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| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7749 | |
 Aires Player
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Just started this so it is very much work in progress. Give me a few weeks maybe a month and I will have the finished model. Just something I am doing to add to the fantasy factor. Getting in the spirit of RP. I plan to create a model of what will be my in game character, keep a running blog on the in world invents and anything special my char may do or run across. Will also be building a few animations based on those events. thanks still working on the sculpt for the still , and then for the normal map to apply to the low poly game mesh. |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7750 | |
 Natchos Player
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Cool m8 :) looks nice, although you might wanna add some colour ^^ j/k |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7751 | |
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Aires Player
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thanks , yeah the color will come a little later. Kind of a production pipeline to follow , first the model base , then the sculpt , which I am working on now for still shots , then the uv mapping and creating the normal map for export. Then comes the color/painting , then baking the paint to the model , then the renders and export of finished product so it may be used in the creation of a high poly game char. That I will then rig for deformation / animation. Will post more pics and my website when I reach the point of building animation clips. :) Thanks for showing interest |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7752 | |
 catnips Player
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not to put a damper on this cause I kinda like vikings and the look, but didnt they like die out around 1000 ad? |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7753 | |
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Aires Player
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well , not sure when your kidding and when your not.. Vikings were from many walks of life. Don’t feel up to a history lesson. But if you are serious catnips I can get ya any info you may want.. But this is just meant to be fantasy , ie the game. Just a way to add to the enjoyment. Heck catnips , I’ll even create a char for you if you wish. Just send me a little information about your char. |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7754 | |
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Aires Player
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Took some time today and worked on my game char. Some of you know Titan in game. This is my version / vision of him. Added a few more props , did a little sculpting on him. All most ready for the painting and baking process. Hope you like the new pic… (pics on first post , thanks) |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7755 | |
 Tablix Player
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Hey buddy, this is not a criticism more a question as i know you do this stuff for a living. Why is it all game characters have the perfect physique, even npc’s are built with the ideal annatomy. When you consider the fantasy setting and the era they are set in most people would be either overweight and flabby if rich and powerfull or on the other hand stick thin through starvation. Have you ever done work on characters with a more diverse set of character models? I know that games generally have standard models for a reason (technical) but wouldnt it be nice if not every human was like a pro boxer in build and that you could choose to be a fat bugger if you wanted or even an skinny waif. Its all cosmetics but you thread has got me thinking a lot about dynamic characters, eat too much and sit in town with no exercise, say a crafter, and you put on weight. Kill things all day and dont consume alcohol you become more like your character model. I like realism in games, and i realise this sort of thing would probably be a nightmare developement wise but looking 5 years into the future or more I dont think its out of the question. Any opinions you have either post here or we can chat in game titan :D |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7756 | |
 Werewolfe Player
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Tablix is right. And i’ll be much more blunt about it. Un-prettify yourself. I’m not kidding. Don’t make your character so wholly self-gratifying. Good characters have flaws. Since you’re working primarily visually, they’ll be visual flaws. Once you start telling stories about him, don’t just show him full of trophies. What’s he been doing? Trading blows with bears and cougars? Sleeping under the stars? Is he a sailor? Scurvy? Skin rashes? Mud, at least? Been trudging through the swamp? Then you’ll be pickin leeches off your legs. Life leaves traces. *not like that, minds out of the gutter |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7757 | |
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Aires Player
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WEll werewolf not sure where you your experience comes from or what you look like in real life but that would be a pretty accurate sculpt of myself at around 35 years of age, except for the hair.. Not everyone is fat and out of shape, nor suffer from malnutrition. lol The head/face have not been sculpted yet , that is just the basic shape. Have not added eyes yet as well as other fined detail. But thanks just the same for your comments all are welcome , just does not mean that we will see it the same.. However as I told Tablix , sit down write me a short story and a description of your char and what you would like , and I will be happy to create it for you, along with a short animation that will run on whatever format you request.. thanks again |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7758 | |
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Tablix Player
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Can I be your overweight, alcoholic, mushroom addicted sidekick :D Would have to be completely bald, with only the most basic of clothes/robes and possibly even have an artificial leg from selling it to buy more mushrooms. A caster/cook master of the wilds, animals herbs foods etc can cook up a meal from nothing but mud, tree bark and rainwater…. Best described as a druidic caster with a healthy appetite for anything thats mind altering. |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7759 | |
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Aires Player
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Ok wacko lol , send me a pm Tab. and I will start working on some concept art for your character…If your are serious about the above I can do that too. lol :) Actually might make an interesting char.. |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7760 | |
 magicplay696 Player
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Aries if i send you some drawings Ive done that Ill scan would you look at em and maybe use your program to make them. Im a really good drawer so I have quite a few |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7761 | |
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Aires Player
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Yes I would be happy to take a look at them, and create a 3d model of your drawing and perhaps build a few animation scenes for you, But be warned it is something I only have a chance to work on a little at a time , as you can see I have not updated mine in a few weeks. I am presently under contract, and should be finished with that project in about 2 weeks , but game companies can be fickle lol. Send me some concept pics and your idea behind them and I will let you know what I think and what we can do with them. |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7762 | |
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magicplay696 Player
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well there is no need to rush things that don’t need to be rushed. I have to get my scanner working, so its gonna take me some time. I like to draw knights and soldiers and fantasy style combat so thats why I even mentioned it cause I think it fits pretty well here. Is your deadline for this game or another? |
| December 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm #7763 | |
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Aires Player
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ok, no rush just let me know when you have something you would like me to check out. the work I am finishing is for another game company. |
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