8 Reply by Kayin (edited by Kayin 2007-09-04 03:44:00)

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Re: Walker Looks

I thought the walking looked weird at first too when I saw the trailer. Then I watched episodes V and VI and noticed that it looks exactly the same there too. I just hadn't noticed it before. You guys have done great work in getting the game as accurate as it can get. After all, I think you should compare to the movies, not to other games.

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Re: Walker Looks

In my opinion, the way it walks is extremely accurate, and the height is just right. For these things you want a threatening look, i concider it cheesy when these walkers would be given low-legs. You want them towering above you, a menace to infantry.

And i think they got it right. (When i look at the Hoth ATST)

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Re: Walker Looks

PhillyKidd wrote:

that one seems alot shorter ... i havnt played any other games where the walker looks taller ... im sorry if im causing conflict, im just shootin my oppionion out that maybe others might agree with ...

There are according to our Lore people 2 types of AT-ST to be seen in the movies. One has smaller legs then the other. As I recall the decision was made to use the long legged variation as seen in the Empire Strikes back and Return of the Jedi.

No need to aplogize. You are free to express your opinion and the Dev's will allways explain why the came to a certain decision. The AT-ST you are showing seems a little fat, but that might be just because I'm used to the one we have ingame.

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Re: Walker Looks

from what i have read the long legged version was used on hoth, because that was a early design that lucas didnt like later on lol.

but yet its movie lore accurate till the point the devs where going crazy tongue

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Re: Walker Looks

to be honest... i like the long legged AT-ST... even though i can see the Differences in the movies.. i like the one better on hoth,

even though you see it for 1-2 seconds

and i love the way you got its death, it just explodes heheh and leaves a pair of legs.

1 question... have you got a little flame where the head used to be?

13 Reply by Bandu (edited by FSDev| Bandu 2007-09-04 12:58:22)

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Re: Walker Looks

I dont think its the fact the legs are too long or they are bent in the wrong places (infact we put together a video of our walker and the walker from the movie and the walking animation is absolutely spot on) its the fact the legs are quite thin that give the appearance that they are longer. WE hope to make the legs abit thicker at some point...tho probably not for a while.

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Re: Walker Looks

Dont think the legs will be a major point of discussion, let people play for a few hours when the demo is out and they get used to it no doubt.

Heck, i'd bet half the Imperial team will be running to the walker to drive it first. smile

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