I Updated The Most ICONIC Alliance Weapon In WoW!

Since it's been a while, I decided I would update another weapon from classic wow. Unlike with the Hungering Cold, I used nothing but handpainting to texture this thing.
It being a lot quicker to do something like this, I want to do weapons as a quicker format of videos, which allow me to upload mroe frequently, but also allow me to avoid long upload gaps if I ever want to undertake a megaproject.
Anyway, hope you folks enjoy!
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[@ASIRA89]

What I really enjoy is seeing how an old model might look today, the bigger the difference the better. Maybe you could do one of the first class sets, or maybe even a random object that everyone has seen on their WoW journey at some point. But it might also be cool to see a seemingly unimportant random mob that everyone knows but never thinks about, being updated. Maybe one of the dinosaurs from Ungoro Crater? Or one of the old Hydra mobs.. idk.

[@Tomkektv]

I really like that idea as well. I have even thought about it myself but like you said, Blizzard has been sneakily doing an incredible job of already updating everything over the past years. There are some mobs left that they didn't do I think. Would be worth looking into a bit more! Thanks for your input :)

[@dagfredriksen9571]

has to a a mean mf high-res murloc ;)@@Tomkektv

[@Vrikrar]

Could look into some of the mobs that Blizzard changed but changed like a lot from the original, like worgen@@Tomkektv

[@ASIRA89]

@@Tomkektv after thinking about models that may not have been updated (not sure if the mob even still exists in the current game) are these dangerous skeletons with scythes for hands, in the Sholomance dungeon. There is a boss with the same mob model called "Rattlegore" i think. The dungeon was changed and updated at some point, and I'm not sure if Rattlegore is still part of the dungeon. And I think those mobs may have only existed in that specific dungeon?... but i'm not sure.

[@Tolredan]

If you run through the starting zones you can find a metric fucktonne of props and even buildings that need love. You haven't done a building yet, maybe one of those would be a good challenge @@Tomkektv

[@semuta2752]

I’m happy to be the first person to thank you for yet another absolute masterpiece! While I do hope the work you share gets you the career you deserve, I also have my fingers crossed we’ll continue getting these vids for a long time. EDIT: took too long writing this comment- oh hwell!

[@neflarionshadowflame2050]

Awesome vid, nice work on the sword. In response to your request for feedback, I enjoy the entire video format you have going now. It's fun to watch and listen to commentary about how you went about creating each model and your thought process on how and why you went certain directions. Then it's just cool to see how it all came together in the end with the short little video.

[@MatheusJG]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@isekaigaming4000]

I love the art and appreciate the nostalgia but your dialogue is what really sells it for me. There are many artists on KZbin and some of them even do wow related stuff, but your sense of humor and ability to entertain stands out from the rest and is a big part of what makes me excited for the next tomkek video. It also makes your content more likable from the perspective of someone who’s never played wow. If you do end up live-streaming anything I would definitely watch it.👍

[@rolandbalogh889]

I agree! The sense of humor on this channel is phenomenal :D

[@cshadekillerproductions]

I for one really enjoy the "drop something big every month or so" instead of more recent content uploads. Makes it more impactful imo. I feel like you could stream the process of creating things as well for more content, that would be something I'd watch (like watching Bob Ross painting stuff on twitch). Up to you how you do your content; either way it's incredible!

[@itsa_me_depression]

Definitely a great idea to stream the creation process

[@DelRae]

Tbh the downside with streaming is you feel obligated to sit there the whole time though, and never get a chance to just walk away for a couple minutes cause you’re in agony

[@Parnolm]

As someone who took a 3D modeling class back when I went to college it's nice to hear you explain the process of making whatever model you currently are making and love seeing the final product from all the hard work you put into it.

[@LookItsCollin]

I'm also a 3D artist. I watch these to see someone else's process and the commentary on top is great too. PLEASE keep showing as much diverse footage of your production as possible.

