Droid by Mr.Goblin: I have been hoping for a better purpose for the murloc. Its an often used unit as creeps that I find sadly boring and that is perhaps why I don't see much use for it in a custom map. However with this skin things have been changed significantly. A mass of droids hellbent on accomplishing their masters order or as props for an robotic lair. My imagination is sparked by the skin, and the brilliant use of team-color as part of the skin set it apart from the rest, in a way that together with the above, ensured my vote.
Cyber Naga (Molten) by ~Nightmare: Amazing hero skin, which utterly changes the purpose and use of the hero. This is no longer the maiden of the sea, but something hot and furious ready to bring tech to the forefront. The heated metal and the overall is just bad-ass and the only reason I am not giving this my vote, is that the options for Mr.Goblins seem more plentiful (and for the model rare) as the grunt, where this feels more like the boss of an area.
Ancient Rootling by Arowanna: The skin is incredible, sharp and detailed and the root "tail" a great way to match model to theme, although slightly too bright overall - more so when compared to other living trees in the game. However the weapon is a weak-point for me, and I dislike the location of the team-color which I don't feel work. Finally while this is a definite flesh to wood, the skin change have for me not changed is overall role. Its still very much a nature aligned creature, now just more towards to forest than the sea. All in all, that is why I consider this my third choice.
The Mountain by bobadoo2: In a way I really am tempted to give my vote for this model, as I truly love the idea of the giant plate armored warrior and the uses it could have. However while the skin is a horror to work with, there is no doubt that the skins above it on my list are just better work and the current version feels unfinished. Most noticeable on the hands/feet. I do also miss some more creativity towards this bad wrap, for instance the beard is one of those you can actually do some work with, and it is just plain. Perhaps a crest could have found its way here?
Titanforged by Chen: As an upload to Hive it is a useful skin. But for this competition it does too little and honestly I am not seeing the theme. I get the feeling of an undead paladin, or a game of thrones white walker more than the stone I believe it is.
