Sheath?

[lilstewie]

Throwing this out there. Possibly giving scabbard to some of the units?

Mauryan era examples

That sword is massive.

Some of them had scabbards with criss cross cloth, leather, or something.

Edited March 5, 2013 by lilstewie

[LordGood]

I like this idea, especially if they use them. Having actual idle animations for soldiers would be great. I think the hoplites walking towards resources with their shield and spear at the ready looks a little silly. Especially the foot companions.

having both arms free until enemies are within a certain range would look cool, but that'd be a whole lot of work.

[zoot]

having both arms free until enemies are within a certain range would look cool, but that'd be a whole lot of work.

Actually, that should be relatively easy, since shield and weapon are just props (separate meshes) that can be turned on and off at will.

[idanwin]

Actually, that should be relatively easy, since shield and weapon are just props (separate meshes) that can be turned on and off at will.

The only thing that could be a lot of work is making animations for it, but that isn't really necessary (although I would add it to the Part II todo list)