[DS2] Axe, Skyerzz

Skyerzz

***UPDATE:Wip I need help picking colour O_O***







I think I maybe coming in a little late with these guys, but you know what they say, "Better late than never." I wanted to focus on the head of the axe first, narrow it down to about 3, and then explore different handles and pummels to compliment the the axe heads. I would love to get some help narrowing it down and suggestions for improvement from everyone

gibson543

12 seems like a really cool idea to me

Skyerzz

Thanks, any others?

Spug

I am in love with 5, I think that would be a lot of fun, and could prove to have very interesting FX, and animations down the line. I GOT FIVE ON IT!

SgtNasty

Nice start. I like 5 and 6.

Skyerzz

Thanks for your input guys

jeebs

My favorite are 5 11 and 13

John_B

loving 7 and 10. Like the spine detail on 10.

Skyerzz

Hmmm 5 and 10 seem to be the crowd pleasers so far ...

BlvdNights

I like 14 but I think the design of it should be pushed more.

jmt

Cool design ideas. 3, 8, 9 and 13 stand out to me.

Daven

Right now, the ones that stand out the most to me are 3, 7, and 14. 3 is great because it has beautiful, functional symmetry. 7 and 14 both have very nice asymmetrical, forward sweeping lines that would lend themselves well to the character's fast play style. It really depends on what you're going to have the most fun building.

Given the few weapons I've seen you do, you seem very comfortable with more abstract weapon concepts. I'd say given the amount of weapons in this competition you really need to make something that stands on it's own. Right now, what you have is fine, but nothing stands out with a wowfactor. So yeah, I'd say take those few and really come up with some ideas to give them unique characteristics instead of "insert skull/wing/sharp pointy thing".

Cheers

AimBiZ

Don't think I've seen any spinal weapons in this comp. Go for 10!

eazy

3, 5, and 10 for me. I feel 10 could be even stronger if the proportions were beefed up a bit. and 11's silhouette is pretty strong, but the central skull design seems to be kinda overused...

Skyerzz

Thanks a lot Sub and everyone for you input. I'm actually stuck about 14, but I'll give it a shot and see where I can go with it.

XRevan23

Yeah I think the Asymmetrical ones were the best of your concepts, can't wait to see where you go with 14.

LuCh!

5 and 7 are my favourites!
5 is the most original but 7 would maybe fit into the Darksiders style a bit better

Kbrom12

7 with the skull from 14...for sure

Skyerzz

People that like 10, do you like that there is a empty circle in the middle? Cause I don't know how I feel about it?

KennyMcB

I'm digging 3 and 13. They're bold and powerful looking.

Skyerzz

Here are some concepts for 10. On to 5 now....

Daven

C has the nicest flow with those back spines, but the blade on B rings stronger to me. Keep it up

randomind

i would go with c if it weren't for the hole in the middle of the head. and i think it would look more aggressive if the skull at the transition would face the same direction as the main blade

Skyerzz

I'm planning on getting at least 2 submissions in for this contest. I have not yet decided if it will be an axe or mace yet though. That said, I'm really happy that a lot of you liked 5 because it has been really fun to play with and I think I've narrowed it down to the theme I have gonna go with. Here are some concepts that I'm most interested in doing. I tried to take elements that people mentioned liking about my other designs and incorporate them into 5.

Let me know what you guys think

*Update- I got another Idea last Minute a la 5E(14)*

BoBo_the_seal

I really love the idea of 5A (with eyes) as a hammer. Otherwise, I love your maker Axe marked 13 above.

- BoBo

Clinsparks

hey, really great designs ! I like 5A with eyes, and the mix between blade and teeth of the 5C is really nice too

Skyerzz

Just getting warmed up for my weapon. Man switching my brain from photoshop shortcuts to zbrush shortcuts is a challenge XD.

Turret

OOOOO that is looking good, I am digging all that brain trauma.

afisher

Looking good. Great progress

POFFINGTON

This sculpt is looking really good, especially in the teeth, just sharpen up some of those details and call it a day! Can't wait to see more

Impala88

really liking this skull so far! the huge jaw really adds alot of character. Looking forward to seeing more!

exphrasis

That skull looks really cooll makes me wonder what your weapon will look like if you keep the same level of quality

Skyerzz

Progress update on my weapon. It was suggested that I turn it into a hammer so here is what it looks like now. Think meat tenderizer. Now its time to do the final

I'm a little worried about the teeth on the hitting side of the hammer pushing me over the Tri count limit but well see how it goes. I can always reduce the amount.

Vectorius

Very nice design, and cool progress! Your weapon look very nice so far, the skull work very well and match the DS universe.
I'm wondering if the skull area is not a bit "flat"? i mean, the whole hammer has the same "depth" ;i hope you understand what i try to tell you (not sure of my english sorry)

JamesWarren

Nice progress so far man, I'm looking forward to seeing this finished. I'm not sure if this is what Vectorius was saying, but the part of the hammer that hits stuff needs to be a little wider to read as a hammer. Right now it seems a little more axe-like. Also, the handle needs to be extended to match the proportions of the proxy.

fabian roldan

Wow, this looks very threatening, can`t wait to see this finished

JamesWarren

I feel like I phrased my critique in a not so good way, sorry if I sounded rude or arrogant. I probably shouldn't be saying that you "need" to change anything, since ultimately this is something you are making and probably the most important thing is that you think it looks cool. I still do feel like the proportions don't match the proxy though, but changing the handle isn't the only way to do that.

Skyerzz

No no it's all good. From the side the pummel was a little too high up on the handle so I brought it down. I also I made the hammering side thicker and it actually does look better. Thanks for all the comments and suggestions . I'm currently working on the final sculpt for the bones elements on the head. It's gonna take a me some time O.o

Skyerzz

Progress report. I'm "done" the bone/hard scale material on the head of the hammer. I think it might be too busy. What do you guys think? I think I'm gonna sit on it for a bit and move on to the metal left side of the hammer and then the muscle tissue.

Impala88

the concept has the teth following the angle of the mouth sort of line, similar to the teeth on a kraken or other animal like that. I think that's what gave it alot of character and style, so unfortunately i'm not liking the way the current teeth are angled (big teeth on smashy bit, not teeth on the face )

Skyerzz

Final sculpt of the Hi poly mesh. Time to bake!

XRevan23

Very interesting looking axe, part of it reminds of clayface and the other part reminds me of lord zedd from power rangers(...can't believe I remember that). Keep up the good work.

Skyerzz

Sorry its actually a hammer, I just don't know how to change the name of the thread >.< But thanks, and now that you mention it a see them too lol.

Skyerzz

OK guys I really need some help with this part. I seriously having trouble picking/coming up with colors. If you guys could give me some suggestion I would very much appreciate it

Voice

cool weapon, great design i like the colors you have
but here's a paint over inspired by this creature might give you some ideas
good luck

Habboi

Now that's a good idea. I'd play with Voice's paintover.

Daven

I'm definitely on board with the more pinkish flesh tones, but I'm not sure how I feel about the white. Remember, it's usually 3-4 main desaturated colors and one very saturated for the emissive.

XRevan23

loving it

Skyerzz

Ok So I'm still messing around with colors XD Which ones do you guys think work best? Or which ones should I defiantly not do?

Evanescfan

#4 grabbed my attention more than once, but for darksiders' color pallet, I think #9 or 11 would fit in nicely.

mostly 9, even better if 9 had yellow eyes.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/dungeons-darksiders-ii/728467

starting from 2:17 u get a good example of the colors that'll be working together. watch till end, I think a better example comes along.

Skyerzz

Done