Art Department talks about one of the things they are currently working on

Ruyn

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The artist Team under the wing of Henning Ludvigsen granted us a bit of time to talk about one of many things they are working on for this year.

It seems the department is in over drive and is working feverishly on upgrading already existing assets but they also have some additional nice surprises up their sleeve, we were told.

As mentioned though, they allowed us to take a glance at one of the things to come:

What we were shown are upgrades to both player models and armor.

Not only are all the armors and player models either being improved or completely redone, they also informed us that new armor models are being added.

The Gandalf wannabes might be delighted to hear that this also includes adjustments to robe models and special new caster armor they are working on.

Of course this overall update to the player models will also include new faces, general details and new and additional hairdos for all your customization needs.

Henning particularly mentioned that they are planning on giving special attention to certain races in terms of character models.

They also assured us that the updates are being done while being in direct contact with the programmers to ensure that the playability remains optimal.

And as mentioned, that is only glimpse of things they are going to surprise you with this year. They were generous enough to provide us with an impression of the new leather armor and full plate in progress.

Volgore

Looking awesome!!

If they'd finally get the animations right along the way it'll be hard for me to not buy and try it myself.

Ruyn

Originally posted by VoIgore


Looking awesome!!
If they'd finally get the animations right along the way it'll be hard for me to not buy and try it myself.

 

No need to wait, come on down.

kazamx

I am a little worried that they never mentioned animations. They only said character models would be changed. I know its the first highlight of things to come so am not really that worried yet. I really hope they do improve the animations though.

SEANMCAD

I am in the minority here. I never really cared that much about character models or animations I care more about the graphics for the world I am in.

maybe that says something about my view on people?

Nizur

Looks great! I can't wait to see what mahirim armor will look like.

comerb

Originally posted by SEANMCAD


I am in the minority here. I never really cared that much about character models or animations I care more about the graphics for the world I am in.
maybe that says something about my view on people?

 

Judging by Aion's popularity, I'd say your in the minority.  I enjoy both, but agree that in a largely first person view-mode game like Darkfall that environments are more important.

ryman

 The "art department" over AIM said..