[@georgisimidchiev795]

I want to say that I enjoy your content the way that it's right now, I realize that youtube doesn't really promote people that do something rarely and as such get the thing of wanting to upload more and the entire process is time consuming. This is why I tend to comment on your videos when I watch them, aside from expressing how awesome they are and what you're doing, and personally I'd not want anything to change when it comes to how your videos are structured as the format you're using, the art, commentary, final show and in-between stuff are very appealing. Unfortunately I don't have a solution on how to make this type of content faster while keeping it to the current standard since all in all it's just time consuming - hence why most 3D artists are working a conventional job in that field I guess... Once more a thank you for the content that you do and I look forward to your next project!

[@Tomkektv]

Thanks for the feedback man :)

[@Nivin_Frostgaze]

@@Tomkektv same here, your videos are pretty perfect imo. they are long enough to show a lot of interesting steps while you explain the thought process behind your work, sprinkled with humor to keep things entertaining, and they are short enough so you don't get bored. My suggestion to your issue with more regular content would be to maybe try out just streaming the process of making your stuff. Because we of course only see tiny portions of the process, very sped up. and since it takes a lot of time people will likely not be able to stick around for the whole process, but when the video comes out later they'll be like: "Oh yes, i remember this part, so that is how it came out in the end." idk, just some random dude's thoughts who spends too much time on the internet. I'm sure you'll find a way. Keep up the good work man!

[@Shelarya]

I love the commentary for me thats half the video, the other half is the drawing/road to the finished piece, obviously I like seeing it in the end like on the judgement, but I also like how fun it is just trying to get there.

[@AmiraliNiki]

I would love to see the update tier 3 sets

[@Mimiaga0]

I second, Warrior T3

[@LordTomyh]

What I enjoy about your videos is your commentary about how you make the art while showing the process of making. As well as the end result.

[@Dsmith4982]

Yes! Thank you I've been waiting for this remake!! Great Job!!! I am an old Wow player and the field marshal armor (plate) is my favorite armor in the game.

[@andyroo7206]

"Fuck me dead it's Christmas" I now know what my Christmas cards will read

[@xsteelersx6]

Gorgeous remaster of my favorite 2 hander in vanilla. Thanks for your continued work, it's such a lovely bout of nostalgic remembrance when a video of yours pops.

[@weswolaski2877]

i loved the content, regardless of how fast you get it out. if you want an idea to do next, Thunderfury would be great to see redone and could be a nice in between project

[@ikiwyu]

Thunderfury got a remake in legion

[@weswolaski2877]

Yes, very true, but tomkek hasn't put his own spin on it. Which is something I would very much like to see. @@ikiwyu

[@GhostLP799]

Since you asked for feedback: Your videos in general are really cool. The making-of and your comentary is highly enjoyable. Best part is always the painting of textures. Seeing it go from grey to painted is what I like most; you really make that look easy. The presentation of the finished product is also very cool (especially judgement, that was the bomb as it really visualised what paladins are about; gave me shivers)

[@MuraCasardis]

Concerning your questions, I think your current format is perfect. I love how you separate your process, lore talk, sprinkles of humor, and final showcase. As for other content, seeing streams of your work process and maybe more (streaming games?) all sound like it could be a good time.

[@vindelqen]

i think the part i enjoy the most in ur vids are... well, everything lmao, your commentary is awesome, the art process is always interesting and the render part is super cool keep the holy trinity man

[@KSJen]

I enjoy it all to be honest, it's relaxing, and the commentary brings alittle humor to it aswell! And well, when you play the game you get stuck seeing some old details and the majority you miss! Like the big blue blob on this sword I never really gave any thought until well.. I saw the frog (chortle). I love your content!

[@aarononeil9832]

Fantastic result. For feedback, I personally enjoy the whole process in the videos at the moment. The final result is always cool, but perhaps even more than thag I enjoy seeing the process of getting there, and it's made all more entertaining by your commentary and dry humour, especially as we're seeing you grow as an artist as well. I for one and happy to see more of these smaller projects alongside the bigger ones, and I enjoy your personality enough that I would be interested to see you try other content as well

[@twiztedsynz]

Yeah, this is my exact thoughts on it too!

[@wpelfeta]

I watch for the reveal at the end. These videos are like listening to EDM and the whole time you're waiting for the epic drop.

[@floofiekun1875]

I really enjoy your commentary and watching the process of how you color and highlight areas of the models you recreate.

