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yaeliccc
Known Hero
Undead, but warm and fuzzy
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posted March 16, 2011 03:27 PM |
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Edited by yaeliccc at 15:29, 16 Mar 2011.
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within sanctuary i've seen geishas and samurais so to me it looked like japan
orcs have that aztec vibe plus all that talk about jaguars and panthers
necro had sphinx and pyramids not steppin on any babel toes but it looked egyptian to me....
i was just askin, i had no idea it represents also thailand china, pacific, babel and mesopotamia
regarding humans i was askin whether ppl see a specific influence coz medieval had many different influences from gothic in spain to celtic up north or pravoslavic in balkans or even ottomanic...
basically ur saying it has no specific influence but a generic one, even though it was a long journey to reach that answer thanks to all who answered,
peace....
edit : just seen the full answer now, thanks elvin
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maken
Known Hero
Hail Hydra!
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posted March 16, 2011 03:29 PM |
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Edited by maken at 15:33, 16 Mar 2011.
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About the third naga type, maybe its Yume (that bonus heroine) type? That is, the standard naga (human torso and snake from the waist down), as the others are medusa-like and the deep naga.
edit: oh, only now I've seen nelgirith suggested it. But anyway, I agree with him, as I don't think Yume is from a "coral maiden" race.
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Elvin
Admirable
Omnipresent Hero
Endless Revival
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posted March 16, 2011 03:34 PM |
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Edited by Elvin at 15:35, 16 Mar 2011.
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@Protolisk
I think the maenads theme refers more to their morality than visual style
Their name literally translates as "raving ones". Often the maenads were portrayed as inspired by him into a state of ecstatic frenzy, through a combination of dancing and drunken intoxication. In this state, they would lose all self-control, begin shouting excitedly, engage in uncontrolled sexual behavior, and ritualistically hunt down and tear to pieces animals - and, in myth at least, sometimes men and children - devouring the raw flesh.
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mytheroes
Famous Hero
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posted March 16, 2011 03:59 PM |
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Quote: About the third naga type, maybe its Yume (that bonus heroine) type? That is, the standard naga (human torso and snake from the waist down), as the others are medusa-like and the deep naga.
edit: oh, only now I've seen nelgirith suggested it. But anyway, I agree with him, as I don't think Yume is from a "coral maiden" race.
That would mean that the only easily distinguishable visual difference between Yume human-naga and corral maiden medusa-like naga is the hair and face which is pretty lame if you ask me. As lame as the Water Elemental and River Spirit issue. So I do hope that is not the case. If the Sanctuary heroes really are the third Naga species then I do hope they add more distinguishable feature for them, well for the female anyway.
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Meundmein
Adventuring Hero
Tricky, tricky Death...
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posted March 16, 2011 04:06 PM |
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Maybe the third Naga type is the Yuki-Onna??
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Elvin
Admirable
Omnipresent Hero
Endless Revival
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posted March 16, 2011 04:11 PM |
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I can see the serpent relation already. All the scales are hidden under the kimono
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xerox
Promising
Undefeatable Hero
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posted March 16, 2011 04:20 PM |
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lol no, I know the answer to the Naga speices question
1. Deep Naga. These look lizardy. Live deep within the Jade Ocean.
2. Humanoid Naga. Looks like a human with a naga bottom. Live on land, in the jungle.
3. Confirmed: BLUE-Skinned Naga. There are some heroes like this. Speculation: They are related to the cold, snowy aspect of Shalassa.
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mytheroes
Famous Hero
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posted March 16, 2011 04:32 PM |
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Quote:
3. Confirmed: BLUE-Skinned Naga. There are some heroes like this. Speculation: They are related to the cold, snowy aspect of Shalassa.
But the Deep Naga are blue-skinned also, lol.
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Dave_Jame
Promising
Legendary Hero
I'm Faceless, not Brainless.
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posted March 16, 2011 05:51 PM |
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Quote:
3. Confirmed: BLUE-Skinned Naga. There are some heroes like this. Speculation: They are related to the cold, snowy aspect of Shalassa.
Confirmed form where? source?
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Meundmein
Adventuring Hero
Tricky, tricky Death...
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posted March 16, 2011 06:57 PM |
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Am I the only one who thinks that both kirin artworks seem unfinished?? The have blank spots all over the place
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The_Polyglot
Promising
Supreme Hero
Nuttier than squirrel poo
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posted March 16, 2011 07:09 PM |
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@Meundmein:
Who cares? They're beautiful either way
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Danny
Famous Hero
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posted March 16, 2011 07:19 PM |
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Quote: That would mean that the only easily distinguishable visual difference between Yume human-naga and corral maiden medusa-like naga is the hair and face which is pretty lame if you ask me.
Well there's only so much differences you can create between snake-tailed humanoids. The Coral Maiden might just be the "transition" between the regular-human-face and the reptile-face with the snake-hair.
Also, it does seem the whole jungle terrain is a compromise for the faction, since the Kenshi live underwater, and there's the maiden from the snow...
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Pahomije
Hired Hero
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posted March 16, 2011 08:35 PM |
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Elvin, the Kirin description says it's a water spirit (combination of different aspects of water). What does it mean for game-play? Is it a living creature or an elemental?
Also, if you're allowed to answer, Akasha (hero from CE) seems to be dressed similar to Necro heroes and has that toxic green vibe. What's up with that? (Sorry if this has already been addressed).
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xerox
Promising
Undefeatable Hero
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posted March 16, 2011 08:43 PM |
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Well, did everybody forget about that Paul Romero video where we actually saw a Naga slithering across the adventure map with a blue, humanoidish face MONTHS AGO?
That's probably the third speices, because that one looks nothing like the Deep Naga and Fake Medusa Naga.
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War-overlord
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Presidente of Isla del Tropico
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posted March 16, 2011 08:55 PM |
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Quote: Also, if you're allowed to answer, Akasha (hero from CE) seems to be dressed similar to Necro heroes and has that toxic green vibe. What's up with that? (Sorry if this has already been addressed).
I believe in one of the articles that appeared recently(can't remember which one), it said that Akasha is a very faithfull disciple of Asha. Like the Necromancers, Akasha worships the Dragon of Order faithfully and is one of her greatest living champions. Or something like that. So he's this generations Arantir, though I may just be going on a limb here.
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Charrclaw
Known Hero
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posted March 16, 2011 09:25 PM |
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Again, I hope we'll see race and human heroes for all factions.
And I forgot about that blue hero o.0
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Nelgirith
Promising
Supreme Hero
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posted March 16, 2011 09:31 PM |
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Quote: Again, I hope we'll see race and human heroes for all factions.
And I forgot about that blue hero o.0
There should be NO human hero in Stronghold and Sanctuary
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Charrclaw
Known Hero
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posted March 16, 2011 10:06 PM |
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Well, we can't turn back time, can we?
But It will suck hard time, if we lead hordes of demons with possesed HUMANS, or high beings like naga -.-
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mytheroes
Famous Hero
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posted March 17, 2011 02:28 AM |
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Quote:
Well there's only so much differences you can create between snake-tailed humanoids. The Coral Maiden might just be the "transition" between the regular-human-face and the reptile-face with the snake-hair.
If it is so hard then just go on with 2 species.
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DoubleDeck
Promising
Legendary Hero
Look into my eyes...
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posted March 17, 2011 07:22 AM |
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Interesting to see the Kirin linked to water in all aspects which include rain, hail, clouds, fog, mist, etc.....wondering if these aspects are to appear in the magic school of water...
Also, a Kirin in battle benefits the whole army with it's spiritual heavenly aura. Probably adds defense & honour....
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