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

[brymht]

I like it! Looks good!

[paradamed]

They look just perfect now! What's next on your plans?

[Taro_M]

Next in line are Citadel Guard Archers and Knights of Minas Tirith. Since I already have all the materials they will be done quickly. Then I move to Guards of the Tower, they will require bit more work.

[beerin]

These are fantastic! You have done a lot of good work, i have two questions.
What do you think about Fountain Court Guards having their lower faces uncovered like the Wardens of the White Tower, and what about chamfrons on the horses heads of the bodyguards?

[Taro_M]

Fountain Guard masks are important part of their attire. They remind about silence and respect that should be shown to the white tree. Its their unique part so I wanted to leave it as its shown in films.

Also I wont bother with horses. MAybe later, unit making is more important right now.

[TheDarkKnight]

I wish I could play TATW so I could lead your amazing units into combat...

[Taro_M]

I till be quite some time before I get this stuff done, but I do not plan to release standalone mod, its way too much work.

Anyway, I finished Citadel Guard Archers, not much to say about them.

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Now I will move on to Knights of Minas Tirith.

EDIT: Knights of Minas Tirith are finished. Again, not much to say as I simply pieced them together using existing parts.

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Now for Guards of the Tower.

[Emperor of Hell]

You are faster making units then I can look at them, Great work again! :

[Louis Lux]

Nice work on those capes.

[Rora Lion]

Knights of MT are beautiful. True heavy cavalry

[Taro_M]

Guards of the Tower are finished. As I expected they required a lot more work. I will just say that old version was OLD, I even had to use some elements I created for their M&B version (all is clean though).

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[Emperor of Hell]

Nice unit, but what kind of unit is it actually? A lighter Citadel guard or something?

[Taro_M]

They were meant as recruitable bodyguards that come with general and as morale rising unit. Here is their description (from old version):

Guards of the Tower are usually Gondorian officers or retired veterans. Though they no longer actively serve in combat, Guards of the Tower still retain most of the skills that helped them survive long enough to attain their vaunted position. Technically, these troops aren't affiliated with the army, since their main task is to protect government officials and secrets. However, as the threat of war grows, these troops may be forced into genuine combat situations. When they do appear on the battlefield, their presence inspires nearby Gondorian troops to acts of greater valor.

[paradamed]

Cool unit. Maybe you could paint the small chain mail part in the chest near the arms as if it were a tabbard instead of mail. It looks like he is wearing a mail vest over a normal mail. A chain mail over another chain mail looks kind of weird. What about giving them a black the same colour as the knights of the fountain cape. For a bodyguard unit it would look more distinct.

[smoesville]

I really like these units, can't wait to see the new Dol Amroth units. Are you planning to do units for all of the fiefdoms?

[Taro_M]

Cool unit. Maybe you could paint the small chain mail part in the chest near the arms as if it were a tabbard instead of mail. It looks like he is wearing a mail vest over a normal mail. A chain mail over another chain mail looks kind of weird. What about giving them a black the same colour as the knights of the fountain cape. For a bodyguard unit it would look more distinct.

Its just a "T-shirt" worn over mail, nothing special about that. I actually work quite a lot to make overshirt look like its, well... worn over mail. And no, I want to keep it black. The armor was inspierd by the one worn by Pippin and there wasnt any odd colors like that.

Now that I think of it, Pippins mail was described as being black, I will see how it will look on unit.

I really like these units, can't wait to see the new Dol Amroth units. Are you planning to do units for all of the fiefdoms?

At least remake waht I had. Now I will put finishing touches on Guards of the Tower and move on to Ithilien (then Osgiliath and Minas Ithil).


EDIT: Ok, I changed mail color to black (I kept the glint though) and I must say it fits suprisingly well.

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[paradamed]

It looks very cool! I liked the changes. Pls keep this version.

[KnightsTemplar]

First Cohort FTW!
They come with a general when recruited?
Or you mean 'come with general' in gameplay sense?

[TheDarkKnight]

Its just a "T-shirt" worn over mail, nothing special about that. I actually work quite a lot to make overshirt look like its, well... worn over mail. And no, I want to keep it black. The armor was inspierd by the one worn by Pippin and there wasnt any odd colors like that.

Now that I think of it, Pippins mail was described as being black, I will see how it will look on unit.

At least remake waht I had. Now I will put finishing touches on Guards of the Tower and move on to Ithilien (then Osgiliath and Minas Ithil).


EDIT: Ok, I changed mail color to black (I kept the glint though) and I must say it fits suprisingly well.

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Is it me or do the guys look a little...poofy?

[SacredBoltgun]

Love your Units, most beatiful and lorewise Gondor Units so far. When will be able to download them?