A generic tank, used by generic countries for generic roles on the battlefield. I don't know if it needs a generic battlefield or if any old one will do :)

Unit includes Run, Default, Fidget, Fortify, Attack and Death animations. Also comes with sounds, units32 and pedia pics.

As always, modelled and animated in OpenFX

Generic Tank (http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads8/GenericTank.zip) 1MB

EDIT - If you don't like the original Default animation then you can get a static version here (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=2473277#post2473277) :goodjob:

The run ... what more is there to say? (blinking 10 char limit)

... and the full preview.

Quite nice. It's got a good Civ3 feel to it. :goodjob:

sweetness

I really like the fidget anim

I like this one- it's universaly useable- and this is what I love about any great unit :)

Tell me, what decade of the 20th century would this be a unit of ??

Wow! I think, this is your best unit so far. Almost too good to use. Thanks alot!! :)

Wow, finally a tank with a satisfying shoot animation. Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks to come from somewhere in between the two tanks in the original?

Also, I take it that chevron is the civ colour?

It looks splendid ... except (is it just me?) the barrel seems to move independently of the turret at the end of the hard swing left.

-Oz

Hi Muffins. Your Generic Tank is very nice! I can see the same fine detail as with your other units (the hatch opens in the animation, nice texture, just enough civ color, etc.) and this time you've added a fancier muzzle blast.

By the way, did you recieve my private message? I wanted to talk with you about unit creation and/or unit requests.

@Acronym2 - My civfanatics private messege inbox is empty for some reason :confused: You might want to give it another go

@ozymandias - There's a very short Fortify animation right after the Fidget animation in the preview (when the barrel elevates breifly) which makes it look a bit odd in the preview.

@Figaro - The ^'s are civ colour. I didn't understand your first question. What other two tanks are you speaking of?

@W.i.n.t.e.r - I think this tank could pass off as anything from the early 1950's to the late 1980's. :)

@Everyone - And thanks for the positive feedback :goodjob:

Very nice unit muffins! :) The muzzle flash is very cool...

Awesome unit-- you unknowingly fulfilled a reqest from me a long time ago for generic mech units-- this one frees up the usual modern armor for use as a US flavor unit.

Not really sure what to make of this... the shape of it looks WWII, but at the same time, it seems a little too modern for WWII.

Generic NO WAY Unique is the key word love that tank it looks like it wil do some damage.

it looks like very late WW2 - 1990's (max)
kinda reminds me of a panzer and a bit like the modern armour in civ3 but not. it's a uber mix of cool looking tanks combined!!!

it's a great unit however. v. cool.

I must say Mr. Muffins, you've really come a long way in design! If all goes
as planned I'm going to use some of your mechs as dreadnaughts and artifact
'creatures' in my Magic the Gathering mod. I plan on adding some concept art
of mechanical units to my thread - check it out [below],... maybe you'll find
something you'd be interested in working on, as your mech units rock!

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=108442

The constant movement of the turret is kind of anoying. Can you make it stop?

I'll post a new Default animation in a day or too then :)

Thnx and BTW the tank is very good. Why do you have 2 large and 2 small .pcx files?

It gives people a choice. Just 'cos I like one particular shot doesn't mean I shouldn't offer people alternatives :)

Hmmm... Right :coffee: Generic tank ..hmm... i'll download this now..

Great unit muffins! Will use.

Oooo It's very generic! Like what you did with the muzzel flash

I think I could get away with using this for a WWII British tank such as the Challenger or - if the KV2 doesn't satisfy me - the Bishop....?

So Muffins, did you make the tank not to move its turret when in default?

So Muffins, did you make the tank not to move its turret when in default?
I'm busy making a batch of ships right now but it IS on my to-do list. Monday or Tuesday is my best-guess for when I can fix that :)

Thanx man. Can't wait.

For anyone who doesn't like the original Default animation, I've got a new static version below.

Just unzip it and stick it in your Generic Tank folder :goodjob:

Cheerio !!!

Uh I just replaced the default but the turret still moves.

Uh I just replaced the default but the turret still moves.
You either pasted the wrong flic (ie the old one) into the correct folder or pasted the right flic (ie the new one) into the wrong folder.

I know this because the new animation is a single frame 'animation', and being of only a single frame, is totally static

I like this Tank. What do you mean by Generic?

