Exploring Warcraft's Most BELOVED Zone (Lore Safari)

[@PlatinumWoW]

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[@tomik6537]

yo whaddup asmonsilver

[@reneskyggebjerg2092]

GET. FUCKING. PAID. Love your content fam

[@zwojack7285]

ngl, never really cared about GH. Me, a zug zug, always went to the Boring Tundra and then to Dragonblight.

[@trader2137]

shameless

[@baronvonboomboom4349]

i thought high elves had been in the game for a while?

[@aaronzamora4526]

I remember doing the quest chain that lead up to defeating the Shade of Arugal with my friends, and when we can't fight him, a passing max level player helped us defeat him. I still remember him saying, 'Well, have you fought the bear guy?' then dragged us across the zone to do the quest chain to kill him. Then there's the quest where you throw stones from above. That's also fun.

[@moch.farisdzulfiqar6123]

I wish I could be that max level guy with last tier of normal gears set. That's what make me loved playing WoW in my freetime while waiting for a que. Too bad last time I'd met my friends like this is just before covid become a pandemic. I never saw them online again.

[@whodrankmykool-aid2051]

@@moch.farisdzulfiqar6123 my condolences

[@rodrigogil1921]

In my core memories of WoW riding into Grizzly Hills for the first time and hearing that music hit along with the scenery is peak WoW for me.

[@seankkg]

It's definitely up there for me.

[@vanillaface88]

And here we are all of these years later, still trying to chase that dragon

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

peak*

[@rodrigogil1921]

@@mongoosemcmongoose2786 fixed

[@roywahaus875]

Ggrz

[@ZrodyApo]

Worth mentioning that in the Horde base and during the Krenna/Gorgonna questline, we also meet Nazgrim who at the time was a simple sergeant and from there becomes one of the best and most beloved Horde character in the game as we know

[@Karami42]

I played this game for 15+ years. I played through all of Wotlk. Grizzly Hills is also my favorite zone. I NEVER KNEW ABOUT THE LOG RIDE WTF WHAT IS THAT WHERE IS IT COMING FROM WHY DID I NEVER HEARD OF IT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE ?!

[@Kapizh]

YES WTF WHY HAVE I NOT KNOWN ABOUT THIS, iv been doing so much pvp in grizzly hills and always did every quest on around 5 characters. CRAZY

[@kiriuxeosa8716]

@@Kapizh maybe if you weren't blinded by the BLOOD OF YOUR SWORN ENEMIES IN YOUR EYES FROM YOUR CONSTANT MURDERING You would've seen it....just saying

[@Kapizh]

@@kiriuxeosa8716 pff

[@riatorex8722]

I remember the days of coming back from school to boot up WoW on my dad's PC, and have a blast flying around Grizzly Hills for 3 hours straight. I was too young to do much of anything so I was just screwing around taking in the atmosphere as much as I could. It's just such a gorgeous zone, man. The music, the ambiance... my God

[@hehemhem]

We are getting old :(

[@tomlatham8482]

@@hehemhem it's true, and tomorrow will come and go faster than yesterday went. But if we can find our own Grizzly Hills, then maybe at least then we can pass our short time happily

[@Anthony-jp5fn]

wow same i remember i would just play my step dads account and not really understand how to play the game but just loved exploring the world

[@kyj1147]

You stole this comment from the soundtrack of the zone video. How lame lol

[@riatorex8722]

@@kyj1147 Uhh what? No I didn't. I don't recall having made a comment like this before, and I'm quite positive that I also haven't seen a comment like this. Besides, there were millions of WoW players back in those days, so I can't be the only one with this kind of experience

[@garbagecan755]

It will always blow my mind that Grizzly Hills is one of the most beloved zones in the game, can be accurately described as "Pretty Fantasy Forest" and they've just... chosen not to do that again. Ever. Grizzly Hills is comfy and awesome BECAUSE it doesn't have Satan's massive butthole at the center of it.

