[DS2] Multi, Invizzie

invizzie14u

Looks like a fun lil contest and it's been awhile since I was able to join in on any so I'm going to jump in and plan to do one of each: mace, axe, and hammer. Will try to do all three but will keep my options open!

Will get to concepting tonight...!

invizzie14u

Got a quick first something just so my entry isn't totally blank LOL

(And, of course, my image is tiny...can't figure how to make the image load full sized...comes in as a thumbnail in stead..!)

zeroSlave

Might need to hyperlink it from another site to get it full size. I really like the design on this. I think the snaggletooth blade, and spikes on the back have a neat balance. I like the pommel, but I think it could use some of the pizzazz that the top has.

invizzie14u

Thanks for the compliments but yeah, I agree the pommel needs something. Will keep working on it...have a ton of ideas for all the different weapons I wanna do but it's trying to get them all done that's the trick! LOL

Will do the hyperlink trick as I think that's the only was to get the image full size in the post itself.

invizzie14u

Did some rework on the entire axe. Liking it better than the original at least.....

0Hayes

Hey man, that design looks cool, might I suggest a more random spacing of the tentacle curls? and perhaps a few more creepy things slithering from the skull? Does look fantastic all the same =]

invizzie14u

Very cool suggestions and I'll definitely do some rework to help creep-ify things!
Thanks!

Neongoat

Push the slimy/creepy angle, it's fresh! At the moment there are a few too many different design elements going on i think (tentacles, skulls, spines, horns), maybe just tighten up the focus a little. MOAR TENTACLES

invizzie14u

Here's the latest version!

BoBo_the_seal

I dig the handle! Just make the blade bigger.

SouthpawSid

very much agreed with BoBo! get that blade 2x bigger and this thing will be killer!

njc6425

Loving this design man, just looks absolutely insane! I agree with BoBO, go crazy with the axe head, the rest of the design is epic and powerful but the blade seems maybe a bit weak compared to the rest? make that look badass now! cant wait to see this compelted!

invizzie14u

Your wish is my command, Bobo! LOL

Methinks this works pretty nicely!

invizzie14u

Thanks very much for all the feedback, compliments and comments, guys! Much appreciated!

0Hayes

yeah big improvement! Can't wait to see more.

BoBo_the_seal

I love the handle. I couldn't resist doing a quick Paint-Over.

The Tongue/tentacle wrapping around the handle is your most interesting element. It’s going to eat up your polycount very quickly (as it should. Great idea), so you should take that into consideration with the rest of your design. Use fewer, larger details to offset the tight detail of the handle. The changes I made will not only give you a stronger silhouette, but it will actually take fewer polygons to create.

Looking good!

invizzie14u

Glad you like the design so much that it inspired you to take the time to do a paintover, Bobo! I like where you're going with it although I still think I can keep the spikeys without killing the poly count too badly.

But, having now seen what you've done with it, I kinda like your idea.....! If it's ok with you, I think I'll run with it for my axe!

I'll move onto the hammer and mace....I have some interesting takes on those!

THANKS, Bobo!

invizzie14u

Added in a backside to the axe (on right)....wanted it to be a bit on the slimey side.....(it's the first thing that came to mind for the backside...)

Hellstern

Nice one, i like it with the eye.
And i think you can make tentacle a bit thicker at the beginning, where it goes from skull's mouth and more thin at it's end. It will make a nice gradient

AimBiZ

A bigger blade is definitely a plus though I think the whole weapon lacks some mid-shapes. Now we got some big and small. I'd suggest squeezing the tentacles into the handle to make it thinner and somewhat more practical. Even though the bumpy silhouette still will be apparent the handle looks a lot more unified as one solid shape solidifying the wholeness of the axe.
Also I like that elongated skull that BoBo did on the live stream, maybe try something similar on yours?

invizzie14u

I thought the skull might benefit by being larger so I've scaled it up and have 'plugged' one of the tentacles on the backside into/through the back of the skull so that it's the tentacle emanating from the skull's mouth..

invizzie14u

Ok, based on the post by Bobo about proportions, I'm going to need to rework or rethink my design....

Dvolution

If you just shrink the primary blade down to around Bobo's scale it looks like you're good to go.

invizzie14u

Yeah, it could be a simple as that....I think I'd need to shrink the skull down proportionately as well. It's a shame because the much larger blade really helps 'sell' the overall look but I'll see how the readjustments will look when I'm done....

invizzie14u

Ok, have matched the width of the piece and scaled the blade to match the vertical proportions as well. I think the smaller side blade is fine even if it extends farther down vertically but at least it's no wider than the approved proportions.

Bobo, would this work or do I need to adjust the smaller blade (vertical-wise) as well?

Thanks!

invizzie14u

Ok, have both sides with everything proportional to the necessary requirements...!

JFletcher

Loving it!

gibson543

Yeah dude I love how how the legs of the eye are going into the axe head, great stuff!

invizzie14u

Thanks very much, guys...!

