Crafting the Ultimate WarCraft 3 Diorama - Night Elves

[@jamesn2830]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen

[@MiniQuest64]

I could say the same about your comment! Thanks mate =)

[@Dezarc]

boy did i pick the right time to refresh youtube

[@Dezarc]

i just finished going through my backlog of josh's morrowind playthrough the other day and his unexpected cameo in this has me questioning which layer of reality i'm on

[@MiniQuest64]

@@Dezarc Oh man, Morrowind, I watched Josh play through the whole thing lately :D Great Idea!

[@Dezarc]

@@MiniQuest64 ...elder scrolls dioramas?

[@lordhoratio]

Blood Elves next please!

[@MiniQuest64]

Interesting Choice!

[@azagorod8479]

​@@MiniQuest64Don't forget Naga and Demon Factions as well

[@CarrowMind]

You know what's next right? StarCraft of course!

[@TheHobbyGrotto]

This!

[@MiniQuest64]

That would be the most obvious choice! To be honest, I'm terrified of the amount of work needed for that one!

[@NeonFlaming0]

​@@MiniQuest64 I also was secretly hoping for brood war dioramas XD

[@CarrowMind]

@@MiniQuest64 Hey, at least there are only 3 factions this time! ;)

[@ttttttttt744]

@@MiniQuest64 yeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssss pleaaaaaaaaaaaseeeeeeeeeeeee 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤😃😃😃😃😀😀😀😄😄😀😃😃😀😁😆😃😀

[@krasnoludzkipiwowar8303]

Would love to see a Dwarven mine or Hold, or anything dwarven on that matter. And lovely work.

[@MiniQuest64]

My favorite Warhammer faction =) But I think I'm done with WarCraft content for a while now, except the video outperforms and blows already low expectations! :D

[@isaacwhitehead4975]

I'm glad you pointed out the saftey issue, it shows you care more about people's saftey over potentially alienating new promoters, thank you!

[@MiniQuest64]

As an engineer myself, I can not do it any other way =) Thank you!

[@TheWolfwiththeDragon]

Seeing these, or any in-game models, as real life models never fails to make me excited!

[@MiniQuest64]

Mission accomplished, then =)

[@TheWolfwiththeDragon]

@@MiniQuest64 Absolutely! Really happy I subscribed to you!

[@jeverbever]

As always, I think you did a fantastic job. The diorama itself, the video, the humor, everything is top notch. Watching your Warcraft 3 content has been so enjoyable and creatively inspiring!

[@aldrich7682]

Your talent, Your passion... really great

[@Frostuliaq]

I turned on PC today morning, click on youtube and on the main page, your video pop-up...... I was so happy :)

[@MiniQuest64]

And now we're both happy, thanks for watching =)

[@djmal4187]

Very good 👍

[@TheHobbyGrotto]

Fantastic video Sergei! Absolutely amazing stuff, I've really enjoyed this Warcraft series 🔥

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks Alex, appreciate that a lot from a great creator and painter like you! =)

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I'm proud of you :-) Congrats on actually finishing this massive series, these builds started great and got better and better and better!!!

[@MiniQuest64]

That means a lot more than you could imagine, thanks for being so supportive through my whole journey, Brent.

[@rushthewash]

This is beyond fantastic. What a magnificent piece of work!

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you very much Miguel!

[@andersetz]

Wonderful! Your 3D sculpting game has evolved so much over the course of these projects - I'm impressed! Also you have truly made something that tingled the nostalgia of the 10 year old boy in me. Thank you for this amazing series and all the feels it evokes!

[@Chris-ce1ih]

Much love from Scotland my friend, I've been looking forward to this one and my Wife has as well. You did an amazing job as always!

[@MiniQuest64]

Awesome! Thank you both for watching, then!!!

[@diegoengland7781]

Even the simple solutions you figured out for this project are actually ingenious! Let alone the whole thing! Einfach der Hammer! Liebe Grüße aus Brasilien, danke!

[@MiniQuest64]

Ein deutsches Kommentar aus Brasilien bekommt man auch nicht alle Tage! Thank you very much, I was pretty unsure about this video, and its editing style, but I'm so happy people enjoy it!

