Panda on warglaives was on W3 because the world in strategies is another dimension. It's not Warcraft World from WOW. Too many differences in continents, plot holes like obsidian statues in Silithus (but we all know that in TFT undeads have it, and they weren't in Silithus, but were in Hyjal, which hasn't any marks of some union between anubisaths and undead). Or orcs, which was same height and strength as a human in WarCraft 1, be taller in WarCraft 2. And taller in WarCraft 3. But in WoW they was a much bigger and stronger than a people of Stormwind in film. Or face panda on the glaive. Which said that the Night Elves have a connection with the pandarens. Why should I believe in the WOW official lore? Developers said that ALL 20 years of story - it's a version of Titans. Why should I believe that the panda's face was a joke, but it didn't happen in another dimmension of WarCraft? So, I'm just waiting for a portal from the Arathi Empire to Azeroth from strategies. And WoW 2.0.
So all that about titans and continents and stuff but more so Panda face is actually an artist trademark if one of Blizzard's original creators and artists Samwise Didier. Most of his work has a panda face hidden or subtlety placed. The Pandarens were concepted as an original race in WC3 and based more on Japanese Shogun culture rather than Chinese Shaolin culture though changed to be more fitting especially as Chinese player base increased across the Warcraft IP.
Amazing work as always, i personally would love a "remake/remaster" of Warrior Dreadnaught set (Tier3!) ! One of my fav sets/transmog for Plate overall in retail WoW.
A series you should DEFINITELY do is your own remakes of the T2 sets! Seeing your take on priest, warlock, rogue and so on would be absolutely awesome! Also, if you're doing that, don't look to much on the new sets 😅
The handpainting you did on the shield came out so gorgeous, you really have that style down perfect to feel like wow, and also like the material its representing! The center star with the dings and bumps was jaw dropping! It was smooth, i looked away to finish my side salad, looked up and BAM literally stopped me in my tracks!
I think the review video got that many views because blizzard recently released the updated t2, so people were searching youtube for it. And also just because you showed it in the thumbnail. It does look very cool after all :P
I just love watching the modeling work with the chatting, I usually don't stay enternained if artists have music over it but the talking really helps to watch the full 9:31 mins :)
If you're looking for ideas for new forms of videos, as an absolute 3d nerd I would love to see you break down some older WoW models and dive into the process of arriving at those final vertex counts and designs, maybe compare them to see what the average count is for an item etc.
I love how faithful you kept to the originals, and still managed to bring it up to modern standards. I'd be excited and hope that Blizzard would take a key and add a new updated transmog for people who have the pair... except that after so very long, I have yet to ever see the right glaive drop, lol.
can't remember the number of times i went in there with my hunter (couple of expansions after the release :-) ) I really wanted the bow for transmog and soloing it was very pleasant.
I'm uncertain why Blizzard doesn't just buy and utilize the updated models that skilled creators produce to replace outdated ones. It seems like it wouldn't be too difficult for them. Moreover, numerous creators would likely be eager to craft a variety of models, from houses to trees and beyond.
I’d love to see more model reviews from you. Especially if you could walk through and guess what the artist may have been thinking when they made the set/model the way they did.
you did a good job man, especially on the inner shielded star's fifth vertex point, I'd say what you realized is what they were going for at the time; two knit picks the blades don't have a sharpened appearance to them like the original and right blade is slightly more hooked since mirrored Really a heck well done.
I like the idea that you cover the older Tier sets- rank them and then you can look at votes for which would be great to be remastered. And i reckon you can do an alternate "rethought" where you take a concept that just doesn't work and rejiggle it a little to make it fit the tone of the class- the expansion or something else! Then you could do like a greatest hits and try your hand at a voted theme and making every class their own set!
As someone who's done a lot of 3D work in the past, and needs to get back into it, your videos kindle a desire to try. Your stuff is great, so do ignore the imposter syndrome as best as ya can. Your "Review..." video felt like someone representing a side I deeply enjoy doing myself when new models come out from the technical standpoint, and not the "its not cool", opinion that are everywhere. You at least can prove the credentials to that review. So I think that content where you do whole armor tier sets, starting from Vanilla, would be a great series to watch! Also, I do video editing as well, so I get the *entire* process of what goes on per 3D Modeling Video. I hope ya hit 100k by... March of 2025 👏
You really are a phenomenal artist. I look forward to these videos so much. Great work as always, and as always, much improved on the original. The asymmetrical breaks of the points were a perfect touch, makes it look more real.
for wow’s next big anniversary like 25th most likely they should redo special lore character weapons that haven’t been updated, have Frostmourne, Jaina’s staff, Sylvanna’s bow, Anduin/Varians sword, and illidan’s warglaices etc etc
Hey! Would really enjoy some videos of you reviewing new weapons or class sets. My personally, I like your perspective on the style and art of this game. Im also an artist with a big focus on fantasy stuff. So I relate a lot to your work. Good luck!