[@Mimerss]

So glad to see another upload from you! I absolutely love watching the whole process, and imo the best part is the commentary and seeing the finished product; But watching you work, hear how you got around issues you had etc, is super neat to hear. Definitely think you should keep the videos like this.

[@EternalDevastationMoon]

I love first of all the existing content. First, the artistry involved, but second the humility and absolute subtly-unhinged humor just makes it perfect. You have the perfect balance of explaining what you're doing but just enough dry wit to make it not-too-bland, not-too-contrived. (I have adopted the word 'fucky' in direct response to some of your videos.) I end up smiling, laughing, being in awe and sometimes even being a bit misty (that one nightsaber anyone? you know the one). The cinematics at the end are also amazing and worth looking forward to every time. If you were to add content, I would adore streams. Long form, unedited content from you would be amazing.

[@Ninatx]

i love the proces, the editing ! love when you explain your thought process while sculpting and painting and what not

[@RiseAndGrindGaming]

I LOVE the hell out of your vidoes! so happy when i see you dropped a new one. I think you have a great way about going through your vids. from your chatter to your prog through the video! your work is also so cool to watch! I love that you remake the classics items/mounts of wow!

[@grumpy-mor]

Thank you for your content. I don't mind that you take longer time to post stuff as I enjoy your commentary and the process the most. But boy, you would surely make (and did) great machinima stuff.

[@anttihakkarainen1520]

Another amazing remake! I love your videos and can't wait for you to make new armor/weapons ❤! They all look damn amazing, I especially loved the Judgement set since it's one of my favorite sets in the game.

[@Robbincgoodman]

Wish I could be more specific to respond to your question, but I like pretty much all aspects of your videos from the commentary to watching you work to seeing the end results. Please keep up putting out this great content! I could also definitely see myself watching you stream some of your process/work. Sounds really fun!

[@SteelingMorality]

Would love for you to do the original Scarlet set. Including Herods shoulder, the raging berzerker helm and the ravager to really complete the set. Always loved it.

[@BravePip]

I love these videos so much, can't wait to see what you remodel next!

[@Stevo139]

10/10! I don't think I've commented before, your work and videos are absolutely amazing!! Your commentary is great and witty and I enjoy hearing & seeing how it all came together.

[@PieckuF]

Another banger man. I personally like to hear your commentary while watching you do the art / modeling stuff. Helps me understand just how much of process it can be to do what you do :)

[@Macandur]

Awesome job once again, I personally really love the commentary and the attention to detail when it comes to lore and stuff, you're fun to watch even without watching the art itself - which is of course phenomenal and I always love to see both the results and the path to them

[@stenly97]

Great work on the sword! It's always nice to see something I've used for so long in the game made how i remeber it as a kid. In response for your request for feedback: I do enjoy watching the whole process with the comentary. As someone who has absolutely no experience in anything close to art, the commentary you provide helps me understand how much work has been put in and also to see something from behind the curtains. Both this, as s shorter video, and the judgement armor video were interesting to watch ( Getting such a good final results doesnt hurt the video either )

[@peterschouten9710]

Love the commentary, it's often witty and well thought through. Keep doing what you do, it's awesome work! Perhaps some day we might see your models in the game 😊

[@garrettbaker8098]

Such a good video! Th new model looks fantastic. Nice work on the crossguard. I'll list out what I enjoy the most about your vids: - The commentary is great. I love the little jokes and how you are having fun with this. - Your mix of showing the actual work with the finalized steps in between (model view, rendered view) is great - The final showcase mixed with cinematic is the cherry on top for me. Being able to see a class set in action is biiiiig.

[@karenfritts7931]

I love hearing your commentary and thought process while you work on your masterpieces. Keep up the amazing work. I'm always excited to watch your next new video.

[@matt4ca206]

Great vid! I think you really captured the essence of the original model, while bringing into a modern form! Love it!

[@Bunstonious]

Personally the main reason I click the videos is because I want to see the art that you have made, however I watch the whole time as I don't want to miss any of the funny commentary (seriously, don't underestimate this aspect). I love to watch your process as the who aspect of modelling / rigging / painting / shading seems like a dark art to me so I find it fascinating how it is done (pulled the curtain down) and I love every minute you are able to share. I don't personally know if I would be able to catch streams (I live in Australia, so Timezones) but perhaps a start to finish object stream might be nice to add (rather than heavily edit it, so a series of streams where you just unedited do a project from start to finish), but not sure on what the desire for that is. Either way I'm glad you're sharing your work and Blizzard is really sleeping on hiring you for model updates!

