ForgeWarden & AnimSpark
ForgeWarden ForgeWarden
AnimSpark AnimSpark
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 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 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 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.