IMPORTANT: Omniframe Mk II

[Grummz]

Soooo....after getting the Omniframe modeled, I had concerns about the look not holding up as well as the other designs of the game. I also had concerns with the Omniframe and THMPR looking very different from each other.

So I took a big breath and sat down with Tommaso to do a Mk II version of the Omniframe. The goal was to unify the design with the rest of the game, have it be more form fitting, and address some issues the community brought up along the way.

This is a rough draft of the Omniframe Mk II. I'd like everyone's feedback in the community before we decide to make a big change like this.

Here is the current Omniframe:

Hard driver enclosed mode pictured to be fairer I included the drawing version. :

And here are rough sketches of the potential Omniframe Mk II:

Let me know your thoughts. TY!

Added. Image of THMPR to see how the looks vary between frame and THMPR:

 

[Terib.Shadow]

So, my thoughts on this, I've always been fine with the first one but I also like second one, but considering this isn't everyone's opinion and how many seem to not like the second one as much as the first, i think the best option would be mixing them both on their good points, and getting rid of what is barely liked.

Let's see what else you all can find.

EDIT : also, this looks awfully similar :

 

[DefaltSimon]

Really prefer the new legs, but the wings are a bit weird. Nonetheless, amazing job!

Edit: should mention: the overall colour scheme from the original looks better than Mk. II in my opinion.

 

[Ronyn]

For those who wonder, this is what the hard driver mode looks like from the MK1 design direction.
Use that for a comparison reference.

 

[Degiance]

I love that bulkier style and it looks like it could actually spear something and go toe to toe with something if it had to.

 

[ObsoleteVodka]

I'd say if time and money are not issues then go for the new design, otherwise make adjustments on the original.

 

[Astro]

I like having the exposed pilot in the original, might that be an option with Mk II?

Love the arms and hands of Mk II.

 

[Pyreflie]

hopefully the hard driver mode would also be optional for mk2 because i liked that exposed pilot idea and mk1 should be kept for something since it already has a model

 

[Nalessa]

New one looks better, but the first one can still be used for npc's, it looks like it would work well as a cargo lifter or constuction frame, would def like to see some npc's randomly carry boxes in these around bases ^^

 

[Luraminaki]

Definetly the second look. Looks more resistent. This is a war. Exo-suit needs to be sturdy. Maybe the 1st one might be "ok" for NPC that are mining or moving things around ?

 

[Jaunn]

edit.

Can't decide myself atm.

 

[Nightchade]

Mk. II, all the way.

 

[Molasses]

It always felt kinda silly that the pilot is so exposed in the earlier ones. I also like the 4-arms idea, I feel like you have a lot of room for interesting game mechanics with that.

 

[Jawdagger]

I strongly prefer the upper body of Design II, but find the lower legs/feet of II to be fairly generic and EXTREMELY late-90s Gundam--mixing a bit of I into the legs might help it be more distinctive there.

 

[Access]

Both look good. Wish we could get a more detailed image of the MK2. I'd say modify the MK1.

 

[Faeryl]

First, WOWZA!! @Tommaso your art is FABULOUSLY AWESOME!!

Next, I was originally thinking I like BOTH versions but, I think it's more along the lines of ... I was considering the open cockpit options. If that is still possible, that would be a GREAT option on the MK II.

What will this change cost in terms of time and funds @Grummz ?

 

[NaleelDragneel]

You Could use the Omniframe Mk. I for the Light Omniframe Base and use the Omniframe Mk2 for the Medium would be really smart use of assets and would look great!

 

[ForsakenSymbiont]

if you can manage to break the squariness of the MK1 design, it would work better than the MK2 version.
longer legs, narrower shoulders and a more pronounced harddrivermode.
Maybe some more armor plates at the lower portion of the torso when not in Harddrivermode

 

[Thorp]

the new Mk II's second pair of arms, the small ones, just look unnecessary to me. I guess it's going for an insectoid look which could be interesting. Perhaps, to induce diversity, only certain frames will have the additional arms but...idk if every frame should have them.

 

[LorNaDoS]

They both look realy good, and because there are going to be mixed feelings about them, I think you should have both of them in the game. That way everyone will be happy.