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Thread: DaC Unit Models Rework

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    Default DaC Unit Models Rework

    After already proposing my reworked unit models for some units in the suggestion forum, I will now open up this thread to gather all my work and hopefully discuss with you about my creations.

    My intend in the first place is to give proud and elite armies from elves, dwarves and men a more uniform and professional look. I always was a bit sceptical seeing elite units with different weapon choices, differing armour details and so on. Sure this is my personal opinion but in my world elves form up in small, elite and evenly equipped battalions, dwarves also are proud of their finaly crafted armour and axes and the high tier units of men would love to be compared with the glory and uniformity of these two powerful races. Just imagine how dishonoured the legion units of Khazad Dûm would feel even considering grabbing different shields without the dwarven runes showing of their ranks.
    On the other side I completely understand a unit of militia, farmhand and especially orcs to grab everything they can to outfit themselves for battle leading to different weapons and shields.
    So far to my reasoning.

    I already implemented the models in my game and they work perfectly fine. You can also see proposed name changes for some units. Currently I create new UI for the units and plan to expand my work on other factions.
    Following is a detailed list of all the changes I made to the units. Some units got absolut minor changes which are barely noticeable (listed as cleaning the model) but make the units look so much more clean.
    My models are intended to be used as the last available armour upgrade.

    If you are interested in using some models in your own game feel free to contact me.
    I am trying to release my models as a submod for DaC if there is enough interest.

    Looking forward to hear what you guys think and suggest.
    Thank you!

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    Imladris Changelog

    [Faction Bodyguard] Eldarinwë Nobles
    - similar long swords
    - cleaned silver armour

    Ñoldor Elder Nobles (Ñoldorin Guard)
    - swords with the red handle
    - cleaned silver armour

    Imladris Guards
    - cleaned silver armour

    Sons of Imladris (Nanohtari)
    - cleaned silver armour
    - swords with red handle

    Eldarinwë Hermumacil (Eldarinwë Swordsmen)
    - cleaned silver armour
    - swords with red handle
    - deleted not useable weapons

    Eldarinwë Heruhetal (Eldarinwë Spearmen)
    - cleaned silver armour
    - silver shields
    - silver spear handles (similar to the pikes of the Imladris Guards just shorter)

    Eldarinwë Heruquinga (Eldarinwë Archers)
    - cleaned silver armour
    - swords with red handle
    - same bow as the Ñoldorin Guard
    - added back slung version of the bow (visible when fighting in melee/being out of ammo)
    - added visible sword handle when firing missiles (invisible when fighting in melee/being out of ammo)

    Eldarinwë Herumairo (Eldarinwë Lancers)
    - cleaned silver armour
    - silver shields
    - silver lance handles (similar to the pikes of the Imladris Guards just shorter)
    - swords with red handle
    - added visible sword handle when using lance (invisible when fighting in melee)

    Noldorin Horselords (Imladris Rangers)
    - cleaned silver armour
    - swords with red handle
    - same bow as the Ñoldorin Guard
    - added back slung version of the bow (visible when fighting in melee/being out of ammo)
    - added visible sword handle when firing missiles (invisible when fighting in melee/being out of ammo)

    Gwaith-i-Mírdain (Smiths of Eregion)
    - imported model from Reforged
    - cleaned, uniformed and almost completely reworked model (making them finally look like the toughest unit of Imladris)
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Eldarinwë Nobles.png   Ñoldor Elder Nobles.png   Imladris Guards.jpg   nanotari.jpg   Swords.jpg  

    spears.jpg   archer1.jpg   lancer.jpg   Noldorin Horselords.jpg   smiths.jpg  


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    Lindon Changelog

    [Faction Bodyguard] Falas Lords
    - similar spears
    - cleaned and uniformed model

    Mithlond Nobles
    - similar longswords
    - cleaned and uniformed model

    all Eldarinwë units
    - same treatment as the Imladris units
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Falas Lords.jpg   Mithlond Nobles.jpg   Eldarinwë Heruhetal.jpg   Eldarinwë Hermumacil.png   Eldarinwë Heruquinga.png  

    Eldarinwë Herumairo.jpg  

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    Lothlorien Changelog

    [Faction Bodyguard] Elbereth's Sentinels
    - cleaned model
    - Galadriel’s silver-gold hair

    Galadhrim Nobles (Berio I Ngelaidh)
    - cleaned model

    all Elbereth units
    - cleaned model
    - Galadriel’s silver-gold hair
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Elbereth's Sentinels.jpg   Galadhrim Nobles.jpg   Elbereth Spears.jpg   Elbereth Swords.jpg   Elbereth Archers.jpg  

    Last edited by scolsie1; January 03, 2019 at 07:21 AM.