The first words I said were probably not polite for the religious 😁 But MAN, the fire and shadow tints... I WANT those. I am not normally a warglaive person but I would farm for those obsessively.
When we raided BT back in OG tbc, we got so many MHs that my tank paladin got one… just in case they removed the warrior/rogue restriction. Its been in my bag ever since 😂
I would love to see a version, where it wasn't broken, maybe a version where it was still prestine condition. Cool to see it being updated though, hopefully Blizzard will update them too ingame, hands down my favorite weapons in the game.
YOU WERE PREPARED to do this remaster! i like your artistic twists on the Warglaives of Azzinoth, i really hope that in The Last Titan the Warglaives are finally restored into 3D and they borrow heavily from your version.
Void version with the animated texture scrolling the inverse direcrion is glorious 💜 Also as a 3D artist, am quite impressed with the end result. Have the grit to get the jobs done, and done well if I do say so myself. Good work on another shiny art piece 🎉
Amazing as always, it's funny, every time during the painting I'm a little unsure about your direction, but every time I am proven wrong as the end product is everything I could hope for.
I was suprised these never became a legion artifact, it wouldve been a good excuse to give it an HD upgrade, plus some rad skins that couldve come out of it.
I think doing a Tier List video of what Weapons/Armour or Mounts you think need a remaster most could be interesting. Can always livestream or do a UA-cam poll for top voted for you to remake. Obviously its always best to focus on what you're passionate about the most. Great work as always 👍
As a game dev my self I can say that I bet there was at least someone in Blizzard who wanted to do it but management said that it is not worth the money and time invested since exact same thing happened to me few times already
I was going to suggest it, but then I saw you did recolors, only to find that it wasn't among them: The original Black Temple patch art had the Warglaives in this kind of cool aqua-ish glow, and it's stuck by me all these years. Would've been a cool option for an alt color.
[Video Idea] Retexture/Reimagine some upscaled textures from WC3 Reforged - less model work, you can work on texturing and expand your audience to WC3 followers. WC3 just got a "2.0" update so likely to get coverage. You could also do a react as a promotion for the retexture video.
As an alternative recolour, why not do a golden "Holy Light" variation to mimic the Xe'ra's attempt to forcibly convert Illidan to the army of the light from Patch 7.3.
Dont have time to watch this now, but "liked" and saved for later. Can't wait! Edit: Was worth the wait. Epic job! Won't lie, I was hoping to see 1 version where the shield had the panda face from WC3, just for lols :)
You’re a very good content creator and a great digital artist, Tomkek. You should absolutely branch out some and try some new formats, I enjoyed your review of the Blizzard’s updated T2 immensely.
All those video ideas sound good. I especially like someone who is proven to be a talented and knowledgable 3D artist to give their take on something i dont understand at all beyond “hey that looks cool” or “hey that looks dumb” 😂 I will look forward to those videos 👍
With them recoloring / making new models for old expansions with the timewalking event THIS is what I wish they would do. Recolor & HD the old Legendary weapons
Splendid work as always! Any chance you could do the Titansteel Destroyer? Or as I like to call it, Frostmoune's mace edition? Cheers and I'll see ya in the next vid regardless!
This. Is. Fucking. AWESOME! You finally did the Glaives and I'm not the least bit disappointed!! (These are my favourite weapons in the game to this day) THIS right here is what Blizz should have done with Legion: updating the models instead of making weird flame Glaives. You, sir, are the best.
bro i was already so happy with the remastering of this item and you took my soul with that void version of blades AAAAAAAAAAAA im cryin WHY CANT BLIZZARD JUST HIRE YOU???????????
Just got to the ideas part... I'm really fascinated by the painting of the models. Would it be an option to do re-paintings of existing stuff, so you don't have to spend time on remodelling?
Hey Tom, I was wondering if you could do a segment where you "fix" old designs like the absolutely goated 2 hander that is Bonereaver's Edge, it's just way too short and nubby for such a cool weapon.
Know what would be cool, but not less time consuming? If you get some concept art for tier sets that didn't translate very well in-game and try to make'em
I love the touch that the void version has the energy going the opposite direction, great little detail
I didn't notice that on first watch, but yeah that's a really neat detail.
yeah it's dope, the fel rushes from the hilt, the flames seem to radiate, and the void collapses in.
as a 3D modeller and wower... yr work is so inspiring.... grt topology and hand painting.... yr taking care of us man .. thanks :)
yr grt...