[@tobiashall3202]

Awesome job dude! I worked very hard to get this sword back in the day (I didn’t manage it) so thank you for remaking it. I’m proud to be one of the 10k subscribers you had from the legendary paladin set 😁 watching your entire process was super fun and the cinematic at the end was one of those moments where I had to watch it over and over! I even got my wife to watch it and she loved it 😁👍🏽. So the answer to your feedback request is this. Keep doing what your doing! Your awesome and inspiring, so much so that I think I’m gunna start drawing again, so I thank you for that to 💪🏽.

[@theturtlearchives]

The two big dwarven statues in Loch Modan, that'd be an awesome thing to give a much needed facelift.

[@itsa_me_depression]

I personally really like to see how an old model would look high rez, and as for commentary i really like hearing about what was hard about the project/ just your thoughts and a little history on the item/mount/weapon. So basically everything you already do! And while i definitely prefer the bigger projects, I understand wanting to do smaller ones as well to engage the algorithm. Maybe small stuff like paintings/weapons/statues/recognizable items in the world for smaller videos? Either way, can't wait to see what you have coming in the future (fingers crossed for a cool mount)!

[@qwertgfhxc]

I really enjoy watching the whole process from first to last!

[@howdoesonename7090]

I love not only seeing the creative process of making the art (and the final result of course) but hearing your commentary as it helps to provide insight into your creative decisions, and adds more character to your videos rather than it just being essentially a speedpaint (which I often struggle to watch and end up skipping to the end, versus your videos where I watch the whole thing just to hear you talk about the process).

[@justadude5573]

job well done! always love seeing your work!

[@MegaChickenfish]

I enjoy the commentary as much as the end result, it builds anticipation and gives us that behind the scenes look.

[@John_Conner222]

I'm happy with what you are doing. I went to school for this crap too and I know how hard it is. To try and pile on streaming and other stuff is madness, just like grinding out that armor and sword. Speaking of which you have to do the armor as well. It is still one of the most popular alliance mogs.

[@user-ir3fc7kv7h]

Incredible work, and one of the most interesting things is that no matter how the quality improves, you manage to keep the style of the game, just excellent.

[@Fat_Bronco]

Love your commentary during the video, you have a fantastic sense of humor. The things you create are pure beauty, keep up the good work.

[@Ehntru]

This is so beautiful. Keep up the amazing content!

[@AcidNeku]

I like the whole process including the humorous commentary, maybe the painting a bit more than the modelling (probably because I'm a (hobby) 2D artist myself :D).

[@wollieallen1255]

Amazing work! Thanks for all the effort you put in :)

[@GlantClassic]

I think you had a great balance here in the way of working. You interpreted the design without making major changes, so the confidence is amazing to see. 👏 I really enjoy the showcases in the end, especially what you did with Judgement. But in all the process and thinking out loud works great and when you give back stories/memories like with the paladin mount is like music to us 😄👏

[@MagnusSohlberg]

I think you've done a fantastic job with how the videos are produced. Not just the models, but the style and format. If there's one thing I'd comment on it would be the road block that is mentioning your Patreons. I'm a Patreon to another guy who does crafting and painting videos for terrain and models (for D&D and Mordheim and the like) - Devs & Dice . He does some commentary and reads the Patreons out loud while they're rolling past on the screen as he shows some slick shots from his process. Check a video or two from him, I think it's an excellent way to pay respect to the tributers while also keeping the video engaging. Otherwise I can only say - carry on ! It's fantastic to see the love and passion you put into these videos

[@Sending_it]

I like the progress kind of videos where it turns from old and bad to something great, like this and all of your work. I also like your commentary and humour. To be fair i wouldnt mind 10-20 minute videos of you just editing the stuff, still keeping the commentary. I find it relaxing. @NorthoftheBorder style (Sculpture guy with good humour and a lot of skill, just like yourself).