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    Woodland Realm Changelog

    [Faction Bodyguard] Elder Royal Council (Tawar Areiniyr)
    - cleaned armour

    Elder Kingsguard (Elvenking's Guard)
    - cleaned armour

    Elder Palace Guard
    - new unit imported from Reforged (elite melee infantry unit)
    - imported model from Reforged

    Elder Pathfinders
    - imported model from Reforged
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Elder Royal Council.png   Elder Kingsguard.jpg   Elder Palace Guard.jpg   Elder Pathfinders.jpg  

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    Gondor Changelog

    [Faction Bodyguard] Shielded Fountain Guard
    (General's Bodyguard)
    - cleaned plate armour

    Axemen of Lossarnach (Lossarnach Axemen)
    - cleaned plate armour
    - deleted black cloaks
    - similar axes with red handle

    Veterans of Osgiliath (Osgiliath Veterans)
    - cleaned plate armour
    - similar long swords

    Citadel Guard
    - cleaned plate armour
    - deleted not useable weapons

    Fountain Guard
    - cleaned plate armour

    Wardens of the White Tower
    - cleaned plate armour
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Shielded Fountain Guard.jpg   Axemen of Lossarnach.jpg   Veterans of Osgiliath.png   Citadel Guard.jpg   Fountain Guard.jpg  

    Wardens of the White Tower.png  

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    Northern Dúnedain Changelog

    [Faction Bodyguard] Wardens of the North (Dúnedain Steelbowmen)
    - new Bodyguard unit for the Northern Dúnedain
    - cleaned uniformed leather armour
    - similar long swords

    Dúnedain Troll Slayers
    - armed with javelins and axes (imported from Reforged)
    - cleaned uniformed leather armour
    - similar axes

    Dúnedain Captains (Dunedain Blademasters)
    - uniformed leather armour (like the Wardens of the North)
    - similar long swords

    Dúnedain Knights (Arthedain Knights)
    - cleaned plate armour
    - similar swords

    Knights of Annúminas (Arthedain Royal Guard)
    - cleaned plate armour
    - similar swords

    Arnor Gateguards (Tharbad Royal Guard)
    - cleaned plate armour
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Wardens of the North.jpg   Dúnedain Troll Slayers.png   Dúnedain Captains.jpg   Knights of Annúminas.jpg   Arnor Gateguards.jpg  


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    Khazad-dûm Changelog

    [Faction Bodyguard] Legion Bodyguard (Zenith Guard)
    - cleaned armour
    - similar weapons
    - black beards

    Mithril Guard (Balin's Guard)
    - old cleaned model (reimported from Reforged) is back
    - similar weapons
    - black beards

    First Legion
    - cleaned plate armour
    - black beards

    Second Legion (Legion Axeguard)
    - cleaned plate armour
    - similar axes
    - uniformed shields
    - black beards

    Third Legion (Legion Deeping Guard)
    - cleaned plate armour
    - similar weapons
    - uniformed shields
    - black beards

    Fourth Legion (Legion Shieldguard)
    - cleaned plate armour
    - uniformed shields
    - black beards

    Guards of Khazad-Dûm (Khazad-dûm Guardians)
    - cleaned plate armour

    Khazad-dûm Reclaimers
    - cleaned plate armour
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Legion Bodyguard.png   Mithril Guard.jpg   First Legion.jpg   Second Legion.jpg   Third Legion.png  