So it wasn't a panda face after all
It was in Warcraft 3
That’s specifically Warcraft 3s
OG player spotted, RESPECT!
Panda on warglaives was on W3 because the world in strategies is another dimension. It's not Warcraft World from WOW. Too many differences in continents, plot holes like obsidian statues in Silithus (but we all know that in TFT undeads have it, and they weren't in Silithus, but were in Hyjal, which hasn't any marks of some union between anubisaths and undead). Or orcs, which was same height and strength as a human in WarCraft 1, be taller in WarCraft 2. And taller in WarCraft 3. But in WoW they was a much bigger and stronger than a people of Stormwind in film. Or face panda on the glaive. Which said that the Night Elves have a connection with the pandarens. Why should I believe in the WOW official lore? Developers said that ALL 20 years of story - it's a version of Titans. Why should I believe that the panda's face was a joke, but it didn't happen in another dimmension of WarCraft? So, I'm just waiting for a portal from the Arathi Empire to Azeroth from strategies. And WoW 2.0.
So all that about titans and continents and stuff but more so Panda face is actually an artist trademark if one of Blizzard's original creators and artists Samwise Didier. Most of his work has a panda face hidden or subtlety placed. The Pandarens were concepted as an original race in WC3 and based more on Japanese Shogun culture rather than Chinese Shaolin culture though changed to be more fitting especially as Chinese player base increased across the Warcraft IP.
As a DH main, thank you Tom.
You're welcome 🫡
Amazing work as always, i personally would love a "remake/remaster" of Warrior Dreadnaught set (Tier3!) ! One of my fav sets/transmog for Plate overall in retail WoW.
Hang in there :)
Ive been posting about warr t3 under Toms Videos vor months now lol. One day
@@Tomkektv All i see now is the meme of a dude that got hanged and the text: Hang in there 😅
A series you should DEFINITELY do is your own remakes of the T2 sets!
Seeing your take on priest, warlock, rogue and so on would be absolutely awesome! Also, if you're doing that, don't look to much on the new sets 😅
The handpainting you did on the shield came out so gorgeous, you really have that style down perfect to feel like wow, and also like the material its representing! The center star with the dings and bumps was jaw dropping! It was smooth, i looked away to finish my side salad, looked up and BAM literally stopped me in my tracks!
Really liked the different themed effects at the end there looked like a DH artifact weapon would have been sick!
Been waiting for this since you teased it on twitter, Lord Illidan would be pleased, great work as always!
I think the review video got that many views because blizzard recently released the updated t2, so people were searching youtube for it.
And also just because you showed it in the thumbnail.
It does look very cool after all :P
or because HE has been updating that shit since before Blizzard decided to do it and hence people care about his opinion on this matter
I just love watching the modeling work with the chatting, I usually don't stay enternained if artists have music over it but the talking really helps to watch the full 9:31 mins :)
If you're looking for ideas for new forms of videos, as an absolute 3d nerd I would love to see you break down some older WoW models and dive into the process of arriving at those final vertex counts and designs, maybe compare them to see what the average count is for an item etc.
Perfection. Great job! The void ones would go well with a new DH “void hunter” spec
1, stellar job as always, just amazing how fine tuning the shield section makes the entire weapon 'pop' and 2, your 'ugly baby' tangent took me OUT 🤣
The orange version looks awesome
I love how faithful you kept to the originals, and still managed to bring it up to modern standards. I'd be excited and hope that Blizzard would take a key and add a new updated transmog for people who have the pair... except that after so very long, I have yet to ever see the right glaive drop, lol.
11/10 work! The glaives came out great!
can't remember the number of times i went in there with my hunter (couple of expansions after the release :-) )
I really wanted the bow for transmog and soloing it was very pleasant.
I'm uncertain why Blizzard doesn't just buy and utilize the updated models that skilled creators produce to replace outdated ones. It seems like it wouldn't be too difficult for them. Moreover, numerous creators would likely be eager to craft a variety of models, from houses to trees and beyond.
this. So much
because its more legal trouble than it's worth to just make it in house.
im gonna need the W3 version of these with the panda heads on them.
Didn't expect any less of you mate. As always, another top notch quality masterpiece. Now let's all pray Blizzard is still around taking notes.
Awesome content, mate. And I'm really impressed with your drawing skills 💪
I’d love to see more model reviews from you. Especially if you could walk through and guess what the artist may have been thinking when they made the set/model the way they did.
