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ACJelly

Planning
I am basing the character's movements on it's reptilian design. Its movements will incorporate a lot of wave motions similar to how real crocodiles sway when they move.
Also Reptiles don't have much rotary action in their arms an legs, I am incorporating this fact into the way the character is animated to an extent, though not fully as it is a mix between a humanoid and reptilian anatomy. This means that as it runs its legs will swing out while coming forward but will remain directly below it on the push off.

The character will have much more side to side swing then a normal humanoid biped to add to its reptilian anatomy.

Below are a few thumbnails  for basic movement and style

Front Thumbnail : https://imgur.com/TBCX4iw

Side Thumbnail: https://imgur.com/a/AGwcI

Testing

I have begun testing the character's locomotion (see below).

Leg Movement Test: https://imgur.com/a/9jmLo

Spine Movement Test: https://imgur.com/a/zuGB9

MineTourist

Looking great allready !

I started some key poses with the same rig before I saw your topic (I made a topic as well but apparently it needs approval before it appears)
Is it ok for you if I am using the same rig ?

ACJelly

Of course! it's a fun little rig to work with.

ACJelly

First initial polish pass of run cycle:

Moving, game camera angle: 

Still, front View: 

Still, Side View: 

katieboo

Really great work AC. Fabulous little cycles!

ACJelly

I completed the idle cycle for the recall animation to come in and out of.

asphaltcowboy

This is awesome! Nice work. I think the sword feels a little bit light/swimmy at the moment - especially moving into that hold at around 6s - it needs to get there much faster - otherwise this is looking really cool!

ACJelly

Thanks asphaltcowboy,  . The video has been updated with your feedback taken into account.

ACJelly

Recall animation.

OskarCardozo

Great idea !