Gankers of Stranglethorn - Gorak's Guide to WoW Classic, Episode 31 (Animation)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • Passing through the crucible of PVP in Stranglethorn Vale is a path we all must tread. The ever-present fear of hearing a twig snap (or the Stealth-sound) somewhere in your vicinity can be hard to let go, even after all these years!
    Of course I had to at some point make an homage to all of us who left our bones behind on the jungle floor, and all those ahem "super-cool dudes" who spent their valuable time slaughtering lowbies.
    If you'd like to support the channel or read some behind-the-scenes articles, go to / goraksguide :)
    #goraksguide #wow #wotlk #animation

Комментарии • 635

  • @huuminbloodborn7570
    @huuminbloodborn7570 Год назад +763

    My god this was a beautiful animation from start to finish.

    • @vavra222
      @vavra222 Год назад +11

      It truly was, i still have tears in my eyes.
      That disapproving stare of Nesingwary (i think?) and that eye stab just sent my sides to outer space.

    • @goraksguide
      @goraksguide  Год назад +15

      Thank you for the kind comment ^^

  • @DumbassJudgeman
    @DumbassJudgeman Год назад +331

    That corpse camp was just S tier, man. So good.

  • @harrisonburgeron6652
    @harrisonburgeron6652 Год назад +388

    We just don't deserve content of this quality. Thank you sir for the huge effort and dedication that obviously must be put into this channel

    • @goraksguide
      @goraksguide  Год назад +36

      Thanks for the kind comment friend ^^

  • @VZLAV
    @VZLAV Год назад +312

    Would love to see a full length movie like this, Gorak is great at making stories as well as animating them 🏆

  • @dylankubick3719
    @dylankubick3719 Год назад +63

    Making the night elf hit himself with his own fist killed me 😂

  • @Gamenofun
    @Gamenofun Год назад +116

    Lets not forget the original wetlands ganking gauntlet run every night elf player had to make to get to Ironforge. A level 60 undead rogue named Boogieman used to welcome every new player to the game on my server right by the Dun Algaz entrance. Good times.

    • @RhamanaChan
      @RhamanaChan Год назад +29

      The Wetlands run was a Rite of Passage for sure, ganking or not.

    • @randalftheblack2572
      @randalftheblack2572 Год назад +30

      Ah yes.. Crossing the Wetlands and aggroing every crocolisk within ten miles.

    • @JohnRock14
      @JohnRock14 Год назад +8

      @@randalftheblack2572 great times 😂😂

    • @goldenferitas2614
      @goldenferitas2614 Год назад +9

      "I want to level in Elwynn" is a great video about running from Teldrassil to Elwynn.

    • @LadyLunarella
      @LadyLunarella Год назад +2

      was he a npc or a real player? O.O

  • @Ren3gaid
    @Ren3gaid Год назад +29

    0:59
    I love this "child-friendly" version of that spell lmao

    • @adrianwilson5950
      @adrianwilson5950 Год назад +5

      Don't forget the best form of pick pocketing when he had the poor little gnome upside down. Lol

  • @JJ-lm4pg
    @JJ-lm4pg Год назад +110

    STV is the closest thing to Vietnam War I will ever experience

    • @sygmarvexarion7891
      @sygmarvexarion7891 Год назад +7

      Funny fact. The area Ashenvale, another hotbed of world pvp, was named like that because it sounds very similar to Passchendaele, the most bloody battlefield of WW1.

    • @jovialwyvern2954
      @jovialwyvern2954 Год назад +4

      @@sygmarvexarion7891 Yeah, gonna need some proof on that claim chief.

    • @ogre7699
      @ogre7699 Год назад

      @@sygmarvexarion7891 I doubt they did it because of that, but it sounds just about right, will say that much.

    • @dogswifty7800
      @dogswifty7800 11 месяцев назад +4

      Well STV does stand for Stranglethorn Vietnam

    • @Gorikon
      @Gorikon 10 месяцев назад +1

      There's a reason classic players call it Nam

  • @gojonnygogogo
    @gojonnygogogo Год назад +176

    Omg hemet nessingwary sitting there stirring his tea and shaking his head was so great. This might be one of your best yet!

