I Remade the Forsaken Warhorses in 2024

[@Snuzzled]

I never noticed the little flappy ears on the old model until today! That's part of what I love about these videos, the appreciation I get for the old models. It makes me notice things I never saw before, like those flappy ears on the undead horses, the horn and rearview mirror on the epic mechanostrider, etc.

[@Tomkektv]

Honestly, same. I have looked at these models for almost 20 years and when I redo them I really get to appreciate their finer details for the first time. Part of what I love about it :)

[@thebearded4427]

Tomkek placing mimiron heads next to eachother: "Look at it! Its terrible!" Me: "Yes. I can clearly tell the difference, its so obvious" also me: staring at numbers below and the heads to spot the difference

[@Handstaubsauger]

same for me xD

[@Shagaru_Bleed]

It's still really hard to tell, right? Maybe a little blurrier, or less defined on certain parts due to downsizing? The bigger one feels more defined from a first glance as my eyes keep drawing themselves towards the one that *seems* to be more cripsy looking.

[@plebmcpleb5761]

Thank you for clarifying things about polygon count & texture resolutions. Most of us can't pick up this kind of thing by only watching you work, so the added context went a long way to make me understand how it influences the final result and how it ends up looking in game.

[@Tomkektv]

I hope I didn't come off as needlessly defensive, cause that wasn't the tone I was going for. I wanted to make sure that someone who has no background with 3D art can actually wrap their head around it, rather than it just being a "trust me bro" from my side.

[@coolguy2242]

@@Tomkektvyou didn’t, it was a nice little insight into how it works.

[@nickbilly]

Dude, I want these to be in-game so bad 😫

[@tonkzilla]

I really hope Blizz hires/pays you and imports ALL your models to the game!!!!!! These look so rad, literal goosebumps at the reveal and I don't even play forsaken.

[@matheuscerqueira9827]

Such a shame we still have 2004 mount models ingame after 20 YEARS

[@richardb8157]

Trooo. Imagine being naive enough to continue to hand over $15 / month to this dog ass game

[@T3hN3wB]

I have mained the first character I created in 2007 for 17 yrs. I play an Undead Warlock and I approve this remake!! "What are we if not slaves to this torment?" "We are the Forsaken!"

[@Mimiaga0]

I was just thinking i needed a dose of Tomkek.

[@Tomkektv]

Yea sorry for taking so long on this one. I had first the holidays, then freelance work, then my gf had surgery, and now I'm in the middle of a move. Glad it's finally out though :) This one took a ton of work

[@Mimiaga0]

@Tomkektv no need to apologize dude, hope the move goes smoothly 🤘

[@Goldtiger142003]

The subtitle "As always, not trying to imply that my work is of Blizzard's quality level." had me laughing; your stuff looks absolutely mindblowingly good. WoW's current art direction being all goofy and giddy with minimal grit has been a problem they've stubbornly stuck to since the model revamps. You take the old designs, update the poly count and textures, and do so without making it look goofy and giddy. If anything, it's far more faithful than what Blizzard does with their model updates (cough cough hyenas tauren vultures and many more cough cough). The grit is there in full force while being just colorful enough to not look out of place. The shapes are greatly accentuated by the shading and highlights without looking cartoony or made of plastic. The horse's posterior isn't a feature I ever given thought to until this video, but that's a fine horse butt. I would risk my account to model swap these over the ingame models. While there's almost zero use for a ground mount nowadays because everything is made easier with flying, I would absolutely strut around on my Rivendare's Deathcharger with this insanely cool updated model. You've covered my two favorite mounts (this plus Onyxian Drake), and I'm sad I can never ride them with such great models.

[@blakewilkin552]

The only channel I always make a comment on a new video. Glad Asmon is supporting the growth of this channel, great seeing your work get the recognition. Very inspiring keep it up!

[@thechosenone729]

Absolutely this guy is talented and he deserves to be on spotlight.

[@brandicunningham7243]

Absolutely phenomenal work! Topology is immaculate! Texturing/painting is beautiful! When I worked on textures, I would look up actual skeletal references and musculature. Thats really my only nit pick and suggestion- otherwise this is extremely beautiful!

[@VNNI]

Great job as always! Love to see that not only the art improves, but also the showcasing of them! Keep it up, man!

