Derek’s new model (spoilers)

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This was revealed forever ago, but no one made a thread about it:

Derek is getting an updated model, a human looking one just like Nathanos.

Has anyone thought of the implications of this? I see two possible outcomes:

Derek does end up becoming Lightforged and the Lightforged Undead race uses human models (kind of like DK human models).

The second outcome could be Derek does not become Lightforged, but somehow ends up joining the Horde and thereby ushering in a new Forsaken Model option of looking like an undead human and the Alliance counterpart would be the Lightforged Undead with the Forsaken Models.

I sincerely hope they go with option two. If the Lightforged Undead allied race look like humans, the concept will be the absolute trash that this forum has pegged it as.

I can’t see Derek getting this unique model and then reverting to a forsaken model that’s been Lightforged.

Do you think Derek’s model gives us any clues about the future of the story?

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He probably got a new model because he is planned for some sort of cinematic or event.
Just like Lorthemar.

Seems like Blizzard is interested in overhauling all the important characters with unique models and costumes which is really great from a narrative perspective but I wouldnt look far too much into it.

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It would certainly demonstrate that not all undead humans hate their living kin, and conciliation is possible.

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I think it is just a normal undead with better textures, just like nelf models are nothing compared to Tyrande and Malfurion.

His face is a lot more emaciated than Nathanos’ one so I think he is just supposed to look like your typical Forsaken (lorewise).

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Can we just have our forsaken characters look like forsaken. Why is it all the major forsaken characters other then voss get these models that look like a living race with a paler skintone?

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Nah it’s definitely a human model.

Big agree but also I wouldn’t call Derek a Forsaken character. I don’t see why he has a human model either though.

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Love the Lor’themar model, not big on the Derek model.

But … if this is the case, I’d love to see a custom Gazlowe model. He’s one of the most important Goblins to the Horde, and if anyone should replace Gallywix it should be him. Rokhan is also long overdue for one (as is the Council of Three Hammers).

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All goblins are filth.
They deserve nothing. Nothing I say!
:stuck_out_tongue:

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I see how it is … last time we give you free tree removal and lumber. :sob:

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i still can’t realize people wanting a “lightforged undead playable race”

no matter how i look this sound so damn stupid, maybe its just updated model for normal undeads, or you know, nothing, and just a npc model different like we always have

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I hope they give Forsaken players more options.

I think Derek looks pretty good.

I take issue with the fact that Nathanos, Sylvanas, Calia, and Derek look so much different than the playable Undead.

If I could make a Forsaken with the Derek type customizations, I would like that.

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Have we Seen Undead Calia yet?

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Not in game. That is true.

But she is described as different than normal Forsaken in BtS.

If Derek is looking pretty good for drowning and burning, I am guessing Calia will too. But I admit, that is just a guess.

She is described as in good shape in BtS, as not rotting noticeably. Her being whole would make sense.

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To be fair, he should have roughly the same model as post-Broken Shore Varian.

But BfA gonna BfA.

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All I know for certain right now is, looking at his model, I REALLY want more, ‘Tales of Monkey Island,’ references in BFA. References to that game are CRIMINALLY under-used right now.

Manbrush Threepoak (Mighty Privateer ™)
Elayne Marlie (Governess)
Morray

Imagine those three on a ship in Kul Tiras.

LePuke (Spirit-Zombie Privateer), could be a rare encounter that drops a grey quality item, a book titled, “Secrets of Lemur Island,” and the flavor text is, “the text has been waterlogged and is illegible, but maybe if you had a crowbar…” Heck, that could be a fun Secrets thing, even if it goes nowhere.

Also, I want to see a Kul Tiran Female in a hut in Nazmir with Blood Troll Matron customizations called, “The Hoodoo Lady,” who will, once-per-day, tell your Fortune like Sage from the Darkmoon Faire.

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Why does blizzard hate the OG forsaken model? Did they go frankenstein on Derek and magically attached the freshest kul’tiran body parts on him?

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At this point just make a new model for the Forsaken PCs Blizzard. Can’t even have our leaders/notable characters represent us with our own PC models.

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