First game character, advice are welcome!

Berth

Hi everyone!
I've sculpted a lot during the last year, but I've never created a game-ready character (retopo, map baking, etc.). So this is gonna be a first!

My goal is to learn the whole pipeline and come up with a solid piece, so any comments/advice are welcome!

The character will be based on a creature designed by Christopher Onciu:



Here's my first wip:

Berth

Update:

Texelion

Keep it up, the concept is nice.

The face looks a bit more "derp" on the concept though, maybe you can do something about that.

DWalker

He's a bit too wasp-waisted at the moment; in the concept the curve from chest to waist to hips is much more gradual. The seam between his thighs & pelvis is awkward; it'll probably be covered by his clothes, but still...

Lavitz

This guy's coming out awesome so far, really nailing that model sheet.
If you can post your whole process as you go. I'll try and offer whatever I can
Can't wait to see more!

Berth

@Texelion: Thanks! I've worked a bit more on the face today. I'm not 100% satisfied with it yet, but I think it's already closer to the original concept. What do you think?

@DWalker: Thanks for your critique! You're right, the transition was weird. I made some modifications, I think it works better now.

@Lavitz: Thank you very much, glad you like it so far! I'll try to post updates every day, so be sure to check it out!



Update:

• I made a lot of proportion modifications (the forearms weren't long enough, the neck was too short, etc.).
• I also improved some muscles (the pectoral muscles were misplaced, etc.).
• I made some improvements regarding the hands/fingers (but I'm not satisfied with the transition between the hand and the forearm yet).
• And like I mentionned earlier, I worked on the head as well.

I need a fresh pair of eyes on this guys! Don't hesitate to offer a critique!

jacob thomas

Looks great so far. Kick ass concept to be working from as well.
So far all I have to crit is that I feel like his elbows are sitting a little high. They should be shifted down ever so slightly so the line where his arm bends sits on top of the elbow protrusion.
You are off to a great start, keep it up.

Stinkfoot

His toes seem a bit rounder/slightly bigger? in the original concept.
But other than that its looking great.

Berth

@jstyles3d: Thank you! You're right aha, I've corrected it.

@Stinkfoot: Thanks! I made his toes slightly rounder in this update, but not as much as in the concept, otherwise the character didn't feel as planted.


Update: I've mainly worked on the back and neck muscles.

Berth

Update (ps: I really love marmoset toolbag 2 so far, amazing job guys!)

neilberard

not bad, the forearms are super long though.

Berth

@neilberard: Thanks. I disagree though, based on the concept their lenght is perfect.

mafubash

looking good! cant wait to see it with textures.

neilberard

After looking at the concept, I guess you're right. IMHO... it feels a bit awkward to have such a disproportionate long length of the forearm verses the short length of the upper arm.

ThinkKlinck

I think it only feels weird because the fur furry armor stuff isn't on them, I think that will give them a more popeye effect, which is inherently wrong, but would balance well if done right (like popeye).

Lavitz

Hey I did a quick paint over GIF to really point out what ThinkKinck may be seeing.
His arms have a more realistic shape that the concept has, but is hard to really see. I also adjusted his wrist to make his hands a little longer making him more proportionate.