Warrior of the Mind - Rough Animatic- WIP 

Placing Warrior Of The Mind after/in the middle of Just A Man is literally so perfect oh my gosh. I love how you portrayed older and younger Odysseus so differently and how Athena treats Ody!!! This is a masterpiece! 🤩

I love how you choose to place it in a different part of the story. Also the moment when older Odysseus kinda questions if his younger version sees him is super interesting

Odysseus being like “who, me?” Is such a mood im having a lil second hand embarrassment 😂😂😂😂

I love how happy he looks fighting the boar

Damn, she really did just yeeted the guy in the depths of his mind... Being chokeslammed into the flashbacks was not something i expected.

I love how you've played with the past and the present, overlapping them and having them influence eachother, and also you've experimented with perspective and space. Also the fluid identities of the gods - how Athena changes in size and shape much like how the Ancient Greeks believed the gods to be larger than mortals but also able to shapeshift.

I really like teh movement in this and Athena flexing her godly powers by teaching old Odysseus a lesson while also meeting young Ody for the first time is genius!! Also young Ody reminds me of Zagreus and I love it!!!

This is fantastic! I love how their dynamic in this one is less friendly and way more flawed. It leaves some interesting area for character growth/tension, especially with Athena. In this animatic, Athena is manipulative, threatening, and borderline apathetic, and Odysseus seems genuinely wary of her(for good reason, being literally thrown around and threatened). Great movement and expressions!

That slam at 0:40 and Athena's badass boss frame at 2:30 are my absolute favs, but also OMG THE MOVEMENT WTF!!! I love this!!

Oh man I love love love this. Your giant Athena placing him on a chessboard really emphasizes that she's still very much a god and just as manipulative of humanity as all the others. I hope to see the final piece!!!

3:12 I loved the idea of Athena teaching war tactics to Odysseus as a literal chess game, not giving an identity to any of the pieces more than their figure's names, to then jump to the present and have Odysseus realize that the "King" he slayed with ease in the past has now not only a name (Astyanax - literally meaning "high king") but is also just a baby. Probably my favorite animatic on this song!!

I can't tell if that was a flashback to a younger Odysseus, or Athena just straight up showing Odysseus his replacement if he doesn't follow through on killing Astyanax. I love it.

I love this animatic so much, especially the "chess" part after odysseus killed the boar! It is so unique!

Very clever take putting Odysseus in the nursery during Warrior of the Mind. I've always been of the mind that even though that Athena would have also been there and would have told Odysseus the exact same thing Zeus did about what to do about that baby

Young Odysseus looking like Zagreus from Hades ❤

Young Ody is adorable But can we talk about your movement for a moment? Like this is absolutely ✨ chef's kiss✨

This is so creative like I love the story telling with Athena starting off showing Odysseus the infant then he showed her the pass with the boar and him meeting Athena. It’s shows how she is reminding him how she originally “designed” him to be. ❤❤❤

All is see is Zagreus in young Odysseus

Young odysseus looks like zag from hades game he's so cute 😭

holy shit I am shaken to my core by how fucking sick this is. the CHESS VISUALS???

THIS. IS. EPIC 1- OMG THE MOVEMENT? I love the fighting scenes and how you transmit movement 2- I just love this so much

The action choreography is crazy on this. Everything about this screams movie or High High HIGH quality TV Show

I am loving it? like the way you included things such as Athena not only being a goddess of strategy and war, but also of weaving? Amazing, love the fluidity, the context in which you put the whole thing, it definitely fits, the way she pulled him into that mind-realm, love it all

oh my god the dynamics of the action in this is amazing! I don’t even know what to focus on! like, the Athena fighting segment is stunning, I *love* the pottery art vignette of the boar and ody running from it towards camera… hnghhhhhhn. special shout out to the match cuts tho. i see them and they’re beautiful and perfect and will live in my mind forever

This made me flabbergasted by how good it is. It's so cool by not only the art but different take story wise than the other animatics. The animation is so fluid and I love it so much, I think even in rough concepts this is one of my favorite animations of warrior of the mind!

This storyboard is such *chef's kiss* I would LOVE to see a finished project. because it gives such character to Athena being so detached as a goddess bent on putting feelings to the side would. I just--UGH, love it.

