ash1 Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 I figured with star wars episode 2 less than 2 weeks away i should reveal to the public i am and have been working on a model of anakin skywalker with 2 light sabers im not exactly sure how im gonna get it to work in game but any good high qual pics of anakin with 2 sabers,fighting with 2 saber of just fighting will help ALOT, Id say im about 60 percent complete just needing to detail the face and sabers, (once i get some pics) and then to figure out to make it work in game i will post some screens as soon i have detail the face more thanks in advance for all ppl who post pics trying to help u guys will be sent beta copies of the skin before anyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 An interesting tactic. What is called? Bribery? Fascinating. Unfortunatly, I cannot help you, because I happen to s0x0rs at skinning, modeling, game developing, programing, or anything that has anything to do with games other than cheating in single player and getting my ass handed to me in a bucket in multiplayer. I am however, looking forward to some screenshots, because the layout reeks of Extra Gaming Goodness™! Go get 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJo Kesea Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 Ash, you're going to attempt something that people I'm sure will love. Just a few thoughts: Animating this figure is going to be tough. If you can..ahem...obtain a copy of SoftImage, you may be able to manipulate Raven's animations so that the left hand can be released from the lead saber at the press of a key, and can grip a second saber. I might attach the second saber to Anakin's belt. I don't know what the story is with the second saber yet because the trailers for Episode II have not been clear. I have a feeling that it was a saber that Anakin picked up from a dead Jedi, though. But nevertheless, dangle it from his belt, and when you press a key (like the saber style key), he'll grab the saber from his belt and fight with two! One final, more believable idea is making a character that can pick up the sabers of fallen Jedi (making lost enemy sabers like dropped weapons in SP). Anakin would start with only one saber, but could pick up the one of the enemy he kills and fight with two until he dies. I wish I had the time to do this stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash1 Posted April 30, 2002 Author Share Posted April 30, 2002 Good ideas you got going there, but i think for now id like to stick with what ive got going (no offense to you) im having a hard enough time modeling it, then i can skin it myself but once thats done how to make it functional is the prob, im sure i can do it itll take time what might end up happeneing ill make it with 2 sabers but only one will be functional for now, but plz guys post the pics id like to post some screens tonight not to brag but as soon i get some pics i can get his face and sabers done in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedantic Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 Ash, I have a zip with some large pictures from the trailer of Anakin in action if you want them. If you do want them, I can email the file speedily on its way to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2.0 Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 Originally posted by DaJo Kesea I might attach the second saber to Anakin's belt. I don't know what the story is with the second saber yet because the trailers for Episode II have not been clear... SPOILER: Nah. I know though. PM me if you'd like to find out early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadenim Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 That sounds like a cool idea Ash i already lookin forward to see how it will work out . good luck with your modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irimi-Ai Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 ash: i thought of an easy way to get rough-cut dual saber animations in the game. this would mostly be used to test the functionality of the second saber in game and stuff. i've already done part of it. contact me if you're interested. irimi_ai@hotmail.com Irimi-Ai *update* can i also just make a general request? can we all agree from here on out to refer to having one lightsaber in each hand as "akimbo"? this is so much more clear than people using terms like dual sabers, twin sabers, double sabers, etc. some people use those terms to denote a darth maul-esque lightstaff (or sith saber, etc.). "akimbo" is the term used for having both hands controlling weapons independently, and is commonly used with guns (9mm akimbo, akimbo uzis, etc.). why can't we use the same word so that it's clear to everyone? why hasn't the one term that makes the most sense been used before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilsam Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 Why not just call it duel weilding lightsabers. oh and good luck, i have to say this is one mod i'm looking forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenous180 Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 This sounds really cool and its going to be the most downloaded file ever i reckon... the only thing im afraid of is that nobody is going to be using the standard saber if and once this is released. I'll join a normal multiplayer server and EVERYONE will be running around with akimbo sabers!! Still... keep up the good work, and if you need any beta or alpha testers give me a shout at this address... angelous80@hotmail.com Laterz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datavsyoda Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 here is an interesting idea how about the option(maybe make 2 characters) where you can