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shooshima
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posted March 24, 2011 01:40 AM |
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Your Favorite Creature Ranking
I Started this topic for you guys to rank your top 3 favorite and worse creature for each tier(core,elite,champion) for champion just list them all.For Example:
Core Favorites:
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Worst Core Creatures:
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Elite Favorites:
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Worst Elite Creatures:
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Champion Creatures:
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Then you can list your thoughts and opinions on each creature if you wish, you can also rant but dont over do it. Neutral and Boss creatures will be included in a new topic(once we know them all)
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admira
Promising
Famous Hero
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posted March 24, 2011 05:54 AM |
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Mine, based on visual design:
Kenshi/Kensei
Fate Spinner/ Fate weaver
Kirin/Sacred Kirin
Pit Fiend/Pit Lord
Griffin/Imperial Griffin
Lamasu/Putrid Lamasu
Sentinel/Praetorian
Breeder/Mother Breeder
Seraph/Celestial
Skeleton/Bone Guard
Kappa/Kappa Shoya
Cyclops/ Enraged Cyclops
Sun Rider/Sun Crusader
Snow Maiden/Yuki-Onna
Jaguar Warrior/Panther Warrior
Vampire/Vampire Lord
Mauler/Crusher
Succubus/Lilim
Dreamwalker/Dreamreaver
Ghost/Spectre
Harpy/Fury
Shark Guard/Wanizame
Goblin/Goblin Hunter
Lich/Archlich
Ghoul/Grave Ghoul
Centaur/Centaur Marauder
Crossbowman/Marksman
Tormentor/Lacerator
Juggernaut/Juggernaut Ravager
Coral Priestess/Pearl Priestess
Sister/Vestal
Hellhound/Cerberus
Spring Spirit/Mizu-Kami
Maniac/Demented
Radiant Glory/Blazing Glory
Here is the conclusion:
I like Kensei, the best unit so far IMHO, it has an attitude of a warrior and samurai at the same time, it is not over-equipped in term of the armor and for sure, it capture the feel of Asian themes (surprisingly, in a good way ofc) and perfectly fit the faction.
As for the top 3 the worst, hate the Glory, and Spirit, the rumor that they are actually a copy template of Elemental makes things even worse and pretty much a big "MEH" for me. I hope there is no "copy elemental" issue in the expansions with the release of more elemental Dragon worshipper faction (I can't imagine sylvan with a copy of Earth Elemental as Elite and call them Treant or Dungeon with Dark Elemental copy and call them with different name). And Maniac.. not really catchy for me and feels a bit out of place. He is more like Asylum type of faction not inferno.
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SkySlam
Adventuring Hero
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posted March 24, 2011 04:12 PM |
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I can't rank all the creatures from 1 to 35, but I am pretty sure about the top favorites and least favorites:
1. Kirin
2. Cyclop
3. Vampire (love their attack animation too!)
4. Harpy
5. Kenshi
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30. Spring Spirit
31. Ghoul
32. Lich
33. Coral Priestess
34. Glory
35. Tormentor (this one feels really out of place!)
So in my eyes Sanctuary brought some great new creatures to the series (I love Kappas and Yuki-Onna as well) along with some bad ones (the water spirit and the fake medusas).
I can't wait to play Stronghold faction, which seems more alluring than ever to me!
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DarkLord
Supreme Hero
Fear me..
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posted March 25, 2011 10:55 AM |
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top 5 and last 5, sounds much better!
think everyone should go that way rather then listing all the creatures
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maral
Known Hero
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posted March 25, 2011 02:13 PM |
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Edited by maral at 14:16, 25 Mar 2011.
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1.lamasu
2.jaguar warrior
3.kirin
4.kappa
5.fate weawer
6.tormentor
7.ghost
8.pit lord
9.dream walker
10.mauler
11.skeleton
12.vampire
13.cerberus
14.kenshi
15.griffin
16.succubus
17.yuki-onna
18.sentinel
19.ghoul
20.dragon eel
21.marksman
22.harpy
23.juggernaut
24.mother breeder
25 goblin
26 seraphim
27 sun rider
28.coral pristess
29 river spirit
30.shark guard
31 maniac
32.sister
33.lich
34.centaur
35 blazing glory
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Kenishi
Famous Hero
passed out drunk in Tavern's
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posted March 25, 2011 04:29 PM |
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1.Kenshi/Kensei
2.Pit Fiend/Pit Lord
3.Kirin/Sacred Kirin
4.Fate Spinner/ Fate weaver
5.Cyclops/ Enraged Cyclops
6.Shark Guard/Wanizame
7.Harpy/Fury
8.Lamasu/Putrid Lamasu
9.Sentinel/Praetorian
10.Ghost/Spectre
11.Griffin/Imperial Griffin
12.Skeleton/Bone Guard
13.Kappa/Kappa Shoya
15.Goblin/Goblin Hunter
16.Juggernaut/Juggernaut Ravager
17.Mauler/Crusher
18.Breeder/Mother Breeder
19.Sun Rider/Sun Crusader
20.Succubus/Lilim
21.Dreamwalker/Dreamreaver
22.Centaur/Centaur Marauder
23.Snow Maiden/Yuki-Onna
24.Sister/Vestal
25.Vampire/Vampire Lord
26.Lich/Archlich
27.Ghoul/Grave Ghoul
28.Coral Priestess/Pearl Priestess
29.Radiant Glory/Blazing Glory
30.Spring Spirit/Mizu-Kami
31.Seraph/Celestial
32.Tormentor/Lacerator
33.Maniac/Demented
34.Hellhound/Cerberus
35.Crossbowman/Marksman
36.Jaguar Warrior/Panther Warrior
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evinin
Supreme Hero
Servant of Asha
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posted March 25, 2011 07:36 PM |
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It's extremely hard but I'll try.
1. Fate Spinner/ Fate weaver (awesome unit, a very close call)
2. Kirin/Sacred Kirin (awesome unit, a very close call)
3. Kenshi/Kensei (just great)
4. Lamasu/Putrid Lamasu (just great)
5. Succubus/Lilim (just badass)
6. Coral Priestess/Pearl Priestess (better than Medusa in every way)
7. Breeder/Mother Breeder (Hell)
8. Sentinel/Praetorian (very good for a base unit)
9. Sister/Vestal (I really like it, thought many of you don't)
10. Jaguar Warrior/Panther Warrior (best Stronghold unit)
11. Ghost/Spectre
12. Radiant Glory/Blazing Glory (not that bad)
13. Pit Fiend/Pit Lord
14. Sun Rider/Sun Crusader
15. Spring Spirit/Mizu-Kami (not that bad, even better than Yuki)
16. Seraph/Celestial (high rank because it's an angel)
17. Snow Maiden/Yuki-Onna (I don't like something in it)