[@diegoengland7781]

@@MiniQuest64 die zweitgrößte deutsche Community außerhalb Deutschland liegt in Brasilien, wo Deutsch (hunsrückischer Dialekt) gesprochen wird. Die größte Community befidnet sich in den USA, aber Amerika ist ja ein superreiches, attraktives Land 😃 The editing was very good, I had some good laughs seeing this last video as well as the 3 others. I wish Blizzard made Warcraft IV, including 3 more races: Goblins, Dwarves and Blood Elves, so we could play with: Human (alliance); Orc; Nightelf; Undead; Dwarves; Goblins; Blood Elves; Randon. Greetings!

[@vaniellys]

Man, this is so cool ! There's so much work put into this ! I hope you'll do other strategy games, like StarCraft. There's so much potential !

[@NeonFlaming0]

Man, I love this. You make some great stuff. And Misha is the best boy. Thank you for the video!

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you very much! I'll tell Misha for sure!!!

[@Yobaski]

Finally night elf base. This is sick, good job!!

[@donshep2305]

It's sooo... Beautiful!

[@MiniQuest64]

You are!

[@donshep2305]

@@MiniQuest64 For complete beauty, I would like to see a model of your design from the Alliance. I mean soldier or hero

[@Zumikito]

Awesome video! Pokemon, Spyro or Sonic please!

[@MiniQuest64]

I see, a man of culture!

[@hurlbag559]

Your attention to detail is another level.. mindblowingly beautiful. It's surreal seeing low-poly warcraft units translate so well into tangible models, it works perfectly

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you so much for these kind words, greatly appreciated =)

[@Arvidus89]

We're not done, we still have the min races! High Elves, Blood Elves, Naga and Corrupted Night Elves

[@MiniQuest64]

I fear the already low view counts will heavily decrease with such a niche topic :/

[@luxzhvs]

Don't forget Old Draenei base too.

[@Attan20]

@@MiniQuest64 perhaps less effort videos, like some characters or iconic buildings - just a smattering of stuff as opposed to the single dedicated factions and big dioramas. For me, the interesting part is bringing to life a classic game - maybe marketing is part of it too with the titles - "bringing the game to life," a challenge, idk. some ideas. either way, thank you so much for finishing out the four main factions! I'm blessed to see what's been done! And I hope the best for your future projects! I'll definitely be smitten by any more IP stuff :D

[@MiniQuest64]

@@Attan20 That's a pretty good point! I need to come up with a way to put out like a video a month without killing myself. Thank you for this one =)

[@mr.g42]

@@MiniQuest64 my brother in christ, this is your second highest video. I think they're on to something. At least one diorama of all miniraces and another of the neutral creeps like gnolls, murlocs, bandits and others

[@aiden2906]

Oh my god a dawn of war diorama would be so cool in the scale you work at, I know there are dioramas with the table top but I would love to see you do one in your style! Love the videos keep it up!

[@MiniQuest64]

Do you think I would get in trouble with Games Workshop by redesigning those :D

[@numa_kai]

YES!! I have been waiting for this!!!

[@MiniQuest64]

I hope you liked it =)

[@numa_kai]

@@MiniQuest64 I loved it!

[@luckyone525]

Thanks!

[@MiniQuest64]

OH WOW! Thanks a lot my friend =)

[@gustavemilpilgaard2398]

This has been such a great series ^^! I am really looking forward to what you are building next :)

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you for that, I'll need as much help as I can get when I switch topics. I fear for the worst :D

[@michaelmaunder1121]

What an absolute banger end to an awesome diorama series. Loved the choice to add Tyande and Malfurion over the other three, and they both look amazing! You did my boy justice 😉 both walking and rooted versions, what a legend. Thanks for the shoutout @7:43, and hopefully you had as much fun making this series as we all have had watching them. RIP king, your quest is over... for now!

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks for this one my friend =) I'm so happy you liked it! We will see what the future brings...

[@atreyos9449]

this was pretty awsome man

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you!

[@Daveow291]

The way you placed the buildings as if you were building them in game was amazing

[@Paint_Quest]

Was so much fun working on this with you! Looking forward to the next series of builds. Next game: Starcraft!