[@Matt-pz1mh]

Df has a zone similar to grizzly hills

[@TheWikkdOne]

Dragonflight is doing grizzly hills 2.0 lol

[@ChaosDesigned]

They love to do that Emerald Dream looking ass zone tho, They do that one EVER WHERE. There are like 20 of those druid forest zones in the game.

[@tyrnip7868]

@@ChaosDesigned are you saying you don’t want the 15th Ashenvale in game?

[@primarchxi6639]

@@TheWikkdOne Not even close!!!! Wotlk had more to it than just a nice music! We can hope BUT nah... wont happen! Unless they make another expansion about old world and revamp it!

[@TheMCmace]

Always loved those green, peaceful areas in mmos Nagrand is also one of my favorite zones

[@onyroo]

I literally just made a Worgen Druid this week and Grizzly Hills was first place I went after the starting zone. It’s just so cozy and gorgeous.

[@brogflea6380]

It's the atmosphere... the music, the sound of the winds howling, the scenery. It's just all so relaxing. Grizzly Hills just hits different, even to this day

[@MessagerOfHell]

It was a deceptively wholesome area back when I played the game. I liked visiting those Iron Dwarf ruins in that small city built into the ground, I always thought more dwarven cities should be built like that. I also liked it when I went through Drakuru's quest chain, and when I bumped into Harrison Jones in those ruins near the coast. Other than that, the area was pretty plain.

[@nitsujsetaps85]

It's the nykelharpa that takes me back. The zone was pretty cool though and I would consider it core warcraft. Undead, werewolves, trolls doing troll stuff, dwarves doing dwarf stuff, druid stuff with furbolg.... awesome zone.

[@Skollshorties]

#JusticeForUrsoc ...He's seriously done so dirty I didn't realize how often the dude just dies.

[@ncwordman]

I was so happy to see another Platinum video. You, sir, are the true lore master.

[@victoriadlande8198]

I don't even play Wow, but this is like listening to a storyteller reading fairytales, some of them very strange, but in general, very good ones.

[@papadeggy2742]

The best part about the amber seeds quest is when you finish retrieving them from the outhouse and turn the quest in you learn you’re not the first to eat them. The npc when you complete the quest turns to another and goes “you know what to do” and the other says “back in the bucket” and brings the seeds back to the same bucket you found them in. Your alts all eat the same seeds your mains pooped out…

[@Jetstoanywhere]

I remember I always used to fight a human paladin in Grizzly hills I was a troll shaman. We fought all the time , one day he emoted stop so I didnt attack , he hugs me , waves goodbye and logged off. That was the last time I saw him

[@seeqaillmind2540]

I am so happy when platinum uploads, man you are genuinely one of the funniest KZbinrs out there and just so unique, thanks for your work.

[@daipovs]

Thank God I need new content. Honestly whenever I'm having a rough day I put on totems of the grizzlemaw and it just makes me feel so much better

[@costelinha1867]

Honestly, I wish I started reading the quests descriptions earlier in my journey in wow. I always focused on the grand epic scale story told by raids, cinematics, and trailers. But often overlooked the smaller scale stories that are often just as good if not better. Like that zone where you travel in a caravan with a dwarf a worgen woman and another dude I forgot, them wanting to become paladins or something like that. And there's this very cute and funny storyline about how the dwarf REALLY wanted to sit in the front seat with the girl, but he couldn't cuz they always kept getting new passangers (Including the player) who always sat in the front seat. Like holy shit that was so cool. Even if the quests themselves were boring as hell, cuz Blizz unfortunately did not understand that NO JUST ADDING LEVEL SCALING IS NOT ENOUGH TO FIX THE FESTIVAL OF BOREDOM THAT IS LEVELING IN WORLD OF WARCRAFT!

[@Stalker950-l3x]

Same here.