18. Griffin/Imperial Griffin (disappointing)
19. Dreamwalker/Dreamreaver (awesome design of the arms)
20. Skeleton/Bone Guard
21. Harpy/Fury
22. Crossbowman/Marksman
23. Lich/Archlich
24. Hellhound/Cerberus
25. Ghoul/Grave Ghoul
26. Centaur/Centaur Marauder
27. Tormentor/Lacerator
28. Vampire/Vampire Lord (worst Necro creature)
29. Cyclops/ Enraged Cyclops (too much)
30. Juggernaut/Juggernaut Ravager (average)
31. Goblin/Goblin Hunter (average)
32. Mauler/Crusher (average)
33. Maniac/Demented (stupid)
34. Shark Guard/Wanizame (stupid)
35. Kappa/Kappa Shoya (why?)
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Lexxan
Honorable
Undefeatable Hero
Unimpressed by your logic
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posted March 25, 2011 11:18 PM |
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Edited by Lexxan at 23:32, 25 Mar 2011.
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H6 Creature Design - Act 1
I was going to do a ranking of this edition's creature design either way, so I might just as well do it in this thread. Sanctuary's rankings are preliminary, as their in-game CGI sprites haven't been released yet.
Okay, I'll start with my bottom 5
BOTTOM 5:
35. RADIANT GLORY (UPG: BLAZING GLORY)
Aaaand coming in dead last in this rankathon is one of the biggest BS excuses of a creature I've ever seen in any video game. I have absolutely not frickin' idea what the developers were smoking when they though of... this.
The First and foremost thing that bothers me about it, is that this is actually supposed to a LIGHT ELEMENTAL.  . I mean, Light elemental? LIGHT? ELEMANTAL? Since when is Light a fricking element so it can merit it's own elemental? . Light... spirit then? Okay that totally makes it acceptable :rolleyes: I really do not see the point of this creature's existance, as Haven already has Angels, which ARE SPIRITS OF LIGHT :retard:
*Ugh* further talking and ranting about this pathetic excuse of a creature really nausiates me, so I'll cut the crap and move on with the statistics:
Name: My biggest issue with the creature (and with many that will follow, as you will see). As if the entire concept of a "Light Elemental" is alien enough as it is, they also decide to give it the single most far-fetched, idiotic name ever given to a creature in this franchise (I wonder why they actually STILL added them to game, despite this obvious inconvenience). I mean, GLORY. What.. the... f.... That doesn't work, folks. How the hell can "a glory" exist? What will they do next? Have creatures named "Resilience" (Earth Elementals fo sho), "Perseverance", "Jubliance", "Competence", "Honor", "Courage", "Mistrustfullness", etc? It's really annoying imo and really cements the Glory's well-deserve dead last spot in this ranking.
Artwork: Although the artwork is really spectacular for this game, even in 2D for, the Glories are (un)surprisingly... underwhelming. Not good.
Abilities: Finally something good! At least their abilities seem really usefull (especially since they seem like a flyer/teleporter/Caster hybrid, which Haven sorely needs) and provide great synergy with their concept.
Ingame Sprite: A blue/Yellow Pixie will HIDEOUS, Spaghetti-like worms for hair. Really dreadful (compared to the others)
Faction Compatibility: As much as I hate to admit it, the Glories are well-needed addition to Haven, a faction which lacks variety in both creatures and abilities. Throwing a mystical creature in the mix definately improves and adds some flavor to the human faction, and this makes them a lot more similar to the other (read: better) ones. So we end on a positive note, after all. ^_^
34. MANIAC/DEMENTED
In every game of heroes, there is always a creature whose inclusion just baffles you. As in "Why did they put that one in there?" That is exactly how I feel about the Maniacs. I mean, I *get* the developers were trying to be "creative" by inventing some creatures from scratch, but most of these were missers, two of which are ranked #34 and #35 in this ranking.
The Maniacs just bother me because they are so utterly unnessecairy for Inferno. I mean, out of the PLETHORA of demonic creatures (Gogs, Imps, Hell Steeds, etc), they pick *this*? I just *don't* get it. There are WAY better creature concepts for Inferno imo.
Name: Two issues: One is minor... the other one, not so much. First off, I think they swapped the Base name for the upgraded one. "Maniac" sounds SO MUCH MORE AWESOME than "Demented" and would fit an upgrade so much better. Which brings me to the name "Demented". DREADFUL NAME. I mean, I *get* that they have lost their mind, but when I think of "Demented" I imagine, you know, old geezers playing bingo in a home for the elderly... not "Insane Infernal Daemons wielding fiery chains of fury"
Artwork: I'm not impressed. While it cool to have a creature wielding fireballs attached to chains, the Maniac really tiny stature just doesn't make the creature work. It really looks like something that can be blown over by the slightest breeze. I will cut them some slack for that tough, since they are only Core units, but still...
Abilities: Easily the best thing about the creatures, both here and overall. The abilities are few, but they match the creature perfectly... which is also the case here. I love the synergy between the Mad Maniacs and the general concept of the Chaotic and Aggressive Inferno faction. It wins.
Ingame Sprite: Some creatures really look amazing in-game... the Maniac isn't one of them.
Faction Compatibility: Inferno already possesses a plethora of offencive units, so adding another, slightly weaker of such units to the mix makes the Inferno a LOT less versatile on the playing field.... but I guess that's exactly what the developers intended, I suppose.
33. TORMENTOR/LACERATOR
And that's three in a row for the "new" finds. I guess that pretty much settles that inventing creatures at random doesn't really work, right?
My issues with the Tomentor are equal to the one I had with the Maniac. I really do not see the point of having it in the Inferno, while there are so many better creatures around to pick from. I however, like the Tormentor a LOT more than the Maniac though, as my change in demeanor illustrates.
Name: The name seems just as random and made-up as the concept of the Tormentor itself... all I have to say about it is... LOL.
Artwork: It doesn't stand out in comparison to the others. I clearly remember being really underwhelmed by it when I first heard of them. I mean, it is kinda bad-ass and I want to like it... but... no.
Abilities: Once again, I absolutely LOVE this. This is something the developers really *DID* think about it and this bodes well for H6's gameplay imo.
Ingame Sprite: I like it better in 3D than I do in 2D :-O. The 3D really captures the foul nature of the Tormentor better... but I still not overly impressed by it.
