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trebuchet and other stuff

by Ron Kirkland · 06/30/2008 (1:21 pm) · 10 comments

I've been working on some medieval weapon systems and thought I'd put a screen / video out and get some feedback.. If you have any suggestions or ideas, I'd be glad to hear them...

At this point, I'm thinking about: trebuchets, smaller catapults, ballistas, mounted battering rams and a hinged ladder.. I was trying to come up with some defensive ideas, but I am stumped...

At any rate... Here is the trebuchet for starters

video:
jaxhub.com/engine/trebuchet-launch.avi


Thanks!!

jaxhub.com/engine/trebuchet-launch.jpg
video:
jaxhub.com/engine/trebuchet-launch.avi
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Torque Owner Stephan (viKKing) Bondier
#1
06/30/2008 (1:27 pm)
Woohoo!

Torque 3D Owner Rodney (OldRod) Burns
#2
06/30/2008 (1:41 pm)
Very nice work!

Torque Owner Brian Wilson
#3
06/30/2008 (2:20 pm)
Looks really nice. The only thing I notice is the bend in the arm at the beginning of the sling is a bit off visually. Almost looks like there's a bounce in the load in the sling. Which is fine if that's what it is, but it's a hair late into the release it still seems...

Torque 3D Owner Ron Kirkland
#4
06/30/2008 (3:17 pm)
@Stephan & Rodney: Thanks!

@Brian: Thanks also, and for the suggestion... Here is an updated version:

jaxhub.com/engine/trebuchet-launch-fix.avi

Torque Owner Steve Lamperti
Imagine That!
#5
06/30/2008 (3:27 pm)
What about a cauldron of boiling oil for the defenders to dump on the attackers?

Torque 3D Owner Ron Kirkland
#6
06/30/2008 (3:30 pm)
Steve.. yea, that thought momentarily crossed my mind, but how the heck can you pull off flowing oil in the engine I wonder??? Any ideas?

Torque Owner Jeff Leigh
YucaTech Studios
#7
07/01/2008 (6:56 am)
Have Apparatus look into the oil for you - he did an excellent job with his waterfall/river effects.

Torque Owner Brian Wilson
#8
07/01/2008 (10:20 am)
@Ron the new video is perfect. Great work.

Torque Owner Dusty Monk
Windstorm Studios
#9
07/02/2008 (11:58 am)
Looks great Ron!

For some defensive idea..

arrow towers.
cannon towers..
palisades with ballistas mounted at corners and gates
oil trenches -- this could be as simple as a river water block with black oil, and preplaced explosion emitters that fire on script triggers.

just some thoughts. Awesome looking trebuchet!

Torque 3D Owner Ron Kirkland
#10
07/02/2008 (12:34 pm)
@Devon... Cool Ideas!! Thanks for the feedback, glad you like the trebuchet!