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Better Combat Animations

Much needed update for original WH1 human factions: Empire, Bretonnia, Chaos Warriors and Norsca. Specifically animation sets for hu1 and hu1c. The slow overdrawn attacks have been replaced with concise and dexterous movements. Spearmen perform quick thrusts, swords, axes and halberds hack, slash and thrust. Soldiers with shields perform defensive attacks while guarding and shield bash to create space. Great weapons perform vicious strikes but no longer over step losing their footing. Troops now stand at attention while idling without constant jeering and taunting. The faster, more concise animations increase unit lethality somewhat (by allowing sooner follow up attacks) From my observations this has brought parity with WH2/3 factions.

This mod does not swap unit animation sets (ie swapping Empire Spearmen with Tomb Guard) but edits the animation sets themselves so it will work with new units using vanilla sets. Save game compatible, safe to turn on/ off anytime. Compatible with Marthenil's excellent Reloading Animations.

The video demonstration features combat intervals from my Ready for War: Epic Overhaul
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3182093937