Faction Compatibility: Everything I said on the Maniac still stand, although the Tormetor CLEARLY is more tactically usefull, which is another plus.
32. SPRING SPIRIT/MIZU KAMI
I love every single creature in Sanctuary, with the exception of these critters. The are the Glories of Sanctuary, equally uninteresting, annoying (because they exist), offencively boring and boringly offencive. I have the sinking feeling they were only added to the game to give the teen fanboys that play this game enough estrogen to keep their attention focused.
I do find their inclusion to be a LOT more logical than the Glories though (I vaguely remember "Spring Spirits" actually existing in Asian mythology, although I admittedly have little knowledge in that departement.)
Name: Basic name is fine, but the upgraded name is just the literal translation in Japanese ... It's really not original, and it actually really annoys me, since the head dress of the upgrade is clearly Indonesian in design, and NOT Japanese (not that I know if at least). Either change the upgrade name back to River Spirit (or whatever it was) or make Mizu Kami the base name and the upgrade name is something matching... but not as it is now. That does *not* work.
Artwork: I love it! They looks really graceful and if they weren't incorporeal I'd be SO ready to hug them. (/ Teen Fanboy)
Abilities: They do not make that much sense imo, but their abilities really are unique in comparison to what else I've read so far. I'd almost want to put them higher for this, but... I don't think they are really all that compatible with the idea of a "Spring Spirit" imo... but I'll cut them some slack on that, since my knowledge on the mythological counterparts is bordering zero.
Ingame Sprite: Nothing on the official site yet, but I've seen them in the preview vid for the Sanctuary... and I'm not impressed.
Faction Compatibility: As a creature concept, they are not nessecairy for the sanctuary. I mean, I appreciate that their line-up isn't Naga-Naga-Water Elemental-Water beast-Naga-Naga-Kirin, but this is completely dispelled by the overkill of Water Spirits. I mean, Yuki Onna, Kappas, Kirins, Sharkmen AND Water Elemtals? It find that to be a bit of an overkill.
On a different note, the Mizu Kami DO seem like a some sort of Tankish creature (prolly like the Ghosts in H5), the idea of which had me aloling (Actually. Laughing. Out. Loud.) for several minutes.
31. SERAPH/CELESTIAL
Robbed? Mayhaps. I initially had them one spot higher, but one look at the artwork for #31 made me change my mind and swap them around. So we now have our first top tier creature and our first recurring creature: the Seraph.
I'm not really annoyed by the Seraph like I was by the previous four, but their concept this game just bothers me. First and foremost, they are wielding two greatswords in each hand, which imo is just... no. I mean, the entire concept of the Seraph DEPENDS on these two swords, but they are so fricking enormous there's simply no way, realistically, that any creature would be able to dualwield them.
Another thing that really annoys me about them is their design itself, swords aside. It's too rich in detail. I mean, I LOVE details and motives and all, but with the Seraph, it is TOO MUCH... and with that I mean it's upgrade, the celestial. There's SO MUCH going on with that unitI actually failed to spot its head initially... but in Artwork form as in 3D form. Its design is just too unrealistic and not aestetically pleasing enough for my tastes.
Name: "Seraph" is a cool name, but Celestial bugs me. I mean, WHAT HAPPENED TO "ANGEL"? Why does it happen to be "Celestial"? Are they afraid we wouldn't recognize what creature they are supposed to be, they actually have to point out where this creature comes from? Celestial will always be an adjective in my book and to describe and angel... frankly, I find it to be 100% redundant.
Artwork: Like I said, it's TOO MUCH. And with that, I do mean the Celestial. The Seraph is perfect. The Celestial however is a complete Clusterf*ck.
Abilities: Their abilities are fascinating, but far-fetched. It is almost like the developers invented the abilities before even designing the creature. I must admit, the Celestial will no doubt be an important unit to the Haven Army though, especially since it is a Black Dragon in Disguise.
Ingame Sprite: Nowhere does the Celestial's clusterf*ckish nature translate better than in 3D form. I really doesn't look appealing at all imo!
Faction Compatibility: Haven without Angels is like Inferno without Demons... And I feel their supportive abilities will be VERY helpful to the Human Army, not to mention that they can actually fly, making them even more valuable.
35. Glory
34. Maniac
33. Tormentor
32. Mizu Kami
31. Seraph
Still in it:
Haven: Sentinel, Crossbowman, Sister, Griffin, Glory, Sun Rider, Seraph
Inferno: Maniac, Hellhound, Succubus, Juggernaught, Tormentor, Breeder, Pit Fiend.
Necro: Skeleton, Ghoul, Ghost, Lich, Vampire, Lamassu, Fate Spinner
Stronghold: Goblin, Harpy, Mauler, Centaur, Jaguar Warrior, Dreamwalker, Cyclops.
Sanctuary: Wanizame, Coral Priestess, Kappa, Mizu Kami, Yuki Onna, Kensei, Kirin.
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Coincidence? I think not!!!!
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shooshima
Adventuring Hero
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posted March 26, 2011 02:53 AM |
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top 5 and last 5, sounds much better!
think everyone should go that way rather then listing all the creatures
Good Idea... but ill add on to that
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evinin
Supreme Hero
Servant of Asha
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posted March 26, 2011 08:18 AM |
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Should I edit my previous post or should I do another ranking?
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xerox
Promising
Undefeatable Hero
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posted March 26, 2011 02:26 PM |
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Sure, I'll do a top best/worst five.
BEST (argh the top 3 are so hard to place xD)
1. Kenshi. It looks amazing and I have always loved multi-armed creatures. H3 Naga and H5 Rakshasa were also among my favorite creatures. The Kenshi looks serious and ready for battle. It does not look like its going out for a parade like the Praetorian (no offense to you!).
2. Kappa! I really like this guy a lot! He's just awesome! I can't wait to jump on top on some ugly Glories, Spring Spirits and Fake Medusases and splash them in the head with some deadly japanese waters!
