HOXXES - PART 3 - A shot-for-shot remake of Astartes with Deep Rock Galactic (Animated Short)

HOXXES Episode 3
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If you enjoyed this and you'd like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee (I get through a lot of coffee) - or a beer :D I also drink beer!
This is part 3 of a 5 part animated short, HOXXES, which is a a shot-for-shot remake of Syama Pedersen's ASTARTES, done with dwarves from DEEP ROCK GALACTIC
The original ASTARTES Channel is here : / @astartes40k
WH40K link to ASTARTES:
www.warhammer-community.com/w...
If you haven't tried DRG - do, it's awesome and has an amazing community of people.
If you've noticed the remarkable similarities between this and ASTARTES and are looking here for more information - thank you. I really respect your desire to know more about the project. This is a parody, send-up, and love letter to both fandoms. It's the nichiest of the niche, and if you get the joke then this was all made with you specifically in mind.
Part 4 coming soon!
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Links of sources!
Everything here is made using Blender, which is an opensource 3d software with an awesome community of creators and programmers making all sorts of stuff.
The models in this have come from DRG or have been made by me in Blender. They have all been re-skinned in Substance Painter 3d, re-rigged in Blender using a combination of custom bone rigs and Rigify.
I made the sting-tail from scratch for this because for some reason it wouldn't work or accept my original rigging solution, so that is all me.
Sounds primarily came from the DRG sound library, which you can find in Fandom online, as well as part of the the ASTARTES soundtrack.
Sound editing was done in Audacity and Blender.
I would like to make a few shout outs.
Firstly to the great and kind people who donated for the last video. I was shocked and taken back by their generosity - if that was you, let me know. I would like to credit you in the next video (but I need permission before I put your name in my description or end credits. But please, please do)
Secondly again to both my brother, and my girlfriend, who have been giving me the fearless feedback you need when you've stared at the same one minute of footage for two months and can't see it anymore, and who have supported me in seeing this thing through. You're awesome.
Thirdly to Dwarfurious and Cybeck ( / @cybeck2 ) who have been so vocally supportive of me in the community.
Lastly, but not leastly - to the DRG community, the Leagues of Votann, and everyone else who has been so incredibly supportive of this really silly project. It really does mean a lot to me for the amount of support I've had, and I can't overstate how much it means to me. You guys are awesome, never change.
\\R&S!
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[@turtlehead8386]

Lmao, Engi pushing Driller out of the way to send a nade is funny

[@IrishJuggalo71]

Dude I had that exact thought. That was gold. "Move bitch! I got this!" THUMP

[@Hugh33337]

Would have been even funnier if Driller had been allowed to shoot, but since plasma shot is slow, Engie hyper-propellant still arrive sooner.

[@Krasser_Crusader]

@@Hugh33337 I didnt think that scene could be improved but I have been proven wrong. Still an absolute Banger of a video

[@andrastor6836]

I was expected the driller taking the plasma gun for the final scene, but i definitively wasn't expecting the engineer shooting his grenade luncher instead. A surprise to be sure, and a funny one. Well done!

[@boppins]

Still kinda wanted to see driller charge up and fire the plasma.

[@novarat4089]

the grenade making a hole through the neurotoxin is such a fucking cool little detail

[@GundamReviver]

Now I want that in real deep rock

[@RookieREX]

@@GundamReviver if shots fired through the gas actually made a gap you could see through, that would make the gas better imo cuz then the visibility issue when using it would be reduced

[@randomexplosion6527]

@novarat4089 yeah, that detail was there in the original astartes too, epic shot

[@nou5877]

​@@GundamReviver I don't, you want to halve the player base in half by forcing this resource demanding effect on them?

[@Bedrock_Blaster]

@@nou5877 there is something called "video settings".

[@거대한콜라곰]

*ROCK AND STONE*

[@andynext7503]

FOR KARL

[@GiftingStray]

If you don't ROCK AND STONE you ain't coming home!

[@DariusFlynt_2012]

Like that, ROCK AND STONE!

