TF2 - Polypack - Stinger88

Stinger88

So...here we go.

I've had a ton of ideas. Which i've whittled down to a short list of my favourites. Trouble is each idea suits a different class. I'll try and figure it out as I go.

Here's my first idea. I've started with this one as its my favourite. This could be used by any of the classes but I think it best suits either The Scout, Soldier or the Heavy. Will decide which when I can figure out the best way to put 3 of my ideas to one class.

notes:
The material of the whackers will be similar to the KGB. More worn and "bashed"
The BAM! text will probably be replaced with artwork of a mole being bashed

Feedback more than welcome. Cheers

Some Jerk

Hm, I think the mole whacker would work best with the scout, as he's a kid. Soldier would rather use a blunt instrument of death as opposed to a padded weapon. As for heavy, he seems more likely to use his fists.

ParingKnife

Personally, I'd love to hear the muffled smishing noise those things create at the speed that the scout swings Maybe the scout really likes the arcade?

EvilShadow777

I'm imagining the Scout using this on a Whack-a-Mole machine and saying "BAMP!" every time he hits one. Definitely fits Scout best.

Blueplastic

Some Jerk wrote: »

Hm, I think the mole whacker would work best with the scout, as he's a kid. Soldier would rather use a blunt instrument of death as opposed to a padded weapon. As for heavy, he seems more likely to use his fists.

He is not a kid like "underage kid"...he is like "around 20 years kid"...
i would rather choose the soldier...because he is crazy(he is wearing a pot..if you don't believe me)

Karkasmolenklok

I think this works fine for the heavy.

Stinger88

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Here's a quick blockout

Karkasmolenklok

Looks swell. Are you planning on having it be completely smooth, or are you going to have splitting seams, stitches, patches, etc.?

Khthon

You could look for some sounds for the hit noises, maybe some squishy-squeaky noise like a dog toy.

A Thief

Khthon wrote: »

You could look for some sounds for the hit noises, maybe some squishy-squeaky noise like a dog toy.

Or the same sound the Heavy makes when he punches something with his Boxing Gloves, looks like it would fit perfectly. IMO though.

Stinger88

@ Karkasmolenklok: Thanks. No. It wont be smooth at the seems. It'll have stitching, cracked leather, maybe some bare material under the old leather and i'm also considering making it lace up at the back... will see.

@ Khthon: I wont really be worrying much about the noise. Im sure Valve (should they chose it) will give it a very satisfying swish....THUMP! They did a brilliant job with the Scout's baseball bat.

dickless

Stinger88 wrote: »

@ Khthon: I wont really be worrying much about the noise. Im sure Valve (should they chose it) will give it a very satisfying swish....THUMP! They did a brilliant job with the Scout's baseball bat.

Never used the demoman's axe? (forget what it's called). That just uses the bottle sound. It might be better to do them yourself just to make sure.

Inzuki

I think this is a very great idea. It seems best suited for the Engineer though, with the radar and all.

Stinger88

@dickless: I hadn't realised the Axe made that noise. Although I havent unlocked it yet. I might try and get sounds. The Heavies boxing gloves might make a similar noise tbh.

@Inzuki: Thanks. I agree this does suit the Engi and thats who i'm making it for now

Anyhoo...Slow progress, and I still dont really know what my other things are going to be. Something to do will Carni games and machinery me thinks....

Here's an update anyway. AO baked in and simple colour palette added.

Still to do:

Stitching, Texturing, dirt and scratches, detailing added in PS, Snapped rope hanging from handle.

Karkasmolenklok

Not feeling the super thick arrow on that gauge, nor the bright primary-red color. It seems especially out of place next to the dull red of the leather.

Khthon

I don't mind the big dial but the red is WAY too bright on the gage.

Item idea- something to do with Shooting Galleries?

Simski

If Valve accepted this idea with the Radar functionality, I'd want it for Heavy. He's the one that would benefit from it the most, and I feel that it might be too much of a nerf to Spies in the hands of Scout.

If it didn't have the Radar though, it could fit Scout.

hithron

i think it would go the best with the engy but he needs to repair stuff but maybe you could implement that some how