3. Tormentor! I love this creature! It looks so cool and its quite original aswell! I really like the concept of it, and it is very original which is something rare among Inferno creatures which just tend to have fire and some spikes.
4. Kirin. Another NEW ORIGINAL CREATIVE creature which I love! But if it really walks around on the battlefield, then I will be super disappointed!
5. Jaguar Warrior. I found it really hard to make the last spot, because the 4 above are the ones that I really, really like. But I love the style of Stronghold and this guys armor is really cool plus if he jumps around like a cat, he might get even higher up on this list! As I said, I love the style of Stronghold in this game and the Jaguar Warrior is the best and most interesting Stronghold creature in my opinion!
TOP 5 WORST (again 1-4 is soooo hard xD because I hate them all!!!)
5. Sun Rider.
Yes, I am serious. I think this creature looks absolutely ridiculous. The knight is sooooo fat and it looks like hes going to crush that little celestial steed. No thanks, Haven would have been better without you. Well, it would have been worse if we would have got another ridiculous spirit ofc. Like Sun Spirit or something.
4. Spring Spirit.
If this and glory turns out to be elementals, then this one will be on the second place and glory on the first place as the worst creature of all time. But we do not know that yet.
While I do like the concept art, despite the super unoriginal and boring colours, seeing it in-game makes me sick. The animations are clumsy and boring and its just not very interesting. Who in inferno is this an elite creature and not the kappa or sharkman? Please explain that to me. Oh yes I know. BECAUSE ITS THE WATER ELEMENTAL ASWELL AND WATER ELEMENTALS ARE ALL ELITE CREATURES.
I just wanna say go die in a fire to this creature, but then I am reminded of that it is a water elemental so that wouldnt be so effective. So GO DRY IN A DESERT.
3. Maniac. Ugh. Wtf is this. What were they thinking of. They have this cool old creatures like the little Impsies which have always been awesome or even the Gogs. It looks like an ugly bald elvis that has gone to hell or something. Why does this creature exist. Nothing is positive about it. Nothing at all.
2. Glory.
I had high expectations on this one. I thought it was really cool and unique untill we got like 24 other spirit creatures. Plus that these might be the Light elementals aswell. I think I am going to puke at that though because its just lazy.
This is the most ugly creature in the game. On the website, it looks ridiculous. I have never seen such an ugly creature in Heroes before. And in-game, it looks like some kind of spell effect.
Yes, this is the most ugly creature of all time.
1. Coral PRIESTESS! AHA! I said to you all when the insiders said that the priestess was gonna be renamed to sister that the priestess name was going to Sanctuary! But thats not what this is about. This is about a tragic story of an amazing town with some of the best creatures in the whole game and that has an amazing soundtrack and artstyle. But then all the positive things were SHATTERED, DESTROYED. By a single creature. Or actually two, but that is less dramatic.
THE CORAL PRIESTESS. WHYYYYYYY. This is so boring. It doesnt look cool at all, it doesnt even look very asian! It doesnt fit the theme! It is to friendly looking. IT IS A FAKE MEDUSA! A WORSE version of an existing creature.
And that's why it is the worst creature of all time. Because they already had a very cool creature in the Medusa, and could easily have made it evolve into an aquatic creature but instead they made it a hundred times worse and more boring!
WASTE OF CREATURE SLOTS, I'd say!
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Lexxan
Honorable
Undefeatable Hero
Unimpressed by your logic
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posted March 26, 2011 03:16 PM |
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-UGH- I lost my post with the next five for my ranking -_-
(DAMN YOU, EFFING OVERLOAD PROTECT FOR MAKING ME LOSE VALUABLE SECONDS SO I COULD NOT RECOVER IT WHAT I HAD WRITTEN!!!  )
I'll try again tonight -__-
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evinin
Supreme Hero
Servant of Asha
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posted March 26, 2011 04:07 PM |
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Lex, you should copy longer posts before posting them (I always do it). So... Anyway.
Core - Five top.
1. Succubus - great creature, badass design, fits perfectly.
2. Coral Priestess - many of you don't like her but I just adore her.
3. Sentinel - awesome design for such a unit.
4. Sister - I love her praying model, she looks like a great unit.
5. Ghost - looks nice and has nice abilities, a classical creature.
Core - Five worst.
1. Kappa - I will always hate you, Kappa... Why are you in my favorite game and probably in my favorite faction? Why??? 
2. Shark Guard - a Shark guard - seriously? How did that end-up in Ashan? I just don't imagine it there.
3. Maniac - a total joke that has no right to be in the awesome Inferno.
4. Mauler - a simple orc, nothing interesting.
5. Goblin - it's just not interesting.
Elite - Five top.
1. Kenshi - nothing to say here, just awesome.
2. Lamasu - a very terrifying creature with a nice and fitting design.
3. Breeder - don't you just love how much repulsing it is?
4. Jaguar Warrior - the Stronghold creature with best design.
5. Glory - you may ask me why is this thing here? I don't know - it has good abilities, the name isn't that bad but the in-game model sucks. Anyway - I just like it.
Elite - Five worst.
1. Juggernaut - nothing to see here, just a flaming thing.
2. Vampire - worst vampire ever.
3. Tormentor - the whole "new creatures" thing going out of control.
4. Centaur - the zebra pattern talks for itself.
5. Lich - not that bad but the previous Liches were way better.
Champions
1. Fate Spinner - like I said - a close call with the Kirin but the Fate Spinner is way more badass and much better than the Bone dragons.
2. Kirin - wonderful creature, beautiful design, fits the theme and it's a dragon. <3
3. Pit Fiend - it looks nice but it's not a Devil.
4. Seraph - a joke compared to the previous angels. Even the name...
5. Cyclops - just awful.
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Wckey
Famous Hero
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posted March 26, 2011 07:00 PM |
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Edited by Wckey at 19:58, 26 Mar 2011.
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like this is better to justify. Once again I will talk only about the design. I have to play to know how good are the creatures and I don't care for names.
Core Favorites:
1.
 
