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Arcane Golem

This bundle is marked as high quality. It exceeds standards and is highly desirable.
A major update for my old blood elf arcane golem model, now it has BE/HE/Dalaran versions.
Previews
Contents

Blood Elf Arcane Golem (Model)

High Elf Arcane Golem (Model)

Kirin Tor Arcane Golem (Model)

Blood Elf Arcane Golem Portrait (Model)

High Elf Arcane Golem Portrait (Model)

Kirin Tor Arcane Golem Portrait (Model)

Blood Elf Arcane Golem Icon (Icon)

High Elf Arcane Golem Icon (Icon)

Kirin Tor Arcane Golem Icon (Icon)

Reviews
Ardenaso
Very good update and it's more beautiful compared to the original and distinguishable enough to the Silvermoon doodads, and it works fine without any problem and it has all it needed. HIGH QUALITY, without a doubt ! edit: I just saw the new...

Ardenaso

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Level 32
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Jun 22, 2013
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Very good update and it's more beautiful compared to the original and distinguishable enough to the Silvermoon doodads, and it works fine without any problem and it has all it needed.

HIGH QUALITY, without a doubt !

edit: I just saw the new variants, and yes, they're also as beautiful as the main one
 
Level 8
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Aug 2, 2012
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224
It is possible to have a BE version with ''arcane'' ? Or more ''fire/sun'' gems ?
 
Level 6
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Apr 8, 2006
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97
These look lovely. A very good take on the basic concept as portrayed in WoW, but without limiting yourself to it either.
 
Level 18
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Oct 25, 2006
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1,170
The upgrade from the previous model is impressive.

The variations are a delicious addition.

Wonderful execution, thank you!
 
Okay. Personally, I love that someone attempted to make a reforged version of this amazing unit, especially with there being the High Elven and Dalaran/Kirin Tor variants of the model.

1.) Due to the preview image, I think this may be an issue with the Hive's online model viewer, I would have to download and look at the models myself, but I didn't see any of the supposed differences in the crystal and energy coloration. Also, I would suggest trying to leave solid color textures that could essentially be paint on metal to the player faction texture ID. I say this simply because it makes me want to preset a racial faction to a specific color and not everyone wants to play a particular racial faction under a more notable coloration. If posible, I would suggest modifying the chest design texture of the High Elven or Blood Elven variant of the Arcane Golem to make it a little more discernable from their kinly alternative counterpart.

Other than that, I absolutely love the models.
 
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Level 14
Joined
Jun 12, 2012
Messages
228
Impressive work, as always.
The only thing I'd like to suggest is different colour palette for high elven variation. Other golems have 3 colors: golden-red-green and golden-purple-blue, so the units with these models are easily recognizable. High elven golem is more monochromatic in comparison. Maybe its colour scheme could be changed to golden-white-blue (as Anasterian's armor, for example)?
 
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