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Transformer Siege Engine
- Author(s)
- Shardeth
- Tags
- Human, Mechanical
- Size
- 366.17 KB
- Rating
- Downloads
- 355
- Created
- Nov 19, 2021
- Updated
- Oct 30, 2023
- Resources
- 1
- State
Awaiting update
This bundle is marked as awaiting update. A staff member has requested changes to it before it can be approved.
I created my 2nd transformer model using Warcraft III resources as usual. Siege Engine version + Battle Golem, with the transform animation that I manually created using mdlvis, War3 Model Editor, and Matrix Eater. Compared to the last model idea, this one is better. :3
Update V1.1 [Content Optimizations]:
-Optimized death animation
-Removed 2 unnecessary objects in the decay animation.
-Added sprite ref attachments for the robot.
-Added decay animation for alternate (simple smoke effect).
-Rescaled the model output in comparison for the default siege engine unit by 25% (giving a metal giant vibe).
-Optimized attachment scaling outputs to 100%.
Update V1.2 [Adjustments]:
-Optimized animations
-Changed few model details
Update V1.1 [Content Optimizations]:
-Optimized death animation
-Removed 2 unnecessary objects in the decay animation.
-Added sprite ref attachments for the robot.
-Added decay animation for alternate (simple smoke effect).
-Rescaled the model output in comparison for the default siege engine unit by 25% (giving a metal giant vibe).
-Optimized attachment scaling outputs to 100%.
Update V1.2 [Adjustments]:
-Optimized animations
-Changed few model details
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SOOOO GOOOD! Can't seem to get enough of it! ^^
Map Reviewer
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Steampunk transformers. This is some next or should I say vintage level shtuff.
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This is a hilarious and fantastic idea! I would love to see it used as a surprise mechanic in some map.
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The morph is awesome 
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Man that's cool as hell. Great job.
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Spin it around when it "transforms," just like Michael Bay would with his transformers.
Also, arm him so one hand can be the main gun, and the other can be used like its own rocket-launching revolver.
Also, arm him so one hand can be the main gun, and the other can be used like its own rocket-launching revolver.
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is that optimum pride??
Arena Moderator
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I was a little iffy on the Robot mesh, but lands-sakes that Morph animation is KILLER. And heck I've always had a soft-spot for transformations/mechs. Love it, love it, love it. : )
Hosted Project: WME
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People told me in the past that they were not able to use the Matrix Eater animation transfer/import capabilities to handle camera animation to allow one model to have an Alternate camera similar to how you do. Did you create your DualCam using automation or did you have to manually hand edit the camera to be a copy of the Siege Engine in the alternate case and then do camera translations and rotations to match the Siege Golem in the base case?
Edit:
p.s. don't use Matrix Eater, use Retera Model Studio. The Retera Model Studio should be fully backwards compatible and have a superset of all features that Matrix Eater ever had in 95% of all cases.
Model Reviewer
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Just several issues.
- Please make the Geosets invisible during (or at the end of) "Decay Alternate"
- Remove the unused tracks to optimize the model (I suggest using Mdlvis's optimizer). Refer to HIVE's Sanity Checker.
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I did manually created new camera instead of using in the golem model. I haven't been introduced to Retera Model Studio yet because I rarely go to the tool section. I'll try this war3 model editing app and try to learn it. I might want to enjoy the better uses that you have mentioned for my convenience as well. :3
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It makes me happy that you guys like it. Although this kind of model really doesn't have application to war3 maps and my model really needs cleaning though, but my laziness. XD
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amazing model!
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No way! ... Amazing 
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Lorewise, the AI could easily replace precious dwarven lives. Let the machine fight the Horde and even blow up one of their cities!
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HOT!!
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More than meets the eye!
Model Reviewer
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Good job for the fixes. However, there are some issues left:
- The model needs a collision shape.
- The attachment points did not move with the current state of the unit. If the unit is in alternate mode and is on fire, you can see the fire floating on the air. Overhead buffs are also affected.
- By the end of Decay Alternate, there is a geoset still "visible".
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Dear modeler, may I edit your model? I want to add some polygons to make it more beautiful and beautiful.