A creature that looks like a soldier, someone ready to fight. It has a bit too much decoration, maybe, but I like that. We can't have realistic and non-boring creatures at the same time 
The creature represents well his faction, and is better than is H3 counterpart. A nice surprise for something coming from a T1 creature.
A model that is simillar to the concept, nothing new to add.
2.
 
Never played a fantasy game that wasn't HOMM, so I don't know where they copied the creature, and don't care.
Without a doubt a nice surprise from the faction I find the only boring one of H6. I like the way they mixed her arms with wings, and the fact they look like a parrot is actually an interesting approach of something that is a mix of a bird and a woman. If you ask me if I like these more than the H3 ones, I don't know. The creature can be the same, but the concept is different. I like them both for their differences. Also, the claws really compensate for the fact that she can't hold a knife.
The model is a bit weird, because of the wings...
3.
 
Ok, this I can call a succubus. Not a creature that you can say is more beautyfull than the priestess, for example, but a creature that clearly has some sort of sexual appeal. She is not a perfect woman, which is seen better in the model, but more close to a realistic one, which represents better the woman that "you see with your eyes, not your heart". And still she looks less like a ********** than the witches of H5. Without a doubt a great concept for this creature. I don't know if she wasn't better without the wings, but they're still a nice add.
model: great. It looks less perfect than the artwork, but that makes it better
Worst Core Creatures:
1,2 and 3.
     