[@old_sparky1365]

DID I HEAR A ROCK AND STONE?

[@Hugh33337]

Rock and Stones to the Bones!

[@trashpandapaladin8989]

I like how this captures the badassery of Astartes while still keeping the light-hearted feel of DRG.

[@rhabeldibabeldi6812]

It really does yes

[@WilhelmScreamer]

I enjoy the small comedic flare you added to two of the more dramatic kills here.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Hey cheers! I'm glad they came off well, after watching the same joke for four months I'm never too sure if they're funny at all, so I really appreciate you saying

[@WilhelmScreamer]

@@HoxxesFanFilm its what makes this a tribute/adaptation instead of a 1:1 port. Puts the human responsible in the light.

[@haeppchen1603]

​@@HoxxesFanFilm This might sound a bit weird, but when you're having problems knowing if your own jokes will land or not on release, maybe get yourself 1 or 2 people close to you to review an early version of the video to give you feedback when the video is mostly solid, but still capable to recive some changes if a joke doesn't land.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

@@haeppchen1603 That's really sage advice - I really appreciate it

[@KaikipBT7]

FOR THE EMPEROR-- er i mean FOR ROCK AND STONE

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

FOR ROCK AND THRONE! ....wait....

[@zeux5583]

ROCK FOR THE STONE THRONE! FOR KARL!!!

[@TwojaStaraIFrytki]

this has the vibe of Leagues of Votann so much....

[@Vineor]

Soooooooon

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

​@@Vineor It'll be out on the GOFundMe when I have the Votann storyboard up - watch this space

[@FleaLictor]

A division of Votann is dispatched to strip everything from a rogue planet drifting across the void. Little do they know, the endless swarms of the great devourer harbour beneath the dead crust.

[@Vineor]

@@HoxxesFanFilm "Management is a little bit more impressed"

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

@@Vineor Honestly I'm really looking forward to showing it to people, but music licensing takes a while and GW has... opinions about fan made content, but one way or another I'll make it work :D

[@Doctor_Bread4052]

driller, engi, and gunner sitting down and eating sandwiches while scout works is the a great detail! love the animation and the sound design!!

[@dogdog357]

Why don’t we sit down, take a break, and maybe play some dice?

[@dr4g0nsden]

I figured the driller was going to be using the plasma pistol for that scene when I first saw this project 5 months back, glad I was right, the engineer jumping up and stealing the kill though... PRICELESS.

[@haeppchen1603]

Everyone here talking about the Engi and Driller interaction at the end, yet I love the clever use of the Exploder the most. Yes, it is obivous and the logical choice, but seeing one of those sneaky, silent fuckers getting impaled by a picaxe before it even had the chance to make a sound and blow up, just makes me second hand proud of the kill. I think it really shows the skill of this group of Dwraves, taking out enemies before a greenbeard would even have realised that there is a bug in the first place. Keep up the good work. The next part can't come soon enough.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks, I really appreciate it! - I'll have a few days off before I look at episode 4 - it'll be a battle with the twins, but it needs to mirror the Psycher fight, so there's a few creative challenges ahead. Thrilled you liked it!

[@ageishyena3035]

@@HoxxesFanFilm Maybe make it a mutated pair of twins, with stingtail tails? That way they can shoot the tails out and hold off the approaching dwarves.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Sorry about the comments not working! It's all good now!

[@MadHax-wt5tl]

If everyone else is enjoying these half as much as me. Then I'm enjoying them twice as much as you.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

:D Thanks!

[@nicolaspaglione]

the adaptation of existing bugs to replace enemies is brilliant like stingtail, spit baller or the twins

[@Krasser_Crusader]

First of all, I love you man. This vid came out on my birthday. Second to that: That ending with the glyphid menace was straight gold! And a solid music choice too! Im so exited to see this project finished ❤️

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

You're welcome! Thrilled you liked it (glad I nailed the timing for you, too :) Edit: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[@KiwiTheIguana]

Happy Birthday!

