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Published: 2013-03-12 08:14:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 40630; Favourites: 475; Downloads: 429
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Starcraft 2: Terran Viking TitanModeled by Phill Gonzales, final texture pass by Mr.--Jack
Animated by Trevor Jacobs
I know that this is actually called the "Archangel" in the HotS Campaign, but for most of the development cycle this unit was referred to as "Viking Titan", so I'm gonna be lazy and use the old name.
Making a Viking into a boss character meant that almost the entire model would be rebuilt since the WoL multiplayer Viking art is extremely low resolution. A benefit of the remodel was taking the opportunity to create another homage to the classic transforming jet designs that inspired the Viking's creation. Many of the shapes such as the wings, fins, and elongated nose cone are more traditional jet designs as opposed to the futuristic looking Viking details. Otherwise this model was a very straightforward up-rez, and the "TF" symbol is a nod to SC2 game designer Tim Feldman who prototyped all the abilities the Viking Titan uses during the encounter with Kerrigan.
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There's one thing I wish to ask concerning unit models/portraits: after you get Legacy of the Void done, will you guys be working on "tweaking" StarCraft II in the future? Simply put, how do you guys plan on adding on to StarCraft II post Legacy of the Void, if at all? Should we expect extra unlockable unit models, etc? Because in my opinion, vanilla StarCraft II is rather lacking when it comes to "personalization". For example, we currently have only 2 different unit models and 1 structure model for the Terrans compared to the Terrans having 15 buildings and 13 units.
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Blizzcon will have some revelations for you! Some of these specific points will be addressed, but I can't speak to all your points, so please be patient!
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Β A heavily-modified Viking but it has the same size as the battlecruiser. So this Viking Titan or known as the Archangel looks like the Hel's Angels Viking Mercenary but with additional parts. This is an awesome model.
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so this is the project titan? hahaha, nice artwork man!
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You know, this vikingΒ model canΒ fit inΒ as a fighter-bomber or a strike bomber.
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It didn't get enough showtime, that's for sure!
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I wish this could be adapted as a Viking hero in the upcoming Heroes of the Storm, such a great model shouldn't go to waste.
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There are some crazy ideas in Heroes, I wouldn't rule out a Viking hero!Β
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Awesome.I wish BLIZZARD can make it as a toyΒ model.really cool~we all love Gundam,but we also love the model of terran war-robot~
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There was some prototype stuff floating around here for a while, but I don't know what's going on with that :-/
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Make a mini version of this as a Viking skin. Then you'll make some people happy.
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and thou shall be called "Olaf Wieninburgershweiner"
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Very nice to see your awesome work on the front page^^
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OH! Thank you! I was wondering what happened today!?!
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Is this real, or is this spam?!?! That is ALOT of money!!!
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3d model of a Viking, and the meaning
My drawings: vwebsite.ru
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This viking is absolutely awesome! From all the units seen in the starcraft universe, this is by far my favorite one.. that's why i'm currently modeling one using Catia so it has realistic mechanical features. I really want to honor this unit! When I saw the archangel in-game, my jaw literally dropped and i was just so happy to see my favorite unit made into a boss! I really want to congratulate you on this model!
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Looking forward to the high-rez Viking P-Nick! Please keep me posted on progress!
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Here goes the first render! Still trying to figure out the best presentation, but i think that it looks decent in this one, and hopefully that it lives up to the original!
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Hot dawg! It lives up to the original quite faithfully. I'd love to see a lighter version of this to appreciate more of the details.Β
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Thank you! And yes, most of the feedback ive received pointed that out, its hard to see the details with that color. Ill try updating it with a lighter version
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I'll be honest, the Viking is my most favourite unit in StarCraft 2.
When I first watched the introduction cinematic and saw that badass (but crazy) Viking trying to stop this ultralisk, my mind exploded. I was so happy to see one of them morphing in a Blizzard quality cinematic. And I admit, I cryed a little when Kerrigan split one in half...
Then during the campaign THIS monster appears, I could hear the voices of angels singing while it was landing and had remorses to destroy it ahah
That's why I'm mostly a Terran fan, heavy mecanic and versatil designs.
Amazing work guys
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Very glad to read such appreciation! The Viking Titan was fun, I really like updating designs like this!
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I just realized: you animated one of the best boss fights!!!
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Hell I would love these as a alternative Viking skin
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I wished they used him more than once! Anything!!!
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Even an underwear model?
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the Archangel is one of those badass units you wish to see more because its fight was awesome... and because Mengsk used the mega-prototypes for his personal guard so why having only Odins & not Archangels
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I agree! I wish it could have been reused atleast once!
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In the center of the yellow star on the wing and the side of the cockpit.
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The fighter mode looks AMAZING!!! Reminds me a bit of Macross.
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Yes sir! Macross was a huge influence for this mech!
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And despite the uselessness of Viking assault mode in multiplayer game, They are the most beautiful looking unit in SC2.
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YES! Vikings used to be so deadly early on in Starcraft 2, but their cool looks live on!
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NICE! If only you can control it in the game! XD
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No kidding! I wish we could have gotten them to appear again in the first Skygarr mission!
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IKR! The boss fights are a little tedious, but nonetheless fun!
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This is awesome, thanks for sharing more of your work!
Something I did notice, instead of Ted Park this one (along with a couple others) has Mr.Jack doing the final texture pass. How often do you guys have concept artists helping on actual assets?
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The Starcraft 2 art team tends to have pretty diverse artists who can do multiple jobs. Mr.--Jack getting texture work is just an example of that occurrence, and since he showed up near the end of WoL he didn't get as many opportunities to texture as he did on HotS.
Even Samwise does textures or buttons from time to time!
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