Sligg Rating:
8
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Intro

A cool new ppm from the author of Bananas In Pajamas. This time Dan Ward decided to create a more serious character. Originally started as an ostrich with rider, this riderless, Alienesque creature is well done and should be a fun model play as (or against).

Originality

There's not too many chicken-legged models out there, so it's a nice change. However, due to the shape of its head, it reminds me too much of Giger's Alien. On the bright side, I like that Alien :-) Overall, very original.
Score: Nine

The Model

A good mesh, with very good use of polygons. He's really well designed all over, from the shape of his head, to the spikey things on his back, to his bird-like feet. His dimensions are perfect. One problem I had with this guy is that his center of gravity seems to be a bit too far forward. Judging by the size of his head, it looks like he would fall flat on his face. However, this is a minor point, and isn't noticable in the game.
Score: Eight

The Animations

Some of the animations were really well done, while others could have used some work. I really like the crouch animations, where he gets down and supports himself with his hands - very cool. The taunt animation was also cool, but I found that the others were rather plain. There was nothing seriously wrong with them, but there was also nothing seriously cool about them either.
Score: Seven

The Skin

As the author states in the readme: "the skin is just a mix of textures from other skins which i think work pretty well". Unforunately, it isn't really the author's work (well, not entirely anyway), so I'll have to deduct some points, but I must admit that it worked out really well. There was a careless problem with a Null Skin error on the weapon though.
Score: Six

Sounds

No sounds are provided with the model.

Visible Weapons Support

N/A - Sligg's arm is his weapon.

Pack Inclusion

Sligg will be included into the next pack. It will also be available for download separately.

review by Jesus

 


Sligg in relation to the standard male player model.

author name
Dan Ward

tris.md2
Vertices 213
Mapping Vertices 485
Polygons 454
Skin size 260x194
Skin Wasted Space ?

weapon.md2
Vertices 23
Mapping Vertices 78
Polygons 50
Skin size 260x194
Skin Wasted Space ?

relevant links
Banana High Command