Humania - Archer Shark Set
UPDATE (17th of may 2012): Made sure my contribution meets contest format rules.
UPDATE (5th of may 2012): at the bottom of this post I've added an impression on how these loose concept parts should look combined.
So here is my contribution, it consist of 6 pieces of concept art I created today. It took me over 6 hours to make on my iPad1, so I hope at least a few will likeI choose 'concept art', because STS can't really program too much detail in their models and the player's minds make up their own creation after seeing concept art. Besides, I liked trying this way of drawing, never did it before. The program I used doesn't have any layers, so you got to do it right the first time.
Ok, now on with my design; I think a new set design should be in line with the Humania surroundings; desert meets coastal waters. Since I'm an Archer, I choose to make an Archer set. Not a bow-set, because we've seen those. No, this is basicly a 'talon' set, except no talons but small darts.
Colors
First let me focus on color use. I think the color red has had it's days now, like I say in-game: 'people, red is out of fashion, blue is the new red'But serious, red should go. That's why I thought Yellow (sand) meets Blue (water) and if you mix 'em you get Green. If you split these 3-ways, each race gets its own two color combination. Archers are Green/Blue, Mages are Blue/Yellow, Bears are Yellow/Green. This picture below explains:
Level 71 Elite Vanity
To get more inspired, I decided to make a new vanity item, which players can earn by reaching level 71. It's a scarf you can wear agains desert heat and it makes you less visible, hence you get more dodge (or maybe a reduction in Hit% from mobs?). The colors used are compatible with new Humania colors and the current vanity bonus-set.
- Traveler's Cloaking Hood
- +15 dodge, if you combine with 2 other vanity set items.
- +10 dodge, if you combine with only 1 other vanity set item.
- +5 dodge if used stand-alone.
- Vanity item, requires level 71
- Replaces our beloved Crown of Persistance
Ok, now on to the set I've designed for this contest. Each item has it's own concept art with description and bonus.
Cartilage Crossbow
The Cartilage Crossbow is made from half-a-jaw of a shark, which infest the waters surrounding Humania. Sharks don't have a bone skeletton, but one from Cartilage, a flexibel but strong material. Because it's flexible, the Archer is able to span the bow's string between the ends of the Shark's jaw. For arrows the Archer uses the poisoned darts from Sea Urchins. You know, those black underwater prickly balls of stings. These darts sometimes give a root-bonus!
- Cartilage Crossbow
- random Root bonus, 2 sec
- extra Hit% (above usual STS/Yanis stats)
Sea Star Wing
If you reach the bottom of the reefs surrounding Humania, without getting a bite, you can find these thick Sea Stars that the Archer can use as a wing. Once above water they don't immediately die, so they stay alive, stuck on the Archer's arm. The arms of the Sea Star can roll together to absorb energy blasts from mage weaponry or bounce bear swords. I don't expect STS to program this effect
- Sea Star Wing
- Organic, gives extra H/S (above usual STS/Yanis stats)
Shark Skin Leather
Sharks have a very tough skin, made from sturdy scales. This makes perfect usage for a Leather robe. It takes a lot of time to make these Leathers, so drop rate should be very low. Part of these Leathers is a necklace with a big Shark Tooth.
- Shark Skin Leather
- extra armor (above usual STS/Yanis stats)
Shark Head Hood
After using most of the sharks skin, the Archer is left with the head. This makes a great Hood, plus it makes the Archer look even more fierce. Mobs and PVP opponents will tremble
- Shark Head Hood
- extra Crit% (above usual STS/Yanis stats), due to 'scare effect'
So you've seen my items, I'd like to end my contribution with an impression on how the set should look like in-game.
My Archer Shark Set impression
Made from scratch using Autodesk (R) SketchBook (R) Pro on iPad
So that's it, hope you like, I can't wait until the 18th when the contest will close!!
Originally Posted by Swimmingstar
I think the helm was cool. No need to restart.
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