Hello, and here is my first custom creature model for NWN2, the Clay Golem. I started this guy all the way back in January of '07, and though he was conceived of as a quick creature project to get my feet wet, he's been shelved over and over again throughout, as I found myself unable to proceed or forced to shift my focus elsewhere. I first decided to create a Clay Golem because I felt it was a relatively 'safe' choice, and that an official version would not be soon forthcoming. Alas, Mask of the Betrayer is out and NWN2 fans are graced with an official Clay Golem model.
By the time I learned that my Clay Golem was redundant, it was essentially complete, so a public release has always been my intention. Finally, here he is, and I hope that you're able to find some use for him!
As you can see from the screenshots, he's got some optional equippable bits, and is quite tintable.
Known Issues:
WalkRight and WalkLeft (strafing) animations are a bit janky.
Though an AnimTag xml file is included, the game doesn't seem to use it. Until I can ferret out the issue, it seems that sound effects like footsteps, attack hits, and attack misses will not play.
Golem skeleton does not have an ap_halo node. This causes chat text spoken by the Golem to appear at his feet, and may affect how visual effects are applied to the model.
Golem skeleton does not have an ap_camera node. This can lead to non-optimal camera angles during 'cinematic' dialogue.
Possibly related to the lack of ap_camera, the Clay Golem does not have a default 3d portrait. For this reason, it must use a custom portrait image (included, as po_claygolem.tga).
This version is an exact copy of the other file, except that it includes an updated appearance.2da file, to make it compliant with Mask of the Betrayer's new creatures.
If you have Mask of the Betrayer, download this version.
Posted by BlakOrkz at 2011-01-22 00:14:04 Voted 9.75 on 01/22/11
Extremely well done.
Posted by Amphibious Bagel at 2010-12-12 22:35:25 Voted 10.00 on 12/12/10
Beautiful!
Posted by The_Puppeteer at 2009-12-21 18:17:13 Voted 9.75 on 12/21/09
This is a good one. It tints nicely and I like the combat animation. _________________________ Co-founder of the PW (open beta) Sea of Dragons. It is a quest-heavy (yet has sandbox elements) role-play server geared towards party adventures for mid level characters.
Posted by Gonzo Gygax at 2009-10-18 04:32:48 Voted 10.00 on 10/18/09
Really well made! _________________________ Loudwater / KOW / Khalidine
Posted by RyanJ at 2009-02-16 06:48:56 Voted 10.00 on 02/16/09
I just love this big guy! He's going to have a very special role in my upcoming module.
Posted by jonnyhr at 2008-08-17 08:47:11 Voted 10.00 on 08/17/08
This is really fantastic. I thought I had commented on this previously. I love the character put into this, and its definitely feels like a clay golem. Ace work!
Kunikos: Looking at google results, the Girallon seems to have four arms, so it probably would be a good deal of work unfortunately. In addition to the new model and texture, adding new limbs would at LEAST require an edited skeleton, some animation edits, and then a re-export of all of the animations.
Not prohibitively difficult, but definitely not easy either.
A two-armed sasquatch or something wouldn't require animation edits, but it's still need a new model, texture, etc.
Would it be hard to modify your clay golem into a tough looking gorilla, such as a Girallon?
Posted by Indira Lightfoot at 2008-01-13 13:49:57 Voted 10.00 on 01/13/08
Yay! i finally got this baby up and working! It's simply breathtaking, what a masterpiece! Very easy to tint to your taste was well.
P.S. Thanks Schazz for helping me understand how to actually import the golem into my module! _________________________ From someone who is starting to feel like an Ent among saplings when playing computer-based D&D games...
Hey guys, just a heads-up that I uploaded a MotB-compliant version.
No actual changes to the model itself. I'm afraid I haven't really had the time to hunker down and try to sniff out those few annoying bugs. I do hope to have an update eventually though! I have not forgotten!
Posted by Indira Lightfoot at 2008-01-04 06:06:20 Voted 10.00 on 01/13/08
Ok, I have upgraded to v 1.11153 now, it still happens the same way. I am beginning to think that this neat clay golem gets in conflict with the one supplied via MotB. Shall I rename the blueprint file or something? _________________________ From someone who is starting to feel like an Ent among saplings when playing computer-based D&D games...
Posted by Indira Lightfoot at 2008-01-04 05:21:28 Voted 10.00 on 01/13/08
Hi! It looks simply stunning but I cannot make it happen. I have really followed the instructions. I have v. 1.10 and MotB. I entered it under hakpaks in module properties too. It simply doesnt show up, and then within seconds, the toolset crashes on me?? _________________________ From someone who is starting to feel like an Ent among saplings when playing computer-based D&D games...
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for all the votes, guys! The feedback is what keeps us community creator types motivated. :)
Posted by palafoxx at 2007-12-25 13:32:02 Voted 10.00 on 12/25/07
Just for animate this from scratch you deserves a high vote, but besides is a very good model and the "word order" a final touch! Congrats!!
Posted by Melliores at 2007-12-22 00:27:43 Voted 10.00 on 12/22/07
A magnific model Schazzwozzer. Really looking forward to an updated version with sound added as well. Thank you once again for the great model. _________________________ Khalidine - A Unique playing experience for everyone
Posted by Reyma at 2007-12-18 10:15:43 Voted 10.00 on 12/18/07
Very Nice !
Posted by zeypher at 2007-12-16 02:24:12 Voted 9.75 on 12/16/07
now this is what you call a golem
Posted by ballestolive at 2007-12-14 12:54:26 Voted 10.00 on 12/14/07
Very good. _________________________ Coordinateur du projet LanceDragon VF pour NWN2.
Coordinator of the project LanceDragon VF for NWN2.
Posted by paladin3333 at 2007-12-14 12:50:45 Voted 9.50 on 12/14/07
nice work :)
Posted by Mastokk at 2007-12-14 12:50:34 Voted 10.00 on 12/14/07
Really nice Work.
Posted by zach le bon at 2007-12-14 12:47:33 Voted 9.75 on 12/14/07
Beautifull work !! _________________________ NWN2 trailer ( Link ) & Interior Prefabs ( Link )
TheMastermind: Haha, cool that someone caught that. Yeah, the golem is originally a creature from Jewish folklore, and stories often would involve a command word being written on the Golem's forehead to bring it to life. I saw a few drawings with "golem" in hebrew scrawled on its forehead, so I thought that would be a neat touch.
Posted by Deyonara at 2007-12-14 10:39:25 Voted 10.00 on 12/14/07
Excellent work !
Posted by Anthraxcite at 2007-12-14 08:17:05 Voted 9.75 on 12/14/07
Really good job, keep it up! _________________________ Légendes du Luiren : Link
Posted by TheMastermind at 2007-12-13 23:33:46 Voted 10.00 on 12/13/07
I like golems, and i don't like the MOTB c;ay golem, but i like this golem XD
Man, i may be the only one here that knows hebrew, and the hebrew word "Golem" on his forehead took me by surprise XD
Hebrew really do look like some anicent arcana megical scribeing, it could be cool XD
nice work! ^^
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