Tom's Unit Factory

[nick0515]

...but still a good amount to work with.

Something of an understatment I think Tom. There are currently 465 fantasy units in the database (and that's including all the stuff you have already done). And we could well see that doubled thanks to your efforts. It will be a grand achievement Tom. I can't express enough my gratitude for all the work you are doing. It is opening up so many new modding possibilties!

 

[bigdog5994]

im not sure if you know about this place or not Tom but i thought you might find it useful
http://infinitum.planetdiablo.gamespy.com/index-anims-df.php
it has crap loads of units

 

[tom2050]

Salamander (unit conversion and civ colouration)

The mythical salamander resembles the real salamander somewhat in appearance, but makes its home in fires, the hotter the better.

Converted to Civ Colors (darker civ colors appear better than lighter colors).



Download here... Salamander.rar

Unit32, Large and Small pcx, and Sound Files included.

Tom

 

[tom2050]

im not sure if you know about this place or not Tom but i thought you might find it useful
http://infinitum.planetdiablo.gamespy.com/index-anims-df.php
it has crap loads of units

Thank you, that is the site where all of these have come from, except for the Demon of Torment. Nick let me know of the site not too long ago when I was asking for places to find units to convert, which prompted me to create this thread to post the units.

On the first converstion, it took many hours (initially I stated 30-45 mins, which was not correct, since it did not include finishing all aspects, such as sounds, pcx, offsets, palettes, testing the unit, etc), but thanks to many more programs I have since started using to help alleviate the mundane tasks (such as renaming files, mass image resizing, etc), it has sped the process up by quite a bit, since the programs can do these things in batch automation. Now the time is between 1 and 2 hours (depending on the file).

Tom

Tom

 

[Balthasar]

that is the site where all of these have come from

Well I'm glad to learn this, as I can stop bugging you for units that you don't have at your disposal. I visited the site, and made up a little list of units I'd particularly like to see made:

Spoiler :

Aasimar
Lesser Basilisk
Birds (all of them)
Collector
High Threat Construct
Cranium Rat
Detonarra
Dustman (Female & Male)
Ghost
Great Cat (Leopard & Panther)
Harlot (Variants 1 & 2)
Harpy
Ignus
Mammals (all)
Merchant, Female
Morte
Nameless One (all)
Sahuagin (all)
*Sailor
Shadow Thief
*Sirine
Snake
Spider
Tanar'ri (Vrischika) - recolored
Tanar'ri, Marilith
Tanar'ri, Succubus
Townsperson, Female
Townsperson, Male
Townsperson, Angry Female
Vampires
Volo
*Wailing Virgin
Wolf

Looking at them all, it's apparent that some other unit makers have been raiding that site for years. Many of those elementals are familiar, for instance. My personal feeling is that, as imaginative as the fantasy units are, the human and animal units are more universally useful in a wider variety of mods.

As for our discussion in the Steampunk Unit Request thread, I think the Sirine (recolored) comes closest to what I was thinking of for Dejah.

Keep up the excellent work! You're inspiring everyone anew.

 

[bigdog5994]

Thank you, that is the site where all of these have come from

ok well then good

 

[nick0515]

So what is everyone's favourite unit so far? My vote would be for the Black Half-Dragon. That is one cool looking unit. The Demon of Torment is a close second though.

 

[nefarius1]

It's hard to choose, they're all fantastic. But, the Black Half-Dragon is probably at the top for me. Looking at that linked site, would definately like to see those vampires and werewolves added.

 

[AncientOne]

wow.. barbarians on this site are exactly what I have wanted for a long long long time. And by the way.. same units with different weapons are very important for many modmakers.. very good way to create unitlines. But I don't request nothing more.. as I just hope that over time you do as much of these as you can. Ok.. when I see something that I would like resized or recolored again, then I might make an request
And I hope that you make this Bronze Sentry from there quickly.. I guess, Steampunk mod team would be extremely happy too to get that. Perhaps only much more scaled down in size. But as I said.. I know you have already many requests, so take them in your own pace and order.

 

[tom2050]

Collector (unit conversion and civ colouration)

Collectors are the pathetic remnants of humanity. They scrape together an imitation of life by collecting the dead who accumulate in the streets and dragging them to the Mortuary in exchange for money not to mention looting the corpses of any valuables first.

Converted to Civ Colors.



Download here... Collector.rar

Unit32, Large and Small pcx, and Sound Files included.

Tom

 

[tom2050]

I will be converting the other Half-Dragons very soon, as they are different in shape, not only in color, compared to the black Half Dragon.

The Bronze Sentry: I am unable to find the sound files for it, they are not on the graphics site which was linked above by BigDog. I may just through in something, and post it up here.

In the case; of same units with different weapons, as AncientOne mentioned; I suppose the unit count is back up in the 300's instead of 180'ish.

