It depends. Highpoly or lowpoly? If it's highpoly you can float it to make things simpler. In the lowpoly there are pros and cons to both. Generally for the highpoly you separate the objects as they are in real-life.
I fancy "C" more... it just feels a bit symmetrical for a spider cycle... do you want it to be a spider cycle? coz I'm reminded with the robot from "The Incredibles"
Like I said you can find it in the Zbrush website under the "Effects" Mat cap ^^ http://download.pixologic01.com/download.php?f=/library/matcap/digitaldecoy/al_normal_map.zip
@JLHGameArt The crossbow is looking really great, love the soft tone of the wood (Not sure if the wood would curve with the bow or be straight like it is though). I'd be interested in seeing the wireframe.
There is tons of reference for the Lineage Dark Elves. Try looking here: http://www.e2046.com/ori_proj.php I have a lot of the Dark Elf statues and their hips are super wide.
Thats why Red Storm needs to make Rogue Spear 2. I'm with you in this boat and always preferred the Battlefield series over COD. Just personal preference.