"Pouncer 2"

The infamous Pouncer Bike, a vehicle you could only get through changing the script files in SS, was one of my favorite parts of the game, simply because the concept of a military bike always interested me.

My first concept, in retrospect, although detailed, was "wimpy." This concept was not only inspired by the concept of the Pouncer but by a "pet concept" I had in my head for several months but had never put down on paper.

The most issue I had with this bike was the rear end, as most of the idea I had for the concept was in the general shape and in the front end of the vehicle, where most of the focus lies. The optional area for a possible weapon mount above the back tire was especially problematic, although it's very simple. I had several different variations on the area behind the main engine, notably a variation in which the pilot places his back heel, which would have changed the bike from being internal-only to requiring a player model as well.

I'm happy with the result, although something yet perplexes me about the back wheel. I wanted it to be as large as it is to denote its powerful appearance, but something lingers.