[@eviltim3786]

Tbh, having no expertise or knowledge regarding how to do content the only thing I always think is that for content creators it’s been the best watching experience when they DONT ask the audience for things/advice and just push their content. I realize this is mostly a non answer but it is at least to say that you just need to trust in you. What you’ve got is already special and so the best path forward can only be gleaned by you. It’s been an absolute pleasure seeing the magic that you’ve got in touching up such wildly venerated bits of content in the wow space.

[@WikiHL]

I'm fine with watching the whole process you show, hearing the commentary, the peculiar details. It's all,neat

[@Etersarte]

I really enjoy the process of you making the models. Ive by far enjoed the transformation the most. The increased detail and the realization of what we all imagine in our heads. The videos id like to watch are where you continue to make these updated models and then show them of compared to the old ones. Maybe a seires about recreating a tierset? This video felt like it maybe was a little light in the modelling shown. Dont get me wrong, the end piece is stunning, but id have liked to have seen a bit more of the process of making it. Maybe I just have to play the video again at 0,5 speed. Best regards!

[@NebulaSparrow]

Super leuk! Feedback: I really like the format you have going. The commentary, while the action goes on in the background is great and it’s good to hear the how and why you do things. If you want a challenge, upgrade Ashes of A’lar, the phoenix deserves a good refresh!

[@Garuwashi_]

I'm really glad u kept the straight edge of the blade over the bent one it preserved the character of the sword way better, great videos man!

[@EvlynnVEVO]

i love watching your commentary over the top of the modeling/painting

[@seomber960]

I love the way your videos are currently set up. It's short and sweet, and balances the process with being creative with what you make.. But i'd also love to see longer in depth videos of the process! Perhaps on a patreon page

[@ZachBlackforest]

Legit watch your videos for inspiration to keep going on learning Blender. Both the process and your commentary are awesome!

[@AyeSteezy]

Love seeing old models get an update. As a player from Vanilla, old mount and gear getting an update is so exciting to see

[@nicolaschreiner5435]

Awsome work again man

[@TheZinistra]

I love the explanation of the reason why you do things the way you do, even when you find out it didn't work and had to be re-done. Explained with humour. 10/10 would sub again.

[@Anthelior]

Great work on this! You are rocking man. Only critic I can give is; I think yellow tones need more saturation, just a little bit.

[@TankPlaysGames]

Stop worrying man. That's my advice. I know that now, since you're growing, you're worried about wanting to appeal to people. But we're here because you're already doing things right. So don't worry! Just keep saying what you say. Draw how you draw, and design how you design. That's why we're here.

[@mikdyrby6539]

So cool to finally see this sword updated @Tomkektv!. I think The Deadmines ship could be pretty sick to see updated with HD texture and more polys. (The ships are also in Warcraft II). Well it might be a pretty big task but what do I know :D. I enjoy these videos alot, and it really is interesting to see the whole progress. Generelly I just love to see art and graphics stuff for this game. The art of warcraft panel at BlizzCon is also something I always look forward to.

[@louismelleruk]

Yessss! envious of the skills and patience you have to do this stuff.

[@AlexLusth]

Soo, the armor next? Btw, your metal reflections have gotten a lot better since you started this, as have your hand painting in general, Really nice work!

[@nathanjensen2773]

I enjoy the telling of the creative process. How certain thing should look or how you concluded the here and why. Insightful to knos what ones thinking in their creation

[@MuraCasardis]

Now that's a high quality paddle! The improvements you made through your experimentation while staying true to the main silhouette of the original is amazing.

[@wasdishowiplay]

Another banger. This video made me feel the way I felt when I got to rank 9 on my paladin back in the day. I wanted that soo bad and was so terrible at pvp silly me. But I eventually got it for xmog and never use it but I remember the day I bought it and felt giddy even though it was pixels on a screen it represented a huge waste of time and that was cathartic to me

[@RavensKiss]

Great work as always! I'd really like to see the armor set redone as well one day.

[@noahbrooks904]

Yeah man, take your time with your art. I'm here to see the process where you are learning, showing us along in a relaxed environment and the end product is a really solid bonus. Just work on building assets for whatever, Maybe some are related and work towards the set and others are just one-off anything. I have no doubt your continuing good effort will be a good product. If you do want to pursue more videos on KZbin, consider an editor that delivers the same quality as you so you can focus on art? You do you because that's what I like! :D

[@Thromash]

Amazing work as always.