[@Tomkektv]

Thanks! :)

[@axemiprozam6977]

​@@Tomkektv Good video as always, my favorite part is when it's almost finished.Are you planning to do the same with Invincible?

[@iternycousland5407]

Q&A: How is this possible to be so handsome and funny and talented in 3D art at the same time?

[@id2k.]

So much horse news vaush must be thrilled.

[@Tomkektv]

lmao

[@ikiwyu]

This is seriously some of your best work. You're not just doing simple uprezzing at this point, these mounts have a really nice warhammer-esque hand painted feel to them.

[@schippes24]

aaaaawh jizz, i love everything about this! 7:35 was absolutly hilarious :D :D

[@Zetherior]

Blizzard devs seething as always, 10/10.

[@schlopping]

This is the wrong mindset. Devs are not management. Do you think the devs are all happy when their bosses tell them to make stuff that nobody wants?

[@user-fv7jd4xj5n]

@@schlopping nah, plenty of blizz devs have main character syndrome for sure.

[@schlopping]

@@user-fv7jd4xj5n Sure, that could be true, but lets not pretend these issues don't stem from management. It's pretty wild to assume that everyone who goes to work at blizzard just happens to be an asshole, rather than there being a systemic issue.

[@Cylus024]

I'm sure the devs are upset about 3D models (that are legally allowed to drink in all of Europe and soon in the US) being redone.

[@TE-eq1dc]

Seething because they know they are just lazy and wrong.

[@Reinlegen]

These are incredible! I have always been a fan of your work and you really knocked it out of the park with these mounts. Blizzard would be lucky to have an artist like you

[@astrealove1]

2:48 That sounds like the most painful step of the process, I can't even imagine the amount of PTSD you'd have to go through to film that part, going to Shadowlands sounds horrible.

[@VeNoMz_]

6:12 the Dutch electricity and gas prices be like, **Chapped Lips**.

[@nephuneph]

Always love your stuff! Now, important question for the Q&A: Are you on team friet or team patat?

[@Tomkektv]

Not even gonna wait with this one. Patat.

[@samifranco5541]

Funny enough now people label this mounts as pathetic but back in time and now as well i still think theyre the most badass mount you can get as a member of the horde, these are the true undead horses and you did total justice to them ❤

[@MagusFlorren]

Yo! I really appreciate how you took the time to talk about your skill set compared to what it’s like as a game designer artist. It was a very real segment, and as a fellow artist it meant a lot. I think you’re doing great! And I always appreciate the lengthy commentary.

[@AcidNeku]

I think I already commented that, but I want to say again, that while I only do 2D art, it's still very satisfying and interesting to watch you modelling! Absolutely fantastic video as always, keep it up!

[@smallpandochka]

huge work! great job, this mount looks like an edgy undead would enjoy to ride

[@xaxas94]

7:33 that part couldn't more accurately describe modern WoW community lmao

[@Tomkektv]

Honestly I'm guilty of it too at times lol

[@zurielsama]

Imagine if Blizzard still had thousands of truly passionate (not the resume buzzword vers.) devs just like Tom working on WoW. I think it's obvious to say the game would be at a level of esteem much closer to its glory days than what we have now.

[@HawkknightXC88]

Great Amazing Job on the Forsaken Warhorses! This feels like a great Forsaken Fan's Greatest Dream come true. I'm hoping Blizzard gives the Old Undead Horses a huge update someday in the future as remake HD Mounts.

[@alext6933]

Starforge sponsor let's goooo😊

[@SoundEssenceZ]

Always love to see you do these things :D

[@LordSilmiINC]

As a person who are in the game industries, i really appreciate this kinda of work. Its looks cool visually and with few tweaks and optimization, it will be amazing game ready asset. This is the good base to work with. Great job!

[@viniciusmarra1291]

I love it!! The forsaken mounts are my favorites, seeing them remade is so cool! This makes me want to play WoW hahahaha Blizz should definately hire you

[@loermansw]

Another certified banger. love the how the bones look

[@cujoedaman]

One of the best minor updates I appreciated in recent years was blizz redoing the rabbit models. No longer do small bunnies in the world look like they could stab you to death with their heads and the don't literally fold in half like a piece of paper when they reach around to groom themselves.

