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Since Dark Omen only has 1 Unit Of Dwarves, your Army will all look the Same,

(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3638/allorigianldwarfarmysamd.jpg) (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=allorigianldwarfarmysamd.jpg)




Here are some initial Repaints of Dwarves, that I may eventually alter their Axe Weapons

to a Rune Sword or Hammer (Weapon +1) etc..

Or one of the Dwarves could be used as a Replacement for Bernhardt, in a Dwarf Campaign.

:)




These Pictures Show the Original Blue Dwarves but also some Dwarfs
Wearing the new Armour of The Beard inspired by Shadow Of The Horned Rat

(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/3976/armourofthebeard.jpg) (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=armourofthebeard.jpg)


and Their New Leader who is Bare Skinned

(Future Gotrek with Orange Hair and Tattoos!).

Notice their Armoured Dwarves' Shields are Different as well.


(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4094/dwarves.jpg) (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dwarves.jpg)


In This Picture I've swapped around the Units, so that The Armoured Dwarf is the Leader of a Bare Skin Troop.

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1016/assorted.jpg) (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=assorted.jpg)


(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7178/dwarvesrear.jpg) (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dwarvesrear.jpg)






Now this  Unit of Dwarves have a "Warder's Cloak from the Wheel Of Time" as their Clothes take on the Scenary,


(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1940/activecammodwarves.jpg) (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=activecammodwarves.jpg)

like Active Cammo!

(A mistake by using the Background Colour of RDose as the Colour of their Clothes but good become Very Usefull in Future)

;)

Nice, did you create them or are they in doc111 available?

I made them all using Rob's Rdose Sprite Editor and GIMP (Free Paint Program),


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Wohoo looks very cool, do you have a picture where we can see the sprite in big? (I mean really big ;))

These are all the Original Dwarf Sprite Frames for Comparison.


(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5421/all2h.jpg)

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7688/all2b.jpg)

8) (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=all2h.jpg)

Olly, that's some sterling work there! Good man!

how cool olly, ive just use another banner not re-spayed dwarfs but this is good

WOW really good job Olly.

I present my curriculum for to be your beta tester ^ ^

Heavy Armoured Axe Dwarf, Leading his Troop of Dwarf Rune Swordsmen!


(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3199/dwarfsword2b.jpg) (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dwarfsword2b.jpg)


(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2434/dwarfswordb.jpg) (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dwarfswordb.jpg)


(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9144/allbestsword.jpg) (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=allbestsword.jpg)


(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1005/all2sword.jpg) (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=all2sword.jpg)



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So How do we Get these into the Game?

Luckily there are 12 Empty Spaces to Insert New Units into DarkOmen.

(Thanks Ghabry)


List of unused Spritefiles: (can be pasted in the <sprite>-section of the wh32edit-database.xml for easier setting in the editor ^^)
Peasant 1-3 are not unused sprites (but have forgotten them :D).
You can use the Spritefiles by naming them ST_ImpSwordsman.spr e.g. (and set to this sprite in Wh(3)2Edit).

      <item value="59">Peasant 1</item>
      <item value="5a">Peasant 2</item>
      <item value="5e">Peasant 3</item>
      <item value="19">ST_ImpSwordsman</item>
      <item value="22">ST_ReiksKnight</item>
      <item value="27">ST_BrokenWagon</item>
      <item value="29">ST_ZZNewPlyr3</item>
      <item value="2a">ST_ZZNewPlyr4</item>
      <item value="2b">ST_ZZNewPlyr5</item>
      <item value="2c">ST_ZZNewPlyr6</item>
      <item value="3b">ST_ZZNewGreen1</item>
      <item value="3c">ST_ZZNewGreen2</item>
      <item value="3d">ST_ZZNewGreen3</item>
      <item value="3e">ST_ZZNewGreen4</item>
      <item value="3f">ST_ZZNewGreen5</item>
      <item value="40">ST_ZZNewGreen6</item>
      <item value="45">ST_Vampiress</item>
      <item value="53">ST_ZZNewUndead3</item>
      <item value="54">ST_ZZNewUndead4</item>
      <item value="55">ST_ZZNewUndead5</item>
      <item value="56">ST_ZZNewUndead6</item>
      <item value="5b">ST_ZZNewOther3</item>
      <item value="5c">ST_ZZNewOther4</item>
      <item value="5d">ST_ZZNewOther5</item>
      <item value="5f">XST_LastSprite</item>




These means that we could incorporate these Preliminary Dwarf Sprites as some of the 12 Slots.


and Replace them as we get Better! And it Saves us having to overwrite any Existing Original Sprites.


