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    WoW did a few character model updates after either Cata or Mists but for the most part it wasnt a complete overhaul. And are those two pics the same runescape? IIRC Runescape was completely remade at some point. And in terms of the models used for Gosetsu and Lyse, thats more of a hand built character than a graphical upgrade, even Yugiri has been using a hand built face since 2.55 along with most of the scions. Quite a few NPCs have been gettin that treatment.

    Also if Runescape is i believe, its the same reason i didnt include RO>RO2 and EQ>EQ2. But alas runescape kindof fell off my radar by the time i picked up EQ2.

    Edit: you could say WoW has been gradually improving their graphics in new content, but even FF14 has been doing that so kindof moot for this discussion at least. Just look at 2.1 > 2.55 cutscenes, and HW zones look vastly better than ARR, and from the looks of it SBs are doing it again. Ill make sure to clarify my meaning on graphical update in my previous post tho, was more directed at the complaints that everything wasnt being improved.

    Edit: Also the Lyse/Gosetsu/Major NPC updates have more in common with the Sylvannas/Tyrande/Faction leader updates when they got unique models. Still dont think lvl 8 Boars Wolves and Raptors have been graphically updated yet even during the run when they improved old character models texture maps to match the newer races, not sure if they update the polycount during that run tho, will have to look into it to be sure. And a side note to this, upgrading character models usually gets a pretty poor reception until people calm down and realize they can make em look better 3-4 months after release (highly advisable to hand out a fantasia type service with these updates in MMOs)
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    Quote Originally Posted by OcieKo View Post
    WoW did a few character model updates after either Cata or Mists but for the most part it wasnt a complete overhaul.
    I take it you missed the big deal that was made about "new character" models for every race except Worgen, Goblins, and Pandaren, that was a hot topic for months before the release of Warlords of Draenor?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Berethos View Post
    I take it you missed the big deal that was made about "new character" models for every race except Worgen, Goblins, and Pandaren, that was a hot topic for months before the release of Warlords of Draenor?
    Pretty sure in my reply to that earlier i mentioned it not going over very well with the community. But yes, i remember the whole "They're ruining my beloved character" tirade/angry pitchfork mob response to them working on it. Tho it settled down later and people accepted it pretty well. Tho give credit where its due, blizzard did a good job of maintaining the character of the faces through the upgrade. Other developers have been a bit less... gentle? on the subject.

    That isnt to say im against having more face/facial features/racial features options for all the race/genders, just that i accept its a far more difficult undertaking than people seem to make it out to be. Sometimes the current options feel kindof pidgeon-holed and that im mostly playing with like 3 sliders and a paintbrush rather than all the options there are, tho that could have more to do with my personal aesthetic preferences.
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