According to the developer podcast, there is a quest that if one carefully reads the dialog, it opens up options for new models for beastlord warders. I am no longer playing my BL, having been crushed by the loss of Meatbeast and she will not have enough AA's for me to adventure in the new zones..well, I guess I can adventure, I just wouldnt level?! In any case, if anyone discovers that one of these new models happens to be my Meatbeast, do post and let me know, or PM me! I miss him sooooo!!
This is a response I got from a Dev when I questioned the removal of the Meatneast. " The meatbeast was pulled by art. It was not a properly made model and had tons of problems, one being a major effect on performance. I will talk to art and see if we cannot get a new model made specifically for the beastlords." I understand your anger and frustration, let me see what can be done. Sincerely, K. "Kander" Vallee EQII Developer