Pandaren Druid

[MoCo]

I would like to add a druid character to a new rpg project of mine
(http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51383).

There will be ways to add him without using a new model,
anyway a real Pandaren Druid Model (which can transform into a Pandaren-Bear or something) would be very cool!

*Story-Framework Update*:
Since the pandarens feel a strong link to the natural world and seek to maintain a peace between all races and nature, a druid would also fit very well within the overall story of pandarens and pandaria. Also the old pandaren empire was/is allied with the night elves. So the pandaren druid could be risen by elves.. or if not - there are probably just a very few pandaren druids so he really is something special..

 

[D a w n]

i think ill do the pandaren for you.

here is what I´ve got so far( i didn´t took the panda furbolg skin for the bear because 1.it doesnt look nice 2.a panda which transforms into a panda is a bit strange and 3.it looks more like a druid bear now^^)

 

[Direfury]

Firstly,your av picture looks wrong..
Second,this should be interesting.

 

[MoCo]

Thanks a lot!

It's cool, I really like it.
Even if it reminds me at this crappy 'golden compass' movie I just were forced to watch a week ago. But the armored ice bear in that movie was cool and it looks a bit like it.

Keep up the good work! Looking forward more pics.

 

[MoCo]

Time has passed by, any updates, DonDustin?

 

[THE_END]

If you check over at WC3Campaigns, there should be a few models that could be useful
I think they're made by Norinrad...someone like that
I know you are using some of those models currently in your project

 

[MoCo]

OK, I'm gonna search again.
Probably I could create it very easy by just using 2 seperate models, what leads me to a question:

Is there a good (-looking) way to transform one unit to another without the morphing animations? Maybe by adding a special effect to blend over the model-switch or something?

 

[Deep Sea Kraken]

Some sort of explosion could be used, but you would still need the alt form model.

I can make an attempt (Don't know how succesful though), if you can provide more details on how you want it to look.

 

[MoCo]

I think in the pandaren form, the druid should be equipped with green (and maybe brown) clothing, maybe with some leaves and branches. His close relationship to nature should be obvious.

But I'm still not sure, what the alternative form should be.

My favorite suggestions are: chinese dragon, gorilla (silverback?), a real heavy (panda-)bear (?)

If you want to start an attempt, you may choose what you like the most.

 

[THE_END]

A gorilla would be BOSS
If anyone wants to model it, I'll most DEF skin

 

[Deep Sea Kraken]

Do you want it to be one model, or two seperate models?

If it is 2 seperate models I have more freedom in making the model (like I could base one form on the demon hunter, the other on somethign else), I could still give them morph anims btw.

 

[MoCo]

Sure, 2 seperate models would be fine, especially with morph animations.

 

[Deep Sea Kraken]

Can you tell me what you would like for the base models?

 

[MoCo]

I think the Earth-Pandaren-Brewmaster model could be used for the druid.
But the stone he carries should be replaced by something. Not sure yet, maybe a tree stump?

(The Storm-Pandaren-Model could be used too, but I'd prefer the Earth-Model since I'm already using the storm and fire pandaren as base models in the map. Also the Earth-Model is more chubby and I think the druid should be tough shaped.)

I'm not sure what model could be used as base for the morphed form yet.. but I guess it'll be a good idea to start with the druid itself. I'm really looking forward your work! Thanks dude!

 

[Deep Sea Kraken]

I can use just about anything for the base and geomerge a pandaren head onto it, with that knowledge would you like to change your discision?

 

[MoCo]

Humm.. then maybe the normal druid of the claw with a pandaren head?

 

[Deep Sea Kraken]

One question: do you mind if the unit is female? I had an idea of what to use, but I wanted to make sure you wouldn't mind that first.

 

[MoCo]

Actually I like females a lot... but I think the druid should be male, at least if we want him to transform into a gorilla. I think a gorilla just should be male. If we want him to transform into a dragon, a female could be quite a nice idea. Anyway I guess I'd prefer male at all.. (but it's not a must)

 

[D a w n]

Im still working on the model ^^(I had to start all again because it didnt looked well)

There are not many changes atm because I was a bit lazy but I think you should see how it looks currently.

This is what I still have to change:

he will get some trousers
he will get some fitting feet
something like a leaf cape
maybe changing of the hat texture in some leafs
some wooden shoulder plates
and i have to think about a weapon

maybe you have use for 2 druids^^

 

[Deep Sea Kraken]

Well, if you want to use a dragon (its a really good one too), you can use the lindormr dragon model (which has BOTH walk and fly anims), I know its a big file, but I shrunk the skin, which cuts the model size almost in half, and its a very good model.

 

[Kuhneghetz]

Here are some links to Pandaren models and skins/textures. Remember to give credits to the authors when you use them in your project.

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models.php?d=list&r=20&u=norinrad
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models.php?page=1&u=norinrad&r=20&d=list
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models.php?s=pandaren&d=list&r=20
http://wc3campaigns.net/showthread.php?t=90158
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/skins/83/
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/skins/883/
http://www.gamemodding.dk/downloads.php?do=file&id=68

Edit: also some Pandaren-related icons.

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/icons/?order_field=time_update&order=desc&search=pandaren
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/icons/?order_field=time_update&order=desc&search=norinrad

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

I personally think that he should turn into a tiger or a polar bear.

In fact, Ill just make that for my project soon.

 

[Deep Sea Kraken]

A tiger would work, he can have it turn into anything he wants as far as im concerned, the model im making is based on Jaina, and she has a nice cloak made out of leaves.