@Spudnik: allready looking great, really like the shape!
Well I asked DoubleLeaf to make me a concept for a spirit breaker weapon, this is how far I'm currently at, still need to work on the textures and everything. But it's really hard to stay without the lod_1 budget because of the chain links. Let me know what you guys think!
You could always do just a double plane (one with flipped normals) for the chain links, one for each link. The loss of quality might not even be noticeable from the game cam.
So for the spehere in the center, the concept had the sphere dark-ish with a radiant white outline/rim. Unfortunately though, the particle effects for the staff get drawn on top of the geo so I had to switch it to a darking orb that glows bright white in the center.
If this get the seal of approval , I'll pretty up the images and get to postin'
You could always do just a double plane (one with flipped normals) for the chain links, one for each link. The loss of quality might not even be noticeable from the game cam.
There's an easier way that wil keep the volume but reduces the polycount.
You model the chain for the lod 0 as always. One link is 32 faces, seven link = 224 faces. After that, when you're doing lod 1 you can delete the inner faces and close the holes, this will bring the count to 12 per link and 84 for the whole chain.
Quick picture:
3d chain and simplified chain with the alpha opacity.
I really like how it looks in-game. My only suggestion would be to add a bit of definition to the ribbon or a light gradient if UV space is low.
Looks great
I went by Valve's example with the ribbon, they didnt add any definition to it, so I did the same. And to conseve UV space, it's literally a 20x20 pixel space with unified UVs. I agree, it kinda stands out in the 'pure' Maya viewport but I think it works well in game since it's such a small amount of screenspace and the faces are rarely parallel to the camera plane.
@Vald, Thanks that exactly what I wanted to do, did the same for my SK cape..
@DoubleLeaf: Thanks for the paintover! the one I posted is still very wip though and made with a mouse. Il update the texture when I get back home, it's a lot easier with a tablet.
Also Finished both lod versions, even without changing the chains it wasn't that hard to get the lod_1 done. Just needed to change the UV layout slightly so it doesn't deform when removng faces.
Well it's been a while, didn't had any possibility to go ahead with the texture. But I finially managed to get my tablet back and start working on it. This is an ingame test for the model, the texture still needs some work though.
Ahhh!! Andy Cool, I would hate to get wacked with that! Awesome.
Sorry about my absence Ive gotten busy with life stuff. As a result I've had less time to draw up stuff but ill still get to everyones request just not as fast.
Heres one I did for Afigal, Pudge weapons hopefully they look different enough to stick out and still look cool.
Ooh, nice! I'd say it's quite tricky to make weapons for Pudge that stand out, but these definitely do. If I weren't utterly useless as Pudge I'd buy these! :poly124:
Ahhh!! Andy Cool, I would hate to get wacked with that! Awesome.
Sorry about my absence Ive gotten busy with life stuff. As a result I've had less time to draw up stuff but ill still get to everyones request just not as fast.
Heres one I did for Afigal, Pudge weapons hopefully they look different enough to stick out and still look cool.
Whoa these are pretty damm incredible, if Afigal changes his mind i would be very interested in making them.
Have you considered concepting a full Pudge set to accompany these weps? could potentially be great and Pudge could sure do with a change of cloths.
Ahhh!! Andy Cool, I would hate to get wacked with that! Awesome.
Sorry about my absence Ive gotten busy with life stuff. As a result I've had less time to draw up stuff but ill still get to everyones request just not as fast.
Heres one I did for Afigal, Pudge weapons hopefully they look different enough to stick out and still look cool.
Wasn't sure about the colors, but glad you like it
Spudnik mentioned we needed a set to go with it, and I would love to make a complete set for Spirit Breaker, so If you have any spare time I say go for it and I will do the rest!
Sorry Thnk I didnt see your items in the workshop, I tend to look through submissions before I concept anything just to avoid any designs that might have been done already. It looks a little similiar in terms of that bottom horn, if it really bothers you alot I can talk to vlad and see what we can do?
And TidalCraftsman completed the invoker helm please up vote if you like it thank you! Invoker Helm Link!
Small update I made a promo omage for vlads new Ursa Armor set and A new alchemist concept for Tidal Craftsman, I so behind on work I still need to finish stuff got Andy, Spud, Frump, and Lennyagony. I wish I was faster!
Hey, your concepts are so awesome and inspiring! Anyway I've had a go at the latest concept. I know I didn't ask for permission but it was more of a practice as a first weapon model! Please let me know what you think and give me feedback on how I can improve, I've attached a WIP
Hey, your concepts are so awesome and inspiring! Anyway I've had a go at the latest concept. I know I didn't ask for permission but it was more of a practice as a first weapon model! Please let me know what you think and give me feedback on how I can improve, I've attached a WIP
Sweet! Practice pieces are always welcomed. I would say you nailed the base mesh with some collapsing of your edges it could be a really great low poly too, Are you sculpting or SubD ing the mesh to get your normal. That along with the texture will make it easier to crit.
