I know about animations pretty much i think (bones attaching to meshes,keyframes etc..)
look I would know how to compile model with this animation, my files included here.
http://www.woofiles.com/dl-225856-VIpj1iKl-lion.rarImport it in 3dsmax then export it like smds.
What i did: I exported reference model (meshes and bones). Then I exported 1 sequence (only moving bones (60fps)). Compiled it. But when I watched my model its totaly broken. Without animation(s) its OK.
I cant figure this out.
If i figure this i can convert wow models to hl