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Re: Sketchbook: ID-LL
Thanks a bunch!Polynaught said:stunning
And thank you Polycount for the feature again
Working on the details along with other accessories.. (canva here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF06wLrUnE/fRS8NT4jsW83aVNakRJSUw/edit?utm_content=DAF06wLrUnE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton)
For end result I want to mix materials and create something in sort of collage, mixed styles.. hence mixed Zbrush mats..
idli
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Re: Sketchbook: Zetheros
As this is the last Thursday of the year, here is this week's update as well as the annual summary of 2025 for Project Nova.
For this week I continued work on the male swamp abyssal.
Project Nova Annual Summary, 3rd year of Development
Jan- Feb:
Changed the infested race to a more bestial infested race code named 'Blood Infested'. As I am making race variants, I am keeping both designs, changing the original variant to 'Mycelium Infested'. Work began on the Automaton race, which has become the Bronze Automaton variant with the introduction of the Iron Automatons in late December.
Feb - Jul:
Female & male designs of the Bronze Automatons were created, from concept to UE5.
Jul - Nov:
I struggled quite a lot with leveling my anatomy skills, especially facial anatomy. While I am a character artist, I primarily work on character armour. I've never sculpted faces before now, and it showed. I think I've achieved an acceptable skill level after this intense but necessary training period.
Nov - Dec:
Wrapped up 2025 with using my newfound powers to improve the face of the female Vampires, as well as introduced the Iron Automaton variant and the Swamp Abyssal Variant, 'pushed' the silhouette of the male Ocean Abyssals, and established average heights across all races.
Plans for 2026
Infested:
Improve the Blood Infested race, I'm still not particularly happy with how they look. Add more root-like structures to the Mycelium Infested.
Abyssals:
Add tails and strengthen silhouettes of the Ocean Abyssals. Make the female Swamp Abyssal.
Vampires:
Improve male Cavern Vampire face, anatomy, proportions. Make the Arboreal Vampire variant.
Automatons:
I might scrap the current iron automaton designs in favour of more grounded designs.
Humans:
Might tweak facial proportions a bit more.
Have a great new year, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
For this week I continued work on the male swamp abyssal.
Project Nova Annual Summary, 3rd year of Development
Jan- Feb:
Changed the infested race to a more bestial infested race code named 'Blood Infested'. As I am making race variants, I am keeping both designs, changing the original variant to 'Mycelium Infested'. Work began on the Automaton race, which has become the Bronze Automaton variant with the introduction of the Iron Automatons in late December.
Feb - Jul:
Female & male designs of the Bronze Automatons were created, from concept to UE5.
Jul - Nov:
I struggled quite a lot with leveling my anatomy skills, especially facial anatomy. While I am a character artist, I primarily work on character armour. I've never sculpted faces before now, and it showed. I think I've achieved an acceptable skill level after this intense but necessary training period.
Nov - Dec:
Wrapped up 2025 with using my newfound powers to improve the face of the female Vampires, as well as introduced the Iron Automaton variant and the Swamp Abyssal Variant, 'pushed' the silhouette of the male Ocean Abyssals, and established average heights across all races.
Plans for 2026
Infested:
Improve the Blood Infested race, I'm still not particularly happy with how they look. Add more root-like structures to the Mycelium Infested.
Abyssals:
Add tails and strengthen silhouettes of the Ocean Abyssals. Make the female Swamp Abyssal.
Vampires:
Improve male Cavern Vampire face, anatomy, proportions. Make the Arboreal Vampire variant.
Automatons:
I might scrap the current iron automaton designs in favour of more grounded designs.
Humans:
Might tweak facial proportions a bit more.
Have a great new year, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
zetheros
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Re: Sketchbook: Zetheros
There is roughly 15,750 calories in a grilled swamp abyssal, sans butter.
Have a great week!
Have a great week!
zetheros
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Re: Sketchbook: Zetheros
Female version in an okay spot. I'm thinking I should bump every race up one subdiv level, running out of mesh density in some areas, but I use that as a sign that I may be too detail intensive. Will probably lower the amount of granular detail across the board sometime in the future. Painting will definitely help visually group swaths of geometric detail. I'm also mostly done moving house, still have a few things to take care of but hopefully I get more work done in the coming weeks.
Have a great week!
Have a great week!
zetheros
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Re: LOW-POLY ART
Hi! New to Polycount, wanted to share some of the low-poly characters I´ve been creating for a Mecha game.
Scylorg
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Re: Aela the Huntress - WIP
Progress. Doesn't feel like it looks that different from the first post, but thought it worth posting anyways.
Basically cleaned up everything, so only the fur and hair placeholders are dynameshed. Redid basically all the armor to be cleaner, tweaked her proportions,and reshaped her face and hair.
Started to add secondary detailing like creases and stitching. Still a lot to complete before moving on to low poly. But making my way there oh so slowly.
I'm liking the face more this round, but I need to rethink the shape of her eyebrows. She's looking too kind to me right now, when she should be looking neutral.
TaulNotShort
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Centipede Simulator Demo
Hi! I'm working on a little Snake-like arcade game and I've just launched
a demo on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3922090/Centipede_Simulator
If it looks interesting to you, give it a try and I'd really appreciate any feedback or thoughts you have!
tucho
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Re: Project Star (Working Title) – UE5 Top Down
Love this! You've been putting a lot of work into this and it shows.
The biggest thing that jumps out to me is that everything is equal in contrast and saturation, which makes it a bit "busy". This causes a bit of visual fatigue because the player doesn't have a clearly-defined thing to focus on, and the eye doesn't have room to rest.
I keep coming back to this excellent article from one of the art directors over at Riot Games. It neatly explains how their visual hierarchy works, and why.
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Defining_the_Rift’s_Visual_Style
LoL has a darker style here than you're going for, but the overall color palette makes it very soothing and pleasing to look at. Might help!
The biggest thing that jumps out to me is that everything is equal in contrast and saturation, which makes it a bit "busy". This causes a bit of visual fatigue because the player doesn't have a clearly-defined thing to focus on, and the eye doesn't have room to rest.
I keep coming back to this excellent article from one of the art directors over at Riot Games. It neatly explains how their visual hierarchy works, and why.
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Defining_the_Rift’s_Visual_Style
LoL has a darker style here than you're going for, but the overall color palette makes it very soothing and pleasing to look at. Might help!
Eric Chadwick
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Project Star (Working Title) – UE5 Top Down
Hey everyone!
This is my first time posting here, and I am very excited to finally share a personal solo project I have been developing in my free time over the past couple of years, alongside my full-time work as a 2D artist. What started as a small experiment gradually grew into a playable prototype.
This is my first time posting here, and I am very excited to finally share a personal solo project I have been developing in my free time over the past couple of years, alongside my full-time work as a 2D artist. What started as a small experiment gradually grew into a playable prototype.
I’m posting some images here along with a short video that showcases a playthrough. I have also put together a breakdown on ArtStation, where I discuss the decisions behind the project.
I would also like to connect with other artists here. Feel free to follow me on ArtStation, and I am always happy to follow back. I am currently looking for opportunities as a 3D Artist. If you know of any roles that might be a good fit, feel free to point me in the right direction.
I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for taking a look!
Breakdown: w_illness.artstation.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbdbV3irD_4
w_illness
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