New Dwarf Unit

[Spice Master]

I made this unit to go with the new garrison script I'm making for my compilation submod. It is a peasant quality dwarven unit that will spawn with the new garrison script to represent the average inhabitants of a settlement. I also plan to use this as a base model for many more dwarven units for two new dwarf factions that will be in my submod. I figured others might want a base dwarf model they can use for similar purposes.

I'm posting it here separately for other modders to use for modding new dwarf units, rather than waiting for KK's permission to use his models since I don't think he visits here lately. All parts of this model and texture are from free open sources (Rusichi and Absynthia's Briton models). Anyone who wants to use or edit this unit for release in another submod is free to do so, no permission needed, just give credit to me, the Rusichi team, and Absinthia.

[Withwnar]

Goodonya Spice Master. New Dwarf units are indeed a no-go area without an open source ... umm... source. +rep

[Spice Master]

Exactly. I see many more new dwarf units in the near future, now that we have this as an open resource for modders.

[Spice Master]

I certainly plan to do some for my two new dwarf factions, the Ironfists of Ered Harmal in the east, and Bavor's Folk in the Yellow Mountains south of Harad.

[Thorïn II Oakenshield]

Maybe a taller beard ?

[Spice Master]

Feel free to edit them however you see fit. I left the beards shorter on these guys deliberately because they represent the dwarf equivalent of peasants, rather than lords or professional warriors who could afford long fancy hairstyles. Later, higher tier units will have longer/fancier hair and beards.

[AdanJ]

It would be kool to see some Dwarf units re-done in the likeness of the Hobbit films using the new model!

[Thorïn II Oakenshield]

It's because ALL Dwarves wear long beard . But do as you want.

[paradamed]

Yes, they could have longer beards and thicker legs.

[Praetorian349]

Yes, they could have longer beards and thicker legs.

They aren't soldiers, so their legs wouldn't be as beefy.

This is brilliant, nice work, mate.

My Dwarf-playing mates will be stoked at the prospect of new units

[Spice Master]

Well, no they don't all wear long beards, not as they're portrayed in the PJ movies anyway, which is the general basis for TATW. A long, well coifed beard as shown on characters such as Gimli, Bombur, or Balin, requires a significant amount of leisure time and/or the help of a personal servant to maintain. To expect that this would be the norm for dwarves of all social classes is not reasonable, IMO.

Like I said anyway, please feel free to mod this model however you want to portray the dwarves. The point of this release is that now we have a dwarf scale body model that works with TATW's dwarf animations, which modders can use to create any new dwarf units they want to. Want to add longer beards, thicker legs, heavy armour, two handed weapons, or whatever your imagination dictates to this model for your own build? Have at it.

[Curufin]

This is very useful!! + Rep!!

Also for those who want bigger beards etc, just edit them yourselves , pretty simple to do!

[Helghast88]

I think that's brilliant news for some awesome skins as El Bucle's: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...source-release

[Bucle_CT]

How is it that your dowlad hasn't been blocked as mine? Please someone explains it to me !

BTW, thanks for the link Helgast +rep 4U!

[Araval]

This unit is based on free stuff. Yours are based on King Kong's units.

[Ngugi]

As Araval say.

TATW;

Since I got many requests and questions on this issue I will make this official addition to Disgruntled Goat's announcement:

From now on I will follow DG's example and I will not allow texture or model modifications of my units without my permission. Everything he said applies to my factions:

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The textures and models found in Third Age: Total War used for the Easterling faction are the intellectual property of their creator DisgruntledGoat. These models and textures were created for the sole use of the Third Age mod and specifically for the official development team and King Kong. As their creator I have the final say in which way they may be used and released.

To maintain the integrity of the work, as is a fundemental right given to any creator of intellectual property, I am forbiding their use in any mod other than the official TATW release. This means sub mods for TATW and other mods not in the LotR genre may not use the material unless permission is expressly given by their creator, DisgruntledGoat.

The TWC recognizes the rights of the modders to protect their modding materials and will enforce the rules of intellectual property rights. Any mods that are posted for public consumption that contains my textures OR models that did not have my written permission will be reported to the administration.

It is not my intention to forbid anyone making worse or better units than mine or to suppress anyone's work, but I have worked hard and with a lot of heart for over a year for this mod and so you will have to live with my design decisions.

The same goes for all units of TATW unless their specific creators will explicit allow the modification of their factions and units. I will update this post with the decisions of the individual modders...

Already finished units by the community don't have to be removed, unless it is requested by their respective creator(s).

You can ask me for permission to use my units for any sub-mod via pm, but I will decide that individually.

Thanks

Rusichi;

I have gotten many messages regarding the use of the Rusichi team's models in mods. The current rule is that as long as you give the team full credit, you may use the models in your mod(s).

Happy modding

[Spice Master]

Sneak peak at one of the new units I've made with this (now with longer beards and thicker legs !). These are Ironfist Warriors, basic tier 1 infantry for my new dwarf faction.

[ElvenKind]

Very nice! +rep

[paradamed]

This unit looks very cool!

[Mhaedros]

Hi! I used your resource to make some new units for my mod, but the arms get really screwed up Have you tried importing the unit to your game, or have anyone else noticed this?

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