    • @mjdRx
      @mjdRx Год назад +3

      The lack of expression on his face… perfect 😂

    • @bluewolf2866
      @bluewolf2866 9 месяцев назад

      That's Nesingwary? I thought he always had gray/white hair, and I can't seem to find a picture where he didn't.

    • @bluewolf2866
      @bluewolf2866 9 месяцев назад

      Are you sure he isn't "Barnil Stonepot?"

    • @Lewtable
      @Lewtable 8 месяцев назад

      @@bluewolf2866 Think it's the chronicler that asks you to collect nesingwary pages throughout STV.

  • @deftestaphid2026
    @deftestaphid2026 Год назад +84

    Holy crap that transition from life to death was F*cking amazing great work. You really outdone yourself.

  • @Fugitive292
    @Fugitive292 Год назад +35

    The nipple scenes had me rolling on the floor. 😂

  • @lugi9482
    @lugi9482 Год назад +63

    Goodness gravy those expressions, so much character from just from that. You tell such fun stories without a single word. Amazing.

  • @deniboy1570
    @deniboy1570 Год назад +11

    Funny as always!
    Especially the self-inflicting-nippletwist was the best!

  • @OldHawkEye
    @OldHawkEye Год назад +36

    I can never get enough of your 10/10 content. Simply the best wow animations out there.

  • @Clawthorne
    @Clawthorne Год назад +10

    Lol that little Peter Pan reference with the croc. Absolute perfection. 👌

  • @LandoHitman
    @LandoHitman Год назад +20

    This was incredible. I especially love the, "stop hitting yourself," scene.

  • @MegaChickenfish
    @MegaChickenfish Год назад +9

    For you, questing in Stranglethorn was the scariest experience of your leveling, for Hemet Nesingwary, _it was Tuesday._

  • @Kristers_K
    @Kristers_K Год назад +30

    I love these every time...the animations is just perfect. xD These videos are a pure masterpeace.

  • @Setnja92
    @Setnja92 Год назад +15

    I love how much recognisable is this humor to me and other (former) players of WoW 😀 This is just perfect. I watch the the video, i see it, i hear it, i feel it. It's like a time machine or teleport 😀

  • @sephiose
    @sephiose Год назад +12

    As someone who went through Cutthroat Vale during Vanilla, this is 100% accurate. Albeit I was on the Horde just watching Alliance get mowed down by lvl 60 gank squads while I quested uninterrupted, but still.

  • @faselblaDer3te
    @faselblaDer3te Год назад +51

    Assistant: "Sir, sir the assets for our animation are here!"
    Groak: "Great, let's have a look then."
    Assistant: "...but those are... those faces have like 3 or 4 polygons each!"
    Gorak (pulling up his sleeves): "I can make this work."

  • @ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind
    @ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind Год назад +38

    So far my favourite of them all. This made me feel so many feelings.
    Thank you Gorak so much.
    I... I really have to get back to classic .

  • @Reneator
    @Reneator Год назад +9

    I really loved the detail with the crocodile's fork and knife!
    Keep it up!

  • @outsideropinion6561
    @outsideropinion6561 Год назад +9

    A drop from gorak is like Christmas!

  • @Zhortac
    @Zhortac Год назад +1

    Love how it started with a reference with the nuclear ambush stab lol

  • @trianwarshield
    @trianwarshield Год назад +17

    this is exactly why I never played on a Pvp realm and the one time my friends convinced me to give one a try I stayed well away from STV questing in that place was bad enough early game without having to worry about players ganking you.

    • @KingLich451
      @KingLich451 Год назад +1

      hahahahaha

    • @trianwarshield
      @trianwarshield Год назад +1

      @@KingLich451 going by that laugh I am guessing you like to play a rogue and go for a stroll in STV.

  • @sandygillilan1169
    @sandygillilan1169 Год назад +6

    Haha this was awesome!

  • @codybonds
    @codybonds Год назад +1

    I got flashbacks to StrangleGank Vale this was so accurate.

  • @707Temjin
    @707Temjin Год назад +4

    I laughed so hard, remembering this "Vietnam" :D Great video!

  • @HiddenEvilStudios
    @HiddenEvilStudios Год назад +16

    The most devastating weapon in any Forsaken Gankster's arsenal: THE TIDDY TWISTER!
    Incredibly stupid as always, Gorak. Keep up the good work!

