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Thought I would post the warrior, since I posted the queen. They wanted a type of monster insect that was semi-aquatic and had mantis claws, so this is what I came up with. I based them off of mantis shrimp, which you should google if you don't know what those are cuz they are pretty cool.Related content
Comments: 24
ChaosCrow [2011-11-03 00:15:10 +0000 UTC]
The bane of my freaking Champ's life for awhile. Hey, let's explore Moria! Nice gates, oh, a few goblins to pick off (ehhh...not so tough till the first camp near Doors at-level then they gang up and cause mayhem)...hmmm...gredbygs...HEY! lights! what's down this hallway? and what is that sound? hmmm...HOLY WARG CRAP! (screech, chirrip snap) BUGS! BIG BUGS! RUUUN! Ya got me with those. I didn't consider myself creeped out ever by bugs till I ran into those the first time. I had to level a bit more till I could run into the nest area . Great job! Finally seeing these by a designer all I can bemoan is that they don't look this impressive in-game! One day, perhaps, when technology catches up.
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Topelune [2011-05-27 15:39:40 +0000 UTC]
Very near from the one in the video game. Extremly great concept I like the colours.
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Sethrea [2009-04-22 14:28:26 +0000 UTC]
Actually, they didn't end up anywhere near the water in Moria... but still they fit!
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Gorrem In reply to Sethrea [2009-04-22 14:32:51 +0000 UTC]
Ya, when I saw their swim animations in progress, they didn't seem like they were very water friendly.
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sporkpirate [2008-11-25 05:32:41 +0000 UTC]
I've been watching your work for a while now. I just took my Hobbit Burglar into Moria and encountered one of these things, and it was creepy as hell! Anyway, good job on the design!
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Gorrem In reply to sporkpirate [2008-11-25 07:06:33 +0000 UTC]
Awesome, nice to hear feedback from people playing LOTRO!
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tentaculus [2008-10-20 12:34:16 +0000 UTC]
The design just looked very beautiful and exotic, quite different from the rest of the LoTR bestiary.
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Zippo4k [2008-09-13 04:37:01 +0000 UTC]
Pretty cool? That's kind sir is an understatement! They're eyes are some of the most sophisticated eyes out there!
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Gorrem In reply to Zippo4k [2008-11-13 06:42:31 +0000 UTC]
and, they have the one of the fastest attack speeds of any multi-cellular organism.
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NeuStrasbourg [2008-09-05 14:12:52 +0000 UTC]
Man, this is so incredibly AWESOME. I mean, I think I know which creatures inspired you for this one, but this is very innovative
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DSil [2008-08-31 19:15:51 +0000 UTC]
That is hands down awesome. The coolest creature I've seen in weeks! Everything from the design to the color and texture is handled with such detail and care. Wonderful work!
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calebcleveland [2008-08-29 06:48:40 +0000 UTC]
Mantis shrimp are frickin' scary! Great monster!
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BlackTowerOfTime [2008-08-25 22:11:43 +0000 UTC]
nice animal/monster the "queen" version is also nice.
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Enzo21 [2008-08-25 20:35:36 +0000 UTC]
Nice concept man, how does this fit into the game? The Queen looks awesome!
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Gorrem In reply to Enzo21 [2008-08-26 17:20:31 +0000 UTC]
Thanks!
They are in "Mines of Moria." Kind of like water-dwelling crustaceans that live in Moria's underground lakes.
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Enzo21 In reply to Gorrem [2008-08-29 19:49:34 +0000 UTC]
Kool, as these the only dark, water dwellers we can expect to find or have you got more surprises in stock for us?
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Gorrem In reply to Enzo21 [2008-09-02 18:40:37 +0000 UTC]
Well if you MUST know, yes there are other things to watch for in the water.
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Enzo21 In reply to Gorrem [2008-09-03 21:26:02 +0000 UTC]
Lol, might avoid goin' for a skinny dip wae the kinnies then :0
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Prawler [2008-08-25 18:48:48 +0000 UTC]
damn lucky you, you get to draw concept art for Lotro!
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