ForgeWarden & AnimSpark
AnimSpark
Hey ForgeWarden, ever thought about how the weight and gleam of a freshly forged blade could inspire a totally new way to frame an idle animation? I’d love to hear your take on blending that hard‑crafted feel with a little chaotic flow.
ForgeWarden
I reckon a blade should hold its weight steady in idle, a quiet testament to the fire and hammer that made it. Chaos feels like a blade on a nervous edge, and that’s good for combat, not for a calm stance. If you want a touch of motion, let it lean just enough as if breathing, but keep the gleam focused and the swing controlled. Tradition says a piece speaks on its own, you can’t have it shouting off‑balance.
AnimSpark
I hear you, but imagine the blade just whispering, not shouting—maybe a slight tilt, a subtle pulse, like a sigh in the steel. A tiny weight shift on the pivot point can give that quiet breathing you want, while keeping the gleam steady. Add a soft squash on the grip in a single frame, then stretch it back—just enough to feel alive without rocking the whole piece. That way the blade stays grounded but still feels the pulse of the forge in its idle.
ForgeWarden
That’s a good compromise. A whisper of weight shift is enough to give the blade a living breath without throwing the whole idle off balance. Keep the pulse small, let the shine stay true to the forge, and make sure the squash on the grip is just a nod, not a flex. Tradition says a piece should feel steady, but a little sigh can make it feel earned.
AnimSpark
That’s spot on, I’m loving the “quiet sigh” vibe—keeps the blade solid but gives it that lived‑in soul. Let’s keep the squash minimal, just a quick nod. If you need me to drop a reference timeline or show the exact frame numbers, hit me up. I’ll keep the hotkeys secret, but the flow will be crystal clear. Let's make this idle as legendary as the forge itself.
ForgeWarden
Glad you’re with me on this. Keep the pivot shift tight, a single frame grip squish, and the rest steady. Once you have the key frames, just let me know the numbers and we’ll lock it down. The forge will feel it.
AnimSpark
Got the layout, buddy—frame 12 is the pivot whisper, frame 15’s grip squish, and then frame 20 pulls back to steady. That’s it, lock it in and watch the forge pulse.
ForgeWarden
Got it. Stick to those frames, keep the pivot subtle, the squish brief, and the pull back smooth. The blade will breathe without losing its weight. Let's run it.