Here's an idea that will make EVERYONE happy:
Make that melee a misc. Put it on his back.
Normally I don't really like cobbled-together random melee weapons... but the pump fits the aesthetic and isn't ugly, it's vaguely subtle and well-done.
[QUOTE=Jacen;36342020]That melee doesn't say "I'm a Fire Fighter".
It just tells me "I couldn't think of anything, so have this pump".
[/QUOTE]
Luckily, my text writer thought about this for the item's description:
[quote]"Due to serious budget cuts, many fire fighters had to resort to recycling their equipment.
They weren't pumped about it." [/quote]
[QUOTE=Harakiwi;36339063]Started texturing the fire fighter pack myself, it's been sitting way too long.
[IMG]http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1981/pumpequip.jpg[/IMG]
(I can't decide the weapon color)[/QUOTE]
I feel like a blade at the end of that to make it like some kind of makeshift scythe would be cool.
I would like to see someone make something for which there are no current animations to support it. Something completely original. Something so fucking awesome that Valve goes out of their way to accommodate it. Something that isn't a promotional item.
[QUOTE=Grimhound;36343606]I would like to see someone make something for which there are no current animations to support it. Something completely original. Something so fucking awesome that Valve goes out of their way to accommodate it. Something that isn't a promotional item.[/QUOTE]
Too much work. Remember this thing?
[thumb]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32006613/alien_9.png[/thumb]
Was ultimately scrapped due to broken animations around the Uber Update
Still, was a good learning experience.
[QUOTE=lemonade1950;36343659]Too much work. Remember this thing?
[thumb]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32006613/alien_9.png[/thumb]
Was ultimately scrapped due to broken animations around the Uber Update
Still, was a good learning experience.[/QUOTE]
Yeah. As the Mobile Device thing Ronin put up proved, it's never going to happen. Ever. Because complacency.
Also because it challenged the structure of the game by altering the core expected role of Engineer, but then again Demoknight. They can take away everything that makes the Demoman the Demoman, but when it comes to giving the Engie some awesome role-breaking/expanding toys? Fuck that.
At least a Portaneer Engi would have the backpack thing to make it clear he isn't a Fortineer Engi.
[QUOTE=Harakiwi;36339063]Started texturing the fire fighter pack myself, it's been sitting way too long.
[IMG]http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1981/pumpequip.jpg[/IMG]
(I can't decide the weapon color)[/QUOTE]
The melee and misc need some color contrast.
I do agree that the pump doesn't look like a pump at first sight. The handle, or the general shape should be exaggerated a bit. Specifically, the output pipe should be tube shaped. Sort of like this:
[IMG]http://www.yorkfluid.com/images/diaphragm_pumps/3.jpg[/IMG]
Right now it looks too much like a coin slot.
[QUOTE=Thatrandomuser;36343435][IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35902819/Sidewinder%20Banner.png[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Looking at this reminds me how painful it is to be hit by a cricket ball.
[QUOTE=Populus89;36344362]
Right now it looks too much like a coin slot.[/QUOTE]
Uhm...
[IMG]http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2986/01318.gif[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Populus89;36344362]The melee and misc need some color contrast.
I do agree that the pump doesn't look like a pump at first sight. The handle, or the general shape should be exaggerated a bit. Specifically, the output pipe should be tube shaped. Sort of like this:
[IMG]http://www.yorkfluid.com/images/diaphragm_pumps/3.jpg[/IMG]
Right now it looks too much like a coin slot.[/QUOTE]
I actually have one of those pumps outside my house, and his looks just about right. (Except the texture's pretty saturated.)
[QUOTE=Harakiwi;36344486]Uhm...
[IMG]http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2986/01318.gif[/IMG][/QUOTE]
I do understand pumps like these exists. But the general idea is for models to have iconic shapes that help people easily identify what is what.
Just look at the common cartoon representation of a pump:
[IMG]http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-1006-2915-0428_Black_and_White_Old_Fashioned_Water_Pump_clipart_image.jpg[/IMG]
You'd need to be a pump specialist to instantly identify the one you made amidst frantic combat.
[QUOTE=Bazkip;36341074]Buy Bootcamp? Doesn't that come with OSX?
Regardless, Bootcamp is not the only way to get Windows running on a Mac.[/QUOTE]
Its not having to pay for bootcamp, its having to install the whole windows software and everything that bugs me, anyways can someone make backpack icons for the lever rifle or not?
I happen to have a pump outside my house, too, of the slimmer, rounder variety. However, I think Harakiwi's design feels at least as iconic, and a GIS for 'old hand pump' brings up more results for Harakiwi's type than mine.
