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World of Warcraft now lets me play as a fat guy, and I love it for that

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World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth’s portly new Kul Tirans add variety, realism, and relatability to the undying MMORPG.
Blizzard wasn’t yet ready to attempt the same look with women.
I amused myself by reading this as, “Why did we get fat, humans?” And now you can, too.
But me? I’m a fan. In fact, the first thing I did when I unlocked them on Tuesday was slap down the $17 (with discount) needed to change my Monk into one. I love how Kul Tirans are tough despite their bulk. I delight in their accents and how their work brings them in constant contact with the elements. They remind me of the rancher folk I grew up with: men and women who feast heavily on BBQ and burritos but who smile through hurricanes and carry injured cattle with the ease that some folks carry their groceries.

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