In a delightful blend of two beloved gaming worlds, a dedicated World of Warcraft fan has meticulously recreated the iconic Dark Portal from Burning Crusade within the blocky universe of Minecraft. This impressive feat, which was crafted by hand using old concept art as a reference, has captured the hearts of both WoW and Minecraft communities alike. Let’s delve into this extraordinary project and the nostalgic memories it has rekindled for fans.
A Monumental Task: Crafting the Dark Portal
The Dark Portal is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the World of Warcraft universe. It has played a significant role in the game's lore and has been featured prominently on the login screens for various WoW expansions.
Redditor and World of Warcraft fan FemKitsu took on the monumental task of recreating this legendary landmark in Minecraft. The project, which took about four days of on-and-off work, was completed entirely by hand. FemKitsu used old concept art as a reference for the massive gate and sculpted it freestyle, without importing any external assets into Minecraft.
A Portal Between Worlds
FemKitsu’s Dark Portal is a sight to behold. It doesn't adopt the smaller design of the Azeroth portal but instead features the red magic seen in the Warlords of Draenor version of the portal. Interestingly, old art from the discontinued World of Warcraft Trading Card Game depicted the Dark Portal with a crimson gate, rather than the green one from Burning Crusade. This art was likely FemKitsu’s reference, especially since the accompanying statues in their build are wielding staves instead of swords, like the in-game model.
Nostalgia Crafted in Blocks
The Minecraft rendition of the Dark Portal has struck a chord with fans, reminding many of their first time playing World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade and the memories of crossing through the Dark Portal into the shattered world of Outland. The Reddit post sharing the image of this magnificent build received hundreds of upvotes in less than a day, highlighting the deep sense of nostalgia and appreciation that fans have for this iconic WoW landmark.
A Growing Trend: WoW Meets Minecraft
FemKitsu is not alone in their endeavor to merge the worlds of WoW and Minecraft. Over the years, players have recreated various World of Warcraft locations, such as the End Times dungeon, Stormwind, and Elysian Hold, using Minecraft's Creative mode. With some players crafting staggeringly immense builds, it seems only a matter of time before someone attempts to remake all of Azeroth in Minecraft.
Conclusion: A Tribute to Two Legendary Games
FemKitsu’s Dark Portal is more than just a Minecraft build; it is a heartfelt tribute to two legendary games that have captured the imaginations of millions. It showcases the incredible creativity that can emerge when passionate fans of different gaming communities intersect.
As World of Warcraft continues its epic saga and Minecraft remains a canvas for boundless creativity, one can only wonder what other iconic crossovers fans might craft next. In a gaming world where possibilities are as vast as the lands of Azeroth and the endless blocks of a Minecraft world, the sky—or perhaps, the Dark Portal—is the limit.
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