  • @jeeves9233
    @jeeves9233 Год назад +4

    Even though I quit WoW a couple of years ago, I still appreciate watching your content in order to remember the good times when I was younger and had less worries and could play WoW all day long. Wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year Gorak! Best regards from The Alliance in Norway

  • @SplatastictheRealOne
    @SplatastictheRealOne Год назад +3

    A beautiful animation as always gorak.
    A touch of realism I was expecting was a geared level 60 warrior, patrolling stv on the Alliance, to counter the rogues, causing a guild war to ensue.

  • @IceSlushi
    @IceSlushi Год назад +24

    Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays Gorak. Your machinima's are appreciated during this cold season. I wish you the best and hope you have time to relax and unwind.

    • @Justin-A-Carter
      @Justin-A-Carter Год назад +1

      Aren't they just awesome LOL

    • @IceSlushi
      @IceSlushi Год назад +1

      @@Justin-A-Carter They remind me of the good old days. I especially like the Naxx Christmas special.

  • @RoAoG
    @RoAoG Год назад +5

    man, you have really evolved artistically with your animation skills. this is something to be very proud of, its not easy to make machinma feel this authentic to the game world all the while still following a goofy plot with plenty of laughs. keep it up

  • @udontseethetruth
    @udontseethetruth Год назад +4

    I love the fact that people with passion like you exist to create something like this for an almost 20 year old mmo! More power to you and i hope all the best for you mate!

  • @justwalkaway9915
    @justwalkaway9915 Год назад

    Love that you included a butchers steel when he sharpens his knife.

  • @user-fi2zl9ez3d
    @user-fi2zl9ez3d 9 месяцев назад

    There is not enough words to describe this awe I feel right now. It's absolutely hilarious!

  • @TheOneWhoReportsForDuty
    @TheOneWhoReportsForDuty Год назад +83

    "I'm so good at this game!"
    "But your 40 levels higher than me."
    "Shut up, noob!"

    • @zapspiders92
      @zapspiders92 Год назад +4

      After all these years and I still read that in Crendors voice 😂

  • @edieromero8297
    @edieromero8297 Год назад +8

    As always, you never let us down. 😂❤

  • @Ulkjen
    @Ulkjen Год назад +1

    I feel like i've watched this already just by sheer exposure to this content 18 years ago lol.

  • @Tapewormsu
    @Tapewormsu Год назад

    Gut-busting riot from start to finish, my god the crockolisk with silverware *chef's kiss*

  • @ASIRA89
    @ASIRA89 Год назад +3

    The animation quality and humor only keep improving. Amazing work. Idk but the dwarf sweeping the skulls at the end 2:00 looks so fluent and smooth... just amazing attention to detail!

  • @VargavinterSWE
    @VargavinterSWE Год назад +2

    This was the most accurate depiction of your adventures in Stranglethorn Vale if there ever was one.

  • @santiagouc2364
    @santiagouc2364 Год назад +1

    I love not only the quality of animation, but the sheer story telling this man is capable of with no voice lines whatsoever. Hope this guy has a future in professional studios of animation as writer or something.

  • @molin1
    @molin1 Год назад +3

    I have not laughed that hard in quite a while. Excellent work as always.

  • @silversurfer8818
    @silversurfer8818 Год назад +4

    I had hoped someone would log onto their main, for the glorious revenge!

    • @GuillotineWoW
      @GuillotineWoW Год назад +3

      //CraniusPresents "Don't make my get my main" intensifies//

    • @comq01
      @comq01 Год назад +1

      thats usually how it goes

    • @edieromero8297
      @edieromero8297 Год назад +1

      Thats another episode I bet

  • @Narubrew
    @Narubrew 10 месяцев назад

    I don't know how many times I've replayed this video by now. It keeps gettin' recommended to me and it's a blast to watch every single time.

  • @thecringekid5744
    @thecringekid5744 10 месяцев назад

    That shot with the gnome at the dwarf's feet made me think of Meet thr Pyro

  • @PapaIvar
    @PapaIvar Год назад +1

    Bro you are the goat. I watched all of your videos recently, and you can literally feel the love you have for this game/the lore/the characters and the history. Another Masterpiece. Will definitely check out your patreon! Keep it going!

