7/25/06, RPG Vault #27- Mahirim information & screenshots [Archive]

Irodim

07-25-2006, 07:45 PM

snowbert

07-25-2006, 07:45 PM

first page !

edit: omfg now i want to play mahirim for sure! i wasnt sure about it first

LanMandragon

07-25-2006, 07:46 PM

Look at the last picture and check out the mahirims feet. Is it only me or do they look weird? Overall though the information they gave wasn't very interesting just storyline but to see what the Mahirim look like is nice.

THey looko a bit weird, but overall I though the Mahrim looked far better then earlier pictures and it was very nice to see that.

Irodim

07-25-2006, 07:49 PM

THey looko a bit weird, but overall I though the Mahrim looked far better then earlier pictures and it was very nice to see that.
It looks like they have 3 joints in their legs.

snowbert

07-25-2006, 07:51 PM

It looks like they're always standing on their toes

Selzi

07-25-2006, 07:52 PM

"Of all non-orks, the Mahirim are the least pathetic and puny. In fact, Orks sometimes ally with that noble race of predra... pedrato... hunters. If the Mahirim are extra nice, Ashaka may even spare them from the Big Burning, hehe."
- Azog Elfstrangler, Ork from Flaming Skull

What kind of Ork says, "hehe"?

Stormsblade

07-25-2006, 07:53 PM

What kind of Ork says, "hehe"?

Lol, the orkish women! Time we get some pictures of them as well ^.-

Dronjak

07-25-2006, 07:54 PM

They look awsome. :D

Hitom

07-25-2006, 07:57 PM

Its done, its settled, my character is definetly gonna be a Mahirim :D

Celerity

07-25-2006, 08:01 PM

Great update all around. The Dwarf quote at the end is especially entertaining.

SkullPizza

07-25-2006, 08:06 PM

wow, they look so much better now! it's amazing.

but hey weren't they going to take a break on these? not that i'm complaining.

Viluin

07-25-2006, 08:07 PM

Everyone except for the Alfar are weaklings! :sly:

BTW weren't they going to take a break for a couple of weeks?

Shadow Walker2020

07-25-2006, 08:10 PM

Great pics. The Mahirim look very impressive. And the bits of updated lore make it all the more interesting.

Ram0ne

07-25-2006, 08:11 PM

I just pooped myself...

dark-M

07-25-2006, 08:14 PM

Looks like BT is taking over updates while Tasos is on vacation.

not bad..

Angry-Khan

07-25-2006, 08:18 PM

Mahrim-feeling the love!
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Tenmar

07-25-2006, 08:21 PM

Yeah looks really nice.

But I did notice those wierd feet on the last picture but I guess thats what something with 3 joints in its legs looks like when it jumps so.. whatever!

This game makes me do sex wee(s)

Kralk

07-25-2006, 08:21 PM

I deem this to be hawt!

crazyhorse

07-25-2006, 08:24 PM

wow they really are crazy looking... I thought they werent going to make any new updates for a few weeks?

Baralis

07-25-2006, 08:33 PM

WOW, better than I expected. I had my heart set on a dwarf but now....

Angry-Khan

07-25-2006, 08:46 PM

Where is blackwatch!!! Zomg hes missing this!

doma

07-25-2006, 09:10 PM

Wow!
So no break huh?

Mennovh

07-25-2006, 09:19 PM

Awsome update! Im guessing tasos was jsut taking the break from doign updates so another dev stepped up to do them. Sweet!

Stormsblade

07-25-2006, 09:25 PM

I love mahirim even more now! :D

Norse

07-25-2006, 09:33 PM

Cant wait to make hot dogs buy the fire side.

OrMZeN

07-25-2006, 09:36 PM

That which cannot defend itself should not be suffered to live. Weakness is an insult to the gods, and Theia bids us remove all weaklings from under her gaze.
(Aka. Kill the nubs!)

Also, I've long waited to see the Mahirim. Today I did, and I did not get depressed.
(Aka. They look good!)

They should still be treated as the pets they are though...

Viluin

07-25-2006, 09:38 PM

I don't see anything wrong with their legs in the last picture. They are dogs after all.

However, if that Mahirim is not jumping then something is definitely wrong with his feet.

OrMZeN

07-25-2006, 09:45 PM

If you mean this (http://vaultmedia.ign.com/rpgvault/image/article/720/720754/darkfall06072504a_1153808151.jpg) I would say he is jumping or leaping-to-strike-the-death-blow or something. The other pictures, I dont see anything wrong with them...

Shamoke

07-25-2006, 09:49 PM

I don't see anything wrong with their legs in the last picture. They are dogs after all.

