Animated leaderhead preview: Mansa Mussa

[Nahuixtelotzin]

For the UU: There's nothing really good to find on the net in this aspect. All I could find is that the arny of Songhay was called "jund" and consisted of "disciplined units of Cavalry and Infantry". Duh!

If no one comes up with any better idea I suggest to call the unit simply jund, give it the graphics of the Arab Horseman which can be found somewhere around here and make it a Horseman with either an attack or defense bonus (I don't have the stats at hand which is better)

 

[Yoda Power]

Here is a pic of a Berber infantry, maybe it could look something in that style.

 

[embryodead]

Any chance for textured skin? I have one (black) if you want. He still looks somehow shiny. VGood anyway and for the shaven or beard, why not both? In acient/medieval era sure shaven, but he will look tough with beard and military uniform.

 

[Chimtot]

Okay, I have returned from a very nice vacation and am ready to start working in this leaderhead again. Here is what may be the final version of the modern era. He now has more medals a cigar and no gun. If I can find a suitable helmet I may still add it in.

 

[Chimtot]

Okay everyone. I will start working on the othe two eras tonight or tom. If I don't get any help on what he should look like it may turn out scary . Seriously though any ideas would be great and if you have ideas for backgrounds that would also be great. If noone does a UU for this civ by the time I am done I may try my hand at unit making.

 

[RagnarD]

Much better! Can't wait for the next installment!

 

[Kal-el]

yeah, that looks a lot better. No helmet though. if anything a commander's cap of some sort. He could also use some emblems on his shoulders. It seems all the big wigs have them.

here is a picture of Mali Prime Minister Oumar Konare

For a background for the modern age I would just put him in a presidential office with the Mali flag in the background and maybe an African tribal mask on the wall.

For the medieval age something like this would seem appropriate.

And remember this guy was super rich! He had so much gold he was giving it away to the peasants in the streets.

 

[Chimtot]

Here is the first preview of middle age Mansa Musa. Still has some imperfections, but does everyone like this style??

 

[gael]

This leaderhead is coming on really well.
Personally i don't like the gold neckless thing in this shot, but the rest of him is looking good.

P.S. Where are you getting this abundance of poser props.

 

[gael]

oops!

 

[Chimtot]

P.S. Where are you getting this abundance of poser props.

Well these props are coming from much online research for free props online. I have a hard time finding free props that people will allow me to redistribute. It is really easy to find that perfect prop, but to find a free one with no restrictions, that is where the trick is at.

 

[Chimtot]

Personally i don't like the gold neckless thing in this shot, but the rest of him is looking good.

Agreed. The necklace is a bit busy. I like the color scheme in this new preview. I am going to leave it like this for now and move on to the last era (industrial). Keep the suggestions coming as it will only be a day or so untill I make the flcs and then it is to late.

 

[Chimtot]

How about this for an industrial age Mansa Musa??

 

[Chimtot]

Okay. All of the previews are done. I accidently erased middle age Mansa on my comp, but it won't take to long to redo him. I hope to sit down this afternoon and find some backgrounds and render the flcs. If you have any suggestions please make them. After I do the flcs I will be very reluctant to redo them.

 

[Nahuixtelotzin]

I like the industrial Mansa the least. Maybe it's the scarf?

 

[Chimtot]

Too American I think (industrial), but I am out of Ideas.

 

[gael]

I know how hard it can be to find the right type of clothing you want for these models.
Can you change the colour of the suit?
The red and yellow look a bit panto.
I think if you could darken them up it might look a lot better.

 

[Chimtot]

Okay folks, here they come. I am working on the flcs right now. If someone out there wants to take the historical tidbits in this thread and convert them to pedia format that would be awesome. Still no UU animations so I may work on that next.

I know how hard it can be to find the right type of clothing you want for these models.
Can you change the colour of the suit?
The red and yellow look a bit panto.

Darkened up the industrial age suit. Preview soon

 

[Syrus_Knife]

Hey Chimtot, can I get the Civiliopedia entry? Like his history and his civ history/unit history?

 

[Chimtot]

sebsage, go for it. Nice to have some help!!!