TF2 - Polypack - Xndr
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Hi all! My item set for this contest is a Robin Hood theme for the Sniper class:
A wooden bow and a sword would easily take on the functionality of the Sniper's Huntsman bow and melee weapons. And while the "real" Robin Hood was fabled to wear a hood, I think the feathered hat is more iconic thanks to the typical costume in movies (1938 version pictured above).
I suppose the theme might be a bit of a stretch within the TF2 universe; the Sniper is indeed Australian and not British (or in the 12th-13th century). But I would think that the Sniper has at least some respect for Robin Hood's reputation as a legendary marksman. Perhaps there's some jealousy/rivalry involved; the Sniper knows that he could "out-shoot that theoretical bastard any day" and so he decides to sport Robin Hood's hat and wield his weapons - partly mocking, and partly challenging himself to prove that point.
"Robin Hood's Legend"
Final Shots:
Straight 'n' Narrow
- 5448 triangles
- 512x512 diffuse map
- Replaces the Huntsman
Sherwood Sword
- 7816 triangles
- 512x512 diffuse, specular maps
- Replaces the Kukri
Robin Hood's Hat
- 798 triangles
- 256x256 diffuse map
- New item!
Replies
WIP for the sword, planning to add more detail to the grip and the blade:
Comments are much appreciated!
The hat's texture could use some work- it almost looks like watercolors, it's very odd. I think you've got the right idea here, though. For your final item I'm assuming you're doing a bow... but may I suggest a bow that can notch two arrows at once? That would be very sweet, and very Robin Hood (maybe not historically, but certainly true to the legends about him).
The TF2 Style Guidelines do say to maintain team colors or neutral colors for hats; should I make the entire hat red/blue? Or go with a neutral brown?
Sword: Debating between gold or silver version, kinda leaning toward gold.