However, if that Mahirim is not jumping then something is definitely wrong with his feet.

It seems they have an extra joint, but it could just be their toes. Dogs have somewhat long toes, but it kind of looks like an extra joint because they are more like our hands than our feet.

Mennovh

07-25-2006, 09:54 PM

yeah it looks liek their feet have an extra joint in them. Or it might just be the guards on the armor that make it look so weird.

Irodim

07-25-2006, 10:02 PM

Everyone except for the Alfar are weaklings! :sly:

BTW weren't they going to take a break for a couple of weeks?

They didn't release any content information about the mahirim that we already didn't know. All they did was tell a story and show us pictures (which were nice). This just like giving us 4 screen shots but with a story line.

As for the picture NOT looking weird. Take a look at the other pictures and compare the legs. The knee joint is obvious to point out and the ankle is too. But either the foot grows when they jump or they have a huge arc in their foot.

Zycotix

07-25-2006, 10:02 PM

omfg now i want to play mahirim for sure! i wasnt sure about it first

I was debating playing Mahirim too, but after that update I know I want to stick with orks. But that may change after more information on Alfar is shown.

Scripture

07-25-2006, 10:28 PM

I loved the information that they gave! But I wish they said as to what special ability's or skills that they get as opposed to other races. Anyways, keep up the info!

Phooey

07-25-2006, 10:47 PM

Wow, that was a fun read. I can't wait to read the Alfar version of that. :D

demonic

07-25-2006, 11:11 PM

Nice screenies,

they did exactly as promised,

a break for a few weeks but just releasing some new screens,
nothing wrong with that

it is even nice that they gave a small compilation of mahirim info on the main darkfall site.

If you all enjoy reading that about races I suggest you read through the races section on www.darkfallonline.com
it contains a lot of storylines and info for the race you like most
make sure to also read the subpages when u have the time :)

Next week, more nice screenies I hope :)

Happy summer guys, enjoy your cocktails in the sun!

flysfree

07-25-2006, 11:23 PM

They are giving us some nice screen shots though andi got to say i do love the clouds in all of them very realistic.The content is all on the main website for darkfall it is deffinetly worth reading on a regular basis sometime they do add a few extra things here and there and only reading it reguler do you see these little gems of information :)

BLACKWATCH

07-25-2006, 11:39 PM

Ya'al, Thought O'l BLACKWATCH was just Barking at the twin-Moons.. :P

Mahirim, "Feeling de Love!"

Rik

07-25-2006, 11:44 PM

Prediction: Mahirim will be the best race in Darkfall.

Speed kills.

Chronos

07-25-2006, 11:51 PM

They didn't release any content information about the mahirim that we already didn't know. All they did was tell a story and show us pictures (which were nice). This just like giving us 4 screen shots but with a story line.

As for the picture NOT looking weird. Take a look at the other pictures and compare the legs. The knee joint is obvious to point out and the ankle is too. But either the foot grows when they jump or they have a huge arc in their foot.

There was plenty of new information in that article. If you fail to see it, I won't bother to point out the significance of it.

mlucas

07-25-2006, 11:56 PM

There was some new info released withsome Nice screen shots ,granted as players we will always want more . Hopefully we will start getting more and more details as right now they are very limited .

Webco

07-26-2006, 12:34 AM

Very nice. Now thats eye candy. Thanks for the link!

Webco

Sarmatian

07-26-2006, 12:36 AM

Prediction: Mahirim will be the best race in Darkfall.

Speed kills.

I'll play human, but Mahirrim sure seem like they will be loads of fun to play.

I love the overall expression, body position of the Mahirrim in the last picture.

Maglubiyet

07-26-2006, 12:41 AM

ABOUT TIME!!!

Sweet to see this they look amazing.

" How others see the Mahirim
"Sit! Fetch! Play dead! They are not even fit to serve as our pets, and will be put down like the scabby mongrels they are!"
- Naeva Darkshroud, Alfar from Shoal "

HAHAHAHA

Jorm

07-26-2006, 12:56 AM

I don't see what people are complaining about with the information. I know I certainly didn't know about 6 factions within the Mahirim, 3 maybe. And I certainly didn't know if we were going to be able to join any of those factions from what was provided on the website. Plus it gave a little more insight into the storyline progression that the devs have mentioned in the past. What exactly are you looking for, a complete walkthrough before the game even hits beta?

Plus the screenshots look amazing, they've improved the graphics alot from the old screens. Honestly, the screens from 2004 looked like crap and made my friends and I debate whether we'd play, even if the concept of the game was incredible. Now it's coming together to look like a very good and solid game, between graphics and concepts.