I always thought the shield was a panda face LOL
I like that you scaled them up on Illidan. It was always goofy to me his glaives were so tiny on em that you can even see them clip his hands.
you did a good job man, especially on the inner shielded star's fifth vertex point, I'd say what you realized is what they were going for at the time; two knit picks the blades don't have a sharpened appearance to them like the original and right blade is slightly more hooked since mirrored Really a heck well done.
I like the idea that you cover the older Tier sets- rank them and then you can look at votes for which would be great to be remastered.
And i reckon you can do an alternate "rethought" where you take a concept that just doesn't work and rejiggle it a little to make it fit the tone of the class- the expansion or something else!
Then you could do like a greatest hits and try your hand at a voted theme and making every class their own set!
As someone who's done a lot of 3D work in the past, and needs to get back into it, your videos kindle a desire to try.
Your stuff is great, so do ignore the imposter syndrome as best as ya can.
Your "Review..." video felt like someone representing a side I deeply enjoy doing myself when new models come out from the technical standpoint, and not the "its not cool", opinion that are everywhere.
You at least can prove the credentials to that review. So I think that content where you do whole armor tier sets, starting from Vanilla, would be a great series to watch!
Also, I do video editing as well, so I get the *entire* process of what goes on per 3D Modeling Video.
I hope ya hit 100k by... March of 2025 👏
You really are a phenomenal artist. I look forward to these videos so much. Great work as always, and as always, much improved on the original. The asymmetrical breaks of the points were a perfect touch, makes it look more real.
looks awesome! would love to see benediction/anathema or the grand marshal stave next
Amazing work. Lots of talents. Take a crack at tier 3 if you got the time. Would love to see it
for wow’s next big anniversary like 25th most likely they should redo special lore character weapons that haven’t been updated, have Frostmourne, Jaina’s staff, Sylvanna’s bow, Anduin/Varians sword, and illidan’s warglaices etc etc
Hey! Would really enjoy some videos of you reviewing new weapons or class sets. My personally, I like your perspective on the style and art of this game. Im also an artist with a big focus on fantasy stuff. So I relate a lot to your work. Good luck!
The first words I said were probably not polite for the religious 😁
But MAN, the fire and shadow tints... I WANT those. I am not normally a warglaive person but I would farm for those obsessively.
Oh, that Void variant... what I would give for that in-game. Fingers crossed for something similar in Midnight.
When we raided BT back in OG tbc, we got so many MHs that my tank paladin got one… just in case they removed the warrior/rogue restriction. Its been in my bag ever since 😂
I would love to see a version, where it wasn't broken, maybe a version where it was still prestine condition. Cool to see it being updated though, hopefully Blizzard will update them too ingame, hands down my favorite weapons in the game.
YOU WERE PREPARED to do this remaster! i like your artistic twists on the Warglaives of Azzinoth, i really hope that in The Last Titan the Warglaives are finally restored into 3D and they borrow heavily from your version.
*Field/Grand Marshal Set Waiting Room*
Void version with the animated texture scrolling the inverse direcrion is glorious 💜
Also as a 3D artist, am quite impressed with the end result. Have the grit to get the jobs done, and done well if I do say so myself. Good work on another shiny art piece 🎉
Those look sick you did an amazing job. They look like they are pulsing with power. That’s exactly how they should look.
Amazing as always, it's funny, every time during the painting I'm a little unsure about your direction, but every time I am proven wrong as the end product is everything I could hope for.
Id love to see a the icebound frostbrood vanquisher dragon mount remodeled as a challenge with all the bones & pieces
I was suprised these never became a legion artifact, it wouldve been a good excuse to give it an HD upgrade, plus some rad skins that couldve come out of it.
I think doing a Tier List video of what Weapons/Armour or Mounts you think need a remaster most could be interesting. Can always livestream or do a UA-cam poll for top voted for you to remake.
Obviously its always best to focus on what you're passionate about the most. Great work as always 👍
Fantastic work as always mate.
BLIZZARD SHOULD MADE THIS WHEN LEGION LAUNCHED...
As a game dev my self I can say that I bet there was at least someone in Blizzard who wanted to do it but management said that it is not worth the money and time invested since exact same thing happened to me few times already
@@AlastorCreations it will 100% bring money to them. cuz many of old gamers will back to transmog this weapons. they ll pay for sub.
I was going to suggest it, but then I saw you did recolors, only to find that it wasn't among them:
The original Black Temple patch art had the Warglaives in this kind of cool aqua-ish glow, and it's stuck by me all these years. Would've been a cool option for an alt color.