Am working on a Demonic War Hammer now....will post a first iteration when done!

invizzie14u

Here's a first idea for a Demonic Hammer. I wanted something that was a meat tenderizer on one side (right), an aerator on the other side (left) and something to puncture with at the pommel end....this is the result of the idea.

I call it the "Breath of Fire"

invizzie14u

Added a top view of the Demonic Hammer....

Di$array

Hey invizzie. How are you doing?

I really like the new design but I'm not sold on the tongues. Maybe an orb or a human skull may be better in its place.

Keep us posted mate!

invizzie14u

Heya Disarray!

Long time no see...how's it going?

The 'tongues' are actually supposed to be artistic flames, hence the name "Breath of Fire" for the Demonic Hammer. But, since I don't colour my sketches, I can see where one might think it's tongues but imagine it's going to be a molten core and fiery glows will be all over the Hammer, cooking from the inside out. The whole thing's gonna be metal so it can tenderize, pulverize and puncture all in one!

Funny you mention orb...I originally put an orb there and it threw the whole thing off LOL

Di$array

All good on this side thanks.

Bit slow on the uptake today. Maybe you could add a chucky flame artstyle instead of the thin strips of flame.

invizzie14u

Revamped the arty flames (first iteration on left, new version on right).... thanks for the suggestion, DiSarray!

I'll be adding a surprise into the middle of the Demonic Hammer strike pad (where the hammer meets the nail) when I start modeling....

EVIL

According to the QA you need to create a new thread for each wapon.

Anyway, not a fan of the tongues/flames. The whole design is super noisy and I can't give my eye any rest on the hammer.

mindschnapps

A lot less flow in comparison to the first design you have. I think the handles and flames attract too much attention from the central skull theme

Neongoat

Both are looking great Invizzie. Just a heads up to check the size of the grips on both of these, Bobo mentioned that the grip area is the most important to keep to scale otherwise Death's hands will clip through em.

I also think the flames don't look solid enough to give a good bashing with. What if the demon head was vomiting a big chunk o rock with all sorts of twisted carvings and whatnot?

invizzie14u

Evil, I missed that I was supposed to start a new thread if I did a different weapon but as my thread has "Multi" in it, I assumed it was ok for me to have just ONE thread with any/all variations of weapons in it. It actually makes for fewer threads and, I would think, focuses the entries more.....

Mindschnapps, I think the flames detract from the attention to the head as well...this being a first iteration leaves alot of room for me to change/improve the overall design...

Neongoat, thanks for the input...I like your idea of the vomiting bit and will definitely try it and see how it goes...(I think the grip is the correct proportion..I had the proportions Bobo did as a faded layer in the background as I worked)

Thanks for all the input on this one, guys!

invizzie14u

Went into a new direction: making the Demonic head the hammer head itself (but the kind that'll puncture you while you're being hammered).

I have in mind that because it's a Darksiders weapon, as it's used, it would actually wail an ungodly scream to stun whomever before being beaten with the hammer!

(I feel the pommel is unfinished but my mind's a bit frazzled with possibilities)

invizzie14u

Here's looking at the Demonic Hammer from the front for the full face effect...

invizzie14u

Did a quick overlay into Death's hands for my Axe. I'll be scaling the thickness down a bit to better accomodate Death's hands just to be sure..

invizzie14u

Is something wrong with my posts? I can't see if anyone's replied to my last few posts yet it seems like it gets updated with new posts/replies but I don't see anything other than what I post...

Have I blocked everyone accidentally?

invizzie14u

Ok, it looks like it just updated and that only happens when someone posts on my thread yet I can't see anything...

Could somebody please PM me and let me know if there are replies from others in my last few posts?

I've got to figure out how to fix this...

Di$array

For me buddy the last few posts have been from you and the post count seems fine too.

I did a quick paint over last night before hitting the hay to better get my idea across about the chunky flames as I was thinking of a more stylised design towards them.


But look at your new design I perfer it better to the last one. But the mouth area looks to empty. Maybe give him a massive fat tongue to fill the area out a bit more.

Anyways good luck and keep them coming.

invizzie14u

Thanks for the input, Di$array and for letting me know on the posts...

Have added a tentacle tongue to the new Hammer head....I still don't like the pommel though...not sure what to do with it...

invizzie14u

I'll be withdrawing from this competition due to a death in the family.

Will finish the works later when things have passed but I really can't focus on this right now...

Good luck to everyone!

JFletcher

Ah, damn.. That's really sad, sorry to hear that man. My condolences.

Skyerzz

MY heart just sunk hearing that. I wish you and your family the best in this hard time.

Daven

:[ Crap man, that's awful.

invizzie14u

Thanks you very much for the well wishes, guys...it's very much appreciated.

I'll look forward to seeing what you guys come up with and how well everyone's work ends up...hope to see some great things!