OMGmike Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 So, as I've been searching and downloading, and slowly learning my way around this gigantic community and all its followers, I've made some discoveries (as could be expected by someone new to any community). Mainly, I've noticed that there seems to be a heavy favor played to the Blade-type weapons in the mods of this site. Which is great, I do love me some good sword action. However, for some characters, or when I'm in some moods, I don't want to tear and slice through a crowd of marauders with a sword; it just doesn't carry the same weight and impact as a big, hulking axe. Sometimes, you just feel like cleaving enemies like a lawnmower through blades of grass, you know? Also, for many of the RPing members of the community, should you ever roll an orc, you would know better than to let your hands touch a sword. Axes are a staple and statement of orc culture as of every game I've ever played (could be misinterpreting, but I'm pretty sure there's a logical backup to this). Now, this post is not to say that there are no axe mods, I've found and downloaded a few; some standalone (Snaga Axe), and some included in large mods (Apachii Goddess Store). I've also seen a few go unfinished (Gorehowl, this one I was excited for, as a former WoW player). Anyway, the point, I suppose, is that I'm just throwing out an idea, for anyone who could feel like picking it up and running with it. I have been unable to find any large types of Blunt weapon mods, and I don't understand why. So if anyone was wondering what a good idea for a new weapon mod might be, I cast my vote -- and I feel I don't stand alone in this -- for more / better Blunt weapons, especially two-handed axes and maces. With the flood of swords, daggers, and claymores that pour in on this site, aside from truly exceptional mods, the largest available area to create expansion in gameplay and diversity would be in Blunt weapons. There are so many different types, genres, ideas to follow in this field. I can think of some amazing ideas for Oblivion Axe / Mace mods just from my days as a WoW player, not to mention the weapons you could pick up from other games, or just your own ideas of what you think is cool. Unfortunately, I have all of a week of modding experience under my belt, and I barely know how they work and how to correctly install most of them. So I feel that writing / creating / designing my own will have to wait. However, if any of you modders are bored and looking to get a project to undertake, this may be fun. God knows I've seen the talent on this site, what it looks like it's lacking in is new ideas. Also, along with the existing two-handed axes, is it possible to create a new stance for holding them when out of combat? I know there are a myriad of mods to alter in-combat stances, but I have seen very few to alter the way you look out-of-combat, barring the mods for female characters only (Womans Move, Sensual Walks). What I had in mind was something similar to the way the PC holds the Claymore in Lost Paladin of the Divines. Only with a big, hulking axe, you know? Because something about how it magically stays on your back, even while shirtless, is a little off-putting to me, and I would presume to at least SOME other people. Anyway, I've rambled on far too long. These are just some ideas I thought I would throw out there to anyone interested, as I have neither the time, nor the ability to do any of this myself. So if it gets created by someone, that's awesome, and if it doesn't, that's fine, too. I know the skill to do this is out there -- I've seen it in multiple mods on this site -- and if it gets picked up, I'd be more than ecstatic with watching its progress. Thanks for the time, and possibly, the consideration,Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavywaters Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Quite the coincidence you should mention blunt weapons... I've been working on some for the past couple of weeks.These are very early stage WIPs so they have a long way to go.http://www.tesnexus.com/imageshare/images/708891-1295941162.jpghttp://www.tesnexus.com/imageshare/images/708891-1295941212.jpgAnd Kreigfaust, this model has been quite a learning experience for me.http://www.tesnexus.com/imageshare/images/708891-1295941305.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnhem Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Two well known maces come to mind. The Unstoppable Forcehttp://www.wowhead.com/item=19323/the-unstoppable-force#.Bonesnaphttp://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/normal/umaces.shtml edit: added links to pictures of the weapons.(I like the design of the 2 skulls of the unstoppable force on the left side of the linked website. the screenshots of the mace ingame arent clear and lose a lot of detail.) Edited January 26, 2011 by Arnhem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatolah Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 That hammer is made of win, hope to see it soon^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGmike Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Glad to see people are entertaining the idea! @heavywaters: those maces look nice, if/when they get finished, I'd love to see the mod.Have you given any thought to making the head of the mace larger? It looks very similar to existing maces, maybe a large head with more defined spikes might set it apart, more.Also, the Kriegfaust looks good, i doubt being different will ever be an issue with that. :P @Arnhem: If you can try to find / post pics of those two weapons, it might make it easier for people to visualize your idea, and maybe even get a working model of it in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFG99 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 You should check out our mod (Weapon Expansion Pack for Oblivion Nthusiasts), I LOVE kriscrash's Madness Battle Axe. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
documn Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Nature's Arsenal has a couple unique blunts. http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=26478 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted1848331User Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Quite the coincidence you should mention blunt weapons......And Kreigfaust, this model has been quite a learning experience for me.http://www.tesnexus.com/imageshare/images/708891-1295941305.jpg Thats a mace?! I thought it was a hammer! lol, that thing looks epic. I would love to smash some peoples' faces in with it! "Ha, I punched you, without touching you!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGmike Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 @BFG99:That is a very nice mod, and I love the unique weapons it adds, I was just looking for more variety. I will definitely try it out. @documn:That does add some cool unique gear, but nature was never my thing. :P Also, it seems to focus more on bows / shields. Which is great, but in the pics, I only saw one axe -- a nice one, but still only one. An aside, I'm noticing that this is getting a few links up on it to existing blunt weapon mods, which is great. Please feel free to add any/all blunt mods you know of here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavywaters Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 @LordFrostcraig Your first instinct was correct, Kreigfaust is most definitely a war-hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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