I just found the holy grail

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Today I found out that I could do this:



So I wrote a test mod around that finding.

Testcases are:
- Split orb (health and mana combined each in half-orb with seperated model animations and statusbars)
- health orb with model animation
- health orb with model animation and texture animationgroups (rotating galaxies) combined

Worked out perfectly.

Preview:


Mod:
http://www.wowinterface.com/download...o.php?id=22123

SVN:
http://code.google.com/p/rothui/sour....0/DiscoKugel2

Now all you need is an open mind and some free time to play with.

If you need a tool to find animation models check out:
http://www.wowinterface.com/download...delViewer.html

*edit*

Added a spark texture test.



So the visual seperation is not that harsh.

DIFF:
http://code.google.com/p/rothui/source/detail?r=1048

Thus I'm now very close to the original which is:


Possible animations:


Animation preview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqTwOHXSlw8

*edit* Post updated with more info.

[TellyTop]

I believe zorker is descending into madness just about now.

What's next? One single orb in the middle split down the middle with health and power? Incorporate the AltPowerBar into the power bar?

[Shyzhi]

I believe zorker is descending into madness just about now.

What's next? One single orb in the middle split down the middle with health and power? Incorporate the AltPowerBar into the power bar?

Shhh dont give him idea's!!!

but very very nice Zorker

[TellyTop]

Shhh dont give him idea's!!!

Balls, balls everywhere!

And semi-circles!

[Deleted]

I wrote a test addon and updated the first post.