Dragons Claw Hilt Pack

Description
Now this is an interest couple of hilts. I like new and innovative hilts. This certainly isn't the first dragon-themed hilt to grace the net, but it's not a copy of anything, either. I've always found dragons inspiring, both for myself and obviously for other people, as the concept of these creatures has spawned some of the most unique and interest mod pieces available. This is no exception.

For a first released hilt, this is quite good. It's very poly efficient, keeping its edges and polies as minimal as possible while still retaining the desired look. There are really no wasted edges here, which is unusual and refreshing. Plus the design itself is very interesting. The hilt itself is quite boring, being what looks like a simple slab of wood or metal... or something. The intriguing portion is the dragon wrapped around the hilt, masquerading as the main part of the hilt but not actually part of it at all. The tail flips off to the side, and the wings point up, giving the impression of a hilt guard. The face and tail point the same direction, making themselves book-ends for the hands gripping the hilt.

Texturing on this hilt is great. Like, really awesomely great, especially given how low-poly it is. The dragon especially looks exactly how it's supposed to. It's just a shame that such texture work is going to go mostly unseen, as hilts are not really seen close-up during lightsaber duels. I suppose for the sake of balance I should say something critical of this hilt. Lessee... ah yes, the eyes. They're supposed to glow, I gather. Alas, no glow shader. But Iny to the rescue!

Try this on for size:

[code]models/weapons2/saber_ormrclaw/saber_w
{
{
map models/weapons2/saber_ormrclaw/saber_w
blendFunc GL_ONE GL_ZERO
rgbGen lightingDiffuse
}
{
map models/weapons2/saber_ormrclaw/saber_w_glow
blendFunc GL_ONE GL_ONE
glow
}
}[/code]

Just make a glow texture (black with only the glowing eye) and you're set. I think, instead of simply trying to texture the effect, it will really enhance it. Overall, though, a great couple of hilts we have here. Definitely worth checking out!

~Inyri