Hey, thanks! I'll keep that in mind and keep working on it, I'm going to sculpt it in Mudbox or maybe try zbrush (haven't learnt it yet) and I'm gonna attempt to handpaint the texture soon, so more feedback will be welcome
Wow! I registered just to tell you that your sketches are awesome!! :thumbup:
Can I use them to train my 3d skills? I'm not planning on publishing anything of course
I was thinking that a bit seeing the CK weapon. The quality of the concept is great but it didn't look like a CK weapon to me really. It was so reminiscent of the Luna weapon and the Drow bow the way the curves are shaped and just colored to match CK.
I know that you're pushing a very distinct style into all of your items, double leaf - it's easy to pick out anything in the workshop or game that you've designed, but it may be time to expand on things a bit. Always love your stuff, I'd be excited to see what other directions you can move it.
Definitely agree with reverendK! Sometimes your style works fantastically like with the drow bow but sometimes it can feel a bit out of place like with the CK weapon. And I for one, would be excited to see you push your comfort zone a little bit (which is definitely one of the hardest things to do) ^^
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@Spudnik: allready looking great, really like the shape!
Well I asked DoubleLeaf to make me a concept for a spirit breaker weapon, this is how far I'm currently at, still need to work on the textures and everything. But it's really hard to stay without the lod_1 budget because of the chain links. Let me know what you guys think!
If this get the seal of approval , I'll pretty up the images and get to postin'
Looks great
You model the chain for the lod 0 as always. One link is 32 faces, seven link = 224 faces. After that, when you're doing lod 1 you can delete the inner faces and close the holes, this will bring the count to 12 per link and 84 for the whole chain.
Quick picture:
3d chain and simplified chain with the alpha opacity.
I went by Valve's example with the ribbon, they didnt add any definition to it, so I did the same. And to conseve UV space, it's literally a 20x20 pixel space with unified UVs. I agree, it kinda stands out in the 'pure' Maya viewport but I think it works well in game since it's such a small amount of screenspace and the faces are rarely parallel to the camera plane.
Hey Andy I did another paint over for you, it might help not ignore it
Skymage weapon for mihalceanu
SB Weapon for Andy
Ursa concept for Vlad
@DoubleLeaf: Thanks for the paintover! the one I posted is still very wip though and made with a mouse. Il update the texture when I get back home, it's a lot easier with a tablet.
Ahhh!! Andy Cool, I would hate to get wacked with that! Awesome.
Sorry about my absence Ive gotten busy with life stuff. As a result I've had less time to draw up stuff but ill still get to everyones request just not as fast.
Heres one I did for Afigal, Pudge weapons hopefully they look different enough to stick out and still look cool.
Whoa these are pretty damm incredible, if Afigal changes his mind i would be very interested in making them.
Have you considered concepting a full Pudge set to accompany these weps? could potentially be great and Pudge could sure do with a change of cloths.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=148454738&searchtext=
Wasn't sure about the colors, but glad you like it
Spudnik mentioned we needed a set to go with it, and I would love to make a complete set for Spirit Breaker, so If you have any spare time I say go for it and I will do the rest!
Anyway heres an invoker helm I did for Tidal Craftsman.
I like what u did with the eye area and secondary tusk thing though.
I wanted it too kinda like he took scales and stuff off of Roshan to craft himself some armor. So yeah it's heavily roshan inspired XD
Sorry Thnk I didnt see your items in the workshop, I tend to look through submissions before I concept anything just to avoid any designs that might have been done already. It looks a little similiar in terms of that bottom horn, if it really bothers you alot I can talk to vlad and see what we can do?
And TidalCraftsman completed the invoker helm please up vote if you like it thank you!
Invoker Helm Link!
And a quick concept for PenOr
oh god please! Do a pudge set with these weapons!
Okoo: I would like to once the weapons are finished ill see if they would like to colab on a full set too!
Sorry vlad I thought I made the picture a clickable link
Heres an armor set that me and frump have been working on.
Here a weapon set for Luna that I did for Spud.
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Sweet! Practice pieces are always welcomed. I would say you nailed the base mesh with some collapsing of your edges it could be a really great low poly too, Are you sculpting or SubD ing the mesh to get your normal. That along with the texture will make it easier to crit.
Frump did an awesome job I love the promo pic
Fatal Lore Set
Working with Lenny on some Dire items, heres the first of many!
Small SK sword Tut by LennyAgony
Tidal Craftsman finished the hook blades They they turned out pretty cool! please vote for them if you like them!
Well heres a bow concept for TidalCraftsman, which was apart of his Drow set, please check out the set here
Can I use them to train my 3d skills? I'm not planning on publishing anything of course
I was thinking that a bit seeing the CK weapon. The quality of the concept is great but it didn't look like a CK weapon to me really. It was so reminiscent of the Luna weapon and the Drow bow the way the curves are shaped and just colored to match CK.