In my latest delve into gaming history, I've been investigating the intriguing claim that Warcraft was originally a Warhammer ripoff. From my research, it seems that while the two franchises share similarities, the idea of Warcraft being a direct ripoff isn't entirely accurate. It's true that Blizzard Entertainment initially sought a license to make a Warhammer game but was turned down, leading them to create their own world, which became Warcraft. So, while Warcraft was influenced by Warhammer, calling it a ripoff might be a bit of an overstatement. It's fascinating how creative paths can diverge and intersect in the gaming world.