Breakfast Topic: Your favorite in-game model
by Josh McGee 
Jun 18th 2011 at 8:00AM
WoW has a very unique art style. Recently, models of NPCs, armor, and such have been incredibly detailed -- and, for the most part, amazing looking. Firelands in particular has some amazing looking fire models, and I can't wait to see the "Fiery Anzu" that Blizzard mentioned might drop off of Ragnaros. (In case you don't know, Anzu is the Raven Lord boss in Sethekk Halls, and is one of the coolest looking ground mounts in the game.) Honestly though, I cannot decide what my favorite NPC model is ... though I have always been fond of the Faceless Ones.
So I leave it up to you, Dear Reader, what in-game model is your favorite? And please, do share why you like it so much and what makes it unique. You don't have to pick just one! Maybe let us know your favorite weapon, piece of armor, and favorite NPC.
When it comes to weapon models, one thing I am dissapointed in with Cataclysm is the so called "Reclaimed Ashkandi" from Nefarian in Blackwing Descent. When you compare it side-by-side with the old Ashkandi from Blackwing Lair, it seems to have ... shrunk. Quite a bit. One thing I liked about Ashkandi so much back in the day was that it was one of the biggest weapons in the game, and this new one is just ... puny.
But I digress, Blizzard has amazing modellers and animators, so please, give them a shout out in the comments and let everyone know your love for your favorite model!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Marcosius Jun 18th 2011 8:02AM
Sylvanas. Fullstop.
thpthpthp1 Jun 18th 2011 8:14AM
I gotta disagree, Alexstrasza hands down.
devilsei Jun 18th 2011 9:14AM
What if there was a model of...
Sylvanas riding Alexstrasza!
MusedMoose Jun 18th 2011 9:28AM
@ devilsei: is it wrong that my first thought was "Rule 34"?
...I'll be going now.
S.O. Jun 18th 2011 9:38AM
@MusedMoose
/cliche
If that's wrong I don't want to be right
Darias.Perenolde Jun 18th 2011 10:47AM
@MusedMoose: Google Image search, "Sylvanas AND Alexstrasza", first image.
You're just evil. And, I had to do it.
Marcosius Jun 18th 2011 10:54AM
@MusedMoose: There IS rule 34 about that.
I'll be in my bunk.
loop_not_defined Jun 18th 2011 11:38AM
http://i51.tinypic.com/23jmv7m.jpg
Am I doing this right?
devilsei Jun 18th 2011 12:08PM
@loop_not_defined
Exactly what I was talking about! Jeeze, all of you are so perverted! Can't two hot chicks just piggy-back and horn-hold while they run around?
Bethontheharbor Jun 18th 2011 1:34PM
Agreed , the Dark Lady is the best in game model.. Hail Sylvanas
splodesondeath Jun 18th 2011 2:33PM
So now I remember what "Safesearch" is for.
Aldarion Jun 18th 2011 8:19AM
The new Nozdormu.
BrentJackson Jun 18th 2011 8:21AM
I always loved the Ethereals. That npc model is still one of my favorites.
Strawder Jun 18th 2011 8:21AM
The Warbringer's shield.
http://www.wowhead.com/item=14947
Blood Boil Lancet.
http://www.wowhead.com/item=49790
Tusker Sword
In vanilla, my L40-ish Pally had this thing FOR. EVER. Loved it.
Black Mageweave Leggings. On a female. :D
Sure, sure, call me names.
Fury of the Raging Dragon
This gun is Conan and Red Sonja's DNA combined with the demon from "Night on Bald Mountain" in the original Fantasia. It's that bad ass.
http://www.wowhead.com/item=38241/fury-of-the-raging-dragon
Stone Hammer
Princess Theradras' Scepter
Gnomeregan Mindslicer
Many more....but there's a few of my long-time faves.
kef_kfb Jun 18th 2011 8:23AM
Warlock tier8, a tier set has never been more awesome and aptly creepy (yes its better than lolrainbowwings).
also the overall revamp to leader models in cata has been quite good as seen in the new patch trailer, thrall and aggra simply look stunning.
Daffy Jun 18th 2011 8:24AM
Princess Theradras
http://www.wowhead.com/npc=12201/princess-theradras
hilarious model, that "slim waist", Samurai Jack style sandals.
Plus she is a the upper class - Princess, with all her beauty was able to seduce anyone ...
dogin8tr Jun 18th 2011 8:26AM
The Humboldt Squid-people
Bart Jun 18th 2011 8:34AM
Every piece of Tier 6 armour. Hands down. Best armour sets ever. Priests didn't look like an item from a bathroom.
Worst would have to be the Human Male models...urgh, in fact most of the player races from pre-TBC look bad in COMPARISON to the new races. They look fine on their own but stand a Tauren next to a Worgen and you can see the difference in texture quality quite clearly.
VSUReaper Jun 18th 2011 9:59AM
Some of the T5 looked spectacular as well, but I have to agree with the T6 - T6 warrior with Bulwark of Azinoth and the Brutalizer.
It all just meshed so well, and best of all, I didnt feel like Cho'gal with 30 sets of eyes on my armor (I'm looking at you T7 with all the faces on it, the offsets, and weapons >.>)
Kolumbus Jun 18th 2011 10:19AM
Agreed! I'm still rather mystified as to why male blood elves don't seem to have nipples though.