I intended to start this thread awhile back.
I have always preferred the old school models over the newer models. Sure, their forms are not refined, smooth, or curvy. But, the time spent on their animated movements makes up for this, in my opinion. I also really enjoyed the looks of the Velious era armor on the old models. My biggest problem with the newer models that came out with Luclin, is their very stiff and unnatural movements. There seems to be no grace to their movements, whether they are running or swinging a weapon. Secondary to this, I could never get over the chain look. Of what I saw of the half-elves, the chain legs look(to me) like striped pajamas. I did not like the look of the chain boots either, but I cannot describe what it is that I dislike. The tunics weren't so bad, they had a chain link look to them. The plate armor had a nice look to them as well. Otherwise, the models themselves look pretty good and the faces are pretty customizable. I have often thought they needed to overhaul the Luclin models to be more in line with the Drakkin models(as far as movement is concerned). I could live with my dislike of the chain look if they moved more naturally.
So which do you prefer and why?