Ranwulf Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 So, I've been playing World of Warcraft for a long time, but just now I figure it out that Varian Wrynn looks A LOT like Ragnar Blackmane! I mean, they both look a like: http://www.todowow.com/wp-content/uploads/King_Varian_Wrynn.jpg And Ragnar Blackmane http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SAZgh0VQlQ/SUDAUzaBEMI/AAAAAAAAByE/vYHgifzc2QM/s400/space%20wolf%20omnibus.jpg Both are warriors, have the same look a like and have a relation with wolfs( Varian is known as Lo'gosh, or Ghost Wolf O.o). So what you guys think of that? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primarch015 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 i can definitely see the correlation between the two. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I think the WoW-guy has a lion on his shoulder pad :unsure: Ragnar has a wolf = he is more wolfy :P But yeah, they do look quite similar. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Dog Studios Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 They are similar, but ragnar is better. :unsure: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 .. oh gawd. now I'll be thinking about this every time I see the King. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 and that Ragnar used to be blonde... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPetersson Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 That is quite uncanny. Just a shame that Ragnar resembles the filthy alliance scum. I shall think of this each time I go to Stormwind to slaughter the alliance command... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeddon Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yes, it's amazing what happens when you (Blizzard) blatantly rip off from the Warhammer universe. Of course they've been doing it for years now so I suppose they'd have a hard time stopping now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yes, it's amazing what happens when you (Blizzard) blatantly rip off from the Warhammer universe. Of course they've been doing it for years now so I suppose they'd have a hard time stopping now. most sci-fi and fantasy creations "borrow" strongly from other sources...Warhammer itself isnt terribly original. WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Grius Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's my understanding that Warcraft came about because GW decided not to buy the game engine built by Blizzard for a Warhammer Fantasy RTS. So Blizzard called it Warcraft and released it, slightly changed. This is just the rumour I heard, and it could be wrong, but it wouldn't surprise me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPetersson Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's my understanding that Warcraft came about because GW decided not to buy the game engine built by Blizzard for a Warhammer Fantasy RTS. So Blizzard called it Warcraft and released it, slightly changed. This is just the rumour I heard, and it could be wrong, but it wouldn't surprise me. Yup, that's basically what happened... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yes, it's amazing what happens when you (Blizzard) blatantly rip off from the Warhammer universe. Of course they've been doing it for years now so I suppose they'd have a hard time stopping now. most sci-fi and fantasy creations "borrow" strongly from other sources...Warhammer itself isnt terribly original. WLK Spoiler: Warcraft and Starcraft were original intende to be games based on Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40k, GW however pulled back and Blizzard renamed the games and brought them on the market as you know them today. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 And this is why GW are business luminaries! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2271967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldenhaller Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 hmmm... Warcraft is (and has been) an rts game with many varying itterations well before WoW came along. Odd to think it wasn't developed for a new version of this...especially as blizzard did the previous 3 versions of it before WoW appeared on the schene. Corrolations being drawn where they do not exist methinks... ~O Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2272050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkenheim Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 its an oft said thing that warcraft was originlly a game designed under licence and on behalf of GW but for some reason (likely money) they told lizzard to can it... a little while later and warcraft was released with many similarities to warhammer... who woulda thunk it :) and whilst most fantasy ideas stem from centuries old folk tales and legends the fact is blizzard did 'borrow' so much from warhammer from both stylistic aspects and lore that its more than just a similarity. and yes that picture is basically ragnar if were around in fantasy times, hell even the colour of the armour is nearly identical. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2272066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yes, it's amazing what happens when you (Blizzard) blatantly rip off from the Warhammer universe. Of course they've been doing it for years now so I suppose they'd have a hard time stopping now. most sci-fi and fantasy creations "borrow" strongly from other sources...Warhammer itself isnt terribly original. WLK Spoiler: Warcraft and Starcraft were original intende to be games based on Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40k, GW however pulled back and Blizzard renamed the games and brought them on the market as you know them today. It was the biggest mistake of GW EVER. Imagine how much money they would make off their minis if StarCraft and WarCraft were 40K and FB. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2272300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Dog Studios Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 We have plenty of warhammer video games anyway. Fire Warrior Rites of War Dawn of War and all its expansions Dawn of War 2 and its expansion Warhammer Online:Age of Reckoning BloodBowl Soon to be released Space Marine Must i go on? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2272698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmk17 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 While a fan of Warcraft and Starcraft, I much prefer Dawn of War (1&2) to them both. Truthfully, I think GW has made the right decision to skip the electronic media in that form at that time and the let the game evolve the way we know it. Besides, it has allowed us to enjoy the hobby with out the "LOL:cussOMGBBtheQ" And its something I hope will also not become prevalent in the 40k MMORPG. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191411-varian-wrynn-and-ragnar-blackmane/#findComment-2273007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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