Wind Rider on Foot

Kyrbi0 · Jul 15, 2016

Why has it taken us 10+ years to get this model?

With some high-quality custom animations, this would go to making a really schweet "Wyvern Mounting Orc Hero" ala the 2nd Hero Contest's Bone Crusher.

And I just noticed that that head-dress he's wearing... It's a gryphon. Like, the head of a gryphon. Like he's showing off being a slayer of (Alliance) Gryphon Riders. That's crazy. (but does it explain why the Shaman is wearing a wolf?)

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Actual Model Review Time. It's pretty good & I like the use of Draenei animations. it's neat that the base model has enough texture variety to keep things interesting (esp. that front-armor). However, I kinda feel like the two spears on his back are just too much clutter (and possibly even the *full* net on his shoulder).

Rubellu Sidus · Jul 15, 2016

Kyrbi0 said:
Why has it taken us 10+ years to get this model?

With some high-quality custom animations, this would go to making a really schweet "Wyvern Mounting Orc Hero" ala the 2nd Hero Contest's Bone Crusher.

And I just noticed that that head-dress he's wearing... It's a gryphon. Like, the head of a gryphon. Like he's showing off being a slayer of (Alliance) Gryphon Riders. That's crazy. (but does it explain why the Shaman is wearing a wolf?)

~~~

Actual Model Review Time. It's pretty good & I like the use of Draenei animations. it's neat that the base model has enough texture variety to keep things interesting (esp. that front-armor). However, I kinda feel like the two spears on his back are just too much clutter (and possibly even the *full* net on his shoulder).

AH, if I had knowledge about animating and modeling I probably would do nicely to become a windrider hero. Just like the Bone Crusher...Maybe one spear is enough? And the full net is to indicate that there's a spell "throw" or "entangle"

Kyrbi0 · Jul 15, 2016

Casper the Friend said:
Maybe one spear is enough? And the full net is to indicate that there's a spell "throw" or "entangle"

One spear, maybe (it's not your fault; it's the spears. They are rather complicated for spears).

Sure, but does the Raider have a 'full net' on his person? Or even a half-net? I think the Troll (net-thrower-guy) creep only has a tiny half-size net.

Rubellu Sidus · Jul 15, 2016

Kyrbi0 said:
One spear, maybe (it's not your fault; it's the spears. They are rather complicated for spears).

Sure, but does the Raider have a 'full net' on his person? Or even a half-net? I think the Troll (net-thrower-guy) creep only has a tiny half-size net.

Yeah, for sure. But the net is from the Forest Troll, its not half, its full. I increased the size.

A Void · Jul 16, 2016

Casper the Friend, please do more of these. These on-foot models are very useful. I also wonder why weren't these made before. Thank you.

MiniMage · Jul 16, 2016

Kyrbi0 said:
Why has it taken us 10+ years to get this model?

With some high-quality custom animations, this would go to making a really schweet "Wyvern Mounting Orc Hero" ala the 2nd Hero Contest's Bone Crusher.

And I just noticed that that head-dress he's wearing... It's a gryphon. Like, the head of a gryphon. Like he's showing off being a slayer of (Alliance) Gryphon Riders. That's crazy. (but does it explain why the Shaman is wearing a wolf?)

~~~

Actual Model Review Time. It's pretty good & I like the use of Draenei animations. it's neat that the base model has enough texture variety to keep things interesting (esp. that front-armor). However, I kinda feel like the two spears on his back are just too much clutter (and possibly even the *full* net on his shoulder).

It didn't actually take ten years to get it. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/hawk-scout.63142/
This model that I now linked, which essentially does the same thing as this model, has existed since 2008.

Rubellu Sidus · Jul 16, 2016

A Void said:
Casper the Friend, please do more of these. These on-foot models are very useful. I also wonder why weren't these made before. Thank you.

Its me that should thank you!

Rubellu Sidus · Jul 16, 2016

MiniMage said:
It didn't actually take ten years to get it. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/hawk-scout.63142/
This model that I now linked, which essentially does the same thing as this model, has existed since 2008.

I knew that I saw this model somewhere here....ouch!

A Void · Jul 16, 2016

MiniMage said:
It didn't actually take ten years to get it. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/hawk-scout.63142/
This model that I now linked, which essentially does the same thing as this model, has existed since 2008.

That model has some differences to this one. Regardless, it's nice to see more variation.

Rubellu Sidus · Jul 16, 2016

I'm working in a Gryphon Rider on Foot. I guess there's none here.

ToastAddict1057 · Jul 16, 2016

Very useful! i like it!

JesusHipster · Jul 19, 2016

You know, for a number of reasons I partially dislike your and @Dojo's take on this concept. You both kinda get orc's body proportions wrong if someone asks me. His guy will look too much like a villager among orcs and your Wind Rider looks waaaaaaaaaay too tall. Like a troll. I think you could work around that using global sequences and scaling the bones in them. Also, consider editing his attack animations, maybe even delete some of them. It's a good model otherwise, don't get me wrong here

Kyrbi0 · Jul 19, 2016

MiniMage said:
It didn't actually take ten years to get it. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/hawk-scout.63142/
This model that I now linked, which essentially does the same thing as this model, has existed since 2008.

Touché. I actually really like the (tiki-like) arm-shield-thing he's got going on there. I wonder what texture that is...

Rubellu Sidus · Jul 19, 2016

Kyrbi0 said:
Touché. I actually really like the (tiki-like) arm-shield-thing he's got going on there. I wonder what texture that is...

Probably Shadow Hunter's texture

Fingolfin · Aug 19, 2016

I agree with JesusHipster that he doesn't really have the stature of an orc, the model is also incorrectly scaled (about twice as tall as a grunt). Perhaps the orcs pick the lankiest ones to ride the wyverns. Approved.

Rubellu Sidus · Aug 19, 2016

Fingolfin said:
I agree with JesusHipster that he doesn't really have the stature of an orc, the model is also incorrectly scaled (about twice as tall as a grunt). Perhaps the orcs pick the lankiest ones to ride the wyverns. Approved.

For sure. As you see in Wind Rider model, he is not strong as a grunt or rider.

Aleister · Aug 21, 2016

A wind rider model in high quality? You have eagle eyes. 5/5 :infl_thumbs_up:

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