Rhun Clansmen Visual Armor Upgrade

[Yarrum]

A while back, Disgruntled Goat stated that he had originally planned to make the Rhun Clansmen upgrade to use the Clan Crossbowmen armor. He never got around to doing it, so I did it myself. This applies only to the Clan Crossbowmen and not to the Clan Archers. It isn't compatible with sub-mods that alter the file battle_models.modeldb, but it can be very easily made to do so, and I included a text file in the WinRAR archive that explains both the installation of the mod and how to merge with other mods. Enjoy - Yarrum

Edit: I received a private message asking how to merge this with another sub-mod which alters the battle_models.modeldb file, so I figured I'd post the instructions from the download here in case anyone misses them.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

This is extremely simple to merge with any other submod. Extract the file rhun_eastclan_upg_lod0.mesh to the folder mods/third_age/data/unit_models/units/rhun. Then. open up battle_models.modeldb and find the entry:

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

10 rhunec_upg
1 1
47 unit_models/_Units/rhun/rhun_eastclan_lod0.mesh 6400
2
6 venice
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clansmen_diff.texture
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clansmen_norm.texture
37 unit_sprites/venice_rhunec_sprite.spr
4 merc
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clansmen_diff.texture
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clansmen_norm.texture
37 unit_sprites/venice_rhunec_sprite.spr
2
6 venice
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clanequi_diff.texture
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clanequi_norm.texture 0
4 merc
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clanequi_diff.texture
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clanequi_norm.texture 0
1
4 None
14 MTW2_Swordsman 0
2
18 MTW2_Sword_Primary
14 fs_test_shield 0
16 -0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Highlight the entire thing, and replace it with:

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

10 rhunec_upg
1 1
51 unit_models/_Units/rhun/rhun_eastclan_upg_lod0.mesh 6400
2
6 venice
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_crossbow_diff.texture
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_crossbow_norm.texture
37 unit_sprites/venice_rhunec_sprite.spr
4 merc
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_crossbow_diff.texture
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_crossbow_norm.texture
37 unit_sprites/venice_rhunec_sprite.spr
2
6 venice
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clanequi_diff.texture
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clanequi_norm.texture 0
4 merc
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clanequi_diff.texture
59 unit_models/_Units/rhun/textures/rhun_clanequi_norm.texture 0
1
4 None
14 MTW2_Swordsman 0
2
18 MTW2_Sword_Primary
14 fs_test_shield 0
16 -0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Save the file and you're done.

Also, feel free to add this to your sub-mods. Just remember to credit me when you include it.

[paradamed]

I cant download the submod. It is a link within the picture, right? Anyway it is not working (it says something about a token).

[Hero of the West]

the link is indeed broken

[Yarrum]

Should work now. I had that same issue with the previous download I added to the site.

[Hero of the West]

are you alright with me adding this to the MOS submod? you will offcourse receive proper credits

[Yarrum]

Absolutely. Go right ahead.

[Hero of the West]

you should change the folder a bit.. right now it doesn't work..

the folder Unit should be named _Unit

[Yarrum]

Fixed.

[Beregond]

a very good idea and execution.
Bravo!

[Yarrum]

Erm...a shameless bump I suppose.

[paradamed]

Are there any plans to create more visual upgrades? Visual upgrades are cool!

[Earl of Memory]

I'd love to see more visual upgrades as well, for example, Dale Swordsmen could get chainmail.

[Yarrum]

Not specifically new armor upgrades but I'm thinking of an idea that may greatly help to diversify the Clansmen, Clan Warriors and Clan Crossbowmen. It would take a bit of modeling work on my part but it could turn out pretty well.

[Yarrum]

Bump for an updated original post.

[Ciloron]

I'd like this one in EME/FMOME/FMOTA (name is still undecided)
I dont know if David wants to use it(i think he would)
He is gone for today so i ask permission

Ofc u will get credit

Btw check link for the mod