  • @ErikratKhandnalie
    @ErikratKhandnalie Год назад +1

    GG is an absolute genius at visual storytelling, gets just so much life out of those old wow models. So expressive!

  • @Mbv9Firehunter
    @Mbv9Firehunter Год назад

    1:27 poor dude, that shit hurts like hell! LOL!
    Awesome video Gorak! 😎👍

  • @TheEbonyWarrior
    @TheEbonyWarrior Год назад

    Was in tears at the purple nurple, god that scream.

  • @alexeymatveyev7096
    @alexeymatveyev7096 Год назад +1

    The best facial animation ever! So many expressions for so much low-poly original models! Fantastic! :)

  • @rVesperialGaming
    @rVesperialGaming Год назад +1

    This so much god tier animation! and the Undead Rogue is hilarious!

  • @delete_gaming
    @delete_gaming Год назад +1

    This just brought back so many painful memories. Great job, really enjoyed this one.

  • @Talidaga
    @Talidaga Год назад

    The nipple rings haha. I crack up at all of these, glad to have found such a channel with great work.

  • @PandragonClips
    @PandragonClips Год назад

    God it's so good and well made. I remember how much rogue ganked me when I was questing in stranglethorn in classic.

  • @popfloydplays788
    @popfloydplays788 Год назад +2

    This was one of the best videos lmao

  • @MPHIY17
    @MPHIY17 Год назад

    A winner as always. Cheers from my pvp team - including the raid leader.

  • @tommoa7xx
    @tommoa7xx Год назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant.

  • @TheJazmynPuma
    @TheJazmynPuma Год назад +1

    And this is why I listen to CCR's Fortunate Son whenever I go there on a pvp server.

  • @vavra222
    @vavra222 Год назад

    Ganker´s Paradise starts playing in the background.

  • @jackedpepe
    @jackedpepe Год назад +2

    Holyyy :D This was amazing Gorak! Thank you for bringing some positivity in my day!

  • @astupidmonkeyygaming544
    @astupidmonkeyygaming544 Год назад +1

    Dude, you're a god at these lmao. Always hilarious lmao.

  • @Whytho2000
    @Whytho2000 Год назад

    For a second I thought I was watching a Amozous vid. Then the entire time I had that monotone voice for the rogue ganker. *Chefs Kiss*

  • @randalftheblack2572
    @randalftheblack2572 Год назад +1

    Awesome as always..
    Made a slight mistake at the end though, shouldn't be the "Release Spirit" box. But the "Resurrect now?" box.

  • @Krethus10
    @Krethus10 10 месяцев назад

    I'm genuinely at a loss. This was quite possibly one of the greatest WoW videos I have ever seen. Not only did I stay steady laughing and wheezing, but I was glued to that editing! Huge props to you and all involved. Thank you for this!

  • @vilitimonen286
    @vilitimonen286 Год назад +5

    We need a follow up to this one where someone will come on their main to kill the ganker

  • @Captainlonate
    @Captainlonate Год назад

    These are so good!
    That basilisk with his dining utensils lol

  • @Annyhoi
    @Annyhoi Год назад

    Absolutely top work good sir! The cheap shot was perfect

  • @Himatatsu87
    @Himatatsu87 Год назад

    I was not prepared nor will I ever forget what I saw.

  • @eyesonly4755
    @eyesonly4755 Год назад

    Thank you--you never fail to brighten my day!!!

  • @billsmithh2890
    @billsmithh2890 Год назад

    I cried from lol. Love you and your work. DEFINITELY worth the wait so thank you for taking your time.

  • @Stormsong93
    @Stormsong93 Год назад

    LMAO 11/10 video once again. This undead rogue is how I felt on my 34 Elemental Shaman when the wrath fresh servers were released. Just spent the entire week in the 30 zones.

  • @lestutosdedrago6087
    @lestutosdedrago6087 Год назад +3

    Truly a masterpiece of art ! Thank you Gorak, I laughed so hard !

  • @MOSH_11_STVOLOV
    @MOSH_11_STVOLOV Год назад +4

    Как всегда потрясающе проделанная работа, спасибо за ваши старания.

