WoW Moviewatch: Darrowshire
by Moo Money 
Apr 3rd 2008 at 12:00PM
When I woke up today, I promised myself that I wouldn't practice sabotage, espionage, or anything ... "age." Therefore, I've decided to post something amazing in contrast to yesterday. Cranius, creator of the popular Big Blue Dress, has blessed us with a little musical ditty, called Darrowshire.
One of the greatest things about this machinima is that he based it around a quest in the Eastern Plaguelands. It's not every day that you can actually relive the path of a machinima. If you'd like to know what Cranius is up to next, check out his blog.
If you have any suggestions for WoW Moviewatch, you can mail them to us at machinima AT wowinsider DOT com.
[Via Warcraftmovies.com]
Filed under: Machinima, WoW Moviewatch
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jowbulla Apr 3rd 2008 12:08PM
Wow. I'm not really properly equipped to convey the awe I'm experiencing.
ThorinII Apr 3rd 2008 1:53PM
/agree
Very nice!
Naix Apr 3rd 2008 3:44PM
Nice. I could have done better.
TotalBiscuit Apr 3rd 2008 12:11PM
Cranius is a machinimator I can respect. Very early, he found his niche, and proceeded to make it his own, refining it, developing it and creating consistently good quality material that stands the test of time.
It's refreshing to see work by someone who obviously understands the essence of good machinima. The movie is filmed in-game and polished up with some minor post-production. It doesn't rely on fancy effects, rather uses the game to tell a story via the medium of original (and well-recorded I might add) song and appropriate shots. Is it just me that thinks that shooting good scenes is something of a lost art when it comes to machinima? It something that people forget about in the age of map and modelviewer, but it's oh so important in any kind of film-making. You can't simply use technology as a crutch for talent. Thankfully Cranius doesn't do that.
This is a moving, powerful but entertaining piece of work that sets a very good example for others in the fields of creativity, and rustic, but effective film-making techniques. Two thumbs up.
David(Postal) Apr 3rd 2008 12:13PM
Absolutely one of the best machinima movies I have seen. Really well produced, great story
Cap Apr 3rd 2008 12:15PM
Truly excellent. I think even people without knowledge of WoW could enjoy that one.
BitterCupOJoe Apr 3rd 2008 12:18PM
That was really fantastically good. I don't normally like machinima stuff, but that was just really A+.
brucimus Apr 3rd 2008 12:18PM
OMG no Rap No Death Metal? Lolz!
no but seriously, Great movie very well done!
Xonate Apr 3rd 2008 12:42PM
Have to say, I absolutely loved the sabotage comment there.
Tenchan Apr 3rd 2008 1:29PM
Brilliant work, and very touching.
Also, great musical artist, that man.
KateJaneway Apr 3rd 2008 1:36PM
Really awesome video, thanks :)
mindranor Apr 3rd 2008 1:37PM
That was wonderful, good choice Moo. That was a really touching little questline in EPL, tragic and deeply involved in the personal side of the conflict which more or less destroyed the old kingdom. Cranius does an excellent job of capturing the bleakness of the story and the uplifting nature of the end.
Very well done, sir, very well done.
anonymoose Apr 3rd 2008 2:01PM
Wow Moo, nice find. I totally love this and the Big Blue Dress as well.
Most of the time we are quick to point out if the vocals, voice overs, etc don't quit satisfy--in this case it delivers!
There were some pieces of the feedback on Darrowshire I thought were a bit misguided, and I'm guessing left by people who began playing WoW once TBC was released. EPL is no longer the vigorous quest hub it once was, since most people are pushing to hit Outlands as quickly as possible. My original main did this particular EPL quest line, and it was so nice to see it used as content for the video.
Darrowshire is nicely done, and Big Blue Dress likewise is amazing.
Dakira Apr 3rd 2008 2:28PM
Agreed with everyone above. Really enjoyed watching this one!
iKandiman Apr 3rd 2008 2:59PM
saddest quest chain, ever. Very nice. Music was as haunting as EPL is. I always get depressed when I'm in EPL and WPL...
Andramalius Apr 3rd 2008 3:59PM
This was a nicely done video. I recently wrote some fan fiction based on the destruction of Darrowshire:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=5640935144&postId=56401177074&sid=1#0
Abraxxis Apr 3rd 2008 4:37PM
Sister Pamela still brings a tear to my eye. It touches my heart deeply. I try to do at least the dolly quest on each character I level up.
To see it told in a lovely, touching movie is a wonderful experience.
Hilus Apr 3rd 2008 6:17PM
Just amazing...everything blends perfectly...very touching. (and another great thing is the "Old Western" feeling).
Zali Apr 15th 2008 7:35AM
Really quite fantastic. Excellent song, well recorded, well filmed, well edited.
And one of those really well done quests with a great story. (something lost on most of the quests.)
Seriously A+ work. I look forward to anything this guy cobbles together.