[@Krasser_Crusader]

@@KiwiTheIguana Thank You! :D

[@nytmaire74]

when the engi player finally gets his hands on fatboy and just spams it

[@A.m.a.r.u]

_For Democracy! - Helldivers 2_ _For Rock and Stone! - Deep Rock Galactic_

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

:D

[@enozak7300]

Part 3 is here ! Whooo ! In one hand, I expected a better recreation of the "sneaky astartes killing the hidden heretic with heavy rifle" scene. On the other hand, engineer stealing the killing blow from driller in the "plasma shot scene" at the end was totally unexpected but hilariously fitting for DRG humor. Keep up the good work. Rock and stone !

[@-NGC-6302-]

Such badassery at that level of hilarity is the kind of thing that kindles hope for the future

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Cheers! :D

[@ConfusCat]

IF YOU DONT ROCK AND STONE, YOU AINT COMING HOME

[@ironclad4451]

Rock! And! Stone!

[@jabezcrisp7899]

Rock and stone!

[@DrihunGaming]

Holy shit man, this is perfect. I think about this series at list twice a week and I am so happy to see another episode

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Hey thanks! I really appreciate that!

[@ironclad4451]

@@HoxxesFanFilm it is top notch work, I was excited and happy to see a new one!

[@DaveeBoy]

For Him on Holy Hoxxes!

[@luanleinh1447]

Okay, I was really excited about the plasma charged up and ready to deliver punishment, only when the Engi pushs Driller aside just to "pop" is another entire thing that is funny.

[@petem9997]

These are sooo well done! It is unmistakably a passion project. I'll be on the edge of my seat waiting for the next installment.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks!

[@ChronicNOTAG]

Engi had a personal beef with that menace, he just could not let it live! Gosh, this recreation is getting better and better!

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks!

[@landeler8888]

Fuckign awesome job! The Gunner casually leaning away from the spit is badass!

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

:D

[@asianbandit4054]

1:40 bro kill steal. Also, gold, absolute gold

[@benjamintherogue2421]

In the name of the Emperor, ROCK AND STONE, BROTHERS!

[@grilee5292]

LMAO Engineer: EAT MY NUKE 00:52 btw, in the original video, an Astarter approached the rebel machine gunner in the dark.

[@Knightlyfrog]

Was kind of expecting Gunner with the coil gun to be the one to take out the menace. But the KS from the engie was perfect

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

😂 thanks!

[@bizget]

god damn it I was looking forward to the scene with the EPC as the epic plasma pistol-through-smoke shot but you really one-upped the Astartes scene with true-to-game dwarf behavior hahaha. Makes me want to play more Engineer

[@335449286]

phenomenal work man the details of using the pickaxe like a knife, or the joke of the engie coming in with the grenade launcher. This was great

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Cheers man!

[@russellroberts6220]

Everyone just blasting that stingtail to hell is so spot on, pure hatred for those bastards

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

RIGHT!? RIGHT!? :D

[@Okkusen]

the goofyness of the engi at the end well reminds me ...of ME ! Amazing Video !!

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Then we are alike, you and I :D

[@Okkusen]

@@HoxxesFanFilm only Engis can understand how an Engi mind works, we are the smart ones 😀, i really love your idea how you replaced the atomatons from the original with the Dreadnought twins!

[@N0VABomb1]

I love these! Thank you so much for working on the next one!

[@armashrihorvath7566]

very beautiful the camera angles

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks!

[@qwer31asd26]

Man driller really ate all that damage point blank and still kept goin

[@horse2483]

That engineer definitely had Hyper Propellant on 😂

[@alexs5814]

wonderfull stuff!!! i'm anticipating the driller finally using his double bores on something sufficiently squishy^^

[@jacobwebster2277]

That last scene highlights what I like so much about this animation: the content takes inspiration from the original astartes animation while also blending the shenanigans and gimmicks of DRG. Rock and Stone.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks! Rock and Stone!

[@AchanCham_]

The absolute craftsmanship of this is incredible. The creativity is astounding. Phenomenal work! ROCK AND STONE!

[@ironclad4451]

ROCK AND STONE!

