Swimming argonians : V

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:27 am

I think that Argonians should swim like crocodiles or alligators. It would fit with their race and would make them seem more like lizard people.
Discuss.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:41 am

shouldn't they swim like lizards?

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:33 am

shouldn't they swim like lizards?

Crocs and gators are the same family as lizards. So it counts.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:46 am

That'd be much too slow, and much too much work to change the animations for such a major thing just for one class. I'd much prefer their time be spent elsewhere.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:44 am

I like that idea. Yes.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:11 am

I'd like to see my Argonian clasp his arms at his sides and propel himself with his tail instead of a lame briaststroke (which is ok for everyone else).

Posted this awhile ago on another thread. Not much to discuss. Don't tell me what to do... <_<

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:31 am

That'd be much too slow, and much too much work to change the animations for such a major thing just for one class. I'd much prefer their time be spent elsewhere.

They probably already did this (It is Bethesda after all ;p).

They did rework the appearance of the beastial races, chances are the animations are also redone.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:48 am

I think they should 'swim' like this:

http://youtu.be/KSLUwmJOo_M

» Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:05 pm

I think they should 'swim' like this:

http://youtu.be/KSLUwmJOo_M

Thats not swimming, and theres a spell for that.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:05 am

The argonian swimming animation for Morrowind had the right idea

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:34 am

That'd be much too slow, and much too much work to change the animations for such a major thing just for one class. I'd much prefer their time be spent elsewhere.

wait... much too slow? really?

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:54 am

I think it would be really good if it was like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgrqcOKIAzU&t=0m31s, although maybe a bit slower and less over the top... but you get the idea.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:49 pm

Instead of moving they're tail back and forth, they should move there legs up and down and have their arms at their sides.

Yah, like that^

» Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:23 pm

Thats not swimming...

It would be if he was doing it under water! :biggrin:

theres a spell for that.

:lmao: And... there's a spell for water breathing.

» Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:20 pm

That'd be much too slow...

Yeah, swimming up to 40 miles per hour, that'd be much too slow :facepalm:

» Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:43 pm

That'd be much too slow, and much too much work to change the animations for such a major thing just for one class. I'd much prefer their time be spent elsewhere.

Actually, in the past they have used similar animations for all PC races because it was easier to just recycle animations than hand make animations. With Havok Behavior, it takes a lot less time and effort to create animations. It could be done if swimming like that is the way they want it to be. From the way Bethesda talks, each race is distinct in every way, which means they all have a unique look (which we know not to be just an exaggeration now from what we have seen) and probably highly unique animations to differentiate them as well.

» Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:57 pm

didnt they always swim like crocodile they do in morrowind i would assume they do in oblivion but i wouldnt know as i dont have the game yet

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:44 am

didnt they always swim like crocodile they do in morrowind i would assume they do in oblivion but i wouldnt know as i dont have the game yet

Not in oblivion

» Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:50 pm

Then shouldn't the Khajiit's swim like a feline? All frantic-like and haphazardly? lol

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:37 am

didnt they always swim like crocodile they do in morrowind i would assume they do in oblivion but i wouldnt know as i dont have the game yet

Where the hell do you live that you don't have the game yet :bonk:

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:29 am

Yep, better and unique swimming animation that makes use of their tail. Also something along the lines of clearer vision underwater for Argonians or some other bonus.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:30 pm

shouldn't they swim like lizards?

Shouldn't they swim like Argonians? :teehee:

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:03 am

And since fish are confirmed, they could sneak up on them and snatch a few to restore health. Those omega-3 fatty acids are good for ya.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:54 am

They swam like that in Morrowind.

personally Im steering clear of swimming, Frigid air, oh and tundra volcanos? pfft.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:04 am

Then shouldn't the Khajiit's swim like a feline? All frantic-like and haphazardly? lol

Na, they should swim like tigers, and be able to launch themselves out of the water high enough to grab a man by the head >> (go watch River Monsters, great show)