The only concern I have now is the lag. From all the screenshots, the game seems like it may have somewhat intense graphics, long clip planes, plus bumping, large server populations, and no zones; I'm just wondering how both graphic lag and server lag will be manageable. Especially in a game based on twitch gaming.

shock223

07-26-2006, 01:02 AM

one of the best updates i have ever seen put out by the darkfall devs

Metal Wolf

07-26-2006, 01:04 AM

Finally!

I really like how they look now exept for the small fact that I think digitigrade legs look wierd without a tail but I'll deal with it.

Dual Gost claws look badass. Plus that plate armor rocks as well.

shock223

07-26-2006, 01:14 AM

The Mahirim don't breed their own mounts, but they may acquire and use those bred by other races.

breeding is still in the game?

Ashindir

07-26-2006, 01:53 AM

Is it just me or is Darkfall like the coolest fucking thing in the world? And for some odd reason I keep thinking about Morrowind. I think Darkfall will play a lot like Morrowind.

Baldr

07-26-2006, 02:31 AM

Ah ha... Here be the mahirim shots. Niiiiice.

Looking good, 6 factions to choose from... good storyline... nice updated look to them. The only gripe i have about them is... wearing armor? Blech! I'll be running around half naked thank you!

RhyssaFireheart

07-26-2006, 02:48 AM

/selfpromotionon

There be wallpapers in the art forum now. (http://forums.darkfallonline.com/showthread.php?t=23997) ;) :ninja:

/selfpromotionoff

kehmesis

07-26-2006, 02:48 AM

Very nice.

RhyssaFireheart

07-26-2006, 02:50 AM

Oh, and for the update - very nice one. Good screenies and I personally like the lore information. That was one of the best things about AC1 - all the lore and how it was used to flow the monthly updates. Sounds like the devs plan to do something similar here with the six Mahirim factions:

* Some of these groups will not be active at Darkfall's release. They will be introduced to the game as the storyline unfolds.

Zerikin Loukbel

07-26-2006, 02:50 AM

Badass

Marrock

07-26-2006, 03:17 AM

Very nice, I'm so glad to see these SS, nice information regarding the Mahirim.

Figrix Voidstar

07-26-2006, 03:24 AM

Most excellent!

what a treat, not too many screens but the info was awesome - two pages! Quotes at the end were funny and a nice touch, I'm more than happy to play the Mahirim race now. Especially since I get to eat more dwarves than I had expected. A hop and a skip to the east and dinner is served with a side of gold and axes. Wash it down with some dwarven spirits!?

Tribelands is gonna be livin the life baby!

Ultimo

07-26-2006, 04:32 AM

wow, pictures of 4/6 of the races now

this is good news indeed

Derosian

07-26-2006, 05:52 AM

Woot!!!!

Darkmatter

07-26-2006, 05:59 AM

I like how the Mahirims look, good one.

Drafli

07-26-2006, 06:06 AM

Mahirim look great. I probably won't be playing one but they will be a sight to see when a pack is on the hunt.

I get the feeling they will be feared by all who cross their path.

"Oh #!$%, the Mahirim are coming".

losinglife

07-26-2006, 06:25 AM

i have been waitin for an article with more info on teh Mahirim... definitly going to be fun to play if i choose them over dwarves.

the best part is going to be the unfolding of there story line i think.. so many possibilities.

flagellum

07-26-2006, 06:58 AM

:eek: freakin sweet!!!!!!:D :ohno:

TheAntilionX

07-26-2006, 07:03 AM

!Finally! man these guy's will look great in game very good desing i was getting tire to see only elf, humans,orcs and dwarves now the alfars and we are good to go

thanks for the update

i will be waiting the next one do not disapoint me

PrideFC

07-26-2006, 07:11 AM

Nice article and screens, looking forward on making fur hat of one of those mahirim. :)

Zerfall

07-26-2006, 08:43 AM

Loving this update.

Airius Droc

07-26-2006, 09:07 AM

Nice update, it really captures the imagination. I also apprecite the added comments about the release of the game and how others see the Mahirim. Thanks. :)

Syndicate

07-26-2006, 10:15 AM

I love the quotes. They're wonderful.

Tshark

07-26-2006, 10:26 AM

hell yea. awesome update. seems the world designer for DF put together for us while Tasos is on vacation. THANKS BT Oren

DelThako

07-26-2006, 10:52 AM

Great update, I wonder how Alfar will look like.

