Comments on: Building of a new sword has begun in earnest http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/ News and thoughts about my adventures in Second Life, Combat: Samurai Island, and Virtual Worlds Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:14:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Progress Update : Taketori Katana at Daikon Forge http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-830 Progress Update : Taketori Katana at Daikon Forge Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:43:08 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-830 [...] Just wanted to talk a little about the progress on the new sword, which has been "under development" for far too long… [...] […] Just wanted to talk a little about the progress on the new sword, which has been "under development" for far too long… […]

]]> By: Why do people like "Autocombo"? at Daikon Forge http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-588 Why do people like "Autocombo"? at Daikon Forge Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:31:14 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-588 [...] the new sword I’m building (I know, it’s taking forever) I redid almost all of the control code in a quest to discover whether it’s possible to make [...] […] the new sword I’m building (I know, it’s taking forever) I redid almost all of the control code in a quest to discover whether it’s possible to make […]

]]> By: Progress on the new katana at Daikon Forge http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-290 Progress on the new katana at Daikon Forge Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:09:13 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-290 [...] Time for a post that’s less of a rant, huh?  Okay, well it’s probably a good time to mention a little bit about the progress of the Wave update and the new katana I’m making. [...] […] Time for a post that’s less of a rant, huh?  Okay, well it’s probably a good time to mention a little bit about the progress of the Wave update and the new katana I’m making. […]

]]> By: Takuan http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-219 Takuan Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:57:12 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-219 Well, the new weapon that I am working on is basically a plain-vanilla katana of perhaps more realistic dimensions than any I've worked on before, meaning that it may be among the smaller C:SI swords haha. The idea of expanded customization options is a good one (and I think I take your meaning), though truth to tell I am also wracking my brain trying to figure out a new and unique special that even those who don't typically like to use specials might find useful or interesting. Ideas welcomed. I have to admit to a certain amount of procrastination this past week. The building phase is mostly complete, and I've got a few people testing some tweaks to the control code that I hope to eventually put in the new sword, so the major task that remains is animations. I've said before, and I'll say it again, I hate making animations. They never ever turn out to be as cool or look as nice as what's in my imagination, I just don't have the skill, so I'm invariably immensely displeased with them. By the time I'm done making this new set, I'm quite sure I'll be completely burned out on it, so making a daisho set will likely not happen immediately, but I'll try to do something new without waiting six months like last time :) Well, the new weapon that I am working on is basically a plain-vanilla katana of perhaps more realistic dimensions than any I’ve worked on before, meaning that it may be among the smaller C:SI swords haha.

The idea of expanded customization options is a good one (and I think I take your meaning), though truth to tell I am also wracking my brain trying to figure out a new and unique special that even those who don’t typically like to use specials might find useful or interesting. Ideas welcomed.

I have to admit to a certain amount of procrastination this past week. The building phase is mostly complete, and I’ve got a few people testing some tweaks to the control code that I hope to eventually put in the new sword, so the major task that remains is animations.

I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again, I hate making animations. They never ever turn out to be as cool or look as nice as what’s in my imagination, I just don’t have the skill, so I’m invariably immensely displeased with them. By the time I’m done making this new set, I’m quite sure I’ll be completely burned out on it, so making a daisho set will likely not happen immediately, but I’ll try to do something new without waiting six months like last time :)

]]> By: Incogneko http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-218 Incogneko Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:12:13 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-218 A bit late for this comment perhaps, but in an earlier post you mentioned an interest in creating a wakizashi. I think there would be a lot of demand for one, or perhaps a dual katana-wakizashi combo so we can all pretend to be the real Musashi! There's been a lot talk lately about how C:SI weapons are diversifying, new features, new specials, etc. Another awesome trend, that few people mention, is the expanded customization options that the newer weapons offer. Hint hint... A bit late for this comment perhaps, but in an earlier post you mentioned an interest in creating a wakizashi. I think there would be a lot of demand for one, or perhaps a dual katana-wakizashi combo so we can all pretend to be the real Musashi!

There’s been a lot talk lately about how C:SI weapons are diversifying, new features, new specials, etc. Another awesome trend, that few people mention, is the expanded customization options that the newer weapons offer. Hint hint…

]]> By: Takuan http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-208 Takuan Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:20:00 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-208 What I really wanted to do animation-wise was something like <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFvWeZwDIy0&mode=related&search=" rel="nofollow">this video</a>, but duel-wielded. I really like the circular movement style as well as how much the whole body is involved in the attacks rather than just swinging the stick from the elbows out. Visually it appeals to me a lot, and matches my former training as well as my sensibilities. What I really wanted to do animation-wise was something like this video, but duel-wielded. I really like the circular movement style as well as how much the whole body is involved in the attacks rather than just swinging the stick from the elbows out. Visually it appeals to me a lot, and matches my former training as well as my sensibilities.

]]> By: Solace Obviate http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-207 Solace Obviate Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:18:33 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-207 I'd think dual fighting stick anims would be something between Ayame's Sizuka naru Shi atacks and your own Wave. I'd imagine the sticks would be held like dual katana and the 3 + 1 attacks (AWD + 4th for combo) would have forward end thrusts, maybe right side double hits and left side double hits with the Wave backhanded roundhouse for the extra combo hit. Maybe some capoeira-style kicks (ooh, or a sweep-kick). What about a flying-type kick or a flurry of stick attacks for the special? I’d think dual fighting stick anims would be something between Ayame’s Sizuka naru Shi atacks and your own Wave. I’d imagine the sticks would be held like dual katana and the 3 + 1 attacks (AWD + 4th for combo) would have forward end thrusts, maybe right side double hits and left side double hits with the Wave backhanded roundhouse for the extra combo hit. Maybe some capoeira-style kicks (ooh, or a sweep-kick). What about a flying-type kick or a flurry of stick attacks for the special?

]]> By: Takuan http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-206 Takuan Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:28:36 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-206 I tend to agree with that. I studied kajukenbo and escrima for about 6 months some many years ago, and while I didn't really study long enough to learn much, I certainly developed an appreciation for it. I still intend to make C:SI compatible fighting sticks, but they will just have to wait until I am a little better at animating. I tend to agree with that. I studied kajukenbo and escrima for about 6 months some many years ago, and while I didn’t really study long enough to learn much, I certainly developed an appreciation for it.

I still intend to make C:SI compatible fighting sticks, but they will just have to wait until I am a little better at animating.

]]> By: Solace Obviate http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-205 Solace Obviate Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:08:43 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-205 fighting sticks would rawk!!! fighting sticks would rawk!!!

]]> By: Takuan http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-204 Takuan Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:43:40 +0000 http://www.daikonforge.com/webtab/2007/12/28/building-of-a-new-sword-has-begun-in-earnest/#comment-204 Well... There was a time when I was working on Kali/Escrima fighting styles. I could send you all some sticks :) Well… There was a time when I was working on Kali/Escrima fighting styles. I could send you all some sticks :)

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