[@Victor-dm4qv]

Absolutely beautiful. I cannot say I see where you have improved, as I do not have the eye for that sort of thing. Still, I love what I watched here.

[@THEBLUENINJASHEN]

13:08 was my first epic mount, that felt amazing to get it after you farmed for so long

[@telivan776]

You are one of the few people that actively make me consider trying to do 3D stuff again

[@robferrazjr]

Holy shit, on my first time playing wow back in 2008, the forsaken warhorses were the most cool mounts for me.

[@aidenchilds5478]

Long time forsaken fan, absoutley adore this. Also, got into warhammer and painting minis since the last time you made a video, to the point I now know what you are saying when you say base coat! Always fun to be able to appreciate the painting section a ltitle more.

[@Noxims47314]

As a corpse, I'm very much appreciative of you pimping our ride.

[@Kaaleb68]

I love it.... great work as always Bro 💯

[@Yzerbruh]

I love the digs you make through out the video both at the expense of Blizzard and the community. It makes for a balanced experience, highlighting your love for the game.

[@Mr.Gnome731]

Hands down favorite WoW content on KZbin. Thank you! These never fail to capture to my attention.

[@Kentack]

I've been waiting for this, and boy, was it worth the wait! Awesome work as always! :-)

[@bamdadzoalghadrpour1189]

great job , keep it up and grow man , we're looking forward to see your next projects

[@Joini50]

Once again, Amazing work! I'm in awe!

[@susinko3285]

This was amazing! I love those horses so much but they are so...painful to look at now. They deserve better. Thank you!

[@Dsmith4982]

Another Great remaster! Good Job!

[@alancortez2746]

Love your video as always. You've definitely have improved over the months. Keep at it and enjoy your passion. Remember not to burn yourself out.

[@smoogieboogie1694]

I know they're super tough, but your mount remake videos are my absolute favorites! I discovered your channel through the Mechanostrider video.

[@fredraney]

God I'm so glad starforge and asmon sponsored you bud. Your stuff is absolutely amazing!

[@Tomkektv]

Thanks man :)

[@bloodymary9247]

okay you catched me here. Forsaken ? Forsaken Horses? You've gained a sub, great work

[@anthonyb8869]

Lovely models as Always. I can imagine Asmon will appreciate this one just as well as he has the others.

[@georgisimidchiev795]

I will always love watching your videos Tom and look forward to the new channel! Keep doing the good work and hopefully Blizzard takes the hint and commission you for their models, hopefully!

[@rockrick9988]

gz on the starforge sponsorship haha thats pretty cool. Asmon reached out huh? :D awesome work as always on the mounts man. You ashould work for blizzard and be payed top tier money

[@SpentAmbitionDrain]

What these videos show me is that we are ready for WoW 2. The painterly style works in the modern environment as well.

[@franziskaklaus4492]

That just reminds me how it felt when I finally had the gold for the epic warhorse in classic. I bought the purple one and it was sooooo awesome 😍 I rode through all of Tirisfal and Undercity, enjoying the scene and sound beaming. Haww, sweet memories... thanks for that ❤ For the Forsaken!

[@OriginalMokthol]

I would say you're underselling the quality of your work with Mimirons Head. Yes you've improved since doing the paladin mount, but your older work that you've made videos on still look great! Also these look amazing!

[@-albis-9271]

actually insane how much more apprecation you deserve, cool vid man!

[@SakiStargazer]

As a Forsaken Main I'm crying right now because of how beautiful they look

[@shimmeree3928]

So far my favorite update you've done has been the Judgment set (absolutely amazing) but as a Forsaken main this takes the number one spot! I love the skeletal horses and use them whenever I need a ground mount. Would love to see these upgraded ones in game!

[@PainterP]

Gotta watch this before the reaction. Amazing work per usual.

[@haTTZyy]

This might be out of reach due to the amount of work but is there any chance you could redo some of elwynn forests most popular locations, even the spawn area, (then maybe doing a series where you update locations one by one)no one has done it in the proper wow art style. I think this video would be loved by many. Anyways keep up the work love your videos

[@xatan9480]

The Purple One was my first Epic Mount 2005 in Classic WoW. It has a Special place in my Heart

[@Cactusbat]

Dude as always, beautiful work.

