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Can Bows be attached with Special Effect?

06-01-2004, 11:39 AM#1
XenoX101
Simple question, can bows be attached to archers using the special effects thing, just like you would with swords and what not. If not, is there any other way you could attach a custom bow to a model?
06-01-2004, 07:07 PM#2
linkmaster23
Yes it is possible. Your only issue would be to find a bow. :)
06-01-2004, 08:06 PM#3
Shimrra
Like Linkmaster says, it is possible. However, your problem goes farther then just finding a bow. Almost no units have animation that will look right when using a bow. The way to make it look best would be model editing and changing the animations the look right.
06-01-2004, 11:33 PM#4
Vexorian
This is actually very difficult, you would need every unit to have a morph animation like the demon hunter that uses bow animations instead of swing and that stuff.

You will have to find and bribe a good modeller for this
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Interesting Abomination vs Doomguard thread, I reccomend all of you to visit that.
06-01-2004, 11:45 PM#5
Shimrra
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Vexorian
Interesting Abomination vs Doomguard thread, I reccomend all of you to visit that.

Whoa!! Thanks Lord Vexorian! I apperantly linked the the text to your Hero Arena by accident... Well, it works now and more people know about the your Hero Arena, so, we all win. Once again, thanks.
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Why do you need to create a morph animation? Just geoset merge it with an archer and attach a bow model and it should work, right?
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By the way, Lord Vexorian, when are you running your spell contest?
06-02-2004, 12:08 AM#6
Vexorian
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shimrra
Whoa!! Thanks Vexorian! I apperantly linked the the text to your Hero Arena by accident... Well, it works now and more people know about the your Hero Arena, so, we all win. Once again, thanks.
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Why do you need to create a morph animation? Just geoset merge it with an archer and attach a bow model and it should work, right?
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By the way, Vexorian, when are you running your spell contest?
Gradings come tomorrow, I was rather busy this week

Edit: he needs morphing cause he wants it to be like being able to choose between swords and bows
06-02-2004, 01:20 AM#7
XenoX101
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Vexorian
Gradings come tomorrow, I was rather busy this week

Edit: he needs morphing cause he wants it to be like being able to choose between swords and bows

Nah, I just want an archer to use a variety of bows, she won't be using melee weapons. Would I be able to do that with a custom bow and a bowless archer?
06-02-2004, 01:27 AM#8
Shimrra
To the best of my knowledge, yes you can. Their are several ways to connect them once you get the models. The best way is to base the item off of thr Orc Battle standard. Use the bow model as the special effect. I would suggest you try the weapon or hand (right or left) attachment points. Pick the one you think looks best!
06-02-2004, 05:20 AM#9
Xeth-Ban
well here you go