[@KaitN9]

Fiona's caravan, a favorite of mine too :D

[@AGeorghiou]

There's NOTHING better than Grizzly Hills, this place is so nostalgic for me it almost hurts. Thank you Platinum for this video

[@carmagadon11]

Nyckelharpa, that wicked instrument that sounds like a bagpipe and violin made love with one another, is among the reasons why this zone is so awesome. The alpine athmosphere and werewolf hicks always a good combi

[@Artist_shabo]

Ive played wow for 20 years and ive never been to grizzlly hills once 💀💀💀 and tbh it doesnt look thaaat nice. For me the best zone in wow is the nightelves starting zones theyre just soo magical and soo HUGEEE i absolutely love it

[@Lasershadow]

OMG I never knew the log ride even existed and I played Wrath back in the day.

[@heronoverdose]

Grizzly Hills is peak wow and maybe one of the best solo experiences. Heart of the journey to the Lich King and a winter locale you maybe didn't expect in the cold. Best part of best expansion of all time.

[@A_Nameless_Ghoul3301]

I remember doing the Arugal quest chain and teaming up with a Horde player (I was Alliance) and we took turns helping each other get the kill.

[@antonio5959]

Dude I love yogg's laugh,I think he is the coolest old god.

[@Luckmorne]

OG Westfall is my favorite zone... but Grizzly Hills is the up there. Top 5 for sure. With Elwyn Forest, Tirisfal Glades, and TBC Nagrand

[@mrrmellowman9649]

"traderous" lol Good o' Plat misspellings are like little hidden gems in his videos. Love it

[@RoanokeGaming]

once again, the humor is on point

[@Stalker950-l3x]

Still remembering the magnificent moment as I entered this zone the first time, the music and ambience....indescribable.

[@theusernameicoodfind]

I’d say out of northrend it’s grizzly hills or scholazar basin but for all of WoW? No way. Nagrand, dun morogh, thousand needles, uldum and vashjir are definitely ahead of it.

[@Yungshamgod]

Vash’jir definitely slept on

[@robertpugh3143]

I always loved Drakuru's questline. The first time I leveled a character in Wrath, I skipped the hills and went straight to Zul'Drak because I had hit both the Tundra and the Fjord and didn't need the levels by then. On my second character, however, I started leveling in the Fjord, so I wound up being funneled right into the Grizzly Hills. When my second character ran into him in Zul'Drak after doing all his stuff in the hills and he's all "Oh you got my gift! It's so good to see you again! Here, let me have a look at you, we're going to do great things together!" that was an amazing moment. It felt real to me, not only because it was a series of quests that spanned into another zone and felt like part of a connected world, but also because THAT'S the level of recognition I loved to get in wow. None of the 'Oh it's the legendary champion of Azeroth!' but just a more down-to-earth 'Hey it's YOU! That guy who did me a solid a while back! It really is good to see you again!' I always enjoyed NPCs recognizing my character, not as a legendary hero, but just as someone who helped them out in the past.

[@mcbrite]

wotlk was PEAK WOW, never been the same after that... The music alone, was pure genius!

[@Antonath]

"This bear fucking sucks" might be the best line I have ever heard lol

[@tomlatham8482]

Totems of the Grizzlemaw has been in my wake-up-alarm playlist for like 6 or 7 years. Consistently in my Spotify yearly top songs, if not #1. Has brought tears to my eyes many times. Brings me back to some of the best times in my life with my brother. Many thanks to Russell Brower for such a beautiful song

[@justaguy7532]

I see this video after a year and it is still just as funny. Platinum’s videos are the most rewatchable videos on the internet since two girls one cup

[@athanatos2278]

If this was the last time before wow ends and the servers close forever I would take all my characters,dress them up with cosy clothes and lead them to grizzly hills where they will rest for eternity :)

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

Lore time! I can’t wait to play though this zone in Wrath Classic.

