Hellenic Horseman (Dec 07, 2007)

[Ares de Borg]

How about a grey-blue tunic like on the Alexander Sarcophagus in combination with a civ-colored cape or saddle? I guess the cape is easier to see in civ scale.

Edit: Crosspost with Kerero... a saddle in civ colors would be sufficient on second thought.

 

[Mithadan]

Wow, one hot unit followed in quick succession by another hot unit in the oven. Wow. I have no comments on the colouring, I just love it.

Overhand stabbing with the spear, though, would be pretty much the hottest thing ever, though.

 

[Dark Crusader]

Good job on all of the units. His helmet though for some reason reminds me of the flying nun, lol? Keep up the good work.

 

[flamescreen]

I'd make the tunic brownish(or light brown) and the cape red, saddle civcolor would be adequate, else maybe, yellowish. These three colors(or rather their variations, like gold, copper etc) and black were the predominant Macedonian colors to my knowledge.

However that doesn't exclude blue as a color of selection(we use it in modern day Greece too). Don't know if the Turks are the experts on that area though, Ares.

 

[Kyriakos]

Another great unit Sandris

 

[BadKharma]

Another great unit and I would like to see a unit with Ares reccomendation.

 

[Stormrage]

Bravo! BRA-VO! ..weeeeeee...

 

[Usteros]

You have already known my opinion, Sandris... This Antique kouros is... Beatiful!!! I thing, Hellenic sculptors would approve Your creation!!! Animation of dramatic death and glorious victory simply brilliant.

Тем более рад, что смог оценить твое творение первым.

 

[Blue Monkey]

Good job on all of the units. His helmet though for some reason reminds me of the flying nun, lol? Keep up the good work.

I was going to say the same thing. For those not already in the know: Flying Nun.

Sandris, when it comes to your units, we like them, we really like them.

 

[Gary Childress]

Excellent work as usual Sandris! You are a true asset to the Civ community!

 

[Ares de Borg]

Don't know if the Turks are the experts on that area though, Ares.

They needn't be... one can see fragments of the color on the sarcophagus.

 

[Micaelus]

Really, thanks for all the work. This looks amazing.

 

[Sandris]

Yet I can`t decide what colors should we give him.

Here`re some samples, but I need more variations to decide ...

 

[Keroro]

Personally I like the first one, though the cloak could be a little darker.

 

[Sandris]

Maybe you can propose and other variations too ? It`s hard to decide.

 

[Plotinus]

This is a really nice-looking unit. I have to say I don't like the Fortify or Victory animations though, because of the way the horse's feet move. In both animations its feet slide over the ground as if it's standing on ice. It looks especially odd in the Victory - when it rears up its hind feet should stay exactly where they are. Also, with movements like this, you can add extra realism by having the horse bend its forelegs a little just before the jump and again upon landing, to make it look like it's really throwing itself up, and landing heavily, rather than floating into the air. I tried to do this with my Nazgul (where it lands for the Fortify, and then takes off in Attack A) and it helps to give an impression of weight.

Otherwise, looking good!

 

[Ares de Borg]

I like the first one best.

 

[Partizanac]

2nd one is my favorite

Тем более рад, что смог оценить твое творение первым.

I agree

 

[Sandris]

What colors do you usually use for Greeks and Macedonians ?

 

[Kyriakos]

Blue and white of course