News: NC Heavy Assault

[Skitrel]

Originally Posted by Bags

Maybe this is battle rank 1 and as you rank up it covers you more?

Finally, somebody says it.

[kaffis]

Originally Posted by Malorn

In all I like the look, but the back of the calves looks awkward. Cover that up and the rest of the armor looks great to me.

Pretty much this. Chisel the back of the calves so it's not flat all the way across, and it'd be great.

[Thoreaux]

Originally Posted by Bags

Maybe this is battle rank 1 and as you rank up it covers you more?

Or, as you pay more you get better looking armor. They did say the cash shop would have cosmetic stuff. What if they give people this, and then sell a version of NC Heavy Armor that looks like the concept art?

That's what I'd do, anyways.

[moosepoop]

i would buy deluxe edition ass plates.

gold plated ass plates.

[Atheosim]

Originally Posted by Skitrel

Finally, somebody says it.

Are you very sure of this happening? Isn't it that battle rank just gives access to more of the empire's color palette?

[Bags]

Originally Posted by Thoreaux

Or, as you pay more you get better looking armor. They did say the cash shop would have cosmetic stuff. What if they give people this, and then sell a version of NC Heavy Armor that looks like the concept art?

That's what I'd do, anyways.

This too, of course.

[Elthbert]

Originally Posted by BlazingSun

Funny enough medival armour from the 15-16 century was very well capable of protecting everything except the inner side of joints. Yet 1000 years in the future that knowledge is lost apparently.

Well yes... the 15th and 16th century full plate suit was amazingly well put together, the craftsmanship on quality suits was amazing, I there is very little put together like that anymore. That said, you would think nanites which can make an engine could make some decent joints.

[CrystalViolet]

Needs some work on proportions for sure. The concept looks far better, though the artist may not have had to deal with the realities of the way the human body moves.

The thing that sticks out to me is how disconnected each of the individual armor pieces look. Part of this is how hard all of the edges are. The concept has a softer and more filleted look. I would say this holds true for many of the NC armor designs. I feel like rounding the edges a bit would do wonders without compromising the boxy theme. Make the armor look more "forged" and less "3 axis milling machined".

[Elthbert]

Originally Posted by Shogun

yep, that´s me in my sig ;-) but it´s a matte black commando trooper. check my profile for a better view



show me a medival armour that didn´t limit the movement of the knight...
yes, there are ways to cover the knees for instance, but then this thing would be far too bulky. the max has to look more armoured. and keep in mind this may be the vanilla version and people may be able to cover up some more gaps with customizations.

Limit movement how, one can do somersaults and cartwheels in 16th century plate. Am I going to be able to somersaults and cartwheels in ps2?

[Kriegson]

NC armor is made from re purposed tools, experimental tech, and scrap.

Matches with the old version well, fits the lore and the attitude of the faction. If you don't like it, then you're really going to hate it when I start shoving my metal crotch plate into your face vigorously after I perforate you on the field.


Look at his elbows. Same lack of armor covering the joints.

[Slouis]

oh man, hes wearing a flannel shirt under all that
please say the boots are doc martins...

[Atheosim]

Nobody else thinks that this doesn't look anything like a powered exosuit?

[Coreldan]

Looks really awesome, finally some good old blue and yellow.

However, the flannel shirt is at times way too clean/shiny. Compare neck, elbow and ass to fe. knees. Around knees the flannel is dirty enough to not stand out, but neck, elbow and ass is way too bright.

[stordito]

finally some nc stuff that looks ok for a bunch of rebels using guerrilla tactics...they should be using trashcans as helmet if you ask me.
vanguards? made from shopping carts.

[Hmr85]

I Think the NC HA looks great. I am willing to bet that armor starts looking like the concept art as you reach max BR. All in all Good job guys it looks good.