Double/copy mesh models; why?

[deepstrasz]

So, I've come to find some models like:

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Bandit Lady

Do such models need to have doubled meshes/geosets for some animations? I don't think this model has any complex animations like say the Grunt's axe roll from hand to hand (which is actually an illusion).

I'm asking because if I want to edit such a model, I would need to know where to attach stuff to, which bones belonging to which mesh.

 

[Hermit]

Judging by the screenshot, it looks like the model is based on the human Knight, who has another body that isn't attached to the horse, so that it can fall off in the death animation.

 

[deepstrasz]

Judging by the screenshot, it looks like the model is based on the human Knight, who has another body that isn't attached to the horse, so that it can fall off in the death animation.

Ah, that was it. Thanks and ugh