:)

this is cool, i could very well use some repainted dwarfs, but am very busy making campaign and story if you would take care if it olly

They are all done and Ready(maybe a Few Sword Touch-Ups) for Myself and Ghabry to Add as New Units.

So Dwarf Hammers Next!

(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1520/dwarf2bns6.jpg) (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dwarf2bns6.jpg)


Inspired From Shadow Of The Horned Rat Units.

http://forum.dark-omen.org/tactical-wargaming-and-other-warhammer-games/shadow-of-the-horned-rat-t121.0.html (http://forum.dark-omen.org/tactical-wargaming-and-other-warhammer-games/shadow-of-the-horned-rat-t121.0.html)


:)

Don't forget that we can only change Sprites and Banners (never tested) without overwriting anything of Dark Omens original files.
Changing the Book Description (and Unit Names) needs EngRel.exe-modifying. The Pictures in the book (except Banners) only by overwriting original files. About the 3D Head: Unsure.

I agree and we could always overwrite an Un-Used Single Player Campaign Character like

Peasant Rabble or Black Avengers, as a Temporary Measure, until we want/if to add them to Multiplayer.

So for the Heads and Portraits and Speech we could replace with Modified Dwarves , perhaps.

All of this would require a Future Patch or at least the Download would contain a few Orginal Files to return

the Game to Normal.

However, we aren't ready for Such things , just yet as we would Roll loads of Mods Together into 1 Ultimate Patch.


So for now, we can attempt to import the New Dwarf Sprites and their Banners.


:)

yes olly a small useful patch would be good

i already have 3 DO's installed, original, Goblin mod and dwarf mod

my specific need is a chaos dwarf unit and a dwarf light infantry unit so plz ;D

pretty please with sugar on top ;D

These New Dwarf XBowmen are Armed with Swords but also carry the XBow

on their Backs until they have to Fire!


(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/108/ingamexbow.jpg) (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ingamexbow.jpg)



(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3606/dwarfxbows.jpg) (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dwarfxbows.jpg)

(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/717/dwarfxbowbacks.jpg) (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dwarfxbowbacks.jpg)



(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7406/allbestswordxbowbest.jpg) (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=allbestswordxbowbest.jpg)



Any Colour/Weapon Combination is Now Available and Hammers/Slayers on Way:-


1) Original Blue Axe, Sword, XBow Dwarfs.

2) Heavy Armoured Axe, Sword, XBow Dwarfs.

2) Bare Skin Axe, Sword, XBow Dwarfs.



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thanks olly this is ideal, exactly what i was looking for

Glad you like them!

Just let us know what combinations you require, eg a Red XBow Dwarf?


:)

im using these simulations

Goblin archers to Gnome Crossbowmen (no repaint as such necessary, maybe a gray robe instead of black)
Dwarf Infantry to Dark Dwarf Infantry (a repainted dwarf is all thats needed, red or orange maybe)
Dwarf Infantry to Dwarf light infantry (the sword dwarf will do well for this one)

Dark elves are easy to make, as the brigands are just elves painted black

YEeEEaa!! Dwarf  armieeess! great jobs guys  :)

Breathing New Life into the DOC111 Mod and its Dwarf Slayer by Eudaimon!

"DOC111\SmurfResources\Sprites\Eudaimon"

(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/3238/slayer2l.jpg) (http://img26.imageshack.us/my.php?image=slayer2l.jpg)


I'm converting/Fixing him using Rob's Rdose Dark Omen Sprite Editor, combined with Gimp (Free Paint Program).

