Board Thread:Suggestions forum/@comment-27472682-20180929222209

I have heard many questions recently wondering "What is the Umbarian soldier helmet based upon?" and to this, I still don't have the answer... As great as it is to have added Umbar as a playable faction with equipment etc. to the mod, the armour set isn't as nice looking as it could be: however, I am mainly focussing on the helmet.

Right now, I look at the helmet and wonder what this red piece is that is underneath the chin, and what the 2 red dots are on either side of the eyes.. I look at the helmet from the side and see no detail nor shape, but a jumbling of grey and black pixels.

We have so many unique and amazing helmets in the mod, why not spice the Umbarian helmet up once again to give it that real "oomf!" while possibly keeping the crest upon the top of the helmet.

When taking into consideration that the units in the mod are based upon a "pirate-like" culture, similarily to the movies, I think to the Caribbean and Asian pirates that roamed the vast open seas, looting and plundering along their way. When thinking of Helmet designs, I think of helmets similar enough to the mods, yet ones that can be detailed more easily, and look better when worn. My possible helmet variations that I think and feel would look best for the Umbarian soldiers (while still looking royal to represent the numenorian ties they have, and to represent a still subtle similarity to their ancestors) would be similar to these designs - notice all 3 share many similar features in which I feel can be interchangable with one another.

As much as I love the addition of Umbar to the game, myself and many others feel that the suit of armour should be revamped, but especially the helmet.



Thanks for your time and possible consideration

-Umbar Lovers 