Unit requests thread

[Chuggi]

If the MultiRes is in max 5 (I have 8) it'll probably be in the modifiers list. Anyways, my advice would be to download blender if you can't get a newer version of max. I think GeneralMatt may use blender... but I'm not sure. He's made plenty of ships and a couple of air units though, so maybe try asking him?

 

[Thorgrimm]

If the MultiRes is in max 5 (I have 8) it'll probably be in the modifiers list. Anyways, my advice would be to download blender if you can't get a newer version of max. I think GeneralMatt may use blender... but I'm not sure. He's made plenty of ships and a couple of air units though, so maybe try asking him?

Thanks for the tip, I will look there and ask GeneralMatt. The problem is that the models I have are in a .MOD format and the only plugin made for them for max was 5 and lower. Nobody has ever updated the plugin for higher versions of Max and the plugin has been tried in Max 7 by Flamand, and no go.

So I need to keep Max 5 around to convert the models to .3DS format. Also, its not like I am creating these models, just trying desperately to get them into civ 4 format is all. As you can see, they have beautiful textures already included with them and I feel they would look outstanding in the Final Frontier mod instead of the plain vanilla ships they have.



Cheers, Thorgrimm

 

[Chuggi]

Here is a Germanic spearman (with a heavy celtic influence)

Screenshot.

Edit: Based on this picture found by Lionheart.

 

[lionheart]

Wow! You created that one incredibly fast, Chugginator.. And it looks fantastic..Those straps around his legs make him look really tough..

One tiny little thing though: did you intend to make the rim of the shield and the spearhead look like gold or like bronze? It's the minutest of details ofcourse, but right now it looks a bit like gold, which wasn't exactly readily available back then..

I know, I know.. I'll just shut up now..

 

[Wolfshanze]

Here is a Germanic spearman (with a heavy celtic influence)

Screenshot.

Edit: Based on this picture found by Lionheart.

That's fantastic Chug!

One thing though... based on that picture Lionheart provided, I think the Spearman would look even better if he was wearing that conical helmet with the plume.

So when do we get to DOWNLOAD these excellent models?

 

[Chuggi]

@ Lionheart - I'm not really sure, I was basing it off the vanilla spearman I'll try and make it a little more bronze-like.

@ Wolfshanze - The conical helmet is very celtic, so I was saving it for the celtic version of this guy

You should be able to download these sometime in January

 

[Grave]

I don't know if it's ever been requested yet or not, but I'm going to put it out there...


How about modern Explorers?

I'm tired of seeing Spainards in armor exploring the jungles and walk right past a Modern Armor unit!

Maybe something Indiana Jones'ish looking?

 

[Wolfshanze]

@ Wolfshanze - The conical helmet is very celtic, so I was saving it for the celtic version of this guy

You should be able to download these sometime in January

German helmet then maybe?

Call me crazy... I just think it's important to protect your head in battle... maybe a version with and without helmet so everyone has the choice?

P.S.
I concur with Lionheart... the Spearman seems a bit "bright" on the armor... needs to be dulled-down a bit... this is the real world, not Lord of the Rings!

I don't know if it's ever been requested yet or not, but I'm going to put it out there...


How about modern Explorers?

I'm tired of seeing Spainards in armor exploring the jungles and walk right past a Modern Armor unit!

Maybe something Indiana Jones'ish looking?

It's been brought-up before... try here.

We need more people requesting... nay... demanding some custom explorers! Only the needs of the many may be honored!

Hehe...

 

[Chuggi]

German helmet then maybe?

Call me crazy... I just think it's important to protect your head in battle... maybe a version with and without helmet so everyone has the choice?

P.S.
I concur with Lionheart... the Spearman seems a bit "bright" on the armor... needs to be dulled-down a bit... this is the real world, not Lord of the Rings!

Bleh can't be bothered with the helmet now.. you can use the celtic version if you like though. I've made the shield and spear slightly more bronze.