[@OldCrankyBeard]

Great job, as always! Love your passion for making Azeroth great again!

[@TheThunderinghammer]

Honestly, I love seeing your entire creative process, I cant narrow down what I like most because the current formula just works for me

[@spameron7575]

I enjoy the commentary and the process of the recreation, probably most the insight into how things were done originally. Would be interesting to see how some variants are done rather than just a surprise at the end, though I understand if that's too boring.

[@sleepingknights9166]

Blizzard please hire this chap.

[@xxtriplex95]

you nail the texture and aestetics everytime! 🙏

[@Galv1nBass]

Sick job dude! I really enjoy your video's! Lekker bezig

[@HolyArapaima]

Very inspiring makes me want to get into 3D modeling again, thank you for your dedication to these very noteworthy items of vanilla wow it's so cool, would love to see Atiesh.

[@massey81]

The judgement set remake will go down in history as a masterpiece. i dont mind these smaller projects from time to time. i enjoy the format you do in making these videos. as for the streaming aspect, if you enjoy what you do then go for it, i just dont know how many people themselves would join to view the slow and tedious process of the artwork unless theyre in that field themselves.

[@EveCwueloth]

sick work as aways cant wait till i can see more

[@_neverstill]

You're too good at this!

[@MadsTrier]

just another awesome video! - seeing this sword next to the grand marshal set really shows how old that set is. perhaps an update is coming? ;) I really enjoy the format and how you comment through the video. The part with the "yellow frog sticking its blue tung out" made me spill my coffee :D /Noxxin

[@Tomkektv]

Oh man, if I skipped the Grand Marshall plate set I might as well delete my channel now :D Just a matter of when! I wanna put the time in like I did with Judgment. It's one of the best looking sets of all time, and I was obsessed with it as a kid And yea I have been unable to unsee that frog from the very second I noticed it 🤣 It adds to the design imo

[@Alexandterrara]

Love the video, keep em coming! With regards to content, the biggest pull is the difference in old vs new but the commentary about you losing your mind as you try to improve is what keeps me from skipping to end (actaully have to ask Asmon for discovering that as in your earlier vids I skipped to the end) Maybe you can do more sets but instead of dumping the whole thing in one video, do shorter individual pieces and showcase them on an "armor stand" like you did in this video, and then at the end of the series do a bigger video with char model and maybe some retrospective commentary. I think it would add more content and also show process of coming back to revise work in progress (dont know if thats what artistic people even do lol)

[@BKWhitty93]

Looks fantastic as usual! You should do the Sin'dorei Warblade next! It looks so cool but it's definitely showing its age.

[@ogre7699]

So close to perfect.. My gripe lies in the pommel here. It looks cool, but the pommel seemed to provide enough space for your hand, so it could function as more space to grip on the handle of the sword. Some swords actually have this long pommel schtick historically. That made it cooler to me because of that. So not perfect in my book, but very close! Stellar work as always.

[@Tommyboypsp]

I like watching the process, as I'm also trying to learn Blender myself. Would love to see some tutorials from you!

[@vivianrebollo2338]

Dope video, keep it going !

[@anubarak9184]

I love watching you doing modelling painting and rigging

[@redrooster117]

I wish Blizzard would hire passionate people like you to remake their game! You have true talent and I hope you continue to thrive!

[@suckalabig8354]

Amazing work, keep it up

[@Zetherior]

Not a single fragment of this video is redundant my friend.. its a masterpiece from start to finish... even the facecam.

[@lucky4885]

More armor/mount/wep updates is the content i'm looking for. Show priest players some love. Please update the most recognized staff Benediction.

[@thisism3xd]

Holy shit. This updated weapon makes the armor look like complete garbage. Outstanding work! As for feedback: I ultimately click the video to see the end result. But, watching the process is super interesting and builds more hype for the finished product. The icing on the cake is your commentary. It's both informative and often hilarious. I came to see super-mega-ultra amazing updated content, but I subscribed and stayed for the personality. Keep up the awesome work!