Need a new dino? Why not Spinosaur-... berg.
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:19 pm
Okay, jokey reference title aside, I'm aware that this is far from the first dinosaur thread on here, and I highly doubt it will be the last.
But in this thread, I'd like to vouch for the Spinosaurus. Now I also know that Crotalus Horridus and Equeon (going off the top of my head) have made their fair share of dino threads, but as for this OP, I'd like to stick to the Spinosaurus.
However, while the OP being about the Spinosaurus exclusively invites discussion about that particular dino (or semi-aquatic quadrupedal dinosaur), I'd still like to see your opinions on what dinos you'd like to get a Warcraft representation. As always, the more information and more pretty pictures you supply, the more interesting the discussion can get.
Feel free to create lore, even, as Blizzard has done with the Devilsaur for example.
Simply put, my OP is about Spinosaurids, but you can just treat it as your general "This is the dino I want in WoW, and this is why!" thread as well.
Anyway, about the Spinosaurus, an above bracketed sentence of mine already kinda of spoiled it: I am talking about the new (theorized) appearance of the Spinosaurus. We're still not sure, and the appearance could evolve as we uncover more, as it has indeed done since the first Spinosaurid fossil discoveries, but for now, all we have to go on is this:
The new appearance has been subject of quite some discussion among well, even paleontologists, but also just general dino fans. Sticking with the simpler complaints of the dinosaur fans who had grown to love (or hate; see Jurassic Park 3) the Tyrannosaurus Rex-like design, many people feel this new appearance is a lot less intimidating. I, personally, disagree heavily, and find it more intimidating than it was, but people are entitled to their opinions.
I have one qualm with the new Spinosaurus, and it isn't a big enough qualm for me to dislike it. Also, with a new design comes an uniqueness, both as the actual creature, as well as in the shape of a possible WoW model. Simply put, while the old design would have been more at home in the Devilsaur family, the new one could easily be its own family.
So, to put it concisely: I really hope the Zandalari deliver a few new dinosaurs, including the Spinosaurus. It could be quite at home in an Azshara/N'Zoth/South Seas/Islands/Zandalari expansion.
I imagine both the swimming and walking animations would be quite awesome, and given that its length is dimmed by a horizontal posture, they could make it rather large as well. With that said, it was still theorized that, at times, almost like a Meerkat, the Spinosaurus stood up on its hind legs and stood vertically, this improve his line of sight or make himself larger, more intimidating. Personally, I think that would make a great idle animation, standing up on its hind legs, looking around and scouting the area and then getting down on all fours again.
On the older design: that could still make a great new Devilsaur skin of sorts, as a homage to it. They could easily explain that lorewise.
I have no idea as to what kinds of special abilities it would have off the top of my head. Do you have an idea?
Well, give me your opinion, ideas and such.
But in this thread, I'd like to vouch for the Spinosaurus. Now I also know that Crotalus Horridus and Equeon (going off the top of my head) have made their fair share of dino threads, but as for this OP, I'd like to stick to the Spinosaurus.
However, while the OP being about the Spinosaurus exclusively invites discussion about that particular dino (or semi-aquatic quadrupedal dinosaur), I'd still like to see your opinions on what dinos you'd like to get a Warcraft representation. As always, the more information and more pretty pictures you supply, the more interesting the discussion can get.
Feel free to create lore, even, as Blizzard has done with the Devilsaur for example.
Simply put, my OP is about Spinosaurids, but you can just treat it as your general "This is the dino I want in WoW, and this is why!" thread as well.
Anyway, about the Spinosaurus, an above bracketed sentence of mine already kinda of spoiled it: I am talking about the new (theorized) appearance of the Spinosaurus. We're still not sure, and the appearance could evolve as we uncover more, as it has indeed done since the first Spinosaurid fossil discoveries, but for now, all we have to go on is this:
The new appearance has been subject of quite some discussion among well, even paleontologists, but also just general dino fans. Sticking with the simpler complaints of the dinosaur fans who had grown to love (or hate; see Jurassic Park 3) the Tyrannosaurus Rex-like design, many people feel this new appearance is a lot less intimidating. I, personally, disagree heavily, and find it more intimidating than it was, but people are entitled to their opinions.
I have one qualm with the new Spinosaurus, and it isn't a big enough qualm for me to dislike it. Also, with a new design comes an uniqueness, both as the actual creature, as well as in the shape of a possible WoW model. Simply put, while the old design would have been more at home in the Devilsaur family, the new one could easily be its own family.
So, to put it concisely: I really hope the Zandalari deliver a few new dinosaurs, including the Spinosaurus. It could be quite at home in an Azshara/N'Zoth/South Seas/Islands/Zandalari expansion.
I imagine both the swimming and walking animations would be quite awesome, and given that its length is dimmed by a horizontal posture, they could make it rather large as well. With that said, it was still theorized that, at times, almost like a Meerkat, the Spinosaurus stood up on its hind legs and stood vertically, this improve his line of sight or make himself larger, more intimidating. Personally, I think that would make a great idle animation, standing up on its hind legs, looking around and scouting the area and then getting down on all fours again.
On the older design: that could still make a great new Devilsaur skin of sorts, as a homage to it. They could easily explain that lorewise.
I have no idea as to what kinds of special abilities it would have off the top of my head. Do you have an idea?
Well, give me your opinion, ideas and such.