[@PootisPenserPow]

That music, oh that music. It makes me nostalgic for a time I've never known. It stirs something in my soul

[@zakfuji6303]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that absolutely loves this zone

[@BottledDelusion]

I have been informed by this video that 90% of players not only like it but like it over all others. Thus I must stop liking it now because that’s how me brain “works”

[@igormavrov7729]

Well I enjoy the grizzly hills, since there are plenty of quest chains: the Ursoc and emerald nightmare, the Wolf cult, the Iron dwarfes, which will continue in Storm Peaks, and, of course, the Drakuru quest chain with Scourge invading Zuldrak and Draktharon keep - one of my favourite LK dungeons. And, Platinum, in this area we firstly encounter Nazgrim, who will play a big role

[@levferno483]

The Zone of Legends. The Grizzly Hills is the epitome of all that is good and relaxing when playing Wrath of the Lich King.

[@CraftedC]

"Wow.. This bear f*ckin sucks." i LOST it lol

[@Kar4ever3]

Grizzly Hills ambient music is about the only one I have on my chill play list. Just so relaxing and smooth

[@costelinha1867]

"Nothing is more cozy than deforestation" Me: EXCUSE ME WHAT?! LMAO!

[@thestonewall3532]

7:48 The jailer: all according to plan

[@gymheroxchannel]

I remember so much about this zone.. the ambience, music, quests, landscapes, lvling a dk and hitting lvl 80 for the first time there and also the ability to ride a log down the water stream.. good times!)

[@ArchangelThunderbird]

i always skipped grizzly hills als much as i could. sholazar basin is where the fun is at.

[@LuLu-uz3lg]

the lich king keyboard turning had me rolling

[@usurperx7111]

Ursoc teached me that life just sucks sometimes

[@OctEddie]

The music from the Grizzly Hills is the music I remember first. It was fantastic.

[@somethingbig3797]

This and Howling Fjord were my two favorite zones in the entire game. I could LIVE in Grizzly hills IRL. I want to.

[@Lonsey2]

Come to Sweden or Norway and you're gonna be living it! Which the zone and lore is based of.

[@asneakylawngnome5792]

I always wondered why I saw Ursoc everywhere I just thought he got around lol also, I absolutely love your cinematography

[@Domdrok]

Can't believe I'm just now learning about the log ride.

[@vemundbjoralt]

That Bateman digging the music got me so hard

[@chukky1124]

Teldrassil is my number 1 with ashenvale, grizzly hill is third. i just love the calm area's and the huge trees. the music ... i can listen to those sound tracks all day long

[@fdajax5107]

Grizzly Hills and Nagrand the best zones ever

[@danielbuck5111]

When I first did this area all the way it was cata and I was a worgen made it a little awkward when they asked if I was bitten

[@shinyserperior5582]

When i first entered Grizzly Hills and heard that specific music.. Gosh the chills. Also pretty fun quests, ( one where u literally s**t to test a seed xd), AMAZING visuals and so many more. Grizzly Hills is definitely one of Wow's gems

[@valano4630]

Love this so much thank you again.

[@eyoshinthemaximum]

Love that Arthas spared your life basically because he thought your prank was funny and wants to see you do it again but bigger

[@stewpidasohl]

The most interesting part of this to me is that grizzly hills was beloved. I thought it was boring in comparison at the time but I could see why people enjoy the coziness I guess

[@borek92]

- talks about grizzly hills the entire video - doesn't talk about music - says there's no more to talk about :D

[@RJMacReady1]

Platinum wow is the goddamn last samurai of good wow content creators. There used to be a slew of people putting out strong stuff, but nowadays its slim pickings and you realize how high quality platinum really is.

[@Pumkin932]

When my sons were born, while in the hospital, I put them down for a nap by rocking in the rocking chair in the room while having grizzly hills music and ambience playing on my phone. It was the first bit of music they heard.

[@abraxis7292]

I'd just wander around the trees and fish here cause GOD DAMN THAT MUSIC SLAPS

[@FreedomAndPeaceOnly]

Grizzly Hills is just strangely cozy & beautiful. The ambient music is also super soothing and beautiful.

