Orthanc's Creation Thread

[Stormrage]

Yes, we are secretly moving to another forum, and Orthanc has been kidnapped by aliens. Sun lovin` beach bunny blond aliens.

 

[HunterAnubis]

and you have been brain washed in the proces

 

[Orthanc]

Strangely, for being brainwashed into thinking anyone would dare move to another forum, Stormrage otherwise seems perfectly about his wits.

Anywho, I've got an Attack A and Attack B, do you think I need an Attack C to make it a full cycle? Currently it's:
Shoot guns-Drop guns-Quick Draw sword-Ready sword-Repeat
Which looks like this:


I'm thinking if I make an Attack C the whole sequence (A-B-C-Repeat) could go:
Shoot guns-Drop guns-Quick Draw sword-Ready sword-Slash sword-Repeat

or:
Shoot guns-Drop guns-Quick Draw sword-Ready sword-Slash sword-Sheathe sword-Draw Guns-Repeat

Keep in mind the fortify (which isn't in the preview but essentially is the start of the sequence) is drawing the guns out.

 

[Kyriakos]

Wonderful attack!

Have you thought about changing the beard to a large mustache? I suppose it is easy to do, so it should not take much time.

Otherwise this looks amazing as it is already.

 

[Orthanc]

Well he already has the mustache, basically I'd just remove the beard. I just want to work out the animations first, then I'll get to giving this guy a partial shave.

Anywho, decided to go with an Attack C where he slashes, sheathes the sword and then whips out the guns (yes, that's alot to happen within 14 frames!). Attack A-B-C:

 

[Stormrage]

Um.. I think the guns should come first.. you know.. those things called.. tactics.. and logic.. they kinda dictate it

 

[Orthanc]

They do, here, I'll give you the whole sequence to try and clear up confusion (chances are it'll be clear as mud, but I'll get 10 points on effort at least):

Fortify: -Draws out guns
Attack A: -Fires Guns
Attack B: -Drops used guns
-Whips out sword
-Prepares sword for another slash
Attack C: -Winds back sword
-Slashes with sword
-Sheathes sword
-Pulls out new guns
Attack A: -Fires Guns
etc.

 

[HunterAnubis]

hmmmm. Maybe he could pull out one gun and a sword then he would drop the gun once in a while to take out a new one (pull out gun. shot. throw away gun slash. take out new gun shot throw away, slash, takes out bazoka ...) and for death anim he takes out remote control pushes buton and boom he blow him self up

I know Im wiriting nonsence but Im extremly bored that is my excuse

 

[odintheking]

Looks like a very good attack sequence, but his left foot slides in the animation. It's a common problem with foot units, but relatively easy to fix, just have his foot go up in the air, .

 

[Gen. Rommel]

Those attack animations look superb. I love the whole sequence as it is, it's very original and I haven't seen it on any other unit yet. I love this guy, he needs to be used alot! Partizanac, when did you say your scen/mod was going to be ready for play?!

 

[Stormrage]

But don`t attack animations go A, B, C, B, C, B, C.. etc.?

 

[Orthanc]

I'll test it before I release it, someone out there knows for sure how it goes.

 

[Plotinus]

If you have one attack, it's A-A-A-A... (obviously).
If you have two attacks, it's A-B-B-B-B...
If you have three attacks, it's A-B-C-A-B-C-A-B-C...

I don't know why this is, but it is. I like the attacks as they are, personally - I don't think it needs another - but do as you like, of course!

 

[Orthanc]

The two attack thing is weird, but the three attack setup is as I thought it worked, and how I designed this to work. So if it goes A-B-C-A-B-C then everything's fine with the sequence, I just need to remove the beard, keep the 'stache and change it so that the legs bend but the foot doesn't slide during the attacks.

Shaving!

Edit: Okay I've re-rendered with all the fixes, so animations are done, just making the sounds. Partizanac if you could throw together a civilopedia entry that would be great.

 

[HunterAnubis]

are you going to relese mustach and beard version or just one? I would prefer beard my self

 

[Bluemofia]

Infinite guns...

 

[Stormrage]

Well.. there a few javelineers with an infinite supply also...

 

[Orthanc]

Not to mention grenadiers, and especially that new unit by NavyDawg with infinite laser-guided cruise missiles!

Anywho, the whole thing's done but for the civilopedia entry, and of course the uploading process...

 

[HunterAnubis]

so one or bouth versions? BTW all units have unlimited ammo or energie (energie weapons) Cant imagine returning back to resuply tho it would be intresting

 

[Orthanc]

Sorry, just one version, mustache but no beard.