Is not that I have something against them. But I feel that they're boring. Better than H5 skeleton and zombie, but still, I find them boring. There's no feature on them that says "they are great creatures" in terms of concept nor in terms of stetic.
The models have an advantage in comparision with the artworks: not so much green
Elite Favorites:
1.
 
They created a Naga for a Naga faction that looks completely different from the nagas we already saw, but we can still call them nagas. They created a creature with the purpose of having us looking at them and think "the creatures were based of of a oriental culture" without exagerating on those features. They created a creature that clearly is ready to fight. There's really no big reason to complain about them.
model: We didn't saw much of him, so it's hard to have an opinion.
2.
 
A non-humanoid creature that you can say it belongs to necropolis. A great idea. Necropolis are made of people that exploit everything. It wouldn't make any sence to for them to not use something else than human corpses or humans transformed into vampires/lichs. The design is great, a creature that is new to HOMM series and that isn't filled with green shiny substances
model: first time I saw, didn't like it. Now that I saw it again, I think it looks great. A good choice of color here too.
3.
 
I know this one has been criticised for the shiny horse, but I think it's a great feature. Untill now we had Champions that were basically heroes that were creatures. The shiny horses came to make the champions more individual. The idea of a champion that mounts a horse made of light that can cross obstacles is a great idea, and probably the best new change for haven.
The model is great, although the model of the site has a weird color. Even with this small problem, champion has one of the most complex model and one of the most appealing ones.
Worst Elite Creatures:
1.
 
This is the kind of creature you think is great. A good concept for inferno and the insanity behind it, but when you want to love him... nothing happens. It's like Lexxan said, developers did think about this creature before creating it, but the design is a bit cliche and not something that appeals much. Breeder is similar, however it's design actually compensates the "cliche" part of it, making it a good creature.´
the model is good. Great if it actually looks like the image of comparision between it and Maniac and Ghoul.
2.
 