 

[GeneralMatt]

Thanks for the tip, I will look there and ask GeneralMatt. The problem is that the models I have are in a .MOD format and the only plugin made for them for max was 5 and lower. Nobody has ever updated the plugin for higher versions of Max and the plugin has been tried in Max 7 by Flamand, and no go.

So I need to keep Max 5 around to convert the models to .3DS format. Also, its not like I am creating these models, just trying desperately to get them into civ 4 format is all. As you can see, they have beautiful textures already included with them and I feel they would look outstanding in the Final Frontier mod instead of the plain vanilla ships they have.



Cheers, Thorgrimm

Fortunately I saw this. I am sending you an image from blender on how to do it..
Hope it helps.

 

[Thorgrimm]

Fortunately I saw this. I am sending you an image from blender on how to do it..
Hope it helps.

GeneralMatt, thanks I will DL Blender and give it a try.



Cheers, Thorgrimm

 

[Wolfshanze]

Bleh can't be bothered with the helmet now.. you can use the celtic version if you like though. I've made the shield and spear slightly more bronze.

Fine by me Chug... I like the Celtic Helmet anyways... and as a side note, I'll bet plenty of Germanic tribes used those things anyways!

Now hurry up and release your excellent work to the masses...



P.S.
How's the Explorer project going?

 

[Chuggi]

P.S.
How's the Explorer project going?

Haven't started yet

 

[lionheart]

I don't know how far you're willing to go with customization, Chugginator, but one unit that would absolutely rock would be this ship:

It's the 'Seven Provinces', the flagship of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter and it would definitely make for an amazing Dutch ship of the line..

A few more detailed images, including a ship model, are here:
http://www.masterpieceshipcollection.nl/i/modellenShipmaster/ZevenGProvincien-zijkant.jpg
http://www.masterpieceshipcollection.nl/i/modellenShipmaster/ZevenGProvincien.jpg
http://www.masterpieceshipcollection.nl/i/modellenShipmaster/ZevenGProvincien-achterkant.jpg
http://www.bataviawerf.nl/download/7provincien_model_25.jpg
http://www.bataviawerf.nl/download/7provincien_model.jpg
http://www.bataviawerf.nl/download/marine_angers_detail.jpg


Again, I'm not sure how far you're going with your mod, so don't hesitate to ignore it if you don't plan on going there..

 

[Chuggi]

I haven't had any practice at making ships, and my talent would definitely be better spent making more human units.

^ If you want ships, GeneralMatt is your guy.

 

[Wolfshanze]

I think General Matt would be the guy to ask about custom ships.

 

[lionheart]

Thanks guys! I just sent him a PM with a link to my earlier post.. How you guys can survive being pelted with all these requests is beyond me!

Now all I need to do is learn exactly how to put custom units into the game.. I downloaded a tyfoon submarine some time ago, but I still haven't gotten it in-game because I don't feel like having one single unit be an entire mod..

 

[Wolfshanze]

Now all I need to do is learn exactly how to put custom units into the game.. I downloaded a tyfoon submarine some time ago, but I still haven't gotten it in-game because I don't feel like having one single unit be an entire mod..

That's how it all starts... you find one unit you want, mod it in, then get hooked. I think it started with Bernie's German infantry for me.

Oh, and I have that Typhoon sub in my mod too (I had to add a "Boomer" sub category... because the WWII sub carrying nukes is stupid... now I have a WWII sub and two nuclear subs [attack and boomer]).

Just make sure you mod "the BtS way", and add them as flavor units instead of as Unique Units (ala Vanilla/Warlods way).

 

[esnaz]

I know there are some very talented unit creators out there so I'm putting out a request for an ox-cart type unit. I need it for the UU for the Indus Valley Civilization I'm working on, so if anyone could do that, it'd be great. Thanks in advance

 

[dutchking]

I don't know how far you're willing to go with customization, Chugginator, but one unit that would absolutely rock would be this ship:

Ya know, I wouldn't mind given that a go myself. It could be my first unit! (I only have made LH's right now) I'll give it a try eh.