[@Tipsy--Turvy]

oh my days I need a drg animated series this is amazing

[@MrS3R3NITY90]

Hell yeah! Thank´s for the work Sir. Amazing!

[@BaronVonMott]

The Dreadnaught Twins were an obvious choice, but I didn't expect the Menace as the multi-las! And using compacted dirt to represent the vault door is a great idea too! 😁👍

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks!

[@mazack00]

Love the epic side-scroll shots from the hallway, especially of the gunner. Also the music is perfect.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks!

[@GameFuMaster]

1:39 lol Driller's toxic gas being used as smoke

[@blitzingwithzed2483]

Once again, a masterful continuation of the series. The fan base of DRG is just to hard to quit, gotta play again when I have time.

[@Donkringel]

Really good! I'm super curious to see what you're going to do for the latter half of Astartes.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Me too 😂 - I think at some point the comparisons will break down and I'll have to do my own thing

[@eglewether5523]

Oh cmon thats a kill steal you interplanetary goat

[@gunslingerspartan]

ah man I was having a bad day and then I saw this and now I'm grinning ear to ear

[@ethandowdy2892]

Aw man, I was hoping Gunner would use a coilgun to recreate the plasma pistol scene.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

:( sorry.... Glad you liked it anyway :)

[@kattzen921]

To our Brothers who dives, and dig deep rock and stone!

[@user-ps9dg9ww8p]

Ahaha, what a classic this is. Scout is digging, the rest are on a smoke break.

[@NareasPL]

I liked the scene where engi pushed driller to shoot through the smoke, but I'm still sad that ArmsKore Coil Gun was not used for that scene

[@ReapeeRon]

I can't wait for the full cut of this!

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Me neither! :D Or the side-by-side cut... Or the Doom Music Redo....

[@johant.dirksen762]

I love the little touches, truly makes it it's own

[@sku1cru5er17]

You've done a very good job at blinding the shots of Astartes, with the vibe of Deep Rock Galactic. Your additions and details makes these videos catch the eye, expecially those that like Astartes and Deep Rock Galactic.

[@rhabeldibabeldi6812]

You are a genius in mixing those 2 universes (Astartes movie and DRG) together. The scenes are freaking awesome adapted and very similar to the original Astartes movie, but you still managed to push the feeling and humor of a game of DRG. I'm very impressed by how well this is done and animated (plus sound and all the things that come to make this masterpiece) and I have to thank you for creating it 💜

[@kurtizakcabanilla6534]

Engineer Hyper propellant is the closest thing we have to the Bolter.

[@ricketyricketywrecked]

Absolutely epic mate, and also excellent comedic timing at the perfect places! ⛏💛

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Cheers! I was just saying to someone else that it's hard to know if it's funny after you've watched the same joke more than a hundred times :) I really appreciate that!

[@phantomwraith1984]

*FOR KARL*

[@Fernando-cs9fp]

Holy shit man this is amazing work

[@Stargazzer811]

It just keeps getting better dude! I can't get enough of this. Keep on going!

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Fighterpilot555]

For those about to Rock and Stone, we salute you!

[@masm125]

This is amazing, loved the last little gag with Engi

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Cheers :D

[@lkyuvsad]

These don't need to be this good but it makes me so happy that they are

[@erikderfreak]

Damn. 1:13 this was what I was waiting for and it was epic

[@GameFuMaster]

0:48 kinda expected scout to show up and blast it with the double barrel (twice like Astartes)

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Comedic exaggeration - I Freakin' Hate Stingtails. I started with a straight double shot but concluded that every time I play the stingtails get hammered, so just went with it :)

[@blacklight2488]

I see someone's using Clean Sweep with Homebrew powder and high velocity grenades.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

:D Engi main - guilty as charged

[@BlackLethalDragon]

Astartes but Deeprock, LOVE IT!

[@astimoyeet]

the KS at the end got me good

[@SuperDman43]

Haha loved the overkill on the stingtail. My buddy loves to hit them with the nukes.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

And They Deserve It :D

[@DeadGothicRed]

Fuck I love ASTARTES AND FUCK I LOVE THIS

[@El-Burrito]

Let's goooo I have been loving this remake so far!