[@RemiRecluse]

So good! Love the models looking like the in game variant. Great job!

[@DesignerDave]

Epic, as always! :D Elune-Adore!

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks, Dave! You're the best =)

[@Njofrekk]

Love it when KZbin suggests something cool like this video. What a pleasure to watch.

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you for watching bud =)

[@superscott597]

That was legit the best video you’ve made yet, not to mention an incredible diorama. Wonderful job Sergei!!!

[@MiniQuest64]

Wow, thanks Scott! I'm so happy you liked it =)

[@maxkhain2467]

Danke!

[@MiniQuest64]

Danke für die Unterstützung, mein Lieber =)

[@maxkhain2467]

@@MiniQuest64 danke für die immense Arbeit, den Nostalgieflashback und die Augenweide 😊

[@michaelmaunder1121]

I'll add another comment to help the algorithm ;) i'll just throw my hat in for a Fallout Diorama!!!

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks for your support man, pretty rad!! =)

[@mightymax1337]

Finally my favourite faction! The diorama turned out amazing, as always! Especially love the moon wells and the wisps and the archers... well.. just everything!

[@jackrowton6779]

Spyro the Dragon for sure for the next game focus, lots of worlds and things you can do there

[@MiniQuest64]

If I take the original as reference, I might be able to pull this off too :D

[@EggVillan]

You deserve more views for this, its amazing.

[@lordpadric2521]

Du hast dich dieses mal selber übertroffen mit dem Diorama, ich hatte am Ende des Videos Gänsehaut.

[@MiniQuest64]

Der Knaller, Danke!!!

[@tw204531]

Thank you for your videos! Reminds me of the feeling I had when I played the last level of WarCraft 3

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you so much for your generous gift! It really means a lot to me

[@flenjonh5002]

Naga next? Perhaps? :'D

[@MiniQuest64]

Oh Boy, well let's see how this one performs after the Orc disappointment my hopes are almost non-existent :D

[@aleksanderkozik8592]

​@@MiniQuest64 Just try it and we will be amazed anyway 😎

[@MiniQuest64]

Thats not how it works :D

[@quacksworthsmashington9890]

Thats crwzy i loved the orc video😢​@@MiniQuest64

[@VS666]

Holy crap what a freakin YT recommendation! Insanely detailed and modeled miniatures, hilarious editing, and a beautiful wife! Mein Mann has it all!

[@MiniQuest64]

Glad you enjoyed it! =)

[@saml6798]

Incredible! 🎉 I'm sad to see the series finish but happy to see what happens next. Maybe a smaller topic 😂 or .... Dungeon keeper 2 😜

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks mate! I swear I've gotten the DK request more often lately :D

[@TheManyManyMore]

Posting to appease KZbin algorithm and praise another fantastic diorama. These never fail to make me happy! Amazing work!

[@MiniQuest64]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the support =)

[@Shiizi]

Dude this is amazing! As a night elf fan i love this board so much! Seeing you do all 4 races have been amazing! I would love to see you do like a small battle or something next. Purging of Stratholme or maybe the scene where Maieve is transporting Illidan in the cage, so much potential :D Anyway, Loved this video so much and i wish you the best of luck in what ever you do next!

[@MiniQuest64]

Stratholme would be freaking amazing! Thank you for sticking with me all this time, your patience and support =)

[@LucaLeRatt]

plenty of people have mentioned Starcraft, which would be awesome, but I would also love to see iconic World of Warcraft zones treated with this much love and skill

[@MiniQuest64]

I'm both afraid to focus too heavily onto the WarCraft universe and thereby putting me in a topic corner I can't escape. As well as the sheer amount of work coming with a StarCraft Diorama. I will need to think a lot about what to do next, but I appreciate every single response!

[@botindeldiablo]

The Pillars of Nosgoth from Blood Omen or the Dueling Field from Forbidden Memories would make a fantastic diorama.

[@MiniQuest64]

Oh I played Blood Omen on the GameCube back then. The whole Soul Reaver series was fantastic!

[@atreyos9449]

very cool

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks bud =)

[@cemcicek179]

Awesome man !! :D Could you do a hearthstone diorama next? 🤩

[@MiniQuest64]

Interesting! Let me think about that =)

[@cemcicek179]

@@MiniQuest64 niiiice !!

