Trying to get comments on this

[Mooncalf]

Hey SnowShadow,

Interesting model there. :)

I like the animation so far... I'm just starting out, too, so I'm sure others could go into more detail, but:

One thing I notice is that the feet occasionally do a bit of sliding when they should stay in place on the ground (while the opposite leg is lifted) Keep in mind that while two of the legs are in the air, it's up to the other two legs to keep the whole machine balanced and stabalized so it won't fall over.

That's the only thing I notice to be "corrected." The rest is all just suggestions:

It seems to me like your intent is to have this thing be menacing. It sure looks menacing, but it don't totally move menacing yet.

I wonder if a short pause (and maybe even a slight bounce to show weight) after all four feet are on the ground again would help out in that regard.

Also, I think you could slow the head turn down to make it more evil-seeming. Also with a short pause at the extreme of each arch. (so that the motors inside the head, say, will have enough time to reset themselves to change direction and move such a heavy metal part)

You may want to look into the order quadrupeds move their legs--that's totally up to you, though. They way they move now is robotic, and I think that fits the model.

I hope that helps, even just a little. :) Good luck!

- M

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