This is a nice tank. Great touch with the barrel recoil! :goodjob:

Downloaded and I intend to use this in my scenarios. :)

Hey Muffins any more tanks to come? in the near future maybe?

Ahem. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY GENERIC. NEVER HEARD THIS TERM BEFORE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. :mad:

ge·ner·ic ( P ) Pronunciation Key (j-nrk)
adj.
Relating to or descriptive of an entire group or class; general. See Synonyms at general.
Biology. Of or relating to a genus.

Not having a brand name: generic soap.
Of or being a drug sold under or identified by its official nonproprietary or chemical name.
Grammar. Specifying neither masculine nor feminine gender: generic nouns like waitperson and executive.

n.
A product or substance sold under or identified by a generic name.
A wine that is a blend of several grape varieties and does not carry the name of any specific grape.


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[From Latin genus, gener-, kind. See gen- in Indo-European Roots.]
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ge·neri·cal·ly adv.

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ge·ner·ic (j-nrk)
adj.

Of or relating to a genus.
Relating to or descriptive of an entire group or class; general.
Not having a trademark or brand name.
n.
A drug sold without a brand name or trademark.


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Main Entry: ge·ner·ic
Pronunciation: j&-'ner-ik
Function: adjective
1 : common or descriptive and not entitled to trademark protection : NONPROPRIETARY <the generic name of a drug>
2 : having a nonproprietary name <generic drugs>


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Main Entry: 1ge·ner·ic
Pronunciation: j&-'ner-ik
Function: adjective
1 : not protected by trademark registration : NONPROPRIETARY <nylon and aspirin are generic names> —used especially in trademark law
2 : relating to or having the rank of a biological genus —ge·ner·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb


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Main Entry: 2generic
Function: noun
: a generic drug —usually used in plural


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generic

adj 1: relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus; "the generic name" 2: (of drugs) not protected by trademark; "`Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'" 3: applicable to an entire class or group; "is there a generic Asian mind?"

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Right... So it can be used for any Civ then.

ge·ner·ic ( P ) Pronunciation Key (j-nrk)
adj.
Relating to or descriptive of an entire group or class; general. See Synonyms at general.
Biology. Of or relating to a genus.

Not having a brand name: generic soap.
Of or being a drug sold under or identified by its official nonproprietary or chemical name.
Grammar. Specifying neither masculine nor feminine gender: generic nouns like waitperson and executive.

n.
A product or substance sold under or identified by a generic name.
A wine that is a blend of several grape varieties and does not carry the name of any specific grape.


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[From Latin genus, gener-, kind. See gen- in Indo-European Roots.]
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ge·neri·cal·ly adv.

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ge·ner·ic (j-nrk)
adj.

Of or relating to a genus.
Relating to or descriptive of an entire group or class; general.
Not having a trademark or brand name.
n.
A drug sold without a brand name or trademark.


Source: The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.


Main Entry: ge·ner·ic
Pronunciation: j&-'ner-ik
Function: adjective
1 : common or descriptive and not entitled to trademark protection : NONPROPRIETARY <the generic name of a drug>
2 : having a nonproprietary name <generic drugs>


Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.


Main Entry: 1ge·ner·ic
Pronunciation: j&-'ner-ik
Function: adjective
1 : not protected by trademark registration : NONPROPRIETARY <nylon and aspirin are generic names> —used especially in trademark law
2 : relating to or having the rank of a biological genus —ge·ner·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb


Source: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.


Main Entry: 2generic
Function: noun
: a generic drug —usually used in plural


Source: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.


generic

adj 1: relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus; "the generic name" 2: (of drugs) not protected by trademark; "`Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'" 3: applicable to an entire class or group; "is there a generic Asian mind?"

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Thats funny he actually took the time to explain it to him

Hahahaha yes, thanks for explaining the subtleties of Bjornlo's humor to us, Drive..

:goodjob: Great!

Definately not generic, it's goin in my game as "Super Tank", goin between tanks and MA.

_-Nate-_

This unit is much better than the name leads you to beleive. I have a special place in my heart for any type of modern unit.Another great job!

Man you bumped a lot of threads here agent-x... But i guess you have been told, and as you are new on these boards; everone makes mistakes.

That said, and as this thread is already upped I'll just add that I really love generic units, adds alot of flavor. I use this as a tank around the 50-70s in my mod, don't know how correct that would be though.

as this has been bumped, i'll add that i have this generic tank available with nuclear power as an in-between of mech inf. think i have it 20-20-3 stats.