[@ArtIvell03]

Finally, we have waited. Respect. 👍

[@MasterJay1985]

I was looking forward to this one! You, fine sir, are a masterful builder and watching you work, commented with you nice humor made my day brighter! Terrific work! P.S. MISHA IS THE BEST!

[@MiniQuest64]

I'll make sure to read that to Misha which as much enthusiasm! Thanks for this=)

[@AlexeyFilippenkoPlummet]

I just realized what one-of-a-kind diorama I want to see someday in the setting of World of Warcraft! It is an out of bounds diorama! There's a thriving scene of WoW exploration where players get into different unavailable corners of the world that shouldn't be accessible. For instance, when you get into a dungeon you in most cases enter a special verison of the map that only contains closest part of the dungeon's world surroundings (to serve as background), but the rest of the world map is just cut off. In this out of bounds setting there's a myriad of cool anomalies: continents that are cut in a jigsaw pattern with the cut-walls having giant heights; different assets floating midair; terrain textures that don't gradually mix but instead have hard edges, and also sometimes used as a brush by programmers to draw something like a smiley face or write "HELP" etc. So, how cool would that be to have a full-blown diorama of some iconic out of bounds location in Azeroth? With all these never-intended-to-be-seen anomalies realized there. This would truly be a one-of-a-kind diorama, bringing to life something that is ethereal even in the game itself.

[@MiniQuest64]

That's a suggestion I haven't thought of :D Do you think this would make for a good video or is this topic too niche?

[@AlexeyFilippenkoPlummet]

@@MiniQuest64 hey! I think that this topic has the potential to attract audience. For example there's a channel Shesez with 1 million subs that only does out of bounds (OOB) content in video games. There's also a number of WoW KZbinrs who do/did just OOB, like HeelVsBabyface, AllThingsNerd, Hayven just to name a few. In any case I think there's something magical in bringing virtual locations that were never meant to be seen into real life. It's like breaking some sort of spell. And as far as I know it's never been done before. And WoW has really cool ethereal themes happening in such locations. Just recently I tried to escape Gilneas to escape the forced plot and never become a worgen, and the out of bounds locations were mesmerizing: two giant areas cut and put side by side to each other with a gap into the void, floating chairs and tables, a road into Goldshire that is only an illusion, the steep wall of a cut location that brings you to the untextured floor like 40 meters down, etc. There's iconic OOB places in WoW too, like the "Karazhan smile" or Karazhan crypts, but I would need to research to have a good list.

[@Lamartine111]

Such beautiful craftsmanship on display here!

[@daem0nfaust]

Great job and wonderful series. Maybe Northgard? That rts doesn't have a ton of units, so it's mostly buildings and the terrain.

[@MiniQuest64]

I haven't played that one yet (been busy making videos :D) Sounds like a lovely idea though!

[@Corpselit-Babyman]

Bro I just woke up, had an amazing breakfast.. This video pops up and I have to say.. I have never been hit with so much Nostalgia, Joy, Inspiration, Tears, and just pure happiness.. I think this video brought me more joy than any other video I have ever seen since the beginning of KZbin.. Congratulation and Thank you.

[@MiniQuest64]

One of the best comments I've got so far. Thank you so much my man

[@thetinkerer1021]

Nun den Frostthrone. 😂 Edit: bin nun halb durch mot dem Video. Großartig. Editing ist super. Wünsche mir persönlich das du bei Warcraft bleibst. Warcraft hat im Tabletop einfach kaum Vertretung. Und ich finde, dein Contest beweist, das da eigentlich Interesse ist.

[@MiniQuest64]

Danke schön! Das kann ich verstehen, leider spiegelt sich die mangelnde Vertretung auch in den Views wider :/ Ich hab da tatsächlich Sorge mich in eine Einbahnstraße zu bewegen, was WarCraft Content angeht. Weiterhin kreativ zu bleiben, fiel mir mit jedem weiteren Video schwerer.

[@KimTheCreator]

Very glad to see you use the OG Warcraft 3 aesthetics and models rather than reforged. Great video.

