原帖似乎是一个BLZ蓝帖，但是MMO没有给出链接

New character models retain the iconic features, but refine them as necessary. The models also have a more consistent style.
新的角色模型保留了标志性的特征，但是进行了必要的精细化。这些模型也有了更固定的风格。

Undead have bones sticking out, but they don't look great. The new version refined it. (They unveiled the progress on the Undead Male model)
亡灵的骨头很显眼，但是看起来不怎么好。新的模型优化了这里。(他们放出了对亡灵男性模型的优化过程)

The team looked at the existing model and decided what they wanted to maintain and what needed to be exaggerated.
开发小组观察现有模型，然后决定哪些可以保留，哪些要扩充。

They went 956 to 5,408 polygons on the Gnomes. 130 to 196 bones. Texture resolution was 2 to 5x higher depending on the area of the body.
侏儒模型以前有956个多边形，现在是5408个。骨架以前是130个，现在是196个。在不同的身体部位，贴图分辨率提高了2-5倍。

The old Dwarf male has 1,160 polygons and was mirrored on both sides. The new model is 7,821 polygons and has higher texture resolutions. The face doesn't have to be symmetrical anymore.
矮人男性模型以前有1160个多边形，并且两侧镜像对称。新模型有7821个多边形，以及更高的贴图分辨率。脸部也不再限定为镜像对称了。

Dwarf female is underway and has a basic model.
矮人女性模型正在制作中，已经有了一个基本模型。

Tauren male is also underway and has a basic model done.
牛头人男性模型也在制作中，也已经有了一个基本模型。

Facial hair is animated using bones.
面部毛发会使用骨架来产生动作。

Capes are now animated using bones to flow more naturally.
披风也使用骨架产生动画，使其飘动的更加自然。

Gnome female pigtails are now animated.
侏儒女性的辫子也有了动画效果。

Concept art helps to determine the feel of the zone, while Zone maps help to determine what is taking place in each part of the zone.
概念图可以帮助我们决定地图区域的感觉，而区域地图则帮助我们决定这个区域内每个地方正在发生什么。

Vertex shading is used to make things look much nicer without having to create even more new textures.
顶点着色被用来让物体看起来更好看，而不需要专门做出新的贴图材质。

Lighting is also a big part of adding atmosphere to zones.
光线效果也是给地图区域添加气氛的重要部分。

The Iron Horde make several different tanks, but not a unique mailbox.
钢铁部落建造了多种不同的坦克(攻城车？)，但是没有造出独特造型的邮箱。

When it rains, the NPC working on trade skills will go inside and get out of the rain.
下雨的时候，那些在外面进行商业技能工作的NPC会去室内避雨。

There are 572 candle models in game, with 42 belonging to the Kobolds.
游戏中有572种蜡烛模型，其中42种属于狗头人。

Worgen and Goblin won't be getting new models right away. The team will take a look at those models after all of the other ones are done.
狼人和地精模型不会立刻得到新的模型。制作组会在其他模型都完成以后重新审视这两个种族的模型。

The female Troll model is in process right now.
巨魔女性模型正在制作中。

The website will show off the new models and provide release date guidance as progress is made on the remaining ones.
这个网站将会随着剩余模型的开发进度来展示新的模型，以及提供关于发布日期的信息。

Ear and hair clipping is a little bit better with the new models.
耳夹和发卡在新模型下表现的更好一点。