Discussion in #WoWI-lounge (irc) chat

[Cairenn]

KarlKFI: all the UnitFrames I can find that actually replace the orig art just look amature too me... all photoshop on bars and flat elements, nothing 3d rendered or crafted...
KarlKFI: I want some original artwork
KarlKFI: I want to see some art that's either handdrawn and then digitized or 3d rendered
KarlKFI: something done by an artist and not just a graphic designer
KarlKFI: ok, u see his Wizard Ice and Fire ani's near the bottom?
KarlKFI: it's be cool to have a gui on that theme
KarlKFI: magic and crystal
KarlKFI: i think it's be cool to crystal unit frames with fire or ice highlights that animated depending on certain triggers
KarlKFI: like maybe a burning back ground that engulfed the unit frame when casting
KarlKFI: or like animated hp/mp bars that sparkle or burn
KarlKFI: something truely awe inspiring
KarlKFI: and not just all this variations on bars and portraits
KarlKFI: i want to replace frames. I figure either A) just add on or B) replace the _whole_ thing with new concept and not just art and overlays
KarlKFI: u know what would be really cool for a casting bar would be a flame spiral that wraps around the unit frame like a sideways barber poll
KarlKFI: or like a reverse arcanebar that engulfs the portrait when it flashes
Cair: good ideas
KarlKFI: something that actually looks magical and not just liek a bar keeping time..
Cair: post 'em
Cair: if anyone can do them, it'd be Tom
KarlKFI: well that 2nd one might be possible. that first one i have no idea how to code it...
KarlKFI: maybe 2 animations that occlude bellow and above the frame
Depherios: I wanted to do a PLAIN radial casting bar, but that's FAR beyond my coding abilities ATM
Cair: btw, if you don't post the suggestions, I will
KarlKFI: go ahead


(Posted because there are some neat ideas in there)