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks, buddy. I just love these strange little low poly models ^^

Awesome Work !

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you!

[@Rd0Lg]

Man, I really want Grubby to see these, he'd be over the moon... no Night Elf pun intended, lol.

[@MiniQuest64]

That would be totally awesome man =)

[@TheAngelRaven]

Genuinely some of the most amazing models that are accurate and fit the ugly, beautiful old style of the models. I love it.

[@MiniQuest64]

So happy you liked those ugly models :)

[@TheBasicBrush]

Hot dang its another home run, the editing on this is your best yet. Thank you for doing it! I mean if you are a sadist looking for something big StarCraft or Dawn of War 😂

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks Sam, those are some horrible suggestions which will probably kill me :D

[@NightBane345]

Was beautiful to see it all come together, really gave that old nostalgia vibe. Made me smile big time

[@MiniQuest64]

You made me smile with this one! =)

[@gustavemilpilgaard2398]

I would love to see World of Warcraft dioramas. Specifically Classic wow raids, like Onyxia, last fight in Molten Core with Ragnaros :)!

[@MiniQuest64]

Great suggestions!

[@agdraaijer7288]

I think raids are a bit too big, especially molten core has not so much going on. If theres one dungeon I would suggest, its blackrock spire. It has these levels on top of one another that really appeal to the imagination. Drakkisath on top, bridge, Urok below on the platform, beast to the left, orcs on the lower level, down at the lava, you kind of get the idea.

[@rocallen5291]

the models look pulled right out of the game, so cool!

[@Nemezidych_Killer]

8:27 *Tree of Life, Ages & Eternity.

[@MiniQuest64]

Ups, you got me there!

[@Frostuliaq]

the commentary, effort put into dioramas, dedication, edits, included memes, I absolutely loveee IT

[@MiniQuest64]

I promise =)Thanks for sticking with me!!!

[@why3095]

8:52 teasing a new project?

[@MiniQuest64]

The only thing that would make me go through the workload and the following burnout of another WarCraft Diorama is a lot of views :D

[@JonasTjader]

This is fantastic! Love WC3

[@MiniQuest64]

Coming from a big creator like you, this makes me especially happy =)

[@MortiePL]

Spyro or Diablo diorama? Sheesh you will spoil us with choices.

[@MiniQuest64]

I'm just happy if people stay around to find out =)

[@basicbrushbits3970]

Crushed it! Probably the most honest "review" ive seen a content creator do. Ooo so many games to choose... If going for an RTS one of my favourites is Age of Wonders or Age of Empires or Age of Mythology....fuck that wasnt 1 🤣

[@MiniQuest64]

Age of Mythology was sooo good man!

[@kinesthesia9561]

Stuff of legend! 🏆 Those 16 months are time well spent. if you still have the momentum, a diorama of DoTA 1 would be perfect as you already have scourge and sentinel assets designed already. 🙂

[@kinesthesia9561]

It would also be wonderful for tabletop gaming as well. 😁

[@MiniQuest64]

While this sounds like an easy thing to do, I just see another 100 trees to paint :D I played the old Dota 1 Icefrog maps for countless hours, it was my favorite game back then. Sitting in the basement with 4 friends, enjoying life =) Thank you for your support and great suggestion!

[@ProphecyxOffic]

Gracias por toda esta serie, tu maqueta es preciosísima. Warcraft 3 formó parte de mi infancia y de mi adultez, y verte hacer esto me da ganas de revivir esa época donde después del colegio solo importaba abrir ese juego

[@MiniQuest64]

Muchas gracias por este comentario. Siento lo mismo acerca de Warcraft 3 y de pasar tiempo jugando cuando era niño. El video no funcionó muy bien, así que comentarios como el tuyo realmente me salvan el día

[@ProphecyxOffic]

@@MiniQuest64 Ánimos, si me llegó esto en recomendados es una buena señal

[@MiniQuest64]

Lo haré, muchas gracias por tus palabras de aliento

[@jaqueline9279]

🎉 well done ! sieht richtig sick aus so gut geworden 😊 ich will spyro sehen 😂 hab das als Kind viel mit meinem Bruder gespielt :)

[@MiniQuest64]

Spyro und Crash waren meine beiden Lieblinge damals auf der PS1, obwohl ich eigentlich ein Nintendo Kind war =)

[@yangdaowu]

I am a big fan of those character models from the orginal Warcraft 3, they looks so cool! Thank you so much for bringing them into life! Great video!