JimLad

07-26-2006, 11:24 AM

Wheeyy, this is what we need! confirmation of things exsistance! :D
Great to finally see some updated Mahirim shots, was starting to think they wernt finished yet. :ohno:

Now we just need Alfar + mounts, Mirdain + mounts, and females of every race except human. :p

Mahirim are extra nice, Ashaka may even spare them from the Big Burning, hehe."
- Azog Elfstrangler, Ork from Flaming Skull

I love that, and look at his name! Elf-strangler :lmao:
The quotes are a great touch btw.

Maglubiyet

07-26-2006, 01:08 PM

I'de like to see one of these bastards running

Faeril[LT]

07-26-2006, 01:15 PM

Excellent! Loved seeing the screens and the information tidbits made me glad Lex Talionis decided to go Mahirim.

HighOnLife-FA

07-26-2006, 01:23 PM

If only I'd read this last night, goddamn corporate firewall decided to start blocking IGN.

Khael[SUN]

07-26-2006, 01:26 PM

Nice update on the race of german shepherds.

Vinadil

07-26-2006, 02:23 PM

Baldr

07-26-2006, 02:30 PM

Aye... sounds like this will give us dwarves plenty of skins for the winter months. Nice thing about the dog-men being fast is, they will likely run to us... it is so inconvenient having to march into enemy land just to find something to kill.

Dwarf Bone Marrow Stew

Ingredients:

1 dwarf thigh bone
1 cup/ serving of dill
2 pounds of war-pig flank
3 gallons of pheasant broth

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pour all contents into a large cauldron
2. stir and let it cook for 1 hour
3. Time to eat!

Whispers

07-26-2006, 02:42 PM

so says the big bad wolfves....

I thought i was gonna go with orcs (just loyalty to my rl bloodline) but these doggies are lookin reall badass!!!! Now I dunno for sure.

PS Beta looks ready for us ,. don't it?

Brandulfr

07-26-2006, 02:46 PM

Long Live The Mahirim!

I just hope all the 12 year olds don't flock to the race....would make me sick...go bother the alfar you punk kids!

Yuengling.OoB

07-26-2006, 02:59 PM

Wow, that was a fun read. I can't wait to read the Alfar version of that. :D

agreed!!!

Lucky dogs...

Zalasahr

07-26-2006, 04:40 PM

Great Screens !! Great Text but where are my lovely Alfar :sly: :sly:

Johan

07-26-2006, 05:02 PM

who wants to have the honor of having their blood slide from my ghostclaw's first?

WonderBrick

07-26-2006, 05:32 PM

Great update. Alot of good info mixed in with the lore.

Ayyric

07-26-2006, 05:54 PM

The only concern I have now is the lag. From all the screenshots, the game seems like it may have somewhat intense graphics, long clip planes, plus bumping, large server populations, and no zones; I'm just wondering how both graphic lag and server lag will be manageable. Especially in a game based on twitch gaming.

I totaly agree with you on this, those were some superb SS, looking forward to some more pics and will have to have a guild discussion on what we are going to do/play... just to make the wait even worse..:bang:

Kokain

07-26-2006, 06:33 PM

These Mahirim look beautiful in-game. Thanks for the update!

NOOOO I can't see the pictures! Is there anywhere else that has the pictures up?

Askel

07-26-2006, 06:40 PM

When standing erect, Mahirim move with the same speed as members of the other races. However, when not engaged in combat, they can switch to all fours and run with the speed of a horse. The Mahirim don't breed their own mounts, but they may acquire and use those bred by other races.

Omg

Rhynn

07-26-2006, 08:32 PM

"You can forget about your dragons and your gargantuas, the second most dangerous thing in the world is a Mahirim raiding party. They are fast, agile and strong, and they fight with the ferocity and cunning of born predators. What? Well, the most dangerous thing in the world is clearly an angry Dwarf. Which is why you should shut up and buy me a beer."
- Iarlgrim Snowshield, Dwarf from Ymir's Tear

Best part of the article. So true...so true. ;)

Sabrok

07-26-2006, 08:35 PM

Definately a lot like elderscrolls style graphics the more I see, that excites me.

Revelstoker

07-26-2006, 08:59 PM

Somehow, putting metal graphics on an animal just seems weird.

To me, it seems more logical that if you put on a piece of armor as a Mahirim (sp?), it should appear as some form of hide or have more of a leather type appearance. looking at a tin man with a wolf head just strikes me as a bit odd.

2pts for afirming the conventional logic.

nazual

07-26-2006, 10:08 PM

Amazing update, love the screenshots. Keep them comin! :)

-Zephyr-

07-26-2006, 10:45 PM

nice update, great progression on how the mahirim look, but now bring on the alfar version. cant wait to see how they look now.

