Rantine's New Look

[Fafnir13]

Finally had some time to play with the new orcs. Haven't gotten up to Ogres yet, so I don't have any comments on those yet. I do however have a couple on Rantine's new look. The old champion model is not saying "hero unit" at all. Looks like a regular orcish brute with no real distinguishing characteristics. Slightly different equipment isn't enough.
While I'm a fan of the old art, Kael mentioned he wasn't that fond of it. So if we're going to keep with the champion model a few things need to be changed on it. Some colors on the armor or weapon would be a good start. Using a unique head would also help a great deal. Perhaps even using the old head would be sufficient in that regard. Would also keep it better tied in with Rantine's icon which looks a tad out of place connected with such subdued model.
Of course, as I mentioned, I'm still a fan of the old model. Was a good counterpart to the brutish Orthus and all that. Anyone else share similar thoughts?

 

[Grey Fox]

What I liked about the old model was that it reflected his personality more. Rantine is more civilized and calm than a regular orc. He is philosophical and friendly. He even manages to calm Jonas down. If Jonas would be a hero he would probably be a champion unit but with that mace with the child's head on it.

 

[PotatoOverdose]

I too liked Rantine's old look better, it was actually unique and fit his lore personality moreso than the current graphics. At the moment he just looks like orc clone trooper #2571-A.

 

[zup]

I like his look. He looked like a sissy wimp before. He may consider alternatives to fighting but I think he can still get stuff done with brute force. And now he looks that way too. Why cannot a big and strong orc be smart as well?

 

[Zechnophobe]

It might be you are too used to that model being used for the champion? Because I think it looks pretty awesome as a Hero. (But I don't think I've ever built a Clan Champion before.)

 

[Avahz Darkwood]

I personally Like the old model better myself, but it is not that big of a deal for me...

 

[Grey Fox]

I like his look. He looked like a sissy wimp before. He may consider alternatives to fighting but I think he can still get stuff done with brute force. And now he looks that way too. Why cannot a big and strong orc be smart as well?

Now that I think about it, the old model looked more like a troll from Warcraft and not any other orc in the game.

 

[GePap]

Is a new orc champion model going to be included for the barbarians now that Rantine has his new look? Cause seeing the barbarians use the regular champion model takes away from the look of the game.

 

[Fafnir13]

I believe the barbs simply use ogres the same as the clan. I think the pedia mentions that.

 

[zup]

Ogres are uus for clan and barbs.

 

[Darksaber1]

Yes, But human Champions with Orcish pop out of dungeons, not Ogres.