Great Work Eudaimon, as he made it around 8 years ago!

:)

Early Demo of Hammer Dwarf, Wearing Armour of The Beard!

(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/3673/hammersw.jpg) (http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hammersw.jpg)


:)


Inspired By SOTHR

(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/5301/dwarf2.jpg) (http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dwarf2.jpg)

(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/3350/dwarfsothr.jpg) (http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dwarfsothr.jpg)

(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1654/sotr2yj1.jpg) (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sotr2yj1.jpg)

:)

sounds great olly mate

im getting close to finishing the campaign maps/battles, so i should be able to utilize these new dwarves ;D

Wow preciously!!!
The work is really advance.
In the next tournament we will can select Dwarfs :)

Bomber!!

Thats all i can say...

Olly, you make it look like it could be remotely possible for a lay-man to play around with editing DO, I say that as a compliment, and with some interest....

i think i will start doing slayers :S :O

Mattimus,

  it just takes practice, so please tell me your areas of interest
and perhaps u could start by enhancing/Modifying/improving my
Hammer Dwarves, as their hammer and finer detail need adding.

Brapus, you could do the same to the existing DOC111 Slayer Sprite and enhance/Modify him.


:)

Well,

Modding would be sweet, But I ain't going to ask too many questions yet, I need to first do some researching on the forums and find the time for it,

I would love to see some clean-sharp-looking dwarf army options in DO, and would like to add to that.

Hey Olly,

Some other stuff,

(Quick one, how do you get your profile image to show up?, I selected one and updated profile and it won't show)
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I'm wondering about one thing. Ive downloaded only one modded army, Unfinished Drucci, and it cancelled my ability to build undead. Is there any other way to create a new army without losing a race? I hear that you can install multiple versions of DO, but for getting people interested in it, that could get complicated. Is using those 12 'Add-on' slots that Ive heard of impossible to use?

When some new person finds out about this game a year from now and there are (hopefully) some new killer' sprites and armies, what would be the best solution to make it easy and simple to enjoy all selections and armies of Old DO and modded sprites on one platform? for a lay-man?

Is there a way to make a ULTIMATE version of DO to down-load, using all those 12 slots and what ever units that don't get usually used in multiplayer, Once there are enough 'finished' sprites to use for a couple different armies Ie, Drucci and Dwarfs... while still being able to choose from undead, humies, greens on the same version?

That would be super sweet, actually anyone plz talk to me on that and tell me why im dumb and that wont work =P

(did you use the dark-omen-mainpage function for setting a picture? You have to use the Forum-CP to set a avatar)

The 12 unused slots are only available for sprites.

The only way to prevent you from building normal armies is to add the new units before (or behind) the original units in the army file. This is not the perfect solutio but I can't think of another one :/.

After a substantial amount of new Characters have been created,

they will then be Packaged up with A Future Mod installer which will

allow Fans to easily Select a Race and Launch Dark Omen, simply by clicking

on thier Respective Picture. The Plan is to also add alternative Audio and Menus.


:)

Hi From Australia
You guys rock my world and my girlfriend hates you all.
Have never posted Before.
My brother and i play an expanded version of DO made with your Mod tools.
I have added Many new units over the ST Sprites Using the Dwarf as a Templet.

But i want the charriot in multi
Can i post attachments like my 2parm and New Sprites made for ST Slots.

Anyone?
Peace And Love
S

yea, you can pot them and put what changes you made, or the stats etc etc. with microsoft word :P or whatever

Hi Shannon,

Please feel free to Post any new Screen shots or Sprites

Sounds Great, mate!


:)

Thanks for the replys
unsure if this will work as i am unsure how to attach stuff

sorry trying to drop the 2parm and my 13 sprites is to large
So ill post my conversion of the DOC111 Squigs and a mamoth made from a macdonalds toy
Spear dudes for both Gobs And Undead
Its was ment to play as a day long event for me and my bro so will post my 2parm if anyone will comment on balance

The sun is warm on this side
Peace and love
s

Just downloaded and previewed them, very cool indeed,

Great to see new Life being breathed into the DOC111 Squig etc..