Suitepee

07-26-2006, 11:16 PM

I think I've chosen my starting race. :D
It's the ghost claws man,they just look so GOOD!

Ulcis Cor

07-26-2006, 11:25 PM

Best... Update... Ever... Yeah.

Amaj

07-27-2006, 01:48 AM

Dwarf Bone Marrow Stew

Ingredients:

1 dwarf thigh bone
1 cup/ serving of dill
2 pounds of war-pig flank
3 gallons of pheasant broth

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pour all contents into a large cauldron
2. stir and let it cook for 1 hour
3. Time to eat!
Not raw? Or ripe?

Amaj

07-27-2006, 01:49 AM

breeding is still in the game?

I am guessing yes, because one of the recent screenshots look like a dwarf is riding a smaller version of deathpig: http://images.warcry.com/image.php?id=79298

Baldr

07-27-2006, 02:17 AM

Not raw? Or ripe?

Even mahirim can have a nack for cooking...

V1RUS

07-27-2006, 02:53 AM

Love the lore, factions, quotes, screens, everything :D. And the claws....those sexy...sexy claws... *drools*

Please bring us more updates like these!!! (such as Alfar :P )

Gorlak

07-27-2006, 05:14 AM

Nice update and very good background info on the Mahirim. The character models have come along nicely too.

Forgivance

07-27-2006, 07:01 AM

oh my god becky...did you see the size of his....

Anyhow, looks great. :) Thx

DemandredEBR

07-27-2006, 09:46 AM

reteep

07-27-2006, 10:18 AM

n1

..EBR huh? :lmao:

ham1eT

07-27-2006, 03:28 PM

Pah, they look pretty good... for a dog-like race.
I will choose between human, orcs and elves, I dont want to experiment since it is one race per server.
I hope that their ability to run on all four arms wont make them unable to kill, cuz that would be a bad move from the dev team. It would spoil all the balance in the game.

-PAD-

07-27-2006, 04:37 PM

wow. just wow >_<

cant wait for game

Kietharr

07-27-2006, 05:01 PM

Best Update Ever

Ketsuna

07-27-2006, 05:19 PM

The 3 jointed leg is called a digitgrade leg (humans have plantigrade) and actually you can just think of it like they have a really long space between their heels and the balls of their feet. If you look at a dogs or cats back legs its the same thing.

And I still don't see tails!!! T_T I do hope when they get the female mahirims theres more or a sexual dimorphism than in the original renderings...

dark-M

07-27-2006, 05:45 PM

yes there is a tail, on the mahirim in the armor in the town, his tail is hanging but kind of difficult to spot

ham1eT

07-27-2006, 05:57 PM

wow. just wow >_<

cant wait for game

Please, dont say 'wow' on these forums, I have an irrestible desire to stab myself in the head when I hear or read these three letters.
Tnx for understanding.

Tshark

07-27-2006, 07:24 PM

Stormsblade

07-27-2006, 09:07 PM

Yaaa for being a wolf >.>

ham1eT

07-27-2006, 09:35 PM

devs have said they will have 'bite' while on all 4s

Awww, actually you have misunderstood my friend.
I was trying to say: I hope, that the running on 4 arms ability wont make them unable to be killed by other races. I'm not a big Mahirim fan, maybe that's why I think this, not your way about them ;)

Wisperer

07-27-2006, 11:26 PM

ok, now that was a update :D

I really liked the rendering picture...why do the screen shots look so bleached...bland ?

If the rendered picture is how things will look like in the game and the screen shots we have seen being shots from past years (not updated renderings) then this game will have the eye candy that i am addicted to :ohno:

Pirotess

07-28-2006, 12:43 AM

Prediction: Mahirim will be the best race in Darkfall.

Speed kills.

Yeah, yeah, I'm a visionary

Narayan

07-28-2006, 02:19 AM

I definately know I won't be playing a mahirim. I can only imagine the amount of furries just reving to strip down and rub each other. It will be terrible.

Adapt

07-28-2006, 04:28 AM

I want to be a Mahirim pirate. :ninja:

Nalira

07-28-2006, 06:34 AM

lol a mahirim in armor doesnt seem suiting

anyhow... nice to finally see a decent screen of a mahirim.

Eyce

07-28-2006, 05:20 PM

Nice write up.

evilhuman

07-28-2006, 06:07 PM

must..play..this..game..now! :bang:

LanMandragon

07-28-2006, 06:49 PM

I definately know I won't be playing a mahirim. I can only imagine the amount of furries just reving to strip down and rub each other. It will be terrible.

WTF. Uh no, were gonna be too busy eating your elf ass.