Tauer's Models 2.0

[SMBComix]

Tauer, what about Teron'gor? Are you going to complete the Old Horde pre-WCII Shadow Council trinity?

 

[OnyxTheDark]

What is going to be your next work ?

I must admit that a Teron Gorefiend from your style could be really nice
Even though there are already plenty of good models for Teron

What about Turalyon or young Kadgar ? (I can't find any good models of them)
Or Rend and Maim ? They are described in the books as using bones and stuff like that with some black armor as Blackhand

Otherwise some mode grunts models could be really nice as well

 

[PrinceOfThaWest]

Feels good to see these again, and especially since they're popping up at this (fast) pace. Keep up the good work, broski!

 

[DaHomieG]

I'm not sure. Not really a fan of that weapon, but will probably give it to him unless I can think of something better.
Mesh is pretty much done. Just needs a weapon.

Give him the jaw bone polearm that shit is Kil'rogg's iconic weapon at this point.

And if you're gonna do anything, please give him the dreadlock ponytait. That shit is so unique and cool for an orc I love that design

 

[Mister_Haudrauf]

Give him the jaw bone polearm that shit is Kil'rogg's iconic weapon at this point.

And if you're gonna do anything, please give him the dreadlock ponytait. That shit is so unique and cool for an orc I love that design

You have a strange liking to the Word "Shit". Should i be concerned?

 

[Tauer]

Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately I don't have any progress to show right now, as usual real life stuff has taken priority. I'm not sure when I will have time to jump back into it, maybe some time next month.

Will not be giving Kilrogg the bone weapon, as I said it doesn't seem fitting for a chieftain of a powerful clan. My models take inspiration from the WCII-era Horde, which is not at all like the Iron Horde in WoD. Same goes for the hair probably. Kilrogg's WoD design is so underwhelming honestly. Looks like a dumb savage instead of a cunning leader. I have a feeling that my Kilrogg is gonna look a lot like the Samwise concept.

Turalyon and Khadgar are a must. They will come at some point. I won't rule out Teron Gorefiend either!
Rend and Maim... maybe. If I can come up with a unique design for them.

Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know what's going on. Trying to avoid pulling my year-long disappearances.

 

[Kyrbi0]

It happens, man. Good to hear from you.

 

[sniper_zero]

Turalyon and Khadgar are a must.

OMG! Please give Turalyon sword and hammer anims!

 

[marichal989]

You have some incredible Tauer designs, I'm glad you're inspired by wcII and samwise. I'm looking forward to seeing that khadgar, the truth that wow designs stink.Khadgar without a beard is unthinkable

 

[Mister_Haudrauf]

Tienes algunos diseños increíbles Tauer, me alegro de que estés inspirado por wcII y samwise. Tengo ganas de ver que khadgar, la verdad que wow diseña stink.Khadgar sin barba es impensable

English please.

 

[ComradeMaper]

You have some incredible Tauer designs, I'm glad you're inspired by wcII and samwise. I'm looking forward to seeing that khadgar, the truth that wow designs stink.Khadgar without a beard is unthinkable

I guess, Khagdar should be more WC2-like, not WoW-like Gandalf) Also there is an official artwork in Chronicles Vol.2 (see below) showing WC2 Khadgar as he looks now in WoW. So, unfortunately, Khadgar with a beard is officcially retconned (obviously, as well as all of his old appearances).

 

[Stefan.K]

I guess, Khagdar should be more WC2-like, not WoW-like Gandalf) Also there is an official artwork in Chronicles Vol.2 (see below) showing WC2 Khadgar as he looks now in WoW. So, unfortunately, Khadgar with a beard is officcially retconned (obviously, as well as all of his old appearances).

Nice find! I really like this artwork and I'm definitely gonna base the Turalyon model on this artwork when I have time.
Do you happen to have some other images like this one?

 

[Tauer]

Just dropping in to give you guys another update. Sadly I have nothing real to show you, seeing as I'm still really busy, doing studies at like 3 separate schools (don't ask, it's a clusterfuck).

Hopefully when things calm down a bit I can get back to it. That might be the first week in October, but no promises.

My plan is for Turalyon to have two animation sets, one with just the hammer and one where he's dual wielding the hammer and Lothar's broken sword like in the novel.

Khadgar will probably be based mostly on his WCII icon and the WCII cinematics. Seeing as he has so many different designs that it's hard to make sense of them, I'll probably be mixing things up a bit. Plan is to have a young version with old as an alternate animation set.

Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know I'm still alive. Thanks for the support, you guys are awesome

 

[KILLCIDE]

No worries. You busted your ass on those most recent models and uploaded them all quickly.

 

[ComradeMaper]

Nice find! I really like this artwork and I'm definitely gonna base the Turalyon model on this artwork when I have time.
Do you happen to have some other images like this one?

I'm afraid that not. There are only 2 artworks with Turalyon in the whole vol.2 and the second one shows him as a priest not a paladin.

