I Remade the Forsaken Warhorses in 2024

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🤘

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!"

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@schippes24]

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

[@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.

[@bamdadzoalghadrpour1189]

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

[@loermansw]

Another certified banger. love the how the bones look

[@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.

[@Kentack]

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

[@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!

[@SoundEssenceZ]

Always love to see you do these things :D

[@Kaaleb68]

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

[@sudoma6047]

You did such a great job on these!

[@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!

[@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!

[@Eerkei]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Mr.Gnome731]

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

[@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

[@Thromash]

Amazing work as always.

[@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

[@Joini50]

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

[@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.

[@Mana_Bunz]

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

[@-albis-9271]

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

[@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

[@snabbeman]

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

[@smoogieboogie1694]

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

[@Misterpipify]

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

[@SummerH99]

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

[@3802er]

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

[@anthonyb8869]

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

[@susinko3285]

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

[@betajones7786]

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

[@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.

[@telivan776]

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

[@PainterP]

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

[@Oli_Thompson]

Damn, they all look so incredible! Amazing work man

[@Cactusbat]

Dude as always, beautiful work.

[@CLMJ86]

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

[@TheMhael1015]

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

[@astrealove2247]

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.

[@ReverenceWarlock]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@chuck8177]

amazing job

[@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.

[@id2k.]

So much horse news vaush must be thrilled.

[@Tomkektv]

lmao

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@nathanielcohen364]

Looks awesome dude! Good 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. :)

[@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.

[@borisfrlic]

Fantastic as always. As you said, massive progression from your Human Warhorse to now. Grand Marshall paladin set + Light’s Vengeance hammer? 👀

[@SpentAmbitionDrain]

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

[@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.

[@berserkergaming0240]

These mount remaking videos are great. If you have time and consider suggestions could you remake the classic wind riders? Could be cool to see your spin on them.

[@xatan9480]

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

[@kendricksparks4975]

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

[@fredraney]

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

[@Tomkektv]

Thanks man :)

[@Dsmith4982]

Another Great remaster! Good Job!

[@robertoferraz5282]

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

[@dracobellator1164]

another fantastic job tomkek. at this rate you'll have all the horde mounts updated.

[@its_deer]

woah, you really knocked it out of the park!

[@Kikkia2018]

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

[@MTweedC4]

Dont let them get at ya! Great sense of humor, exeptional artistic skills and a good entertainer - love your vids

[@HentzGG]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@whoamyou]

Nice job, these mounts definitely need an upgraded model for sure

[@Noxims47314]

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

[@bloodymary9247]

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

[@Rhyhmx]

That's how it looked in my head when I first got my mount, well actually a bit worse because this is just on another level

[@georgiagiraffe5844]

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

[@Kampfzwerg-vg7wn]

Looks amazing!

[@BombowyKurczak]

What a beautiful remake!

[@Suliman1990]

wow amazing work

[@alexm.7555]

Amazing work man, keep going with your content !!!😎👍

[@BazHura]

Yet another amazing video. Keep up the good work. Also, you should have a go at The Warglaives of Azzinoth! :D

[@calebholloway1141]

Amazing video as always! Would absolutely love to see a shadowmourne one!

[@themadtux]

AMAZING! I want this fidelity in the game :)

[@Liightsun_]

Awesome video as always!

[@bendzer8806]

Q&A: If blizzard had chosen one of your models to be depict. Which character or object would you prefer to be include?

[@TastyScotch]

Reusing art from long ago when making new art robs you of being able to showcase your progress. Love the long rants too so keep those. Came for the updated models but stayed for the learning about the unseen challenges of being a 3d artist. Them horses are 🔥 my dude. Great job as always 😎👍

[@Festersarg]

Quite possibly the best mount in all of classic wow keep up the amazing work man

[@atraxian5881]

I love them. I hope I can manage to rig these to the bones of their wow counterparts. Rigging the onyxian drake to the old drake skeleton has been kind of a nightmare XD