[@trentonbuchert7342]

On the Emerald Dream/Ardenweald thing, it makes sense how Ursoc can be in both at once. His soul is in sleeping in Ardenweald, while his mind is in the Dream.

[@christopherbronson3275]

And he's dead in both lol

[@killerwasp102]

Grizzly hill's music never fails at giving me instant goooosebumps!

[@MichiganPowersports]

100% Grizzly Hills is the best zone. Beautiful music and landscapes. You feel home.

[@infernal6969]

Ursoc is that one guy that always dies in movies 🤣

[@cruros9084]

Music. The music draws you back every time.

[@Saii158]

8:10 I always thought that quest was the character hurling them out rather than pooping them out. since they talk about needing to get them out quick before they digest

[@damianrodriguez7165]

"Ooh, Shiny *URGH*" This broke me

[@Subtogger]

Ursoc is also the spirit that grants druids their bear form. He wasn't written up back in 2004, and thus was only known as "Great Bear spirit". Very creative Blizzard.

[@m.a.dmatt6689]

Just those first few notes is enough to put a smile on my face alone

[@NvStarKaraoke]

as a guardian druid, grizzly hills is my home the place for the first time met Ursoc and my first artifact weapon

[@Eumeltier94]

8:40 ... Wait what? You could ride a water log? I never knew about that. You just blew my mind.

[@kyubii972]

I feel like I'm the only one who didn't have fond memories here, I found the Howling Fjord far more evocative. I legit can't remember the story of Grizzly HIlls, there was a big tree, it was toppled over, that was cool, people lived inside it. I think they were furbolgs. Everyone speaks highly of it though so, cool.

[@subwayslut]

Your sound must've been off.

[@ECKtrain]

It’s the music. The music is perfect for the zone.

[@MrLolguy93]

The zone is the definition of coziness

[@ioiindelibles5692]

Great stuff! Love seeing my PTR guild Big Loi's Bull Boi's slaying some trolls!

[@joel7342]

Gilneas will always be my favorit

[@volvoguy804]

The music in Grizzly Hills always reminded me of Braveheart.

[@thenoisyninja]

Grizzly hills’ music makes me feel so nostalgic.

[@hotsauceonme7792]

Most chill spot in WoW is where the dragon portal is in Ashenvale, up in the top right, go there and check it out!

[@NIN1]

I love to chill in them Grizzzzlllyyy Hiiiiiillllsssssss

[@joyceshiver6622]

The music alone will send me catatonic

[@disgustingoozeling2476]

I also enjoyed visiting Sholazar Basin so much!

[@m.m9769]

For me it's been the ambience and music that keeps pulling me back to that zone

[@amexpendragon9329]

Dude you’re so awesome. Making it my mission to watch every video. Love them

[@jjaaamm]

It's the smallest little things like using a big stump as a transition to the next shot that makes your SHIT SO GOOD! 8:20

[@stormstrider1990]

I've done leveling in the Grizzly Hills for over a decade, but I've never done the log ride before. There should have been a breadcrumb quest there.

[@gamersresidence6040]

Grizzly Hills is the BEST zone ever. And to all passing max level players: Take an example from this char for ten years ago. This is also what it is about.

[@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind]

Ursoc knows what he did! -Chris Metzen

[@SEMICHUCK]

Doing dailies in grizzly hills is so pleasant.

[@Troglodyted]

That troll music hits me like dam.

[@devvolinn]

Babe wake up.. New Platinum WoW video dropped.

[@Michael-qe5kv]

When WotLK originally was released, I hadn't played that zone in beta before. Still, I was first druid to hit 80 from my faction. That meant that I spearheaded most zones with only very few players already there with me. Grizzly Hills was truly enchanting. Can you imagine power leveling via quests in that zone, with fellow players willing to party up and share the journey? It was truly a highlight of my wow gaming life (and I played since vanilla release...)

[@josephmort4039]

7:08 "...he is the most punished character in all of the Warcraft universe..." Jaina Proudmoore: Hold my beer Sylvanas Windrunner: Bitch, please.