My plan is for Turalyon to have two animation sets, one with just the hammer and one where he's dual wielding the hammer and Lothar's broken sword like in the novel.

Khadgar will probably be based mostly on his WCII icon and the WCII cinematics. Seeing as he has so many different designs that it's hard to make sense of them, I'll probably be mixing things up a bit. Plan is to have a young version with old as an alternate animation set.

Man, it sounds very-very cool. Can't wait to see it)

 

[SMBComix]

Tauer, you do amazing work! When you do come back I'm certain you'll have something awesome for us.

I was wondering, is there any chance you'd turn your attention to giving the standard units your special treatment? I'd love to see a Tauer-style footman fighting a Tauer-style grunt one day.

Or, even better -- I'd love to see your take on Medivh.

Hell, do whatever you want. It'll be magnificent anyway.

 

[ComradeMaper]

Tauer, you do amazing work! When you do come back I'm certain you'll have something awesome for us.

I was wondering, is there any chance you'd turn your attention to giving the standard units your special treatment? I'd love to see a Tauer-style footman fighting a Tauer-style grunt one day.

Or, even better -- I'd love to see your take on Medivh.

Hell, do whatever you want. It'll be magnificent anyway.

+1 for Medivh) But Killrog for the first. I need him right now for my project

 

[Tauer]

Thrall

 

[Archian]

NICE! Glad to see more of your Warcraft model series! Loving the armor and the hammer! Definitely the best custom made Thrall model out there! Keep it up!

 

[Sieben]

Tauer's models are always worth the wait!
I especially like the great number and quality of the animations. It gives people various ways to use the model, it provides diversity. Perfection is in the details
Thanks for your work mate.

 

[Tauer]

NICE! Glad to see more of your Warcraft model series! Loving the armor and the hammer! Definitely the best custom made Thrall model out there! Keep it up!

Thanks man! Appreciate the support

Tauer's models are always worth the wait!
I especially like the great number and quality of the animations. It gives people various ways to use the model, it provides diversity. Perfection is in the details
Thanks for your work mate.

Thank you! I'm glad you like it

 

[istvan921]

It looks cool a 5 out 5 by my opinion

 

[PrinceOfThaWest]

Awesome Tauer, keep up the good work!

 

[sniper_zero]

The model looks so good! What do you plan on making next?

 

[ComradeMaper]

Great model! And a gread addon for your Orgrim (i mean the Doomhammer missile). Who's next?) What about Killrogg?) I miss him so much

 

[Tauer]

Thanks guys! You guys rock

Currently working on my next project. Not really a fully fledged project per se, just giving an old model some much needed touch ups. Should be done soon. Hopefully ready for release tomorrow.

 

[Deolrin]

Oh boy. Can't wait to fire this guy up in WE. Just gotta find some time home...

How about some Alliance characters up next? Khadgar, Danath, Kurdran, Alleria and the like? Would be interesting to see your take on a mounted unit.

 

[Stefan.K]

How about some Alliance characters up next? Khadgar, Danath, Kurdran, Alleria and the like? Would be interesting to see your take on a mounted unit.

I second that!

 

[Sieben]

How about some Alliance characters up next? Khadgar, Danath, Kurdran, Alleria and the like? Would be interesting to see your take on a mounted unit.

That would be heaven indeed! I was also thinking of a younger version of Uther Lightbringer (during Warcraft 2 times, using Chris Metzen's artwork from the manual + in-game icon), I think he's the only classic Alliance hero who has never been found in the Hive. However, I hear Tauer has a handful of other projects going on, let's not put to much pressure on his shoulders

 

[sniper_zero]

Thanks guys! You guys rock

Currently working on my next project. Not really a fully fledged project per se, just giving an old model some much needed touch ups. Should be done soon. Hopefully ready for release tomorrow.

The next release is tomorrow? Wow, you work fast!

 

[Tauer]

Thrall got a little update.

How about some Alliance characters up next? Khadgar, Danath, Kurdran, Alleria and the like? Would be interesting to see your take on a mounted unit.

I second that!

That would be heaven indeed! I was also thinking of a younger version of Uther Lightbringer (during Warcraft 2 times, using Chris Metzen's artwork from the manual + in-game icon), I think he's the only classic Alliance hero who has never been found in the Hive. However, I hear Tauer has a handful of other projects going on, let's not put to much pressure on his shoulders

Some Alliance heroes are definitely on my to-do list. Not entirely sure which one I'll do next. Kilrogg is all ready for texturing, but I might mesh out Turalyon before moving onto him.

The next release is tomorrow? Wow, you work fast!

