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Endbringer
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Devil's Bane
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posted January 25, 2013 02:03 PM |
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An interview with Erwan from this site when asked if he prefers Cyclops or Behemoth:
Quote: You can guess I prefer Cyclops (because they have replaced the Behemoths as the champion creatures of the Stronghold faction), probably because I was such a huge fan of Greek mythology when I was a kid. But I can tell you that Julien Pirou and I have discussed a very exciting way to bring the Behemoth to Ashan... one day
This hints a return of the Behemoth. I would venture to guess that it is the new neutral Champion.
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DoubleDeck
Promising
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Look into my eyes...
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posted January 25, 2013 02:13 PM |
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Quote: JJ? Are you speaking metaphorically, or is the neutral cat-like?
Rakshasa hint!
Although did think they would be part of academy faction.....and they weren't a classic champion....but maybe Eugene's pic posted is not far off....
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Storm-Giant
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
On the Other Side!
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posted January 25, 2013 02:16 PM |
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Quote:
Quote: JJ? Are you speaking metaphorically, or is the neutral cat-like?
Rakshasa hint!
Although did think they would be part of academy faction.....
Probably the first intention, but since this is the last expansion they may changed their mind
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Avonu
Responsible
Supreme Hero
Embracing light and darkness
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posted January 25, 2013 02:17 PM |
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Quote: Although did think they would be part of academy faction.....and they weren't a classic champion...
Sorry, but you are wrong:
1. Champions were only present in Clash of Heroes. Other HoMM games have lvl 4/6/7+ units, not Core, Elite, Champion.
2. Rakshasa is Champion, same as Titan, in Clash of Heroes.
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Dave_Jame
Promising
Legendary Hero
I'm Faceless, not Brainless.
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posted January 25, 2013 02:19 PM |
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I think your overanalysing his words. I even belive he got some nice words from his authorities not to talk about unknown things after he got a bit lose in the last weaks:-P.
But I may be wrong;-)
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Avonu
Responsible
Supreme Hero
Embracing light and darkness
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posted January 25, 2013 02:38 PM |
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Oh, I don't know if Elvin was thinking about actual champion or lvl 7 unit (if yes, then you used wrong term Elvin ) but I also don't think that Eugene Xaar posted that artwork only because of his speculations.
We saw already 3D concept arts of Rakshasa, so Ubisoft probably had this model from begining, just didn't placed in-game from various reasons.
Well, we will see soon enough what new is in 50 Shades of Purple.
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blob2
Undefeatable Hero
Blob-Ohmos the Second
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posted January 25, 2013 02:47 PM |
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Quote: We saw already 3D concept arts of Rakshasa, so Ubisoft probably had this model from begining, just didn't placed in-game from various reasons.
I don't mind Rakshasas, because those are one of my favorite units (and probably one of the best "original" Ubi/Ashan ideas for a unit). They probably have it's model somewhere so it would be easier for devs to implement them, but... I still have a bit of hope that there will be a second expansion with Academy for instance, and making R a neutral would probably mean no Academy (on the other hand, Elementals were neutrals, yet they were "absorbed" by Conflux's line-up back in H3).
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JollyJoker
Honorable
Undefeatable Hero
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posted January 25, 2013 03:39 PM |
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People, even If it was true that behind my words was more than just the metaphorical cat-out-of-the-bag sense:Quote: I've seen only one neutral so far in the game, and that one is completely new, that is, a first appearance
Now, if you try to combine my hint and Elvin's one:
However, I think I know what Elvin means with the other one.
Rakhshasa has not been a traditional champion, though.
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War-overlord
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Presidente of Isla del Tropico
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posted January 25, 2013 03:41 PM |
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Quote: People, even If it was true that behind my words was more than just the metaphorical cat-out-of-the-bag sense:Quote: I've seen only one neutral so far in the game, and that one is completely new, that is, a first appearance
Now, if you try to combine my hint and Elvin's one:
However, I think I know what Elvin means with the other one.
Rakhshasa has not been a traditional champion, though.
If the Compendium is anything to go on, I think it would be an elite.
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GenYAarikado
Bad-mannered
Supreme Hero
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posted January 25, 2013 04:17 PM |
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Quote:
Quote: People, even If it was true that behind my words was more than just the metaphorical cat-out-of-the-bag sense:Quote: I've seen only one neutral so far in the game, and that one is completely new, that is, a first appearance
Now, if you try to combine my hint and Elvin's one:
However, I think I know what Elvin means with the other one.
Rakhshasa has not been a traditional champion, though.
If the Compendium is anything to go on, I think it would be an elite.
This. The fact that the rakshasa was the "Four-armed-Naga" replacement should be taken in consideration (since said "four-armed-naga" is in H6 as a elite too)
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gnomes2169
Honorable
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Duke of the Glade
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posted January 25, 2013 05:48 PM |
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Quote: JJ? Are you speaking metaphorically, or is the neutral cat-like?
Yes.
I'm guessing that we sill get the Hydra as the champion and a dwarf or an academy unit as the core. Maybe a few sylvan units (if the unit limit would handle that).
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nerevar
Adventuring Hero
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posted January 25, 2013 05:58 PM |
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Quote: Rakhshasa has not been a traditional champion, though.
Well, CoH was the only game (apart from HVI) where we had champions (as a tier). And Rakshasa was one in that game...
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DoubleDeck
Promising
Legendary Hero
Look into my eyes...
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posted January 25, 2013 06:00 PM |
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Yeah, I'm still vibing on Hydra too...it's the only ex-dungeon unit that's been a classic champion before...
That Rakshasa is to mislead us. They are part of Academy (in the world of Ashan at least) and will support the Titans throughout!
For the new core neutral we can't take guesses at this cos they say it's a new creature to the series...
My opinion, could be wrong.
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Storm-Giant
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
On the Other Side!
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posted January 25, 2013 06:29 PM |
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Marzhin with no Heroes II?
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Valen-Teen
Famous Hero
UFOlolOgist
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posted January 25, 2013 07:34 PM |
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I really think that it's Bethemoth wih cat-face ))
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properkheldar
Famous Hero
Keeper of books
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posted January 25, 2013 07:39 PM |
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It''s green or gold dragons so they can fill the dragon utopia and tie in the sylvan faction.
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blob2
Undefeatable Hero
Blob-Ohmos the Second
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posted January 25, 2013 07:40 PM |
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Edited by blob2 at 19:40, 25 Jan 2013.
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Or something completely different, and insta-hate generating...
WEREWOLF!
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Storm-Giant
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
On the Other Side!
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posted January 25, 2013 07:52 PM |
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Quote: Or something completely different, and insta-hate generating...
WEREWOLF!
That'd be really funny haha
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Avirosb
Promising
Legendary Hero
No longer on vacation
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posted January 26, 2013 01:28 AM |
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Why, what's wrong with Sabrewulf Werewolves?
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Vindicator
Supreme Hero
Right Back Extraordinaire
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posted January 26, 2013 01:34 AM |
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I like werewolves... Certainly would rather have them and have Rakshasas in Academy...
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