Changes in the Warcraft backstory

[TheDragoon]

Now, I'm not that great on the history of Warcraft (it's been a long time since I've played the other games), but there is one thing I think I can respond to:

Between WarIII and WoW a giant tree has managed to spring up just north of Kalimdor, or else everybody managed to miss a tree which is big enough to house cities.

If you've tried playing as a Night Elf, the reason for that would be clear enough for you. I'll not give spoilers but I'll say that this is taken into account in game. :)