Man, I love your content so much. Every time I get that old, cozy, heartwarming wow vibe. Thank you, for your work.
[Video Idea] Retexture/Reimagine some upscaled textures from WC3 Reforged - less model work, you can work on texturing and expand your audience to WC3 followers. WC3 just got a "2.0" update so likely to get coverage. You could also do a react as a promotion for the retexture video.
I always love the alternate colors you include like a what if.
Holy Hell! If they ever make it so you can sell these model updates in game I would totally buy them; they're so good!!
I was not prepared for this 1.
As an alternative recolour, why not do a golden "Holy Light" variation to mimic the Xe'ra's attempt to forcibly convert Illidan to the army of the light from Patch 7.3.
Illidan was right I was not prepared to this glorius glaives!
Dont have time to watch this now, but "liked" and saved for later. Can't wait!
Edit: Was worth the wait. Epic job!
Won't lie, I was hoping to see 1 version where the shield had the panda face from WC3, just for lols :)
I still would love to see you reimagine the old look of gnolls! Please consider! Also would love to see them as a playable race! ❤😅😊
This is how the weapon looked to me when the expansion first came out. Amazing work as always!!
Would be neat to see a remodel of Frostmourne
You’re a very good content creator and a great digital artist, Tomkek. You should absolutely branch out some and try some new formats, I enjoyed your review of the Blizzard’s updated T2 immensely.
Ok, I wasn't expecting the void version, but oh boy... somehow I want that on my shadow priest
All those video ideas sound good. I especially like someone who is proven to be a talented and knowledgable 3D artist to give their take on something i dont understand at all beyond “hey that looks cool” or “hey that looks dumb” 😂
I will look forward to those videos 👍
amazing detail man you are insanely talented
With them recoloring / making new models for old expansions with the timewalking event THIS is what I wish they would do. Recolor & HD the old Legendary weapons
Splendid work as always! Any chance you could do the Titansteel Destroyer? Or as I like to call it, Frostmoune's mace edition? Cheers and I'll see ya in the next vid regardless!
This. Is. Fucking. AWESOME!
You finally did the Glaives and I'm not the least bit disappointed!! (These are my favourite weapons in the game to this day)
THIS right here is what Blizz should have done with Legion: updating the models instead of making weird flame Glaives.
You, sir, are the best.
NGL i think this is your best work so far. you're so close to the original, yet still made it your own, it's amazing!
I was not prepared for this one.
I love how this video came out the day after I got my first of the two blades on my DK 😂😂😂😂😂
i like the mage tower colors at the end
bro i was already so happy with the remastering of this item and you took my soul with that void version of blades AAAAAAAAAAAA im cryin WHY CANT BLIZZARD JUST HIRE YOU???????????
I wish we could have this in game! Great work!
Always excited to see a new remastered weapon! Your videos are top notch my man!
Great work, but I kinda feel the edges should look sharper/cleaner instead of looking so beat up if you know? Looks a bit too rustic imo
Just got to the ideas part... I'm really fascinated by the painting of the models. Would it be an option to do re-paintings of existing stuff, so you don't have to spend time on remodelling?
Next Frostmorn
Blizzard please hire this man already, holy shit this is insane. Frostmourne/Shadowmourne next? :O
Man that red/orange version is awesome.
Very cool! Almost as cool as if you did Bonereaver's Edge
Hey Tom, I was wondering if you could do a segment where you "fix" old designs like the absolutely goated 2 hander that is Bonereaver's Edge, it's just way too short and nubby for such a cool weapon.
straight up could be the legion dh class weapons
Now i would love a remake of Thoridal 'The Stars Fury'
As a DK main I'm still patiently waiting for the Shadowmourne video
for the next update, i suggest the spectral tiger :D
AT LAAAAAAAAAAAST... HE MADE IT...
A hi-res Shadowmourne could be cool to see next if you want to :D
Reaction contend does really well on youtube these days, so I am not surprised. keep up the great work, love seeing your video's.
Have you thought of making updated versions of characters in the game? Like Varian Wrynn?
Shadowmourne next plssss
One day tomkek will make warr t3 great again. One day.
So it will be.
We need this ingame, asap
Still hope to see a remake of Arthas NPC model
Beautiful work!
Know what would be cool, but not less time consuming? If you get some concept art for tier sets that didn't translate very well in-game and try to make'em
bro you cant do this, this is too good.
Oh Boy!
As a weapon artist it's making my heart beat faster
You should update Illidan's own model now.
As a Demon Hunter main...JESUS FUCKING CHRIST!!!!
Thank you for your service.
Insanely good