONLY new heavy class!
BTW How do you think, why anet give us XP-weekend? So…we need more lvl 80 for new “funny story” or expansion ;s

Wanna play tengu? go to GW1 buy Bonus Mission Pack and play! And Tengu is Cantha only…

Exroyal.9053:

Have they in any way been tied to what we’re playing through? No.

Wrong, actually. Not to make a mountain out of a mole hill. But there was a Tengu in the original story line. Granted he was only a craftsman, but still. To write them out completely and immediately dismiss the idea of them being implanted in the story as it is or was is sort of ignorant. I’ve put a lot of thought into many ways the Tengu can be placed into the story, both current and past, and don’t see why it can’t happen.

Current story, as I’ve already said, can be as simple a reason as they are fed up with the Dragons minions invading their lands. It can also be, and this ties into my thoughts on the original personal story, that the few black sheep of the Tengu who helped with the down fall of Zhaitan have finally encouraged the rest of, or maybe just a faction within, the Tengu to aid the other races.

So to clarify the original story involvement; The PC Tengu could be on the side of actually helping the other races. They see that the Dragons are a threat that needs to be dealt with and in turn joins the pact to help eradicate them. As someone has mentioned before, where the Tengu don’t have a member of Destiny’s Edge of their race, they could simply be taken in by one of the current members. “Oh but that wouldn’t work. No one aside from Tengu are allowed in the DoW.” Though this is true what if the PC confides in their mentor, a Tengu within their House/Clan, that they feel they need to help take down the Dragons. The mentor, being a true mentor and seeing this as a sign of a true warrior, tells him of a group who has fought the Elder Dragons and their champions before, and are trying to get as many willing bodies as possible to help in the cause. The PC then ventures out to find this person, I’m going to say either Caithe, as Sylvari would be the closest and have little negative history with Tengu, or maybe Eir, being a hunter from another warrior-esque race, to help them prepare to face the Elder Dragon threat.

I mean, yes, it is unlikely that Anet is thinking of adding another race simply because they can’t, or maybe they have and are, think of ways to implant them in the Zhaitan story. But there are a few ways it can be done while still making sense. Not everything is black and white.

Corrada.7304:

NO for new race!
YES for ONLY new heavy class!
By the way. Why do you think Anet gave us XP-weekend? So we can hit lvl 80 for a new “funny story” or an expansion. ;s
^ Fixed that for you ^
Wanna play tengu? go to GW1 buy Bonus Mission Pack and play! And Tengu is Cantha only…

First off; I’m guessing you didn’t play GW1 Bonus Missions. Because you don’t play as Tengu but rather Master Togo. I know this as I have played it. Second; Tengu are NOT Canthan only. Caromi, Quetzal, and Avicara are all native Tyrians. Not only that but, and I’m guessing you haven’t read any of the lore either, the Tengu that were in Cantha, the Sensali and Angchu, were forced out of Cantha and moved to Tyria, because of the Xenophobic emperor.

As for the XP boost. Anet usually does things like this when the Hype train starts. They want players who are just coming in to be able to hit 80 as soon as possible and get through the current story so that they will be ready for what is to come.

Now. If you have nothing constructive to add to the conversation please keep your air-headed remarks to yourself. Thank you.

Corrada.7304:

Wanna play tengu? go to GW1 buy Bonus Mission Pack and play! And Tengu is Cantha only…

Lol Tengu can’t be played in GW1 and they most certainly aren’t only natively Canthan.

wow i love this idea yes PLEASE ANET MAKE TENGU PLAYABLE.

Gimme burbs. I already have a name picked out and $90 saved up.
I’ll just need 8 more names.

You really had to go back a year to necro a tengu thread? Someone starts one practically every week (which usually then gets merged).

This topic…

“This Tengu is no more. It has ceased to be. It’s expired and gone to meet its maker. This is a late Tengu. It’s a stiff. Bereft of life, it rests in peace. If you hadn’t nailed it to the perch, it would be pushing up the daisies. It’s rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisible. This is an ex-Tengu.”

Menadena.7482:

You really had to go back a year to necro a tengu thread? Someone starts one practically every week (which usually then gets merged).

Apropos, I’m planning on a Tengu Necromancer, if I ever get the chance to play one. :P

So, thanks to the Lake Doric leak we got some commentary about maps dropped before release, and learned the Tengu map was dropped when they were dropped as a playable race.

Given that, it’s probably not high on the agenda to revive them. (Not to mention the cost of a whole new personal story set, etc, to add a new race, even without new animations and clothing fixes. Which also increase the cost of, eg, new armor design.)

Never understood the hype about Tengu. I mean, why is it everyone love this race more than any other and rule out the possibility of having another race other than the Tengu?