This genuinely is one of my favorite animatics I’ve seen for this show, SO dynamic and action-packed!! The character interactions are so fun!! The designs are so well done!! I also LOVE this change in placement of where this song falls in the story timewise, I honestly think it makes SO much more sense and really establishes a long-standing relationship better with Odysseus and Athena. Phenomenal work

So great to see all the positive feedback on this animatic. You worked so hard on it and it shows! - Drew Ng

this is AWESOMEEEEE holy hell! you really made athena a terrifying force!

The expresions in this are soo gooddddd!!!!😢 IT'S PERFECT!❤❤

This was just STELLAR in so many ways ohmygod. Placing warrior of the mind before just a man is such a strong narrative move. It is our first reminder of what Jorge said is a main theme in Epic: ruthlessness. Theoretically this would leave open arms as the closing song for the Troy saga as the final song. Which is just so hopeful and nice .. Knowing just how intense his punishment will be after the Cyclops saga makes the tragedy extra bitter in the best way. So we see Odysseus hesitate to kill Hector's son. Athena jumps in to remind him of what he needs to be: calculated and ruthless. And right away you can see that their dynamic isn't equal. Everything in Athena's body language and movement signals that she is dealing with her subordinate; a petulant child almost when she holds his cheek. The scene with the boar is SO FUCKING GOOD the movement is dynamic and exciting. Odysseus is bright eyed, excited, ready to take on the world! Willing to take the risk of not just bluffing, but of possibly insulting the goddess before him by refusing his name. You can imagine how this snarky kid became the general that ended Troy. I love the transition from Athena to Odysseus implying he acted out that whole fight sequence lol At the end we're again reminded of their dynamic and the differences in how they see their relationship. Odysseus casually throwing his arm around her and Athena shrugging it off is great. And then that last scene with the pillars and chess pieces!! He is excited to start his journey and Athena unceremoniously picks him up by his scruff (have I already mentioned I love the expressions?) to put him on the path she needs him to take. You can see every quality that makes Odysseus a warrior of the mind as he gets closer to slaying the king piece. Meanwhile Athena is always watching, again emphasising they are not equal. Odysseus is just as much a chess piece as the other figures on the pillars, while Athena is firmly positioned as a player. The final shot with Odysseus standing over the cradle with the sword in hand is so striking!! And I don't just mean the lightning in the background showing that Zeus is watching too. Okay essay done I promise jsbsjs All that to say that I think you have made something truly interesting and beautiful and I can't wait to see what else you're going to make :]

Okay, oh my gods this is beautifully done!!!!!! Firstly, the timeline placement where you're putting Warrior of the Mind right before he is told to kill the baby, a new take that I love so much!! The way Athena is so rough with Odysseus is also amazing and refreshing to see! The animation of her throwing him is so well done! The detail of her past accomplishments on pedestals creates such a cool frame, and it's a fantastic use of space and height. OMG WHEN SHE WEAVES THE LITTLE PICTURE!! It's freaking beautiful and such a small detail that makes a huge difference. In general, the use of the pottery style is such a cute detail, and then it fades straight into the gorgeous art of young Odysseus. (Your landscaping is so freaking pretty omg) You have such beautiful understanding of the way characters move and flow, and the fight and action scenes are hypnotizing! I would love to see what you could do with more frames/animation vs animatic!! The chessboard detail is just another one of those details that adds so much to the story!! (I think im just stupid but i dont see exactly where it transitions from young to older odysseus but i love that it happens there ) The idea that the chessboard is odysseus proving that he's still got it is really cool This was so beautiful :D

Even though it is rough it is still smooth like butter

The movement and pacing of this was off the charts, and the usage of a chess board for the training grounds was galaxy brain. You’re fantastic!

Frankly the "rough" version seems perfectly ready to throw at a team. Beautiful work :D

this is so amazing and dynamic ahhh the chess/pillar scene was SO impressive. you can also really feel how odysseus has changed, especially as he watches himself and its SICK

2:30 by jaw dropped just as this scene did

Athena in your image, statues and artifacts of heroes, animation of movements, emotions... I found another cool artist for my favorite musical ✨✨✨✨

I love the art style so much, this is very underrated!

