TF2 - Polypack - Willy-Wilson

willy-wilson

Decided im not going to just let this one pass, going to be doing some stuff for the pyro, not going to be using my daft punk hat though probly wouldn't be wise. Will update later with some wip pics.

willy-wilson

Fire bucket hat, Hydrant melee weapon, and Fire safety badge of some sort.

willy-wilson

so i guess my unintended theme seems to be fire safety started doing the badge, what do you guys think of the ideas though?

Vitius

I love the hydrant as a melee weapon. Awesome idea. The badge is looking nice too. If it will have stats attatched to it then I'm worried it would be hard to see but otherwise great ideas!

NigelzX

Vitius wrote: »

I love the hydrant as a melee weapon. Awesome idea. The badge is looking nice too. If it will have stats attatched to it then I'm worried it would be hard to see but otherwise great ideas!

Misc items generally don't. Great lookin ideas!

willy-wilson

Going to bed now.

Mark Dygert

Cool ideas! Ha fire safety.

So the hat will extend off his/her head or will you cut holes for the eyes and it will fit over the head?

willy-wilson

Thanks vig, its seems to fit really well without eye holes and just sitting atop his his/her head without sticking up to far, and on another note i think i might add a hydrant wrench too, not sure on that one yet though

Simski

Loving the Irony :P

Hawt Koffee

W+M2 basic rules of fire safety

HighwayHalfling

When I see these items I instantly think Fahrenheit 451, and how the firemen start fires not put them out, it fits well with the Brigade Helmet and Vintage Merryweather since both are firemen hats. Love the designs

willy-wilson

ill just leave this here

Swizzle

Yes!

Enderstaley

Fantastic

HonkyPunch

omg yes one million times to the fire hydrant melee. Should put out fire when used on teammates.

Fragus

GREAT! Would love to see the bucket in game!

achmedthesnake

great idea mate! The badge/melee weapon and bucket hat work well - only a small crit though -
the bucket hat: any way to make it a moar impressive silohette? maybe include a dent in it and emphasise the rims/lining - otherwise good progress...

willy-wilson

i actually tried that and im trying to stick to the 800 limit, its at 790 right now i just cant get a dent to look good without a normal map but ill try it out when im done uv mapping.

Swizzle

A couple of the custom hats are over 1000 tris, so I think it's more of a general guideline.

willy-wilson

So we can go over, i thought since this was a comp i would have to be more strict with the budget.

willy-wilson

achmedthesnake

wooot! yeah

AdRiAnO66

Community would be grateful for sticking to the limit - u know - more tris = less fps :S
I like the idea.

willy-wilson

how are the textures looking? I
Ill post some wires and sheets in a bit.

Karkasmolenklok

I'd wear that hat. You going to have the bucket handle move?

willy-wilson

im not sure how to set up jigglebones in maya for source but that would be cool.

Guitbox

Damn, I want that already. That dent makes a huge difference too, thats for sure. When can we see the melee weapon?

willy-wilson

when i start it, i need to slow down a bit just started a new job today and doing one item a day when we have a whole month probly isnt the best idea.

dire_luck

The hat looks absolutely amazing. I can't wait too see what the hydrant will come out looking like. I'm shure that will look amazing too.

Ikimono

I enjoy the idea of using a fire hydrant, but uh...fire hydrants are F'n huge; Logically, how would he hold it.

(if you go with the concept art you should be fine, though it is very stylized compared to an actual hydrant.)

What model is the Badge supposed to replace (i'm assuming one of the weekend warrior badges if you're not hoping for functionality)

Enjoy the hat, But since you already have a bucket ready I would suggest going a step further and (even though not covered by this contest) make a "Bucket of water" for a secondary slot item. All you would have to add (assuming) is a water line or something of that nature.

Puts out fires in an area, stuns buildings for (x) seconds.

Might as well *shrug*

Benvil

This is my favourite pack so far

Do you have plans to make a Flamethrower/secondary too?

willy-wilson

I am actually trying to think up a secondary right now, i dont really want to tackle a primary because taking the flamethrower away really changes the way the pyro is played and im making the hydrant an older skinny kind of one like this. On another note here are some wires and texture sheets, im not great with uv maps but tried to get the most space out of them. I would also like to know if someone has a good tutorial for getting things from maya to source, i cant seem to get it right and i want to see how it will look in game because im sure im going to have to add more geometry to the dent to get it to look how i want.

Simski

Couldn't you base a primary of 1950's fire-hose or something like that though?
Or a 1950's fire extinguisher incorporated into the flamethrower ?

I'm liking the bucket and badge though.