This creature looks like it is on Stronghold only to say there's magic in there too. The only reason it isn't in the last place is because the arm and the mask actually makes the design pretty interesting. The model is great. The pormenors in the arm makes the model one of the most interesting on the site (the fact that is one of the models with the best quality helps a bit, maybe).
3.
 
I like their design. Seriously. But they have the feeling that they only belong to Sanctuary because dev's forget to search for creatures based on indian myths and wanted someone that looks like having an inspiration on India, so Coral/Pearl priestess wouldn't feel alone. Although I can understand the presence of glories on the Haven, these here don't "belong" in a faction where creating something original shouldn't be hard. They created a race based faction where the creatures of this race look completely different one from another, why they decided to have a lack of imagination with these creatures? I don't mind a creature whose made of water, but it could be more original. They did a walking-dead that isn't a human, why not do the same to a water creature?
the model is nice. If this really was the "elemental" of the video, then I love the fact that it "dances" when attacked. You can't expect a "Ouch! You hit me. I'm bleeding" animation for a creature made of water. The same way that earth elemental doesn't move when attacked.
Champion Creatures:
1.
 
"Devil should be the Champion of Inferno". How many times did you read this? Well, I think it's true, but isn't there a better representation of a devil than a monstruous been who's the only purpose is to create chaos and destruction, a been that's intimidating and with a huge power? A been capable of changing the game in his favor? HoMM 3 devil was good, but there's no better representation of it than this creature, the Pit Lord. For me it could be named devil, because I highly doubt there's a better creature to represent this. Also, a great upgrade from H5. Pit Lord clearly, from all champions, represents the best his role, so without a doubt it is my favorite creature of H6, so far.
the model is great, but nothing different from the concept. The fact that it is probably one of the 3 biggest creatures in H6 (not counting bosses) is in fact interesting and adds on his intimidate feeling.
2.
 
I have to say, the fact that this creature changes forms help a lot on making it a great creature. This is the creature I would expect when the hability of "avatar of Death" in H5 is used. It sure is a great replacement for a dragon made of bones. I love the superior look of it. This creatures clearly represents the necromancers. Not only because of their spider obsession, but it represents how deceiver the necromancers can be, with her ability to change form and how can she parts of her body as weapons and vice-versa. Yet, no matters which form she has, she looks like a commandant, someone ready to show the path for the battle.
model: I like it, but with only one picture of her spider form is hard to say anything at all.
3.
 
You're not a Dragon. Yet you're the closest thing to one. Don't know if it was purposeful, but make the closest thing to a Dragon the champion of Sanctuary seriously is a great way to convince old fans to play with it. The design is great. I have to say I loved the bit of one of the videos where it is flying. The eyes that looks like pearls (seriously, it looks like it's eyes are the pearls of coral priestess' stick (sorry, I forgot the word, even the portuguese one)) are intimidating too, making this a dragon you don't want to meet.
The colors of it are great, but I'm a bit afraid that Sanctuary will have only blue creatures with bits of green.
The model is great too.
4.
 
The design is great, but when I look at it it doesn't look ready to be the leader of the troops. The H5 angels were better, in terms of design. I don't mind the using of two swords, but overall these angels look a bit silly.
Or at least that was what I thought before seeing the model. The model clearly is better than the artwork. Congratulations to who did it. It's hard to see it's face because of the quality, but it feels more like a pure creature than a woman in a vest, unlike the concept. The swords are better, too. It's still far from being the best Champion, but it sure looks like an angel that is pure yet it can manage to use the two swords.
If look at it, the concept is pretty similar to the model. Maybe the artist picked up the wrong angle to make the artwork
5.
 
