Official High Elf Discussion Megathread

[MyWholeLifeIsThunder]

I want to see Arator and Vereesa models updated at least. Vereesa should get the pink eyes, and Arator should get the short ears.

Oh indeed!

I have a weird question now tho; are the VE and BE models going to be merged? I don't think so tbh and I do believe they are just going to share textures, but would be interesting to see all that could be done in terms of NPC's if their models were merged.

[Aucald]

Kalecgos does not really have a unique model. His model is a standard Stormwind human model. The only thing unique about his model is the 3d elements of his outfit, his blue hair, and his face texture which has not weathered the years well and could really do with an up res.

There is no unique Half-Elf model in the game yet but I do hope Blizzard adds one someday. Right now of the three Half-Elves we have in game, two use the Human model (Alodi and Kalec) and one uses the Blood Elf model (Arator). It would be nice for them all to get a uniquely Half-Elven model that is a true amalgamation of human and Thalassian elf aesthetics.

Kalecgos' model doesn't actually share the same wireframe ID as the standard Human model - while the rig may well be based on it, it didn't update alongside the Human models in WoD and has remained the same since it was first shown in TBC (in Magister's Terrace). At the time of TBC it was pretty advanced, but it's become degraded a great deal since the WoD model upgrades.

[Alanar]

You do know you're not forced to remain in this thread, right? You can ignore it completely and just move on with your life like this thread doesn't exist.

It was an interesting question imo, because there is a truth in it.

Funny how 3 people said exactly the same thing.

[DeicideUH]

While I am happy that my High Elves will be able to look closer to how I envision them, I truly hope this serves to move Void Elf and High Elf lore forward, maybe as an united entity instead as two separate groups of thalassian exiles.

Void Elves, when first introduced at Blizzcon '17, had so much potential in my mind to be the new path of High Elves in the alliance; indeed, with Alleria's journey in Argus, it felt like the perfect set up for the new chapter for High Elves. Instead, we got a previously unmentioned group of Blood Elven exiles. It was pretty frustrating to see such a good opportunity, wasted.

So I really, really hope this is the first step of a new route for the Void Elves and High Elves as one political entity, closer to what the Void Elves should have been since the beginning.

This. The next request should be about lore.

Unfortunately, Shadowlands is shaping up to be pretty thin on Azerothian/mortal lore.

Maybe we can get something from the Shadows Rising book, but I won't hold my breath. The Alliance feels tackled on that plot and I think we will just get Alleria/Sylvanas exposition, with very little done for the void/high elves.

[Friendlyimmolation]

I want to see Arator and Vereesa models updated at least. Vereesa should get the pink eyes, and Arator should get the short ears.

Dont forget the beaver teeth

[DeicideUH]

Oh indeed!

I have a weird question now tho; are the VE and BE models going to be merged? I don't think so tbh and I do believe they are just going to share textures, but would be interesting to see all that could be done in terms of NPC's if their models were merged.

No merge as far as we know. Only textures shared between them. But I think the ear options will be implemented for void elves, as it's pretty simple to do so.

[Frenchvince]

I want to see Arator and Vereesa models updated at least. Vereesa should get the pink eyes, and Arator should get the short ears.

I wonder if Blizzard will also add high-elf eyes like Vereesa's.

[FlubberPuddy]

Confirmation that Void Elves with the human range skins will have their OG underwear back! So it's clear these previews are rough showcases without finalized designs.

https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wo...ves/537825/641

Don’t you worry, Void Elves will go back to wearing their darker underwear in the future.

[Redzonetode]

Awesome. When do we get blonde hair for void elves

[Ielenia]

It was an interesting question imo, because there is a truth in it.

Funny how 3 people said exactly the same thing.

Yeah. And just like you, none of them are "required" to stay in this thread. You can all move on. You always could, but you opted to shackle yourself here. You got the key, man. You always had it. Just unlock your own shackles and move on.

[Kyriani]

Kalecgos' model doesn't actually share the same wireframe ID as the standard Human model - while the rig may well be based on it, it didn't update alongside the Human models in WoD and has remained the same since it was first shown in TBC (in Magister's Terrace). At the time of TBC it was pretty advanced, but it's become degraded a great deal since the WoD model upgrades.

I concede that his model is not identical to the player Human model then, but I stand by the fact that it appears nearly identical in appearance to a standard human with no real indication of elven ancestry. Would I be correct in assuming Alodi's model is the standard human wireframe since it was added more recently?

[Sigxy]

The same applies to Blood Elves no? And if Blood Elves are High Elves then are not Void Elves also High Elves?

I'd argue Blood Elves are more High Elven than Void Elves - given what happened to the Void Elves. Technically they're both high elves, sure, but I can asure you that Blizzard will never have a Blood Elf or Void Elf NPC say they are a "High Elf".

Dont forget the beaver teeth

I tend to show people an edited version of that kid asking if they can finally be a family again and the mother just says "If only you didn't have your father's horse teeth..."

[Frenchvince]

Confirmation that Void Elves with the human range skins will have their OG underwear back! So it's clear these previews are rough showcases without finalized designs.

https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wo...ves/537825/641

Don’t you worry, Void Elves will go back to wearing their darker underwear in the future.

The important detail for void elf women, will they have red nail polish with fair skin?

[Alixie]

Blood Elves just became Pandaren.

[Aucald]

I concede that his model is not identical to the player Human model then, but I stand by the fact that it appears nearly identical in appearance to a standard human with no real indication of elven ancestry. Would I be correct in assuming Alodi's model is the standard human wireframe since it was added more recently?

I believe Alodi actually uses a fully Human model in the in-game sequences he appears in, yes.

[Kyriani]

I'd argue Blood Elves are more High Elven than Void Elves - given what happened to the Void Elves. Technically they're both high elves, sure, but I can asure you that Blizzard will never have a Blood Elf or Void Elf NPC say they are a "High Elf".



I tend to show people an edited version of that kid asking if they can finally be a family again and the mother just says "If only you didn't have your father's horse teeth..."

I'd rather not turn the debate into what would amount to a dick measuring contest if it's going to be reduced to "I'm more High Elven than you are!" That type of childishness belongs on a playground, not in an adult conversation.

[Yarathir]

Confirmation that Void Elves with the human range skins will have their OG underwear back! So it's clear these previews are rough showcases without finalized designs.

https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wo...ves/537825/641

Don’t you worry, Void Elves will go back to wearing their darker underwear in the future.

Makes sense and sounds good. I'd have taken a blue version of the blood elf underwear too, but the void elf underwear prolly makes more sense.

[Kyriani]

I believe Alodi actually uses a fully Human model in the in-game sequences he appears in, yes.

Thank you for the confirmation!

[Alanar]

Yeah. And just like you, none of them are "required" to stay in this thread. You can all move on. You always could, but you opted to shackle yourself here. You got the key, man. You always had it. Just unlock your own shackles and move on.

Listen, I see what you are saying, but there it ends my friend.
This isnt about being required or what ever, besides I was poiting at 3 quotes I got, with the same .. so you got it backwards m8. I dont need help, I am fine thank you.

I wasnt even responding on you, I was curious what was gonna happen, because once again I thought it was an interesting question.

Your qoute was also quite random, just leave me alone my god.

[DeicideUH]

I wonder if Blizzard will also add high-elf eyes like Vereesa's.

There's datamined pink eyes for both void and blood elves, thought they were marked as NPC-only in last build. The blood elf eyes have pupils, the void elf ones didn't. The void elf ones are shown as a player option in today's Blizzard preview.