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Orfinn
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Werewolf Duke
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posted December 12, 2010 11:34 PM |
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Edited by Orfinn at 23:42, 12 Dec 2010.
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Amazing Old NWC H5 inspiration material for H6
Ok, ok. I just stumbled upon some really mind boggling and interesting stuff on:
http://mightandmagic.wikia.com/wiki/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_V_%28New_World_Computing%29
(couldnt link it, strange...)
I dont know how many of you have seen these screen shots.
Im really sorry if this have been posted somewhere else, no search did well anyway. And if this thread aint too fitting in the H6 forum, move it to the H5. I just thought that since the H6 news is all up and running like busy bees. I thought that all of these could contribute to the new game... somehow, proposals, VIP ideas etc 
The thing is, why couldnt we as a community come with ideas, proposals around this material for H6? I KNOW its all about H6 and Ashan and that some of these unique creatures should be saved for a return to Axeoth sequel, but some of these creatures are like, universal for any HOMM game (Phoenix, Black Dragon, Elves etc).
So unless UbiHole aint going back to Axeoth I think it would be great to let this out here, anyway.
Also I just HAD to post it, spread it. Its amazing work on all these concept art, renders and models. I couldnt clearly find the same sources on the main page from this wiki on THIS site, apologies for that.
"Rendered artwork of all three factions was created and later released by Tracy Iwata, one of the series' long-time artists."
Alot of honour to her efforts and many thanks, I take no credit for posting this stuff.
Just... wow.. Catelves, Lionmen, Firewolves which looks like some kind of drake etc. I just... well take a look below, I just want those who havent seen these to be aware. Creative creature designs indeed..
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MattII
Legendary Hero
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posted December 12, 2010 11:58 PM |
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I've seen the low-level Necropolis and the Phoenix with spread wings, everything else is new to me.
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Orfinn
Supreme Hero
Werewolf Duke
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posted December 13, 2010 12:10 AM |
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Low level necropolis units? Same lineup as past HOMM games, no?
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Cepheus
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Far-flung Keeper
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posted December 13, 2010 12:15 AM |
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Here's what you're looking for. Glad you enjoyed the read. 
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"Those who forget their history are inevitably doomed to repeat it." —Proverb, Might and Magic VIII
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MattII
Legendary Hero
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posted December 13, 2010 12:31 AM |
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Low level necropolis units? Same lineup as past HOMM games, no?
No, the low-level Necropolis town, there are no Necro. unit images there.
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SwampLord
Supreme Hero
Lord of the Swamp
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posted December 13, 2010 01:17 AM |
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Awww, we missed out on a lizardman town AND a purple-attired human town? Now I'm depressed. 
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They can take my swamp, they can take my town, but they will never take my FREEDOM!
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xerox
Promising
Undefeatable Hero
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posted December 13, 2010 01:22 AM |
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well its a bit sad because obviously they were planning to return the lizardmen (with black dragon lol)
but in the end, h5 looked better to me
those look so old while h5 looks so modern compared to it
the creatures looked older than the h4 ones
but I cant get off the elf with the cat paws out of my head XDDD
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Minotaur_Man
Hired Hero
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posted December 13, 2010 01:40 AM |
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I remember finding these images online a little while ago and just as I was then, I am upset that this particular version of Heroes V will never be able to see the light of day. After reading all of the little articles that showed all of the changes that were going to be implemented, I believe that this could have been something great.
I find it kind of funny that, according to the Homm wiki, the NWC Heroes 5 was going take all of the roleplaying elements out and instead have the game be pure strategy, where as Heroes 6 will apparently be having quite a bit of character focus.
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SwampLord
Supreme Hero
Lord of the Swamp
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posted December 13, 2010 02:01 AM |
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well its a bit sad because obviously they were planning to return the lizardmen (with black dragon lol)
but in the end, h5 looked better to me
those look so old while h5 looks so modern compared to it
the creatures looked older than the h4 ones
but I cant get off the elf with the cat paws out of my head XDDD
The HV graphics obviously look better, but in terms of art style, I vastly prefer these; it's the old realistic HoMM I loved and that HVI seems to be returning to. V, while a very good-looking game, was too Warcraft-influenced for my tastes.
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They can take my swamp, they can take my town, but they will never take my FREEDOM!
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markkur
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Once upon a time
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posted December 13, 2010 03:06 AM |
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Thanks for the 1st link. The story was an interesting read, like the following statement.
"The Underground map layer was planned to be removed for creative reasons"...
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evinin
Supreme Hero
Servant of Asha
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posted December 13, 2010 03:06 PM |
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Some of the creatures are just WOW! The Wyvern, the Hydra, the Firewolf, the Dragon and mostly the Phoenix! Really hope to have a Phoenix like that in the new game, it's like the one in HOMM2 but with better graphics. And the Dragon is really good, too.
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Orfinn
Supreme Hero
Werewolf Duke
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posted December 13, 2010 06:31 PM |
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@Cepheus
Thanks! I sure did 
@Nightterror
Hey, no problem. I dont think there were much regarding the Necro town only some concept art and models of it, look below on the page Cepheus posted.
@Matt
*facepalms* Yeah, indeed
@Xerox
Heh, maybe old. But once I glanced at all of those pics, creatures. Just by that... I got the goood ol' HOMM feeling back, nothing UBI/Nival did with H5 for me, well not much anyway.
I guess the catelf are a hybrid between a Lionman and Elf?? Nature works in surprising ways 
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Elvin
Admirable
Omnipresent Hero
Endless Revival
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posted December 13, 2010 07:03 PM |
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Seen them before, quite liked that nostalgic feeling they exude However that skin texture of the lizards.. Really dislike how they all look like copies of each other, too many lizards. The old fortress had managed an amazing variety of swamp creatures without getting repetitive.
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Orfinn
Supreme Hero
Werewolf Duke
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posted December 13, 2010 08:21 PM |
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Edited by Orfinn at 20:22, 13 Dec 2010.
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Yeah, I can see what you mean Like, theres no gnolls, dragonflies, gorgons or even hydra in the town (well the hydra stuck with good ol' warlock town again I guess).
Who knows what NWC H5 planned for them and other familiar creatures, like the naga, mummies etc
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