12 replies to this topic

[klementinos]

i like beorn idea,i propose the same thing,tom bombadil look like some cartoon character,i dont no what is he doing in the game,who gave idea to import him in the game,looks to funny and cartoonish to me.

[Grig]

As far as I know Tom will be replacing Galadrial as the good factions ring-hero. Since - according to J.R.R - Tom is the only one that the ring can't affect, and Gandalf said that Tom would be a good guardian if not for the fact that he'd loose it out of forgetfulness, so he's a lot more plausible than Galadrial.

The Beorn idea sounds kind of cool though

[Nazgûl]

We will have Beorn in this faction. The problem is that the bear doesn't have any attack anims, so I need someone to animate that... =P

Tom MIGHT be the "ring hero" (guardian) while we work on a new advanced system for Beta 4.8, removing the need for a good ring hero...

[Hermoor]

That is good news, that you will be working on a new ring hero system for the good guys. You could replace galadriel with Tom until that time, because there are 2 galadriels >_> But will you remove the spell then?

[Nazgûl]

The spell?

[Gfire]

Bombadil summon spell, I think.

[Nazgûl]

Ah yes off course.. and - off course

[Gfire]

Hmmm... I don't follow. This topic is about Beorn and Bombadil, discussing whether or not the spell should be removed is on course (it was actually mentioned in the first post).

[Nazgûl]

Well, since we're discussing Tom Bombadil, and wether to use him as a hero, ring hero or summon I'd say it's relevant

We might use him as a temp ring hero until a new ring system is ready, and thus we'd have to remove him as a summon...

As far as beorn goes, I need a modeler to animate the bear:
- From 4 legs going to 2 and preferably roaring, and back again
- When on 2 legs, be able to attack with arms/paws
- When on 4 legs, be able to attack with jaws... bite

Animations are the hardest thing to find qualified help with... so don't get your hopes up =p

[khamulrulz]

since this is a war of the ring mod, shouldn't it be grimbeorn? i know you prefer dead lore characters over fake WotR ones, but Grimbeorn is mentioned in LotR as being the leader of the Beornings.

What faction would he be in, as well?

And is TomBom replacing Galadriel as the good ring hero?

[Hermoor]

Seems like he is, that guy you talk about should probably be with the dwarfs maybe?

[Gfire]

Well, since we're discussing Tom Bombadil, and wether to use him as a hero, ring hero or summon I'd say it's relevant

Oh. I thought you said "of course - and off course" implying that we were going off course. hehe

Grimbeorn would make more sense, though there is less info on him, and he is less well known.

If your held up for anims on the bear anyway, it might fit to wait to model a human version until the hobbit movie comes out (or at least pics of beorn), depending on if you get anims before then.