[@simpleshapes8113]

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT! The driller getting covered In glowing goop looked really cool, and the grenade being sent through the smoke was so sick!

[@meepdecruzo]

Nice! This has definitely has the touch of comedic balance as well as the original, and yes the dreadnought twins was a good choice!

[@prestoncarter4096]

Absolute banger. now I want to see a helldivers version!

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

If that were anything like my Helldivers experience, it would get as far as the episode 2 drop before someone calls in a 500kg and we all die. ....might still be funny to do, mind

[@reginaldgickington4793]

I am VERY curious how the Psyker fight in the next part is gonna go...

[@jackc7530]

Another masterful video. Can't wait to see the rest!

[@ArchAngelLevon]

OH DOPE, LET'S FUCKING GO! There's some minor deviations away from the original film here, Engi 'nade and such, but nothing enough to be too much of an issue. Didn't see the Twin Detonators coming. Still looking forward to the rest. Can't wait to see how it plays out. Oh, and the end definitely has to have the "Hall of Giants" scene with a million golden statues of Karl.

[@danielschmid8530]

This is so metal I MEAN ROCK! This is so rock!

[@sproesser1]

I love the art style. Also, epic work on the sound! 👏

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Hey thanks! The sound was really tricky, particularly splicing the music so you can't tell it's been cut in places (some of it more successful than others) I also *suck* at the sound part and had to bodge it together a lot, so I really appreciate the compliment

[@gwynjustice6664]

Absolutely breathtaking as per usual

[@PersonalPariah]

Going from strength to strength on this.

[@Tree.lancer]

this is amazing, the originnal film is what got me into warhammer 4 years ago. And as a great fan of DRG this is is such a cool homage to both things ROCK AND STONE BROTHA!

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

ROCK AND STONE!

[@alphat778]

everyone eating lunch while the scout does all the mining is the exact inverse of how it actually is sadly

[@CapitainCutlet]

FOR KARL!

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

For Rock and Stone!

[@ulpurt7612]

This project as a whole is incredible, can't wait for the next entry!

[@aleksubnet6836]

You mate are a fucking genius. ROCK AND STONE TO THE BONE BROTHA

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Cheers, Rock and Stone!

[@RookieREX]

the only improvement i can think of is making the driller drill to the sting tail to kill it to be more in line, but thats a minor thing, we all know stingtails dont live very long once they make themselves known

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

It's a tricky balance because of the format, I think. I really should start keeping notes on people's suggestions because I'm planning a separate short video after this one

[@RookieREX]

@@HoxxesFanFilm hey im just some jackass one the internet, you're the one rendering actual works of art here lad

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

@@RookieREX At the end of the day, so am I :D at the same time, I'm keen that people get what they want from the projects, and that they're high enough standard to be worth people's time.

[@ingridmace2530]

This is so cool and well done, congrats! ROCK AND STONE

[@TurboTwinky28]

beautiful recreation as always

[@Dafeaz]

Bloody brilliant as ever. Dying to see the rest!

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks!

[@TheChannelOfPie]

Im loving this so much! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@Silverhand264]

When I saw the first two parts I always ask "How are they gonna do THIS part" and its always pleasantly surprising. It was such a good idea to use a menace as a substitute for the big emplacement.

[@Doctorgeo7]

Another great remake episode!

[@trMurlucky]

That is amazing work! Great job!

[@beerfoam698]

Amazing. I can't even put into words how much I love this.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Cheers!

[@DartTyler]

Well, it clearly shows, that this is a work of fiction. Where on Hoxxes have you seen a scout walking in one row with other teammates and not prancing around like a glyphid spawn?

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

lmao

[@mlggamer6943]

Hell yes this was damn worth the wait

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Thanks!

[@KillinWithKi11Roy]

Even with 40k dying this still brings a smile to my face.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

Yeah I really picked my bloody moment on this, didn't I? 😂