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Vaneras

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40. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 07:45:44 PDT

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I like it, much better than the old one. I really hope they will update the graphics on the player models as well!

This is most certainly something we would like to do as well, but art development is something that is rather restricted by time. Our artists are a busy bunch of people, and unfortunately there is not enough time to do everything we want all at once. Right now our artists are working on a lot of different things related to the future of World of Warcraft, things I am sure you will learn more about sooner or later ;-)

In regards to Jaina’s new model, we felt that now was a good time to update her model since she will play an important part in The Frozen Halls in Icecrown Citadel. The update was meant to give her a slightly more unique look compared to other humans, but basically to let her keep the appearance that we all know so well... we did of course take the opportunity to give her model a greater texture resolution and a higher polygon count as well :-)

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41. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 07:48:26 PDT

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Jaina gets a new model, but Thrall and Garrosh dont?

What is this?

Nobody has said that other heroes will not receive similar updates in the future :-)

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42. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 07:57:14 PDT

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Nobody has said that other heroes will not receive similar updates in the future :-)

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Emeriss

43. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 08:04:30 PDT

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Nobody has said that other heroes will not receive similar updates in the future :-)

I like this guy. <3

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44. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 08:07:39 PDT

Do something to Lor'themar, I've seen hellfire boars with more personality :<

Zelanar

Zenedar

45. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 08:11:24 PDT

If you were awesome Van, you'd get the Art team to give her that cloak!

I don't know why I liked it so much...

On second thought, scrap the cloak, and give Jaina Gothic Lolita.

Yesss....

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46. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 08:23:08 PDT

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Nobody has said that other heroes will not receive similar updates in the future :-)

Hehe i agree, after Varian and Velen's 'unique looks' i didnt bother too much, but when Sylvanas got a new skin i figured the rest would follow :)

Also looking forward to the player model upgrades (if they will come xD)

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Moonglade

47. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 08:25:08 PDT

I remember in the trailer Secrets of Ulduar, Jaina's model was different, but i think that was animation model for the trailer, she looked hot Van!

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Die Nachtwache

48. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 12:20:06 PDT

I'd love to see the hood, but this model still rocks :)

PS: I like her rather "small-looking" chest, though she'd have C-cups at least if she were a real woman ;)

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49. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 13:03:51 PDT

Meh, I really liked her old model with the slightly childish face (which fit her voice just perfectly). Now she is wearing way too much make-up which makes her look old and "oh hi boys, want to feel my tomes?". :(

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Nagrand

50. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 14:03:20 PDT

I bet Arthas will be happy to see her.

But really, guys, why is it priority to update NPCs before playable toons? Blizz would make many more players happy by updating human female models than updating one NPC Jaina.

And will blood elf girls become "fat" in the next expansion? Like Sylvanas I mean... pleeeez

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51. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 16:56:13 PDT

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This is most certainly something we would like to do as well, but art development is something that is rather restricted by time. Our artists are a busy bunch of people, and unfortunately there is not enough time to do everything we want all at once.

I get hit on the head a lot, admittedly... but from a business standpoint, and given these time restrictions, I personally would put the subscribers ahead of the NPCs in the priority queue. The characters we play really should reflect the best the game has to offer - would you agree?

When these NPCs get fancy new graphic buffs, I can't help but to feel more and more stuck in 2004 - the poor cousin from a polygon backwater, six years out of fashion. In an MMO landscape that is constantly raising the standard on just how good player characters can look (for approximately the same computing power), I can't imagine how that's a positive marketing situation.

Seeing what the art department can actually do to bring the NPC models up to par is great, but it also highlights the fact that our models don't get the same treatment.

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52. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 17:36:50 PDT

Looks like a tramp, needs a pair of pumps to finish the look.

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Defias Brotherhood

53. Re: New Jaina model 08/10/2009 23:47:24 PDT

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I remember in the trailer Secrets of Ulduar, Jaina's model was different, but i think that was animation model for the trailer, she looked hot Van!

In the trailer she looked like a trap

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54. Re: New Jaina model 09/10/2009 00:42:24 PDT

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I'd hit it.

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Defias Brotherhood

55. Re: New Jaina model 09/10/2009 00:44:30 PDT

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What is it with blizzard's obsession with tarty eye makeup. have you seen onyxia? she looks like a tupenny lady-of-the-night. Now, it seems Jaina is getting the essex treatment...

She needed it tbh, before she was probably one of the ugliest npcs in the game lol

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56. Re: New Jaina model 09/10/2009 00:55:45 PDT

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I'd hit it with the fist of an angry pimp.

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57. Re: New Jaina model 09/10/2009 01:01:52 PDT

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She needed it tbh, before she was probably one of the ugliest npcs in the game lol

Just like all other Humans.

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Earthen Ring

58. Re: New Jaina model 09/10/2009 01:41:06 PDT

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This is most certainly something we would like to do as well, but art development is something that is rather restricted by time. Our artists are a busy bunch of people, and unfortunately there is not enough time to do everything we want all at once. Right now our artists are working on a lot of different things related to the future of World of Warcraft, things I am sure you will learn more about sooner or later ;-)

Considering the player's characters are so central and the thing everyone sees during his whole game time I'd say it should be a no-brainer to prioritize it over other things. The quality and resolution of older characters are pretty glaringly outdated compared to Belfs and Draenei - esp. Humans and Taurens with three polygons thrown together has "hands" for example.

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Alonsus

59. Re: New Jaina model 09/10/2009 02:38:36 PDT

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Is this saurfang jr?
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/october/npc_10554_02.jpg
Ewul piggie shoulders, t10 for warriors?

Btw is it ok for mmo-champion to go sneak into blizz files to dig up such info?

Not likely, Saurfang the Younger has brown skin, this Orc's skin is green.

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