This whole thing is amazing! I love how you make it feel so grounded in different environments throughout the whole song, and the character acting is impeccable! Just the small interactions between Ody and Athena like her poking him with the arrow and him swiping it away are both creative and a great glance into their dynamic! Also you absolutely killed it with the fight choreo/movement in general, this was an absolute TREAT to watch and I can't wait to see more from you!

This is pretty much hands down the most underrated animatic I’ve ever seen. This is incredible!

To start off I want to let you know I absolutely ADORE this animatic!!!! I can’t even begin to describe how brilliant the decision you made in putting this right before ‘just a man’ because oh my god???? THE MOVEMENT TOO!!! I love how fluid and kinetic you make everything (especially in the fight or running scenes!!) and I also love the detailed backgrounds!!!! Your Athena and Odysseus designs are also so so SO cool!! God I could gush about every detail in this animatic forever (from the transitions to the cool ass chess board scene to the boar!!!) you did an outstanding job, thank you so much for posting and making this!!! 💗💗💗💗

???? Ok, I don't believe this deserves a "rough" title. And I love this so much, like the style, the movement, the expressions the everything? Love the lightning at the beginning thet goes with the music! And the retrospection to the parents putting the baby to sleep! And the designs and Athena changing her size and appearing from the gray shape and young Odysseus looking like Zagreus

I do love this animatic, but isn’t warrior of mind set after open arms? Athena talks to him when she thinks he’s getting too soft because of polites’ ideology

The cold-blooded, child-killer Odysseus in the Odyssey is a lot different from the Odysseus in EPIC 😂

I keep forgetting the only difference between Ares and Athena is aspects of battle. Both are still stuck up and cruel

I think this may yet be my favorite animatic interpretationn of this song like, ever. When I first heard this I placed it right after just a man too. This is so great! I love how dynamic and fluid the scenes are, they're so animatic too. Great work!!!

The dynamic movement you've created during the action scenes is AMAZING and so fun to watch! The scenery and how the characters interact with it is also stunning, I loved how Athena created a tapestry, with her fingers, that transitioned in to boar scene and how Athena removed an arrow from the boar and pointed it at Odysseus. Young Odysseus' design reminded me of Zag from the Hades game which made me smile and made sense since Odysseus is also a prince😆All in all, an AWESOME animatic!😆🤩😄

Ah dude this is soo good I keep rewatching the opening sequence where Odysseus gets thrown down So much characterization, the camerawork, love how you portrayed Athena as a much stricter figure which is the vibe i've always got from this song You got a new subscriber today

Very cool action/fighting scenes/choregrophy!! Such fun movement!!

Honestly, one of my favorite animatics for Warrior of The Mind! I love how you used the original song for a different scene and it fits so well! The movement and expressions are done so well and with many details. Your interpretation was amazing to watch

This is amazing and incredible!! The fluidity of movement and Athena picking the young version up and running that insane obstacle course and the two of them gleefully standing in a large spreading pool of the boar’s blood; SOAKED in it while the old one watches and NOW understands war and what it means to shed blood and the crack of lightening as Odysseus resolves to kill Scamandrius!! Incredible work; thank you so much for making and sharing this WIP!

this is amazing !!! i love seeing how much effort is put into animatics like this, seeing all the intricate sketch lines and perspectives of both the characters and the background is always so cool and interesting to see.

THIS IS MY FAVOURITE ATHENA CHARACTERISATION EVER WOW WOW WOW

I never really understood the placement of warrior of the mind after open arms, but DAMN it fits before just a man so well

Athena would never encourage killing children.....but great job with what you did with this.

Wrong god, technically, but it fits incredibly well, and honestly, it shows Athena is actually commited to her role as a mentor, though in a very messed up way. Congratulations on your work. P.S: Your handling of the flashback is a great way to remind us gods are omnipotent and omnipresent, so of course she's meeting young Odysseus at the same time as she's teaching his older version a lesson.

Wait omg wth this is beautiful!! The movement is so good, young Ody literally looks like he's having so much fun. He also looks like Zagreus from hades 👀 You're Athena is pretty too! Nice job!

Whoa, can't wait to see the final animation! This is already very good

Thank you for sharing, I love your take on this! These ideas are crazy good! if/when you finish this project, it will be one of the top animatics in this community for sure.

