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Title: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Commodore_Axephante on March 08, 2013, 04:57:00 am
Team-

I know I said I'd never do it, but I'm retiring. Got a new berserker build lined up and I finally know (half of) what I'm doing. But going forward, I won't be rolling naked. At least, not fully. I've learned that it just makes you too sexy a target for archers, and then your KD blows, and everyone thinks you suck - and guess what, that means you suck.

So here's the plan: retire, rebuild, make custom armor mesh replacements that turn ordinary stuff into blood-boiling Berserker gear, hulk out for the rest of time and die happy.

Here's where you come in - I need to:
1) Pick a name.
         Pretty sure I'll add the title "The Unfettered" to whatever I use.
2) Pick which items my berserker gear (armor and a helmet) will "replace".
         Ideally they will be items that are unpopular (meaning I won't run into a lot of people wearing them) but well-suited enough to the Nordic theme that I will still fit in when rolling with Ravens of Valhalla, even if those watching us don't have my Berserker sub-mod installed (which I will release later.) Oh, and lighter/cheaper armor is better, too. I roll fast and loose.

Lend me your wisdom!

-Commodore

PS: Here's those work-in-progress screenies I promised. The dagger and battle-horn are fake (just decorations, not equip-able). I borrowed them from the Vikingr mod (though reworked), so thank you Vikingr, and the fur mantle/ kilt are made out of Narf's Kuyak, so thanks to him too. The rest is either reworked from native stuff, or in the case of the Bear Sark, fully custom. There will be jewelry, scars, and tattoos before the end.

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Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: LordLargos on March 08, 2013, 05:07:27 am
Hey it's that one guy from skyrim!
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Andy on March 08, 2013, 05:12:17 am
For an armor that has decent stats, while still kind of light that nobody uses, may I suggest the Yellow Tunic Over Mail? I have literally never seen anyone wearing it on the battlefield.
For something that still looks nord-ish without the mesh that is not in common use, I would suggest the Rus Scale Armor, however, it is quite heavy.
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Good luck on your retirement mighty viking!
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Penitent on March 08, 2013, 05:13:04 am
Woah, those modifications are amazing!
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Commodore_Axephante on March 08, 2013, 05:37:57 am
Hey it's that one guy from skyrim!

Skyrim had no bear-sark. That was easily the worst thing about that game.
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Voso on March 08, 2013, 06:45:58 am
Skyrim had no bear-sark. That was easily the worst thing about that game.

Actually it did, haha I used it on just about every one of my characters.

It is the Stormcloak Officer Helmet, a sabercat sark maybe?  I don't remember.
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Uther Pendragon on March 08, 2013, 06:06:17 pm
I think that the newest Mail Shirt with Fur would suit you nice
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But sadly its quickly becoming new kuyak in terms of popularity  :( You could try Byrnja, I don't see it very often.

Helmet? beats me...

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Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Osiris on March 08, 2013, 06:21:14 pm
Im not sure how often these things are used in NA

you could try

Byrnie
Mail Shirt
Brynja
Drz Mail shirt

all pretty vikingish

for helmets id say

Nordic footman
Nordic Fighter
Nordic helmet
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Leesin on March 08, 2013, 06:31:43 pm
Vindr is the name I voted for, Wind as in Fart.
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Commodore_Axephante on March 08, 2013, 07:03:09 pm
Actually it did, haha I used it on just about every one of my characters.

It is the Stormcloak Officer Helmet, a sabercat sark maybe?  I don't remember.

Oh right! I always found that one really disappointing because the bears you encountered in the game were so massive and the hood was so tiny. It was like the mightiest stormcloaks were wearing cute little cubs. Also in real life people wore bear masks because bears were the biggest, scariest thing around - to wear one was to say "Yeah, that's right, I killed this, and you're next". Well, in a fantasy world with even bigger and scarier things than bears, wouldn't those be turned into masks? Where were the Troll Skull helmets?


EDIT: Let me keep this on topic in an attempt to keep it from being thrown into spam or something - Thanks for the suggestions thus far, guys.
EDIT 2: Come on, three of you voted for stupid joke options, and then didn't give me any. Where's the sarcasm? The ridicule? 
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: enigmatic_stranger on March 08, 2013, 07:19:44 pm
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Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: XyNox on March 09, 2013, 12:45:39 am
Commodore ? Would you please tell us how you managed to create a body armor that shows skin parts ? As far as I am aware it has been declared as impossible by some people who apparently are into editing. Or did you just create a "body armor" by stitching together different parts of your naked model and the fur parts like frankenstein ?
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Molly on March 09, 2013, 12:53:31 am
Hey... umm... this axe skin of yours... doesn't happen to be for the Mighty Great Long Axe?
If so... I want it badly... if not, would you make it for me just for a pretty please?  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Notoriety on March 09, 2013, 12:57:02 am
For an armor that has decent stats, while still kind of light that nobody uses, may I suggest the Yellow Tunic Over Mail? I have literally never seen anyone wearing it on the battlefield.

i have literally worn this for almost a year. it's plus 3. also rubicon wore it for a long time.
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Commodore_Axephante on March 09, 2013, 01:10:47 am
Commodore ? Would you please tell us how you managed to create a body armor that shows skin parts ? As far as I am aware it has been declared as impossible by some people who apparently are into editing. Or did you just create a "body armor" by stitching together different parts of your naked model and the fur parts like frankenstein ?