I'm sort of starting to agree with whoever said that the pump melee felt shoehorned, by the way. I mean, it looks terrific and should absolutely be submitted, but perhaps not as part of the set. How about a fire ax- Um, damn. Let me brainstorm a bit.
Oh wow pageking. Have old concept art.
[IMG]http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2143/pettingq.png[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Thatrandomuser;36343435][IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35902819/Sidewinder%20Banner.png[/IMG][/QUOTE]
I see your puny facemask and raise you what Dave Parker had to wear in 1978 after fracturing his jaw.
[IMG]http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32cfhKYnw1r3acwwo1_500.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Deodorant;36344902]Oh wow pageking. Have old concept art.[/QUOTE]
So a double Ullapool Caber without the explosion?
-snip, nevermind-
[QUOTE=Pako;36345128]So a double Ullapool Caber without the explosion?[/QUOTE]
And for Heavy, yeah. I think it could be sort of neat to put the right hand punch/left hand punch thing to tactical use. Your first punch gets the bonus (bleed/bonus damage/whatever) no matter which hand you choose, but then you'd have one more boosted punch that you'd have to choose whether to keep or use. Then again, nobody ever uses the Heavy's melee, but whatever.
[QUOTE=Harakiwi;36345137]I do understand wrenches like these exists. But the general idea is for models to have iconic shapes that help people easily identify what is what.
Just look at the common cartoon representation of a wrench:
[IMG]snip[/IMG]
You'd need to be a plumper specialist to instantly identify the one you made* amidst frantic combat.
*disclaimer: I didn't make the wrench[/QUOTE]
Nah, everyone can recognize a stylized monkey wrench, can't they? Speaking of which, didn't someone make one of these for the Engineer some emporiums ago without ever finishing it? Whoever that person was, do finish it. It looked great!
[IMG]https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcREbIcJYJL5WKVaIRAsI4q0amDXWP_hm5Szxdw9jnKYA1DoY8Yq[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Deodorant;36345232]
Speaking of which, didn't someone make one of these for the Engineer some emporiums ago without ever finishing it? Whoever that person was, do finish it. It looked great![/QUOTE]
That would be me. I shall finish it as soon I got that pack wrapped up and end this madness. :v:
Wa-blam.
Back mounted fireworks.
[thumb]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24102295/rocket.png[/thumb]
#backmountedsafetywonders
[QUOTE=A_Guardian;36345392]Wa-blam.
Back mounted fireworks.
[thumb]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24102295/rocket.png[/thumb]
#backmountedsafetywonders[/QUOTE]
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In other news
[thumb]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32006613/Models/halberd3_1_1.png[/thumb]
A remake of a remake. Yay
[img]http://i.imgur.com/L1Ctu.jpg[/img] for the soldier
who else?
[QUOTE=artacus;36345457][img]http://i.imgur.com/L1Ctu.jpg[/img] for the soldier
who else?[/QUOTE]
I had a dream like that once.
Well, it was more of a nightmare, but still.
Is the bat a c_model now? Before I start animating :)
[QUOTE=Populus89;36344831]I do understand pumps like these exists. But the general idea is for models to have iconic shapes that help people easily identify what is what.
Just look at the common cartoon representation of a pump:
[IMG]http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-1006-2915-0428_Black_and_White_Old_Fashioned_Water_Pump_clipart_image.jpg[/IMG]
You'd need to be a pump specialist to instantly identify the one you made amidst frantic combat.[/QUOTE]
I like his pump better cause it looks older and the trapezoid shaped "lip" feels more in style with TF2, as it's a commonly used shape.
The sharper edges of it also makes for a better weapon than the soft pipe shaped one.
Saying people won't see what it is just because of that detail is just silly
and having to recognize that it's a pump in mid combat is not what's important,
what's important then is recognizing that it's that specific melee weapon
[QUOTE=Deodorant;36344902]
[IMG]http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/213/pettingq.png[/IMG][/QUOTE]
I'd still love to try making these, but heavy's melee weapons tend to be hard to make...
Besides, I need to find a texturer for Tiny Tim.
[QUOTE=A_Guardian;36345510]I had a dream like that once.
Well, it was more of a nightmare, but still.[/QUOTE]
How can you have a nightmare where half of your face is a damn tank.
You'd be like Godzilla or something, be all PEW and BANG, destroying everything.
[QUOTE=DanielAwesomo;36345586]Is the bat a c_model now? Before I start animating :)[/QUOTE]
not the default.
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