UNDERRATEDDDDDDDDD

OMG I WAIT FINAL ANIMATION SO HARD

THIS IS THE BEST ANIMATIC IVE SEEN OH MY HECKING GOSH ✨️✨️✨️

This is awesome 👏 👏

Wanted to comment below to say. I love what you added to all the other animations of this song. That story bit where present version having to watch on top of the baby parts.

I know everybody is saying this but this song before Just A Man hits so different. Also idk if this is what you meant at 2:54, but I love the Disney's Hercules "One Last Hope" vibes! Overall great animatic!

Just wow!!!♥️‼️

I'm fucking speechless of how incredible this is

Babe wake up new amazing artist dropped

This is an amazing upcoming animatic! While I was somewhat bothered about where you placed the purpose of the song, it still has the same vibes as where it was originally placed, so regardless of story placement, I do not care! The animation and the way Athena portrayed the story of young Odysseus to older Odysseus is amazing! I'm so excited!

THIS ONE GONNA BE MY FAVORITE

Although you got the timeline wrong, and "Warrior of the mind" is supposed to come directly after "Open arms" by there they are already away from Troy and in the lotus eater island, besides that.... THIS IS FREAKING AWSOME?!! HOLY HELL?!!! THE DISIGNS?!! THE PANELING?!! THE ART?!!!! THE FLUIDITY?!!! THIS IS SO DAMN GORGEOUS!!!! 😭✨️✨️✨️

THIS IS SO GOOD! The perspective, the flow the whole chess symbolism and the transitions! This might be one of the best animatics I've seen for Warror of the Mind I love this so much! I can't wait to see more animatics from you this is so good I'm crying-

Well, here’s my new favorite EPIC animatic. Fantastic staging and action.

OMG love your animatic so much! It is so creative ❤❤❤ One of my favs now

This is so dynamic and fun and aaaah, makes me wanna watch a movie with them

Omg everything about this animatic is perfect! The camera and poses are so dynamic and it makes the whole video just like pop.

Amazing! Incredible! The action scenes are so well passed and composed, and I know what a struggle it is! You're soo good!

I love this so much. Omg. This is so GOOD

YO THE ENTIRE CONCEPT OF THIS (especially the chess board) IS SO COOL

I think this is the best Epic animatic i've ever watched

I know it's just a rough animatic but HOLY CRAP????????? IT LOOKS SO STUNNING AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE FINAL RESULT

This is probably my favourite warrior of the mind animatic the staging is excellent and the stuff Athena does is so creative it really differentiates her as a magical being from the humans I can tell a lot of thought went into this, really really good job!!

Absolutely phenomenal!

While not canon, the song still fits here so well oh my god?? The art is also so good! Can’t wait for the full animatic!!

This is SO GOOD!

Truly Nice 🏛️🤍🏺🤍🏛️

wow just wow

GOD this is fantastic!!

I keep getting surprised of how good are epic artists. I don't think I've ever encountered such a creative storyboard ever. Your skills are BEYOND. EVERYTHING IN THIS IS JUST AMAZING. IT'S JUST SOO THOUGHT THROUGH, EVERY SCENE IS JUST !!!!

That's a very Mononoke looking boar from the side on. Looks great

This is so good 👏

AAAAHHH I love this! The creative visuals, the character disigns,the transitions, the expressive way the characters move Aaahhh its all so good! And is it just me or is Athena kinda 😳 tho?

This is wonderfully drawn!

YASSSS Hades designs :D

ABSOLUTE INCREDIBLE!!!! NICE WORK

Absolutely amazing The design of movement is so good! And the expressions, and the chess part is such a masterful take…I’m in love with this animatic

oh my GOSH this is incredible. I've never seen a take on WotM quite like this?? Like,,, the A Christmas Carol-esque flashback scene where grown-up Odysseus is forced to *watch* his younger self and the MOVEMENT is so dynamic and gorgeous there was so much HAPPENING at any given moment in the best way possible and the chess towers were INSPIRED and Athena's combat was so smooth like. I could never choreograph something that complex and cool with the pivot around the staff/spear and okay I'm rambling but anyway this was very very cool and I like it a lot

I love this!!!

Rough animatic! ROUGH ANIMATIC !??? THIS IS AMAZING !!! I love the designs, the fluidity the way the characters move , the camera angles, the COLUMNS & CHESS, it's all so GOOD ! this is the best animatic I've ever seen ( I think ) I hope this blows up because you desere it !!!