CrazyChicken

willy-wilson wrote: »

I would also like to know if someone has a good tutorial for getting things from maya to source

This should help.
http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Maya
http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Compiling_a_model

If you want to get it in TF2 you need to decompile an existing TF2 model, replace it with your model and compile it as the item in TF2. I'm sure theres some YouTube videos that would explain it better then me if you haven't complied a model before.

Khthon

I think you should consider doing an alternative flamethrower model to go with this theme. It has potential. Old fire engines/fire hoses and nozzles/and fire engine alarm lights as inspiration? References- http://static-p4.fotolia.com/jpg/00/03/71/63/400_F_3716361_OP3FUQmZwn7vw8EMamXT2LgNM9uBhnov.jpg-http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/fire-services-siren-air-freshener.jpg-- http://web.tradekorea.com/upload_file/prod/marketing/mkt_files/company/f/firejoongang/img/oimg_GC00093641_CA00093758.jpg- http://www.motormint.com/ProductImages/fullsize07/4FEST2.jpg - -http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OLc2TjnHOgQ/S2y3CY0DmUI/AAAAAAAAZ30/RHPfDgeIAg8/s640/American_LaFrance_+1954+Type_700_Fire_Engine.jpg -- http://fire-engine-photos.com.s3.amazonaws.com/955.jpg

willy-wilson

been thinking about doing a halligan bar instead of the hydrant, what does everyone think?

Ikimono

Hydrant looks more interesting tbh.

Also for the bucket hat, if you merge 1/2 the lines going into the interior and into the crease near the top, you can save a good chunk of polies that way and not have it effect the overall silhouette.

Kalva

That looks NASTY and fits the theme and time! I say go for it.

Also, your items are my favorite so far, they fit the class very well while staying completely cosmetic.

Ikimono

Here's an example of what i mean to save some Tris on the bucket without hurting the silhouette. I would do it to both the ends and the middle ring.

Hotdogbunker

Hey it's hotdog, I met you in game. I'm really impressed with your ideas; the irony is just hysterical and it fits the pyro marvelously. I don't know if this is possible but could you take the metal handle on the bucket and experiment with putting it underneath the pyro's chin like some sort of a "chinstrap" for his "helmet". Maybe you could make the metal jiggle back and forth while he runs using jigglebones, but who knows! Heh look at me, just another newb on the forums suggesting more jigglebones lol!

willy-wilson

i tried the under the chin thing but it made it look weird and would most likely cause problems with clipping.

On a side note ive givin' up on trying to get this from maya to source and i really didn't want to do this but if anyone would like to help it would be much appreciated, the model is pretty much final but i want to see how the whole thing looks in game so i can work on the textures from there. If anyone would be kind enough to help me out with the compiling and getting in game i would be in debt to you because i cant get it to work. PM me if you would like to help but for now im moving onto the melee weapon.

denvarte

all I know is the fire hydrant is one of the greatest melee idea for pyro I've seen and perhaps a slightly modified shotgun with a firehose nozzle for a suppressor?

willy-wilson

Ive been trying to get this dang thing in game almost the whole time, its really getting on my nerves, ill post the hydrant in a couple days.

StickFigs

I don't know anything about Maya but I think if you use MilkShape 3D you should probably be able to go from Maya to MilkShape with some model format and then to Source SMD.

Progg

Simski wrote: »

Couldn't you base a primary of 1950's fire-hose or something like that though?
Or a 1950's fire extinguisher incorporated into the flamethrower ?

I'm liking the bucket and badge though.

dont be jackin my fire extinguisher ideas :P

willy-wilson

no worries progg, although a flaregun alt may be on its way as well.

Progg

willy-wilson wrote: »

no worries progg, although a flaregun alt may be on its way as well.

it was just a joke lol it's cool man, I'm digging your hat

Ikimono

there's a model exporting script found in the SDK folders if i'm not mistaken.

Just look up Maya .SMD or soemthing like that, there "should" be a guide or some kind.

willy-wilson

Well just got home from work, new jobs been killing all my time as of late and life got in the way of things this time, I wont be finishing this one today just not enough time left to do it, however the hat will be submitted as i feel it is up to par, on that note any ideas for a name while Im working on finishing up the red texture tonight?

Khthon

Hat names-

Pyro's Pail Pal

Parcher's Pail

Firebug's Jug

Fire Starter's Fire Bucket

Fire Starter's Fire Ender

Arsonist's Article

Cuckoo's Crown

The Think Tank

Buckled Bucket

Telltale Pail

Pilfered Pail

Brain Bucket

Psycho's Safety Violation