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Human Archer

A Human Archer model I made mainly for Mechanical Man, though I think it will be usefull for many other people. Mesh is scratch made, then rigged onto NE Archer's animations. Give credits when used.

EDIT: Fixed the helmet wrap abit. I couldn't do better :/

Keywords:
archer, human, marksman
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Human Archer (Model)

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16:33, 8th Apr 2008 BlinkBoy: Well, It's not perfect, but some people seem to like it. It works in-game, approved

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16:33, 8th Apr 2008
BlinkBoy: Well, It's not perfect, but some people seem to like it. It works in-game, approved
 
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He has terrible posture. Many uses but small details bug me a little; for instance the fact the quiver isn't attached to him by any see-able means. 3/5
 
Level 3
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Overall, good minor. A few flaws though that should be pointed out:

For some reason, this archer had throat cancer (or in this case, an entire NECK Tumor) and must've had it removes because there is this gaping hole in the area where the neck would attatch the body. Only the 2 flanks of the neck atcually attatch the body. i'd suggest being aware of this if this guy is involved in a map that might have cinematics.

Head really isn't too big, its just alittle to far forward on the body. The head is however alittle elongated from the back of the head to face. Only noticable from direct side views (profile views practically). Doesnt seem all that noticable in standard game cam.

Lastly, he holds the bow incorrectly. As in, its attached badly. Its attatched at an angle to where he stabs himself with it in stand anims 1 and 2, while walking, and its tilted forward when shooting both attacks. This flaw is pretty noticable and annoys me. stil workable however.

And a little note: the bow string doesnt twang. Dont know why o_O

My 2 cents? A hate U-Curve short bows. Maybe if it was more of a U-Curve Long Bow ( I personally like recurves). Just dont like its stubbyness feeling.

I liked this model over all. Very useful.

I'd like to ask permission to edit it honestly to make it into several upgrade forms for my map "Sovereignty". The edits will be minor, slight vertext adjustments to fit my needs. Credits will be due for every version I save... I just wanna know if I have to do anything special to edit it? is there a specific way I must ask?

-=Peace=-
 
Level 3
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What's with poeple saying the anims are messed up and thats it too buff?
Others were saying its too skinny/lanky o_O

This unit uses Archer anims, so he is assuming the "scouting" feel with he posture.
Also, alittle info on Archers... They are not skinny.
Sure maybe nublet archers; But professional archers have chests, backs and arms as big as any warrior. Their legs are the only things that remain lanky/thin.
Why?
Try shooting a bow for 10+ years and see what happens to you?
Yeoman Archers from britian are f-ing HUGE! I'd hate to get knocked in the face by the fist from one of those dude. Thick wristed, buffed arms, back and chest muscles wielding all that power to pull back a steady shot on 125+ pound pulls... yeah... archers are not wimps.

P.S.
(bows to HT) Thank you for your permission! *jumps around happily singing* "I feel special! I feel special!" *fades*
 
Level 12
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Aug 20, 2007
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Christ I hate the NE animations

They are only good for something that looks like its small and sneaky

This guy is much too buff for the NE animations, looks pretty awful on him
 
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The right kneepad goes through the knee (which is again a kneepad texture) in certain anims. Same with the plate on the left forearm. Then the arrow is shot from the wrong part of the bow. Arrows are shot from the middle whereas this your archer shoots it from a point from where it would be impossible to make the arrow go straight. And no one venerates an archer who can't talk. Make a portrait.
 
Level 12
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Generally speaking, there are quite a few archer models out there that pretty much suck

Only a few are good, and to see one as good as this fail due to crappy little things (I hate the NE anims so much, you don't even understand), is something to be bothered by
 
Level 12
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NE anims are soooo FEM, damn this guys way too buff for that, makes him look like a pussy ><

I'm sorry, just makes me so un-happy
 
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