:)

Oooo! Squigs! I really hated them in SotHR, but they would be amazing fun to use in DO!

how to use it?

You have to replace any core sprites with the new one.

Copy the sprite in the spritedirectory and set the sprite (in wh32edit) to:
56 for ST_ZZNewUndead6
3B for ST_ZZNewGreen1
3D for ST_ZZNewGreen3
3E for ST_ZZNewGreen4

To make it a bit easier use my Attached database.xml file (place it in %wh32editdir%\rc and overwrite the old one)
[attachment=1]

Hehe ;D

what means "Squigs"

http://mordheim.ashtonsanders.com/images/models/orcs/squigs01-l.jpg (http://mordheim.ashtonsanders.com/images/models/orcs/squigs01-l.jpg)


Squigs are small, aggressive, generally bipedal creatures that resemble fleshy soccer-balls with legs and very large teeth. Many different breeds and kinds of squig exist, but all share those same common characteristics. Omnivores in the extreme, many squigs live in the wild, where they feed upon whatever is unlucky enough to cross their paths. Though Squigs are not 'technically' Greenskins (though that is how they are listed in the ToK), they grow from fungus in a similar manner.


From : http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Squig (http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Squig)

They would be the cooliest unit in DO.

As I remember i had a sprites of Orcs mounted on Squigs. It's must be on my pc somewhere 8)

Aren't night goblins supposed to ride the beasts.

i think night goblins herd squigs like giant rats get herd by skaven and they ride spiders and wolves


edit: i just followed the wiki link for squigs and read:Cave Squigs usually grow from 1 - 3 foot tall and are often used by Night Goblins as mounts, beasts of war, or as a source of food

i have never seen a goblin ride a squig but it does sound cool :p

You wouldn't, they sit inside the Squig's mouths! Not kidding you, GW are some crazy dudes :D

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/4528/squig.jpg) (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/squig.jpg/)(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8572/squig2.jpg) (http://img22.imageshack.us/i/squig2.jpg/)

(SOTHR -Squig Portrait and Idol Of Gork Rulebook)

Although Hard to Replicate in DO, since in SOTHR they Bounce on u!


:)

omg yes now that u say that,i have seen it lol in opening video of warhammer online the squig herder gets inside his big squig.


was confused with the idea of them using the squigs as mounts(riding ontop of em)

i think squigs would be extremely dificult yet funny to ride(ontop of the squig)would probably look something like ostrich riding

edit:lol olly nice pic and does indeed look somewhat like ostrich riding

How the f0rk does their internal anatomy work?! :D

i often wondered the same,cause they seem to be 50% mouth...

it leaves little place for the organs.

hiho
[attachment=1]
included in this lot is a drummer made from a minature. Ork Hero on boar. and some Skelly dogs made from shrunk horses.

None of the sprites i have posted now or befor are for writing over old sprites in my 2parm there is still ork boar riders and squigs.
The st slots can not be used for archery or i cant get them to work. so to add a gyrocopter with repeating crossbow i wrote it over the outlaw infantry. Also added skelly mounted archers over carlss.
Have also added mobile cannons made with a archer unit and st sprites as the crew, at like twice the price. but it means the cannon can operate alone with no crew, verry bad. so i just made it weaker in hand to hand. can any one think of a way arround it, How do you guys make yours.

Glory to the Remake
Peace from Australia
shannon

Well it actually contains a boarboy with two hand weapons, a dwarf with a sword, and some skelly dogs.

Hey, i found some dwarfs pics that could fit nice in armybook :)
They all come from GW site

http://krasnoludy.e-gate.pl/index.php?part=gs&site=grafika (http://krasnoludy.e-gate.pl/index.php?part=gs&site=grafika)

Fantastic Pics you found, as SOTHR/Dark Omen obviously also use them, thnx -very inspiring for Unit Portriats !

:)

(http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1261/dw2b.jpg) (http://img169.imageshack.us/i/dw2b.jpg/)