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you so much for watching and this comment =) Appreciate it a lot!

[@wowman100200]

I'd say a Mario RPG diorama but it's during a fight and you see all the hud elements as floating 3D prints

[@MiniQuest64]

Dude, you're creative!

[@Jozrez]

Fantastic work as always! I must say that this is the only content on KZbin that fills me with happiness and makes me feel well while watching. Thank you for what you do!!

[@MiniQuest64]

Your comment made me smile a lot :) Thank you for saying that!!!

[@josef.prosek]

Nagas would be neat

[@MiniQuest64]

We will see about that =)

[@andrewcai5042]

The glowing lights are so cool! The painting looks time consuming but very rewarding. I was smiling all the way throughout the video.

[@MiniQuest64]

Well, you made me just smile for sure =)

[@FEhut]

Starcraft!!!!!

[@MiniQuest64]

Let me breathe :D

[@Denumine1]

Thats just far beyond epic! Its... SUPEREPIC!!!!

[@Stroivan]

What colors you used for the Ancients?

[@MiniQuest64]

Can you be more specific? I still memorize any recipe, so feel free to ask =)

[@tedytarrify]

Exceptional. Captured all the character and mood of the models and gameworld.

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks bud =)

[@DezorokVa]

So... StarCraft dioramas now?

[@MiniQuest64]

Another nail in my mental coffin :D

[@lokitabletennis]

Greatness is what it is called. Bravo!

[@polterpup1807]

❤

[@MiniQuest64]

You already have my heart

[@polterpup1807]

@@MiniQuest64 you mine forever ❤️

[@Geordiecrafts]

Another absolute banger of a video Sergei! This piece turned out SO freaking good!

[@MiniQuest64]

I learned a lot from you =)

[@koldyn2193]

illidan naga base? please pretty please!

[@MiniQuest64]

It depends on the performance on this video, but I wouldn't bet on that!

[@stanvanr7149]

coolest thing I've ever seen, and loved the dinosaur baby

[@noahgrimm9534]

Warhammer Dawn of War 1

[@MiniQuest64]

I absolutely loved that game!

[@noahgrimm9534]

@@MiniQuest64 same hope you make it some day

[@MiniQuest64]

Promise!

[@fz4408]

Amazing job! I've got tears in my eyes.

[@antonjonsson424]

Outland? Or Icecrown citadel.

[@MiniQuest64]

Icecrown citadel would be a challenge for sure!

[@KimHarderFog]

Love the low poly look of the models - fits perfectly with the look of Warcraft 3

[@MiniQuest64]

Yeah they are absolutely perfect to hide my sculpting incompetence :D

[@turbobobi]

Cameo by our main man on the second monitor - Josh Strife Hayes! Also, awesome work on all 4 dioramas!

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks bud! I was so happy to have him as a cameo :)

[@laylance]

Turned out amazing again. Love the edits, the sounds, the puns, the low poly models, and end result is just awesome. So much nostalgia. I'd recommend either making even more Warcraft dioramas or going the Starcraft route.

[@MiniQuest64]

Thank you for all these kind words!!!

[@cerisekappes580]

So many awesome details put together beautifully!!! ❤❤❤

[@nakenmil]

This has been a fantastic journey: so much enthusiasm and nostalgia put into creation. I, for one, am subscribed, and looking forward to what you come up with next!

[@MiniQuest64]

Thanks for sticking with me, I appreciate that a lot, and I am also very scared to try something different and fail!

[@kashemeow]

It’s absolutely beautiful! Night elves are my favorite race across all fantasy settings, and you certainly did them justice with this fantastic diorama. I have no words to describe the amount of work, time, and precision you put into creating this gem. You deserve many more views and subscribers! P.S. I will definitely donate in the near future to support you and your next endeavors!

[@MiniQuest64]

Man, this has to be one of the most uplifting and motivational comments I got so far! Thanks a lot