    Fourth Legion.jpg   Guards of Khazad-Dûm.jpg   Khazad-dûm Reclaimers.png  

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    Erebor Changelog

    [Faction Bodyguard] Erebor Legionaries (Royal Guard)
    - cleaned model
    - similar weapons
    - uniformed shields
    - brown beards

    Iron Halberds (King's Halberds)
    - cleaned model
    - similar weapons
    - black beards

    Iron Axes (King's Axes)
    - cleaned model
    - similar weapons
    - black beards

    Iron Spears (King's Spears)
    - cleaned model
    - similar weapons
    - black beards

    Iron Crossbows (King's Crossbows)
    - cleaned model
    - similar weapons
    - black beards

    Iron Guard
    - cleaned model
    - similar weapons
    - black beards

    Blacklock Engineers
    - cleaned model
    - shields now useable in melee
    - black beards

    Dragonslayers of Ered Mithrin
    - cleaned model
    - similar weapons
    - black beards
    - uniformed helmets

    Hammers of Gundabad
    - cleaned model
    - similar weapons
    - black beards
    - uniformed helmets

    Obsidian Guard
    - cleaned model
    - black beards
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Erebor Legionaries.png   Iron Halberds.png   Iron Axes.png   Iron Spears.png   Iron Crossbows.png  

    Iron Guard.png   Blacklock Engineers.png   Dragonslayers of Ered Mithrin.png   Hammers of Gundabad.png   Obsidian Guard.png  


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    Erebor Changelog 2

    Sons of the Fallen

    - cleaned model
    - black beards

    Sons of Durin (Axeguard of Erebor)
    - cleaned model
    - weapons from the Iron Hills Mattocks
    - black beards
    - uniformed helmets
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Sons of the Fallen.png   Sons of Durin.jpg  

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    They all look pretty nice.
    But , even though I like Imladris in Silver armour, I doubt the DaC team will accept the change.
    The Elder Palace Guard seems like a good adittion , considering how small the Woodland Realm roster is, but the Elder King's Guard looks similar as well ...so , another possible addition that the DaC team may reject.
    I do like the new look of the Dunedain blademasters, It looks far more professional for that kind of unit. The Dunedain Trollsayers are a good addition Lore wise since the Dunedain would be prepared to face the Trolls from the Ettenmoors and the Trollshaws (remember that Aragorn's grandfather was killed by trolls). But the Dunedain roster is quite big. Even with the new mix of Cardolan swordmen/sentinels.
    Overall , they look very good and I honestly Hope the DaC team could change the models this way. Cheers !

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    Thanks for your feedback.

    You are right: for now it seems that DaC is not going to include the silver Imladris armour in the game to have the uber elite units stand out more. So they have to stay in my own game for now^^
    Concerning the Woodland Realm I think that the Palace Guard (who are kind of the melee version of the standard faction bodyguard and are my suggestion for Thranduils personal bodyguard) would give them something to stand out from the other elven factions.
    The Blademasters would go perfectly as Aragorns Bodyguard: I was never a fan of giving Aragorn a sword and bord unit...
    The Troll Slayers would fit perfectly concerning the lore: and they would loose their bow giving the Wardens of the North (my faction bodyguard suggestion) with their Steelbows something more to stand out.

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    Silvan Heir's Avatar Libertus
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    Default Re: DaC Unit Models Rework

    This is very good work. I myself was working on this type of thing because Reforged is a treasure trove of units that I feel should be in DAC.

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    hello, can you tell me where we can download this mod please?

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    good work - where download this mod?

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    Hello again!Sorry for beeing away for a long time from TW Center.If there is still interested please send a message or comment here!

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    I am super interest, your work was always super fun, would be cool if you continue ^^

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    Elendil 03's Avatar Semisalis
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    Default Re: DaC Unit Models Rework

    The Elven units look so glorious!

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    Quote Originally Posted by scolsie1 View Post
    If you are interested in using some models in your own game feel free to contact me.
    I am trying to release my models as a submod for DaC if there is enough interest.

    Looking forward to hear what you guys think and suggest.
    Thank you!
    You should release the submod, i did with mine submods even if anybody wanted. If your mod is compatible with Reunited Kingdom submod, i would love to download yours then.

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    These look amazing! will you ever release it?

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