@ Balthasar: The Lesser Basilisk that you mentioned will be converted, but I will be releasing a much better looking Basilisk when CoMM is released, you can see it here in the top pic; just to let you know.
And note, the Sirine is the same as the Dryad/Tree Spirit on the first page, just a recolor, thus check that unit out and see if those animations fit what you need, and if that works I can make it up for you when I get around to it.

I will keep converting until every single last one is done... but with so many, it may take time (even if I posted 1 a day).

Tom

 

[Balthasar]

@ Balthasar: The Lesser Basilisk that you mentioned will be converted, but I will be releasing a much better looking Basilisk when CoMM is released, you can see it here in the top pic; just to let you know.

Sure, fine. I'd like to have it because it looks like a barsoomian Thoat.

And note, the Sirine is the same as the Dryad/Tree Spirit on the first page, just a recolor, thus check that unit out and see if those animations fit what you need, and if that works I can make it up for you when I get around to it.

I'm glad to hear that. Yes, with brunette locks and non-green tunic, she won't make a bad Dejah Thoris. Thanks Tom.

 

[tom2050]

Someone asked on the main Creation & Cust page about an Elder Scrolls mod... that got me to thinking, anyone know how Bethesda is on converstions, because as I looked quickly into it, it seems there are enough tools available that would make it possible to do. There are some great looking units in that game.

Balthasar, I'll keep an eye out and let you know if I find any half-naked brunettes with long flowing hair and big swords anywhere that may fit better than the Sirine .

Tom

 

[Ozymandias]

Balthasar, I'll keep an eye out and let you know if I find any half-naked brunettes with long flowing hair and big swords anywhere that may fit better than the Sirine .

Well, it's supposed to be very hush-hush, but there IS a half-naked blonde slavegirl floating aroung here somewhere ...

 

[nick0515]

Nice work on the collector Tom. Can't wait to see more half dragons. Like AncientOne I too have uses for units that look the same but with different weapons. If I ever develope unit making skills I think I would make various versions with different weapons for any unit I made, though that would abviously take a lot more time.

 

[tom2050]

Demogorgon (unit conversion)

Demogorgons' reptilian appearance and nature make him a favorite among snake and lizard creatures, but he is served by creatures of all types.

Demogorgon attacks first using his gaze weapons and should any survive the onslaught, he will utilize his tentacles, tail, and bites. He uses his spells and spell-like abilities liberally in combat, and should the combat go against him, he will summon demons to cover his escape.

No Civ Colors.



Download here... Demogorgon.rar

Unit32, Large and Small pcx, and Sound Files included.

Tom

 

[tom2050]

Apparently someone had a problem with the fact that I did not put in the original unit creator's name of these units (from the game company itself) in the name section of the downloads database (which I have no clue who the original person's names are anyways). So I am going to make it clear right here...

To let everyone know, I am not familiar with what games these come from and have never played whatever games they come from, the list says Bioware/Interplay, this and that at the bottom, so I assume they are all Bioware/Interplay game... and these are conversions of conversions (of conversions?)... I don't appreciate that individual saying I am ripping them off, and that I seem to just not care to 'bother' with names (that I don't know) unless it is another CFC user. if Bioware/Interplay doesn't mind them being converted, then that individual needs to go find something useful to do with their time, or at least get the facts first.

If moderator's think I should add into the author name section of the downloads database the game company, the original creator's names of the unit from the game company, and perhaps a whole biography on their lives there to give proper credit where credit is due, then let me know. I have added a note to the first post stating that these are Bioware/Interplay converstions in large bold print so no one can miss it (although it is made well clear that all are conversions on every single post), and a link is given to this thread on every database post.

Of course, if all that needs to be added, then someone needs to wade through the thousands of units, and find every single last conversion, and make sure those are all appended also.

If that user has any other problems, contact a moderator, and the moderator can contact me.

If I am not following forum rules, then a moderator can please contact me (and every other person that has ever converted a unit), to make sure the life history of the unit is included in a book along with the download.

Tom

 

[Balthasar]

Oh God, someone's complaining about your work? It's gotta be jealousy, pure and simple. Listen, I do alot of terrain work, and scour the web regularly for textures, etc. and have discovered, somewhat to my surprise, that some of the terrain work that's been offered here as original work was actually reworked from some other game file. When you've actually gone out of your way, as you have, to indicate a source, you should be commended, not chastised. What you do is no different from the sort of sampling/remixing that's common online and that every rapper does. You're not being paid for this, so there's no infringement, period. You can give up your remixing hobby when Doctor Dre gives up his. At least you try to give credit for source material. I say, fuggetaboutit and keep on keepin on, my friend. There are always dogs around to nip at your heels.

Edit so I don't have to double post: Hey Oz, just where is that slave girl? I've scoured the database and can't find it...

 

[nefarius1]

Don't let someone drag you down. Not when there's a majority who loves what you're doing and appreciates it fully! We need more people like you on here to keep the modding alive!

 

[tom2050]

The Blue Half-Dragon has been added Here at post #38.

Tom