[OSP] [WIP Release 0.8.5] New Units for Gondor REBORN work thread (1st post image heavy)

[Dutch-Balrog]

He already made orcs but doesn't want to release it yet.

[Zack-Stefy]

i know, but he should make more ! he's one of the best skinners on twcenter

[Taro_M]

Nah, I wont go into orcs. Im putting so much effort into my units as Im gondor fanboy . Often I have been asked to do stuff for other factions, but I just dont feel like I could do that with full dedication. Instead I prefer to focus on gondor leaving other factions to other people.

Besides my orc units are rather simple.

[Benox]

Archers look awesome, very good job Taro! i was wondering that maybe pelargir wardens helmet could be with a different colour because the black one was for the guards of the moon tower

[Taro_M]

Of course there will different textures, unpainted metal to be exact. That picture was just a quick show of how does that helmet look without wings.

Dol Amroth Pikemen are done, and even on time, that is something new .

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[Emperor of Hell]

Wait a few secs

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[David93]

Emperor you should do a quick edit before a mod sees your censorship bi-pass

[Emperor of Hell]

Thanks for the tip. I edited the pic a bit

[Merlkir]

If you wanted ideas for variations on the knight helmets - I did a concept sketch some time ago for a feathered Swan helmet:

http://merlkir.deviantart.com/art/TL...tems-133209739

[KnightsTemplar]

If you wanted ideas for variations on the knight helmets - I did a concept sketch some time ago for a feathered Swan helmet:

http://merlkir.deviantart.com/art/TL...tems-133209739

Awesome concept art......
However it doesn't exist in the actual TLD?

The Dol Amroth knights might be using some Elven inspired details, since they are close to where elves once were?

[Taro_M]

That concept is way to elven for me, I will stick to my idea.

There is a bit of elven blood, but nothing much. Some fancy embossed details on helmet itself may be fine, but going all elven isnt good idea IMHO.

[Merlkir]

That concept is way to elven for me, I will stick to my idea.

There is a bit of elven blood, but nothing much. Some fancy embossed details on helmet itself may be fine, but going all elven isnt good idea IMHO.

Yep, it's meant as an antique item, heirloom in the Dol Amroth families.

Very well, do as you wish.

[Thorïn II Oakenshield]

Taro, what do you think about the two last units ?
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=413457

[Taro_M]

IMHO mine are better.

[Mhaedros]

IMO your look more lore accurate, but Squeaks is one of the best modellers ever

[Taro_M]

Whats the point of such questions anyway? Its different art style then mine and one Im not fan of to be honest.

[Headhunter128]

I think both are good, but Taro's Minas ithil Guardians are some of the best looking/cool units I have ever seen. IMO

[Thorïn II Oakenshield]

I just wanted to talk about the concept. I like armor of the Wards of the Stars Dome, and they don't look like Fountain Guards and Winged Swordsmen like your model ; but I generally prefer your work.

[Taro_M]

Hmm, I still don't have solid idea on upper body armor, but Faramir's helmet will fit them nicely, I will deal with them after Im finished with Dol Amroth and Lossarnach. So any ideas about my concept for Swan knights?

BTW: I have pretty neat and solid idea what to do with Swan Knights swords, based on those TLD concepts.

[Sobibor]

Of course there will different textures, unpainted metal to be exact. That picture was just a quick show of how does that helmet look without wings.

Dol Amroth Pikemen are done, and even on time, that is something new .

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I like the extra armor only on left arm but it should be better if it was bigger, protecting the shoulder and even the neck... may be even with 1 or 2 shield points of defence. And may be a chest armor plate due to lack of shield to look heavier armored that other units.