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Poster: Ephraim at 2006-10-23 11:37:46
Subject: Bloodelf Screenshots from Beta: UPDATE #2

Okay, this is in response to everyone literally freaking out about the Blood Elf models. Yes, they were beefed up slightly, but you guys are looking at the new models from a horribly skewed angle that makes them look worse than they are. They look nothing like that in game from my experience.

Here's an album of several Blood Elf Male pictures.

http://picasaweb.google.com/taylorbroussard/MyDocuments

As you can see, they're still very lean. They are not popeye, they do not have gorilla arms by any stretch of the imagination WHEN you actually see them in game. I've played only blood elves for the duration of my time beta testing, and I've played a Human Warrior to 60 on live, trust me, they are worlds apart. So please, stop freaking out.

edit.

I've taken a few more pictures from the "worse" angles. The side angle will make their arm more beefy. (this is the only time you can even remotely call them "buff") To be honest the only real thing they did was increase the size of their biceps, everything else virtually remains the same. For players who make casters, your arm will forever be covered by robes and you will never notice this small detail. Your Blood Elf remains very very lean.

Q u o t e:
Take the screenshots from further away next time. /sarcasm

Also, make him naked, that actually shows the changes most clearly.

Some pictures are taken from farther away as to show the scale of the Blood Elf with the rest of the environment. If you take a picture from extremely close, you get no idea for how big something actually is. The pictures, as I've taken them, is exactly how a majority of players will see them while they're actually playing the game. To make them naked, or zoom up on certain features would show how they look in very unlikely, rare circumstances. My pictures show how they will look almost all the time and are very reasonable.

UPDATE #1: Pictures of the Blood Elves and Humans in robes.

UPDATE #2: I've changed the link to just go straight to the gallery of the pictures. I've also included: Side by side comparison with other races, pictures of the Blood Elf Male in the Character Selection screen. Stripped pictures comparing Human Males and Blood Elf Males.

Q u o t e:

Ephraim, I'm glad to see these screebshots. As I said in an earlier post, I prefer the older, thinner BE's but these are quite nice and way better as than the buff, apparently photoshopped Blood Elf pics that have been floating around. I don't know how much of a difference it will make but how about posting the Blood Elves as seen from the character creation window?

[ Post edited by Ephraim ]

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Poster: Nethaera at 2006-10-24 10:37:55
Subject: Re: Bloodelf Screenshots from Beta: UPDATE #2

As many players have noticed, we have made a slight change to the male Blood Elf character models. In response to concerns that the Blood Elf male appeared to be too feminine, and after reviewing the model from a visual and conceptual standpoint, the decision was made to increase the body mass to give them a more substantial, masculine feel. It was also important that as members of the Horde that the Blood Elves gave the impression of strength and a more menacing presence.

Please be aware that all beta content is still subject to testing and can change at any time.

He knew the anguish of the marrow
The ague of the skeleton;
No contact possible to flesh
Allayed the fever of the bone - T.S.Eliot

http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=37185748&pageNo=12&sid=1#234

Poster: Nethaera at 2006-10-24 22:46:38
Subject: Re: Bloodelf Screenshots from Beta: UPDATE #2

For those that have been voicing their reasons for the dislike or like of this change in a calm and reasoned matter, I want to thank you. I realize that changes like these though cosmetic are often noticeable by a larger portion of the community since they are readily accessible to all.

There are a few things to keep in mind when taking in this change.

First off, when people have gotten used to things looking a certain way it can be a shock no matter how minor a change. We are after all, creatures of habit.

Second off, there is a core consideration that has been overlooked by many arguing over this topic and that is of a consistency in appearance with the rest of the world and the characters and creatures in it. There is a specific style that is in play and we want to make sure that the style in use is carried out through all aspects of the world which includes the Blood Elves. I realize people think that their more feminine leanings were the primary thrust but it was a part of the consideration when thinking of the current models that are in use. The question comes up of "Do these Elves belong in this world and are they what we want them to be?"

Last but not least, I want to make everyone aware that the team is paying attention to how players feel about this change. That is not a promise that change will come if people complain enough or post enough. That is simply a statement that there is a sense of understanding that people are going to react either positively or negatively to this change and we want to see if those feelings change as players get to see more of the Blood Elf as it is now.

In the meantime, I would really like to caution people to lay down their arguments that go outside the boundaries of what should be discussed here. There have been enough false accusations and arguments that serve no purpose to this discussion and I'd hate to shut the thread down.

He knew the anguish of the marrow
The ague of the skeleton;
No contact possible to flesh
Allayed the fever of the bone - T.S.Eliot

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