[@de1855]

Beyond amazing work man! As an undead main, I want this in the game like right now! They look so gosh darn good! Keep up the amazing work. I don't know how anyone could hate on your work. I can't wait for you to get to Thunderfury. :)

[@betajones7786]

my jaw is on the floor, i was praying you'd do these ones! my absolute favorite mounts.

[@georgiagiraffe5844]

As someone who spends a lot of time around horses, I'm very impressed with this!! Great job :D

[@Eerkei]

Well done man! (just commenting to boost you in the algorithm) Keep up the good work

[@NimbusThundertail]

Subscribing for the first time. I can't wait to deep dive this channel.

[@mitkoshredder]

Holy fuck Starforge sponsors you ! You deserve that bro, you are super good at what you do and show us. Keep up man, your videos are more then amazing, they are God TIER !

[@nostradoomus]

The forsaken warhorses are some of my favorite classic mounts, I would give anything to see the updated models you've made in game!

[@claytidwell]

This is great. I wish you consider the most epic horse, Invincible!!! I think his remake is way past due and I'd love to see your version. You rock man.

[@miasmi5992]

god they always look so good

[@Karine-108]

How is it possible that mere polygons give me so much chills ! Awesome as usual ! Thank you to make us dream

[@kendricksparks4975]

Looks so good! Thank you for making such inspiring content and sharing your art!

[@SummerH99]

Sooo good! Can't wait to see what you do next

[@MrNozes]

Thank you for doing for the WoW community what Blizzard is not willing to! It's also great to see and hear you explaining the process as well. Great work! Big fan! Also. You're quite handsome :)

[@chuck8177]

amazing job

[@ImDeadSerious]

Another banger! but as always a double edged sword, knowing we'll never have these in game but being able to stare at your work is a privilege

[@TheMhael1015]

You're a gem as always man. Loving the remakes.

[@rexnoct5810]

You are gonna be the next hurricane. You're insane dude, Blizzard should definitely hire you.

[@OatyBiscuit]

Damn, they all look so incredible! Amazing work man. Questions for Q&A: When did you start your gaming journey and what got you playing WoW? What made you interested in the 3D modelling side of game art? And how long did you study? Is the dream to work on games with 3D models or would you prefer to move to something like film? Thanks for being an inspiration mate

[@TyrannosavageRekt]

Honestly, it’s time for all of the races to get updates to their mounts. Most of them haven’t been updated since Vanilla (no, new, similar versions i.e. Kul Tiran horses, Draenor wolves, and Darkshore sabers don’t count), and even they got updated *during* Vanilla WoW. We’re pushing 20 years now. It’s jarring that your character has so many more polygons than your mount.

[@Flatfootsy]

The fact they havent even reached out to talk to you about a position is insane.

[@sudoma6047]

You did such a great job on these!

[@Oli_Thompson]

Damn, they all look so incredible! Amazing work man

[@Kikkia2018]

the purple one was my favorite mount back in the day, thank you for this

[@HentzGG]

This is my absolute favorite mount in the game, its so nostalgic. Beautiful remake!!

[@Misterpipify]

Nice vid! The Red Skeletal Warhorse is my favourite WoW mount ever

[@Inxx89]

Amazing work as always! Love to watch these as a fellow 3d artist, it makes me all squishy inside when it all comes so beautifully together. And don't mind the confused or mean comments, they are not worthy of your attention or thought.

[@themadtux]

AMAZING! I want this fidelity in the game :)

[@3802er]

Never miss a video! Love your work thanks again Tomkek!

[@its_deer]

woah, you really knocked it out of the park!

[@Kampfzwerg-vg7wn]

Looks amazing!

[@minimumoftwo99]

I'd say Blizzard should hire you - however job security there at the minute wouldn't be something I wish upon such an incredible artist! This is incredible!

[@mollyh2629]

even with the less crisp textures as you said... they still look amazing and i hope they one day become the remodels for wow

[@snabbeman]

That starforge sponsor! Good job,🎉 your updates are always so cool!

[@ReverenceWarlock]

Thank you for this one, I've mained undead for 20 years now, so this is a very welcome treat ❤️❤️

[@nathanielcohen364]

Looks awesome dude! Good work!