[Poll] Does the Werewolf Model Need an Update?

AuldWolf

I know I already made a poll about this, though my detractors complained that I didn't offer clear enough options. In the interests of fair play, that's what I'm doing.

It looks as though the original model was based off of the Skyrim one. I recall in the early days of the community, this wasn't a popular choice. People felt it looked too much like some kind of monkey or ape, the proportions were very distorted, and it didn't look much like what anyone imagines a werewolf to be at all.



This lead the modding community to come up with a number of better options. Such as the Apex Werewolf.



Sadly, ZOS decided to follow the path of Skyrim for their werewolf. Yet due to it being an MMO of 2014, the fidelity was far lower than that of Skyrim so it managed to look even worse.



In my opinion, that's not what a video game werewolf in 2018 should look like. I feel ZOS can do better. And they did.

The Wolfhunter DLC introduced this model.



This would be an absolute boon to werewolf fans. In my opinion, the current werewolf model looks really sorry for itself, it looks like someone's lost science experiment rather than a monstrous wolf creature that would strike fear into the hearts of its foes.

What say you?

Do you think the werewolf body model needs to be updated?

(Oops'd ESO's release date. Fixed that.)
 

Integral1900

Yes, I'd like to see an update to the werewolf model.

Werewolves in this game look god aweful, I realy feel for people who love playing them because it’s such a bodge job of a look, it would be like me still using base game motifs. It’s way past time to replace that thing

max_only

The hulking werewolf in the Eso Live video isn’t for players... it’s too big. Even scaled down it looks too fat for my taste. A better texture for the current model would be nice but how many people will play on setting high enough to appreciate it.

The werewolf skill line needs more help than the cosmetics imho.

Aliyavana

Yes, I'd like to see an update to the werewolf model.

They need to update the visual textures to be up to standerd like the hulking werewolf

six2fall

Yes, I'd like to see an update to the werewolf model.

Think WW & Vamp both need overhauled models

Glaiceana

Yes, I'd like to see an update to the werewolf model.

I think the model and textures need updating. The hulking werewolf is cool but yes it's too large and I don't like it's bulk.

This is a nice werewolf.
Basically the ESO one could do with smaller hands, bigger ears, longer snout, actual fur (at least on the fringes of the model like chin, jaw, ears), better tail movement, more complex animations for attacks, and some actual raised hackles.

Good example of fur use here.

And this one is great too. Looks similar to the way the hulking werewolf has gone, but without the over beefy proportions, much closer to the player type.

idk

No, I want the original werewolf to stay as-is.

I am pretty much not looking at my character while in combat other than to see/avoid/mitigate damage so I do not see a big deal about this and am fine with the current appearance.

pauli133

Yes, I'd like to see an update to the werewolf model.

Does the Werewolf Model Need an Update?

It's in ESO, so yes, it needs a visual update.

Everstorm

The current model doesn't bother me, though I don't use it much on the one werewolf character I have atm. That might change with the upcoming changes to the skill line I guess. I wouldn't mind them updating the model but I feel the game has more pressing aesthetic issues like the endless amount of armor/weapon clipping issues.

AuldWolf

Yes, I'd like to see an update to the werewolf model.

I feel bad because I really should've included vampires in this poll. Those guys have it rough, too.

I admit, I created this a little impulsively due to the complainants in the prior topic balking at the cheekiness of the poll options, that was because I genuinely couldn't believe anyone would want to stick with the original werewolf model as-is. I feel like that was justified going by the numbers of this poll, but since the complaints were made I wanted to get rid of any concern-trolling about the poll options. I just wanted it to be obvious how people feel about the werewolf form.

In my zeal, though, I didn't think to include vampires in the equation and I apologise for that. I think the moderators would get fairly mad at me were I to make a third poll, but were I to see a poll about vampires created by another? I'd vote on it. Least I can do. I really should've mentioned vampires, though. That's my passion for werewolves getting the best of me. One of the things that brought me to ESO initially was my love of werewolves, and being incredibly disappointed with them was why I took a break from it. I came back later though and found much to enjoy when I wasn't feeling preoccupied about that.

So, yes, my passion for werewolves ran away with me, here. I really should've mentioned vamps in this poll. My apologies to our daedric cousins who're in a very similar boat.