It isn't impossible to make armor that shows skin - it's impossible to make armor that shows it's wearer's skin. In other words, the skin on this berserker armor will not change to match whoever it wearing it. Its more like a bodysuit of Caucasian flesh. If a character with darker skin puts it on, their head skin and body skin won't match. That's why something like this can't be officially implemented into a multiplayer game - it is inherently "racist" for mass use because it doesn't accommodate everyone. I, however, am not everyone, and I know what color I am ahead of time, so it works out.

Hey... umm... this axe skin of yours... doesn't happen to be for the Mighty Great Long Axe?
If so... I want it badly... if not, would you make it for me just for a pretty please?  :mrgreen:

It isn't a GLA but I could make you one :) Would you consider tipping me though? Not to be too greedy.
EDIT: Oh, I missed where you said "Just for a pretty please". Well, I'll consider it, but that puts it way down on my list of projects I'm afraid. Chances are I might release an axe-pack someday anyway, in an attempt to get this community lopping off more heads.

i have literally worn this for almost a year. it's plus 3. also rubicon wore it for a long time.

I'm sure there are no armors out there that literally nobody wears... you might just end up looking like a berserker on my screen :)
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Lord_Bernie_of_Voodoo on March 09, 2013, 01:42:24 am
Maybe the Rawhide Coat? The Woolen Cap? But, I really don't see the point in changing your look, those screenshots have to be the manliest thing I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Commodore_Axephante on March 09, 2013, 02:40:12 am
Maybe the Rawhide Coat? The Woolen Cap? But, I really don't see the point in changing your look, those screenshots have to be the manliest thing I have ever seen.

No I'll look like those screenshots - to me. The question is, what armor will I "replace" with that look. What will I look like to you, you know?
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Joseph Porta on March 09, 2013, 06:23:01 pm
No I'll look like those screenshots - to me. The question is, what armor will I "replace" with that look. What will I look like to you, you know?
Do you want light armor, since you throw aswell there might be restrictions on what you can use taking wpf in account. also do you want to look rare to yourself, for instance if you'd replace the kuyak and war mask you would surely see alot more raging berserkers running around the map. :)
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: WITCHCRAFT on March 09, 2013, 10:10:38 pm
Here's a light set of nordic looking armor that you will almost NEVER run into. Haven't seen that hat in-game for as long as I can remember. Not the most fashionable when combined, but it doesn't look like you picked items with your eyes closed.

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 Nordic Leather Helmet
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 Leather Armor
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 Hunter Boots

I voted for the name Vindr, but i think you should add some kind of suffix to it, like a compound word. And keep an eye on the tarot thread tonight!
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Commodore_Axephante on March 10, 2013, 01:37:27 am
Do you want light armor, since you throw aswell there might be restrictions on what you can use taking wpf in account. also do you want to look rare to yourself, for instance if you'd replace the kuyak and war mask you would surely see alot more raging berserkers running around the map. :)

No throwing in this next build - I just really like to be light on my feet - speed is paramount.

Here's a light set of nordic looking armor that you will almost NEVER run into. Haven't seen that hat in-game for as long as I can remember.
I've definitely decided on that hat myself. For armor though, so far, I'm leaning toward the rawhide coat. Nobody seems to wear that, and it's Nordic enough. Boots I'm going Nomad boots, since they match the forearm bands I made, but I may re-color them :).
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Lt_Anders on March 10, 2013, 03:16:04 am
Reidi, just like my castle.
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Commodore_Axephante on March 10, 2013, 03:40:22 am
Reidi, just like my castle.

You do know your castle is Reindi, yeah? You scared me there. Because if I made my name Reidi and there was a castle by that name... well, we would be less civil, I think.

In native singleplayer back in the beta days, Radoghir castle was one of the only two, and guess what I always named my lord?
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Formless on March 10, 2013, 06:28:35 pm
You know looking at those pictures we just found the first char in crpg that works out. 

Curls for the girls baby !!!!   :mrgreen: 
Title: Re: Guide me though my first retirement (with custom items + a poll + snacks)
Post by: Commodore_Axephante on March 10, 2013, 07:25:11 pm
And so Reidi the Unfettered was born!!

I'll put the berserker armor in its own thread when it's finished, maybe later this week.

Thanks for your help everyone.