Speculation: New Models?

DISCLAIMER:  I think I know my weapon and shield models pretty well, but in perusing the game files this evening I noticed a number of models that I've not seen before. For all I know these could be NPC or legacy models and this will just be for fun. If they are, then slam me now for being wrong.

But I don't recognize these, and as such I'm posting them here to start the discussion. There's nothing obvious about them in terms of their root file name. In fact the majority of them are labeled with PvP nomenclature.

-Keel

Staff Model (Horde & Alliance)

Meet The WoW Factor: Verenous

The WoW Factor: Verenous, Lightbringer (US)

Character: Verenous

Race: Human

Class: Warrior

Gender: Male

Character Status: Main

WoW Factor Prizes Earned:

• Round 1: 1,000g
• Round 2: 5,000g
• Round 3: 10,000g
• Round 4: 1 Blizzard Store collectible mount courtesy of Icy-Veins.com

What You Should Know: Don't judge this book by its cover. Verenous is the perfect example of a pervasive tier set that has been maximized to its absolute, fullest potential through transmogrification. Read on to learn about the numerous details Verenous used to compliment his T5 and the effort it required (it's a lot harder than it looks).

Meet The WoW Factor: Vrexia

The WoW Factor: Vrexia, Lightbringer (US)

Character: Vrexia
Race: Draenei
Class: Warrior
Gender: Female
Character Status: Alt (main is Imaginary)
WoW Factor Prizes Earned:

• Round 1: 1,000g
• Round 2: 5,000g
• Round 3: 10,000g
• Round 4: 1 Blizzard Store collectible mount courtesy of Icy-Veins.com

What You Should Know: "I don't just make outfits, I make NPCs and whole factions.  It's my tribute to Blizzard.  You may have seen some members of the Scarlet Crusade wandering around during the contest last night and observing. I'll leave them as easter eggs to find in the stream footage if you have it recorded." - Vrexia

Read on for my interview with Vrexia where we get some great insight into what it takes to create The WoW Factor, the story behind Vrexia's winning transmog and a bit about the player's prized posession: The Corrupted Ashbringer.

Mists of Pandaria Beta : New Weapon & Shield Models

[Updated 5.12.12]

The following pics are direct from the Mists of Pandaria Beta files, highlighting those from the latest build first and the earlier builds towards the end of the post, so this is chronological. And while a number of these are clearly designed for player use (models listed as *panstart, *panprog, etc.) a few of these could very well be NPC only such as the landscaping polearms. That said if you've passed through Disenchanting Azeroth before, you're well aware Blizzard recycles weapon models regularly so who knows - time will tell!

Clearly there will be more to come from the Mists of Pandaria Beta and the eventual release in terms of weapons and shields, but it's great getting a first look at the art style Blizzard is progressing into with the next expansion

-Keelhaul

MoP Polearm Model

In Search of the WoW Factor, Lightbringer

The WoW Factor show is heading to the (US) realm of Lightbringer this Friday night, March 23rd! Don't miss this livestream event, to be hosted at www.twitch.tv/deazeroth. This will be the second show I have hosted on Lightbringer. The first show had a prize package of over 100,000g as well and actually had media coverage by PC Gamer Magazine! One of their editors, Gavin Townsley, was out and about with me that night, taking screens and soaking in the player-created content. Story soon, perhaps? Wait and see!

So join us this Friday as the WoW Factor judges Keelhaul of Disenchanting Azeroth and Neolani and Ironyca of WoWRoleplayGear are taking to the road to once again see who's going to rise out of the crowd and ride our wave!

Pie chart courtesy of RealmPop.com

We've got a 150,000g prize package on the line for the Alliance, revenue that was generated entirely from sales of transmog items on the local AH, as well as not one - BUT TWO collector's edition mounts from the Blizzard Store. These two mounts are being sponsored by our friends at Icy-Veins.com and will be awarded to the top two outfits of the night. Rules are as follows:

Polearms: Long Overdue

Well hey there, long time no see! Been very busy last few months but some things have transpired recently that have prompted me to get back into the scene. Most noteably among them have been my successes in leveraging my design eye to make a fortune with transmogrification as covered in PC Gamer, WoW Insider and WIRED (UK), as well as the success of the new traveling transmog fashion show, The WoW Factor where I've partnered with friends Noelani and Ironyca over at WoW Roleplay Gear and have handed my fortune back to the community in celebration of the best transmogrified looks we can find. Check out the media from the latest shows held on Tichondrius, Earthen Ring and the epic show from Proudmoore.

Polearms: Differentiation Analysis

Okay, okay /hug now let's get to it! When last we spoke, Polearms were on your minds. In fact they were at the top of not one poll, but two having outlasting both last minute surges by fans of 2H Maces (who between you and me are a force to be reckoned with, I really should get to their analysis!)

In Search of the WoW Factor, Arthas

The 85,000g WoW Factor show is heading to the (US) realm of Arthas this Friday night, March 16th! Don't miss this livestream event, to be hosted at www.twitch.tv/deazeroth. The event is now under threat of world PvP in Stormwind, and the fate of Varian Wrynn is at hand! It's time to see how good players look in these outfits while they're in action.

WoW Factor judges Keelhaul of Disenchanting Azeroth and Neolani and Ironyca of WoWRoleplayGear are taking to the road to once again see who's going to rise out of the crowd and ride the social media wave! Let us put your name in lights!

We've got an 85,000g prize package on the line for ALLIANCE players and realm-wide WoW Factor bragging rights for HORDE players who are poised to show off their finest transmog outfits! (Because being immortalized on the interwebs is WAY cooler than gold, right?)  ;)

Faction pie chart provided by www.realmpop.com

Throughout the duration of the round-robin gold giveaway on Alliance, the judges will be observing and taking note of the top ten HORDE looks present if/when they break through the gates and make their way to Stormwind Keep where the show will be held. We'll be watching, screen-shotting, vid-capping and providing commentary throughout the course of the event. Read on for more details!

WoW Factor, Scarlet Crusade, Receives Sponsorship from WoW Marketeer

Great news, Horde of Scarlet Crusade! The WoW Factor team has just recently received word that we'll be hitting the road again and heading your way at the end of March! In a tremendous show of flair, WoW Marketeer (and realm local entrepreneur Arida) has offered to sponsor a WoW Factor show on Scarlet Crusade with a prize package worth over 200,000g. Stay tuned for details on day/time and how we'll be setting up the spread for this event.

WoW Marketeer on YouTube

Time to get grinding and finish out your looks!

-Keelhaul and the WoW Factor team

The Hierarchy of BoE Mail

Y'all have asked for it, you got it! The following list is my hierarchy for BoE Mail. Keep in mind this structure works for me, and may not necessarily work for you. Your faction, realm size and type can accelerate or limit your success. If available, links will send you to WoW Roleplay Gear's site, which I feel best represents why these sets can hold significant value. Otherwise they will link to WoWhead.

Enjoy!

-Keelhaul

Tier 1: 

Steadfast

Magnificent

The Hierarchy of BoE Plate

Y'all have asked for it, you got it! The following list is my hierarchy for BoE Plate. Keep in mind this structure works for me, and may not necessarily work for you. Your faction, realm size and type can accelerate or limit your success. If available, links will send you to WoW Roleplay Gear's site, which I feel best represents why these sets can hold significant value. Otherwise they will link to WoWhead.


Enjoy!


-Keelhaul

Tier 1: 

Glorious

Vanguard

Lofty