  • @tetra3000
    @tetra3000 Год назад

    This is world class content right here takes me back to 2004

  • @uoga101
    @uoga101 Год назад

    Once again, speechless! Epic work my bro!!!!!

  • @godsaccomplice638
    @godsaccomplice638 Год назад

    Absolutely amazing. The nipple ring twist + Arnold Schwarzenegger Predator scream at the end was the best for me!

  • @designatedred
    @designatedred Год назад

    I sure hope we see more of Nipple-ganker in future videos. I'm fully terrified.

  • @robinpierre4407
    @robinpierre4407 Год назад

    I was waiting for a main ally coming for revenge XD
    It's still a super great video !

  • @arky3000
    @arky3000 Год назад

    BRILLIANT! was anyone else thinking of 'the scarlet scourge' while watching this? XD

  • @sevoranffxiv6638
    @sevoranffxiv6638 Год назад

    Man loved the whole thing but the physics of the gnome rolling across the ground was REALLY impressive. Great work!!

  • @muajin
    @muajin Год назад

    haha OMG easily one of your best vids to date!! Gorak makes some of the best and funniest wow vids. :D

  • @brendanwilliamson2494
    @brendanwilliamson2494 Год назад

    So excellent! I loved the callback at the end. Made the story come full circle!

  • @Darc1972
    @Darc1972 Год назад +2

    The Forsaken with Chef hat - "Looks like meat back on the menu boys!"

  • @FirstSnow
    @FirstSnow Год назад

    Never fails to put a smile on my face.

  • @ACColorado
    @ACColorado Год назад +1

    Awesome dude. I love these videos.

  • @hebasedd
    @hebasedd 9 месяцев назад

    This is soo good man. Next level story telling

  • @Lasershadow
    @Lasershadow Год назад

    I think my favorite is when the zombie rogue cuts the rope on the wooden bridge and Miss Indiana Jones falls into a waiting crocolisk with dinnerware. Reminds me of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Crocodile bridge at the end.

  • @Kxadd
    @Kxadd Год назад

    How the hell do you not have at least half a million subscribers yet? What's wrong with the RUclips algorithm? These are probably the BEST machinimas ever created!

    • @goraksguide
      @goraksguide  Год назад

      Thanks for the kind comment friend ^^

    • @EQOAnostalgia
      @EQOAnostalgia Год назад

      This site is a shadow of its former self.

    • @Kxadd
      @Kxadd Год назад

      @@EQOAnostalgia ?

  • @Sarik0497
    @Sarik0497 Год назад

    Absolutely amazing animation!
    Always a treat to see a new video of yours get released.

  • @pavelkrusstev8461
    @pavelkrusstev8461 Год назад

    Absolutely accurate, and hilarious!! Made me laugh so much, thank you!

  • @craigtaylor4739
    @craigtaylor4739 Год назад

    holy shit the cheap shot part had me howling
    please keep these up mate they really do bring so much to the community

  • @TheRinn68
    @TheRinn68 Год назад

    PTSD in video form.
    Amazingly well done!

  • @brandoncastellano1858
    @brandoncastellano1858 Год назад +2

    This perfectly captures that first few hours of going to STV during the P1 launch.
    Personal story. It was 4 am, running from Booty Bay to the Ruins. I’m chatting with two of my buddies right behind me watching me play.
    “It’s kinda nice playing this early. Not a soul in sight”
    No sooner than I said it. SAP. Out from behind, a troll rogue unstealths. Then another. And another. And another. And another. 5 horde rogues un stealth, /lol, /dance, then one at a time restealth. Resap. And perfectly deplete my HP with a ambush. Haunting. But hilarious.

  • @Kortan4
    @Kortan4 Год назад

    I knew it was gonna be another great video since the moment I saw the sudden weather change once you cross that bridge 🥰
    STV will always be one of my top favorite areas.

  • @Fireontire
    @Fireontire Год назад +2

    This one is a masterpiece. Well done Gorak, laughed my ass off. xD

  • @alexandruoprea699
    @alexandruoprea699 7 месяцев назад +1

    Legendary animation.

  • @SharpshireEddy
    @SharpshireEddy Год назад

    Another amazing video, thank you for the morning fun time.