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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a facet of [[Power Customization]] which allows for powers to play a different animation than the original when activated. The only powersets to currently utilize this ability are [[Martial Arts]] and [[Super Strength]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a facet of [[Power Customization]] which allows for powers to play a different animation than the original when activated. The only powersets to currently utilize this ability are [[Martial Arts]] and [[Super Strength]]. | ||
==Martial Arts== | ==Martial Arts== | ||
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;Fist of Annihilation: | ;Fist of Annihilation: | ||
*The character leans as they draw their right fist back with their left hand guarding, swings their whole body forward as they make a thrusting punch, then returns to combat stance. | *The character leans as they draw their right fist back with their left hand guarding, swings their whole body forward as they make a thrusting punch, then returns to combat stance. | ||
===Cobra Strike=== | ===Cobra Strike=== | ||
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;Uppercut: | ;Uppercut: | ||
*The character crouches, strikes the target with an [[Wikipedia:Uppercut|uppercut]] (upward punch made while moving the body upward), then returns to combat stance. | *The character crouches, strikes the target with an [[Wikipedia:Uppercut|uppercut]] (upward punch made while moving the body upward), then returns to combat stance. | ||
===Crippling Axe Kick=== | ===Crippling Axe Kick=== | ||
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*The character performs a [[Wikipedia:Punch (combat)#Basic types|haymaker]] (swinging wide, sideways from the shoulder with a fist), then returns to combat stance. | *The character performs a [[Wikipedia:Punch (combat)#Basic types|haymaker]] (swinging wide, sideways from the shoulder with a fist), then returns to combat stance. | ||
===Eagles Claw=== | ===Eagles Claw=== | ||
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*The character performs an exaggerated [[Wikipedia:Overhand (boxing)|overhand punch]] (leans back on one foot, swings forward overhand, switches feet), then returns to combat stance. | *The character performs an exaggerated [[Wikipedia:Overhand (boxing)|overhand punch]] (leans back on one foot, swings forward overhand, switches feet), then returns to combat stance. | ||
===Storm Kick=== | ===Storm Kick=== | ||
Revision as of 02:04, 30 September 2009
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Overview
Animation Customization is a facet of Power Customization which allows for powers to play a different animation than the original when activated. The only powersets to currently utilize this ability are Martial Arts and Super Strength.
Martial Arts
All Martial Arts animations feature both the Bright and Dark palettes. Additionally, each of the original animations has the option of using its original particle effects.
The following five Martial Arts powers support the Animation Customization feature:
Assassin's Blow
Assassin's Blow has two animation options.
- Original
- The character enters Horse Stance (the position used while riding a horse), strikes the target with both fists in a thrusting motion, then returns to combat stance.
- Fist of Annihilation
- The character leans as they draw their right fist back with their left hand guarding, swings their whole body forward as they make a thrusting punch, then returns to combat stance.
Cobra Strike
Cobra Strike has two animation options.
- Original
- The character makes a very quick thrusting palm strike (hand held with fingers open and together), then returns to combat stance.
- Uppercut
- The character crouches, strikes the target with an uppercut (upward punch made while moving the body upward), then returns to combat stance.
Crippling Axe Kick
Crippling Axe Kick has two animation options.
- Original
- The character performs an axe kick (bringing the heel high up, then down on the vertically), then returns to combat stance.
- Haymaker
- The character performs a haymaker (swinging wide, sideways from the shoulder with a fist), then returns to combat stance.
Eagles Claw
Eagle's Claw has two animation options.
- Original
- The character leaps into the air, performs a flying kick (thrusting kick in mid-air with one leg extended), does a backflip, and lands in combat stance.
- Face Smasher
- The character performs an exaggerated overhand punch (leans back on one foot, swings forward overhand, switches feet), then returns to combat stance.
Storm Kick
Storm Kick has two animation options.
- Original
- The character jumps and performs a roundhouse kick (spinning kick, striking sideways), then lands in a unique stance.
- Gut Punch
- The character makes a quick punch at the abdominal region (of a humanoid target), then returns to combat stance.
Super Strength
All Super Strength animations feature both the Bright and Dark palettes. Additionally, each of the original animations has the option of using its original particle effects.
The following NUMBER Super Strength powers support the Animation Customization feature:
Powers
Historical
This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.
- Animation Customization was added to the game as part of the Power Customization feature in Issue 16.