Design Decision : Golem Weapon
🕑 Added 2020-07-13 17:44:22 +0000 UTCHello everyone!
Here is an early WIP of the golem! I am starting to think of what weapon I should give him. I was leaning towards a cannon, but what do you think?
I don't want the golem to look too much like a guy in a suit of armor, so the weapon will like become one of his arms. Look below to see the cannon example I attached ^_^

How I'd plan to implement the cannon.

Hope you have a lovely start to your week!
Best!
Mia Kay
Comments
Paul Buss
Agree with Samantha, flail or cat-o-nine -tails would be very cool
Daniel
Sword, Shield and Shoulder-Cannon
If you do the Cannon, the Golem should have some sort of Tricorne pirate hat.
M3DM
Yup, he is magic run not clockwork. Runes would be perfect. There will be runes on his chest plate too once he's finished.
M3DM
OOoo that would be really cool too!
M3DM
That would be awesome~
SuperHappyNihilist
I love the integrated cannon idea, especially if the decorative base could have a little cluster of some well-battered cannon balls at his feet :)
Samantha Applegarth
I think a flail of some sort would be dope! With the chains wrapping up the arm and under the armor, becoming part of it.
zion6448 .
If doing a cannon, may I suggest the addition of some crystal accents or runes on the cannon itself. Assuming this golem is not clockwork, then it stands to reason it runs on magic. With that in mind, a cannon, in the traditional sense, requires ammunition to operate. The left arm would load ammunition, and the right arm (cannon) would fire it. If there is no ammunition, or it is hard to come by, (which in magical days it might be) then arcane energy could be used to power the "cannon" instead. This would require some sort of enchantment on the cannon itself or a power source for the cannon (runes or a crystal (one large or many small) respectively). This could be as simple as a large jagged crystal "fused" to the back of the cannon, to something as complex as intricate engravings along the cannon's barrel. Just some thoughts that could help instill, in the model itself, it's reality/practicality in the world. P.s. if magic is not to be used, and ammunition is, a small bag/satchel on its back or side would be a worthy addition as it would need a place to store its "balls"................................. cannon balls of course.
M3DM
Hahaha that'd be awesome, but I don't have the time this month to sculpt all 3 options ^_^
Kenneth Gatt
Interchangeable weapons - solves the problem - makes everyone happy since the ideas are awesome and could not actually choose
ThatGuyOverThere
yeah I'll stop now...not cause I'm out of ideas mind you...but you know, enough already from thatguyoverthere!?
ThatGuyOverThere
A birthing hand. It collects and "consumes" certain materials with its off hand, and then gives birth to minor golems through its birthing/creation pod/hand. These mini golems act as an ever growing mini me army serving its 'mother'.
M3DM
A lot of your ideas are excellent. This one totally surprised me and I love it XD hahaha
ThatGuyOverThere
An articulated whip made of barbed chain.
ThatGuyOverThere
A sign that says "free hugs" unfortunately it doesn't know how squishy meat people are, and it squeezes them to death every time. It doesn't really understand why, but its sole purpose is to spread the joy of hugs.
ThatGuyOverThere
Every weapon from every foe it killed. It collects their sharp pointy weapons and then attaches it to his arm. It has dozens of blades of various types in a lethal jumble of sharp.