Ethiopian Javelineer (11 May 2006)

[Plotinus]

Another javelineer for your delectation, partially inspired by some of these images. I was annoyed to find a few minor glitches in this one - mostly involving flecks of civ colour where there should be none; I cleaned up the worst of this so it ought to look OK. Despite this, I'm quite pleased with how this one turned out - in particular, I think the attack animation is a noticeable improvement over that of my other javelineer.

Point of interest: you can't really see it on the animations, but he's holding a genuine, authentic, Ethiopian hippopotamus-hide shield!

Download him here.

This unit won joint Unit Of The Month for May 2006 (shared with utahjazz7)!

 

[Grandraem]

Wonderful, Plotinus. A great addition.

 

[mrtn]

Hey, this is almost aaglo-speed!

 

[Rambuchan]

Yeah, juggernaut style!

I like this guy's outfit a lot. Upon seeing these animations again, I'd say that he seems a bit reluctant to die in a hurry as he falls back. Almost like he doesn't want to get his lovely white outfit dirty. But that's just me coming up with something to look for next time. It's still an ace unit, as is the other javelin thrower.

 

[The Last Conformist]

Even better than the previous unit. If you continue like this, you'll soon be giving aaglo and utahjazz7 a run for their money in the competitions.

 

[W.i.n.t.e.r]

Africa is truely comming to life Man nice fidget as well- any more such planned ??

 

[woodelf]

More endless javelins. The shield looks cool and his throwing motion is awesome.

 

[Mithadan]

I love the white clothing (I always loved those pics!) and I love knowing that the shield is made out of a hippopotamus, even if it's not 'evident at Civ-scale.'

This really is too cool.

 

[Goldflash]

I particuarly like how the animations aren't exactly the same as the other one. Great!

 

[Ares de Borg]

Very, very nice unit! Thanks!

 

[Virote_Considon]

Wow! Now that's a new UU for Ethiopia!!!

 

[Plotinus]

Thanks, everyone!

Hey, this is almost aaglo-speed!

Don't get used to it, though - it's just because I have a holiday this week, so I have time to try to get to grips with the unit-making process. I'll be back to real work next week...

Upon seeing these animations again, I'd say that he seems a bit reluctant to die in a hurry as he falls back. Almost like he doesn't want to get his lovely white outfit dirty.

You could be right there, although it's hard to tell from the preview animation (which always messes the speed up a bit). But it's easy to fix with Flicster if you want to change it!

 

[Stormrage]

Plotinus... you rock! `nuff said

 

[TopGun]

Very nice unit!!! (And I'm not just saying that...) I've always hoped for this one... what great quality!

 

[BadKharma]

Wow the africans are really getting some flavour as of late great job!

 

[Cimbri]

Wow. Very nice unit.

 

[ShiroKobbure]

what would this unit replace?

 

[Goldflash]

In the boring epic game, I would say Either Archer or Longbowman.

 

[ShiroKobbure]

his clothing doesnt look ancient. What period is his clothing?

 

[W.i.n.t.e.r]

Ethiopian people wore this until the 40s- not sure since when though...

Edit (1940s that is)