have 2 normal lightsabers and another option where you can have 2 double bladed lightsabers that would be SO awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash1 Posted May 1, 2002 Author Share Posted May 1, 2002 ok sorry comp has been down all day today sorry for no replies my email is ash_the_pimp@hotmail.com for those who would like to help plz email telling me what u can do and ill send u the file as it is now, and as far as pics goes ill have some posted asap i just want it looking good before the world sees it and beleive me it will be worth the wait but i need PICS ppl plz anakin with 2 sabers email them to me or post em asap thanks again for all the nice words and creative ideas from everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landflyer Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 Pls make it playable in SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchouky Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 well you re not going to be able to do this by modeling only .... What you describe is a MOD and you need the SDK to do it (not GDK...) so we will have to wait ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irimi-Ai Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 uh...the SDK is already out. granted, more tools will be released in the future, but it is possible to do this mod right now, even before those other tools are released. Irimi-Ai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 We at Attack of The Clones TC, incase you didnt know it was going on (at http://www.28alpha.org.uk/aotctc/ ) are currently working on this, well Iam anyhow. PLease if you have anyinsights on how this is going to be done or you could help us please post on the forums your guides and email us at aotctc@hotmail.com Anakin Team Leader http://www.28alpah.org.uk/aotctc/ Jedi Outcast Will Never Be The Same Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roszce Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 here's an idea, anyways...note that I don't generally do modelling, level design is more my thing, but: why not exchange one of the styles completely for the dual-wield style? I would think light style, for example, since it's already quick and dual-wield is, by necessity, an extremely fast style. Then instead of having to pick and choose between animations, just replace the fast style animations and moves with your own. just a general tip, as well: do it like the pros do (if you're not already) - when you need to model something in a game, find a real life closest equivalent and find out how it works, then go on that, adding your own style in the finishing touches. Not only are there hundreds of star-wars related resources out there, but do a search on the net for stilletto and rapier or rapier and dagger to see how fighting with 2 swords really works, you might even get some extra ideas for cool moves and animations. good luck, too! I want to be among the first to know when this project is working in the game. -roszce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseDaAgression Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 I aint sayin its a bad idea (cause i think its cool) but its not like anakin uses 2 lightsabers regulary, it was just under the circumstances not sure how u can get this to work unless one of the sabers does no damage but hey wat do i know , gl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrUeFoRcE Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 ive got quite a few pics you could use, send me an e-mail at mario1@twcny.rr.com and ill get em sent to u in a zip file or something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Cloak Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 Well, there's already that one handed stance you can get with setforceall 5...so just put another saber model in the other hand when you use that stance. Everything else should work out just fine. Might actually be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luuke Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 instead of replacing a saber-style, would it be possible to add a fourth style? i mean, when you change to this style you fight with two sabers, the icon-color could be green. this would require to add another force-point to saber-fighting, which should be really expensive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garik Loran Posted May 2, 2002 Share Posted May 2, 2002 For all this we need the source code. only then everything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKPiggott Posted May 2, 2002 Share Posted May 2, 2002 Wouldn't you need a copy of Softimage to animate the saber moves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmniDo Posted May 2, 2002 Share Posted May 2, 2002 Obtaining a copy of SoftImage is not that difficult if you know where to look. Might I suggest many of the IRC channels? Or a server in particular, irc.relic.net Just look around, and if youre clever enough, you will obtain your "copy" of SoftImage. Granted, its a $15,000+ software package, but in my opinion, whomever charges that much money for a program, is a lunitic and deserves for it to be distributed in a manner not befitting with the scrutiny of the law. But thats just my "Opinion..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Cloak Posted May 2, 2002 Share Posted May 2, 2002 Well...while I don't think that the developers of the program deserve to have their software downloaded for free...it's this little thing called stealing, and it isn't right...anyway, I DO think it's kind of stupid to charge fifteen thousand dollars or more for a program. Hell, you pay that much money, and you can buy yourself an Indigo computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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