Well, like I said it's not a new model. Just giving an older model an update

 

[Tauer]

Alright, here's what I've been working on the past two days:

Grommash

It's an update for my Grommash model. His quality wasn't quite up to par with my newer models, so gave him a face-lift. Changes:

• Did some touch ups on the texture. Face and hair is much more detailed and crisp, and the rest of the texture has much clearer highlights, resulting in an overall better look.
• Scaled up Gorehowl quite a bit because the old one was way too puny. Also moved it close to his hand, so now his grip is closer to the head of the weapon. This looks much better and less like he's balancing the weapon by the end of the hilt.
• He now boasts both new and reworked animations. The walk cycle has been completely redone and should look a lot more dynamic, the attack animations have been tweaked to look less awkward, and he finally has the cinematic animations, which brings me to my next point:
• He now has a Chaos version, as well as the above mentioned animations. The animations are built the same way as the vanilla version, so it's not an alternate animation set. It's for use in cinematics, like in the Orc campaign.
• The portrait animation has added bones, resulting in more realistic and less static movements.
• His weapon and hero glow now has global sequence animations.

There might be more, but that's all I can think of right now. I've decided to leave the old Grommash here as well, for comparison purposes and in case people would like to use it.

 

[Deolrin]

Hot damn! That is incredible! I love the new face, I really feel like you've brought this model up to your usual high standards. All of the changes are on point, do their job and look fantastic in the process. Well done!

 

[Sieben]

Excellent! I just tried him. I really like the modification on the face texture, it's better now indeed. Also, I love the new animations! When he kneels down to drink, you can tell at once he was drinking the blood of Mannoroth, either in Ashenvale or back in Draenor. That's a cool idea! And it could be useful for other purposes too, so well done.
Thanks for this fantastic model, I'll definitely find a use for it!

 

[Tauer]

Thank you guys!

Now to decide on my next project. I'm leaning towards Turalyon. Either that or I finish up Kilrogg first. Any thoughts?

 

[Stefan.K]

Thank you guys!

Now to decide on my next project. I'm leaning towards Turalyon. Either that or I finish up Kilrogg first. Any thoughts?

Definitely some Alliance love.

 

[Sieben]

Since your old Kilrogg is already available, I'd say Turalyon. On the other hand, if I'm not mistaken, you have accomplished more work on Kilrogg, so you'd be able to upload him faster. Either way, any of them will be nice

 

[Deolrin]

I vote Kilrogg first. Finishing something old first is probably better practice, lest it be lost for all eternity. ><

 

[Deleted member 238589]

Turalyon, definitely. Enough with the horde bias! xD

 

[Tauer]

Turalyon early WIP:

Still needs tweaking, but slowly getting there.

 

[Deleted member 238589]

Finally some justice xD

Looks like you're going by old design, right? Can't wait to see how he turns out.

 

[Sieben]

His frowning face looks like his Warcraft 2 icon Well, that is some promising stuff.
What will you be basing him on? Warcraft 2 BTDP manual? Or more recent artwork?

 

[Tauer]

I'm going for a mix between several artworks and his Warcraft II icon.

Main inspirations:

Hidden

 

[Sieben]

Nice! I always loved the good old-fashioned artworks from Warcraft 2 (I haven't been cured of my childhood, I guess)
I kinda like these recent artworks of Turalyon though. They don't have these huge, shiny and unrealistic armours you can find in WoW or some other pictures!
Good luck with this guy and Kilrogg!

 

[Tauer]

Nice! I always loved the good old-fashioned artworks from Warcraft 2 (I haven't been cured of my childhood, I guess)
I kinda like these recent artworks of Turalyon though. They don't have these huge, shiny and unrealistic armours you can find in WoW or some other pictures!
Good luck with this guy and Kilrogg!

I might be adding some bigger armor than in those pictures though, it still needs to fit in with the Warcraft art style. And thanks!

Another WIP:

Head is just about done. Note that he looks a bit evil with the shadowy eyes, but this has more to do with the lighting in my render than anything else. When I start texturing it will look a lot different.

 

[sniper_zero]

An Alliance hero after Lothar! I really do hope you make a version where he wields a fixed Ashkandi.

 

[Tauer]

An Alliance hero after Lothar! I really do hope you make a version where he wields a fixed Ashkandi.

I don't know about a fixed Ashkandi, but I will make a version where he dual wields Lothar's sword and his own hammer, like in the Tides of Darkness novel.

Slowly meshing my way down:

 

[Stefan.K]

I don't know about a fixed Ashkandi, but I will make a version where he dual wields Lothar's sword and his own hammer, like in the Tides of Darkness novel.

Slowly meshing my way down:

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Man, that head!
I will always admire the way you make your models, especially heads.

 

[Sieben]

I really do hope you make a version where he wields a fixed Ashkandi.

If Ashkandi is not included in the Turalyon model, you might want to use this weapon model then, it was recently uploaded

Slowly meshing my way down:

It's nice seeing the evolution of your next baby! (god, they're growing up so fast!)

 

[rambosunico]

I'm so excited to see Turalyon in action while he's wielding Lothar's broken sword in one hand and his warhammer in the other. Oww, and btw... it's good to see you again @Tauer ! I wish I had a talent in making such wonderful Warcraft models but I guess I could just settle in watching you create one. Hehe