I can't say "I like it". Clearly it's a good design for the story, but for those as me who don't care from where did these creatures come from, we don't feel it was a great idea. The non-upgrade is an Ok creature, we can even like it, but the upgrde is just overdone, even by my standards. So I can only say no to it.
About the model, I'm not joking here, but I really loved the weapon while I was indiferent to the cyclops.
EDIT: Thanks evinin
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Servant of Asha
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posted March 26, 2011 07:32 PM |
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Edited by evinin at 20:43, 26 Mar 2011.
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Wckey, the Succubus is a core.
Edit: You're welcome. 
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Zenofex
Responsible
Legendary Hero
Kreegan-atheist
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posted March 26, 2011 09:23 PM |
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Edited by Zenofex at 21:24, 26 Mar 2011.
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they also decide to give it the single most far-fetched, idiotic name ever given to a creature in this franchise (I wonder why they actually STILL added them to game, despite this obvious inconvenience). I mean, GLORY. What.. the... f.... That doesn't work, folks. How the hell can "a glory" exist? What will they do next? Have creatures named "Resilience" (Earth Elementals fo sho), "Perseverance", "Jubliance", "Competence", "Honor", "Courage", "Mistrustfullness", etc? It's really annoying imo and really cements the Glory's well-deserve dead last spot in this ranking.
Heh, that's curious. Try to guess what these are:
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Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities
Some of them are deliberately omitted of course...
Seriously, the Glory is hardly some inspired creature but there's nothing wrong with the name. It's actually nice.
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Leonhart
Hired Hero
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posted March 31, 2011 05:22 AM |
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Well, I made some kind of tier-list... Ranking all the creatures would be tedious. So "S" is best and "E" is obviously worst tier. I also gave points to each tier so I'll see which faction got most points.
(+3) S: 1. Sun Rider (Sun Crusader) 2. Pit Fiend (Pit Lord) 3. Lamasu (Putrid Lamasu) 4. Dreamwalker (Dreamreaver) 5. Kenshi (Kensei)
(+2) A: 1. Sentinel (Praetorian), Crossbowman (Marksman) 2. Juggernaut (Ravager) 3. Skeleton (Skeletal Spearman) 4. Harpy (Fury), Mauler (Crusher), Jaguar Warrior (Panther Warrior), Cyclops (Enraged Cyclops) 5. Kirin (Sacred Kirin)
(+1) B: 1. Sister (Vestal), Griffin (Imperial Griffin), Seraph (Celestial) 2. Hellhound (Cerberus), Succubus (Lilim), Breeder (Mother Breeder) 3. Ghost (Spectre), Vampire (Vampire Lord), Fate Spinner (Fate Weaver) 4. Centaur (Centaur Marauder) 5. Shark Guard (Wanizame)
(0) C: 5. Kappa (Kappa Shoya), Coral Priestess (Pearl Priestess)
(-1) D: 2. Tormentor (Lacerator) 3. Lich (Archlich) 5. Snow Maiden (Yuki-Onna)
(-2) E: 1. Radiant Glory (Blazing Glory) 2. Maniac (Demented) 3. Ghoul (Ravenous Ghoul) 5. Spring Spirit (Mizu-Kami)
Total:
1. Haven: 8
2. Inferno: 5
3. Necropolis: 5
4. Stronghold: 12
5. Sanctuary: 3
(Haven is my favorite faction anyway.)
Special notes:
Sun Rider (Sun Crusader): This is what I'm talking about! This game needs creatures like the ones I ranked to S-tier. Just perfecto... Also the light horse is really innovative for gameplay.
Vampire (Vampire Lord): It's Arthas rofl wtf lmao bbq
Radiant Glory (Blazing Glory): ...Tron Legacy much?
@ Lexxan:
Awesome ranking so far man! I hope you finish it (Too bad you lost your second post :F I was really looking forward to it.). But take your time.
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Nocturnal
Promising
Supreme Hero
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posted March 31, 2011 10:08 AM |
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I can only talk about the appearance of the creatures as the game is not out, I never played with them their stats I don't know and their abilities are not explained really.
First of all, my favourite creature is Mother Namtaru.
But as she is a Boss, she is not included I think.
Then here goes:
1- Snow Maiden!
She is incredibaly charismatic for me. That sad expression with also anger in her face, that fan in her hand, that kilometer long dark hair... But mind you, I'm talking about Snow Maiden, the upgrade lacks all the dark colours and this "sad" beauty of her and becomes some shining girl. I wish the upgrade and this would switch.
2- Fate Weaver
I hate dragons  So seing such an original champion unit is very nice. I can't imagine a more suitable champion for Necropolis. And dual for is very intriguing.
3- Demented
4- Sacred Kirin
5- Putrid Lamasu
Least favourites:
1- Glories
2- Ravager
3- Celestial
4- Hell Hound
5- Lich
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ramses
Hired Hero
The Art of Ninja
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posted March 31, 2011 08:10 PM |
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Core Favorites:
1.Skeleton Spearman
2.Maniac
3.Wanizame
Worst Core Creatures:
1.Marksman (Artwork looks awesome.. in-game model kinda sucks)
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Elite Favorites:
1.Sun Crusader
2.Kensei
3.Centaur Marauder
Worst Elite Creatures:
1.Jaguar Warrior
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Champion Creatures:
I like all the champion units...
but my most favorite is probably the Pit Fiend/Lord while the least favorite would be the Seraph/Celestial.
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OmegaDestroyer
Hero of Order
Fox or Chicken?
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posted April 02, 2011 03:13 AM |
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You know what amazes me? Of all the original creatures, only archers, cavalry, and griffins have appeared in every vanilla Heroes of Might & Magic game.
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The giant has awakened
You drink my blood and drown
Wrath and raving I will not stop
You'll never take me down
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