NewUnit: A-Wing (Aug 4, 2005)

[Bjornlo]

Download the complete unit
Here

Previews:

default -> run ->attackA ->attackB -> death

Since space mods can be set to use this as an air unit or a sea/ground unit, I made victory animations to cover both

Victory if used as a land or sea unit (or alternate fidget for Air unit)

Victory if used as a Air unit.


This unit includes

Civilopedia Icons
Units32 icon
Animation files (8 total)
AttackA/B, Fidget/fortify, Victory, Default(and alt), Defeat, Run
Sound files (10 total)
Attack, Fidget/fortify, victory, default, Defeat, Run
Civilopedia.txt content
Pediaicons.txt content

and 2 high-res wallpapers
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4265/awingbluemoon0ue.jpg
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7799/awingredlaunch7nq.jpg

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The Dodonna/Blissex RZ-1 or "A-Wing" is a space fighter from the Starwars saga. It is used by the Rebel alliance. It is armed with 2 laser cannons and 2 missle launchers.
It is amongst the fastest of all interceptors in the galaxy. It is also agile, capable of independent jumps. It is often used in solo-missions where its speed and tremendous firepower make it an excellent long range scout and raider.

 

[aaglo]

Very good - I really like the bombard (air victory) animation. Cool explosions & blasts

 

[Bjornlo]

Thanks Aaglo. I had fun making it. I try to have the bombard match the attack. In this case AttackB is 6 beams and 2 missles, so the bombard is the same.
Getting the sounds to sync up was a bit of a chore... but the hardest part was to limit the animation of the unit to the more realistic but slightly boring movement.
Which is part of why I included the "victory at sea" animation

 

[Vuldacon]

A Very Good Looking Unit Bjornlo...with those Large engines, this sharp little Ship should "Screem On" with Speed. Good Attacks and I like that Spiffy Victory Roll

 

[polyphemus]

wow. how do you manage to sync the sound files. Do you have a special program that aids in that process? Great unit!! Love the Victory!

 

[Bjornlo]

wow. how do you manage to sync the sound files. Do you have a special program that aids in that process? Great unit!! Love the Victory!

I wish I did. There might be some who have such a tool (if you do, please tell me what to get). I do mine the old fashioned way. I play the animation and sound at the same time a few 100 times.
I blame Vuldacon for this.

 

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

Nice one, you are really getting better with each unit- and in remarcably little time from one project to the next

 

[utahjazz7]

Best Star Wars unit I've seen! Excellent job.

 

[NavyDawg]

Perfect A-wing. I really like the texture of the fuselage. Keep 'em coming.

 

[la_dav]

Good Unit Bjornlo!! Your unit will be always been pleasantly surprised to me!!

 

[MarineCorps]

Nice one, you are really getting better with each unit- and in remarcably little time from one project to the next

Hehe. Wait till the next one.

 

[MarineCorps]

Oh BTW Bjornlo, that model we've been watching is about to be released. The guy asked if there was any format we wanted it to be in so i told him .3ds.

 

[odintheking]

Wohoo! This is sooooo much better than the other A-wing! I love the missiles,

 

[Orthanc]

Did you make that model? Because it's really, REALLY good, even if you didn't excellent work with those animations.

 

[Chris85]

An excellent unit. I like the victory roll!

 

[Bjornlo]

Did you make that model? Because it's really, REALLY good, even if you didn't excellent work with those animations.

I made bits of it and re-textured it.
For the most part, I prefer to not make models but to make those bits that I need to finish it, and adapt parts from other units. The pilot is from a different model, same with the cockpit, landing gear and so on.
I can do some modeling, but the unit I did the most work on was the Hummer Avenger not this one. In fact for this unit I spent more time in photoshop (textures) and audacity (sound) then in my modeler (LW) or animator (Bryce).

My focus is on the product not the process.


@Everyone, Thanks for the kind words guys. I appreciate them. I'm very glad you enjoyed the unit.

 

[Roman Legion]

Great unit Bjornlo I love it.

 

[Wolfwood]

Ah, my favourite fighter in SW! Excellent work, Bjornlo!

Someone tell me as soon as there's a mod that uses this one!

 

[odintheking]

Well, there is a mod, but it's top secret.

 

[Celtic Warrior]

The victory looks great.