Acn1004 -- Builder Priest

[Springheel]

I'm starting to play around with Builder Priest concepts. This is the first one I've come up with, but it isn't drawn in stone.

 

Some things I've thought about: Metal is almost a religious substance to builders, so even the priests should wear some metal. So I gave him some chains and metal shoulder plates, among other things. Hammers are their holy symbol, so even the priests should carry one, and be able to use it in melee combat if necessary (though less effectively than the guards). I presume we will want them to throw fire like the original games? That's easily done. Should they do it from their hands? A wand? Or perhaps the hammer?

 

I was also wondering if we should give the priests other abilities? Someone mentioned a shining hammer in another thread, what if the priest could use his holy symbol to light up the area around him?

 

Anyway, all comments welcome.

 

 

Edit: Ok, a new version, Oct 11th

 

 

 

I've made the shoulder metal smaller and more decorative. I've also given him a hat and more robe-like clothing. The strips at the bottom of the robe are decorative metal, and there are metal plates on the scarf-like things hanging from his shoulders.

A ceremonial hammer completes the outfit. It could be used in combat if necessary, and could also function as his wand (which always struck me as too 'magicky' for a builder).

 

What do you think?

Edited October 11, 2004 by Springheel

[Renzatic]

I think the bottom of his tunic should extend a bit below the knees with a split up to the belt buckle so he'll be able to run while wearing it. I guess it needs to look more robelike in general.

[god_is_my_goldfish]

heh, his hand position makes him look like a Gangstah.

 

Other than that his legs are clearly too short.

 

Still, good work.

Edited October 10, 2004 by god_is_my_goldfish

[Springheel]

Other than that his legs are clearly too short.

 

How do you mean? Proportionlly they are dead on, are you talking about how much is showing past the tunic?

[Kappow]

Heheh, Goldfish is right, he does look a bit like a gangsta, lol. "Yo hommie dis is da Builder's House, RAISE THE ROOF MUTHA FU*KAAA!"

 

Ahem, anyway. Yeah, he does look a little bit on the short side, but I've never imagined priests to be tall muscular men.

[Springheel]

What about thoughts on the outfit? Not priesty enough? Should he have a more robed look like Ren suggested?

[god_is_my_goldfish]

Yeah, making it look more robed, and possibly removing the shoulder pads, would work better in my mind.

 

His proportion does seem to be off by a little, possibly it's the length of the arms. The hand holding the hammer, if fully extended, would touch his knee. Not that it really matters, considering this is just a first draft. Heck, my belcher was missing a full bone from his legs. :lol:

[Kappow]

I think a robed look might be more appropriate. What about adding lots of decoratvie details to the outfit? Religious higher-ups (especially fanatical religious higher-ups) tend to enjoy wearing over-the-top extravagant garb. Also, what about adding some kind of large-ish hat? I imagine a Builder Priest wants you to know, without a doubt, that he can lay the holier-than-thou smackdown on anyone that gets in his way. A big hat tends to have that effect, lol.

 

Just some ideas.

Edited October 10, 2004 by Kappow

[Alexius]

A priest doesn't need shoulder pads. He is not carrying a hammer.

Also, the hammer on his neck is upside down.

Rotate it, consarn it!

[Springheel]

Of course he doesn't NEED shoulder pads. But think. This is an order of metal-workers, who worshop a god whose greatest gift to man was the ability to work metal. Even their priests would be wearing a good deal of metal, imo, not just robes.

 

And I definitely think they should carry a hammer, even if it is fairly ceremonial.

 

I am up for a more robe-like appearance though...I'll see what I can come up with.

[Renzatic]

I like the shoulderpads too, they've got style. I'd keep everything the same except for the length of the tunic.

[BlackThief]

I like them too IMO he looks more powerfull with the shoulderpads - the priests in t1-3 used to look a little bit weak. But please rotate the hammer, like Alexius said.

[Springheel]

Ok, I've added a second version to the original post. What do you think?

[SkeletalPhrame]

IMO I think that the 2nd one is better. The hammer is more decorative, as a priest would have more decorative type items. His physical proportions are better than the 1st. As in he looks taller and lankier vs. the short and squatty look the 1st drawing had. If you had made the 1st guy and wider and I would have thought he was a dwarf. I personally feel that priests should have that skinnier, almost frail look about them. It helps you underestimate the power that they hide within themselves. I like all of the decorative metal. It fits the religion. Especially since he is a priest. Cant really think of much else to criticize. Great work.

[Fingernail]

The second is surely better & more priestlike.

[BlackThief]

yeah I love the new concept Now he looks like a real powerfull priest. I also like the hat - it even fits to the painting I posted somewhere else.

[Springheel]

Great! Here's a colour version then...

 

[BlackThief]

great work again - you did also turn the hammer-symbol we should post this on the website and the mod-database.

[Fingernail]

That's fantastic as always, SH.

[New Horizon]

Wow, simply outstanding. That is simply the coolest. Good job Springheel.

[Renzatic]

Slick as hell, a definate keeper.

[Fingernail]

Keeper? It's a builder, you taffer.

 

:lol:

[god_is_my_goldfish]

Yeah, that's the ticket.

 

Great work!

[Alexius]

this one's perfect. Good show!