[DS2] Axe, zomgitsgwen

zomgitsgwen

I am entering this as a class project, and I also dont really play video games so any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated.
these are a couple of concept designs that I am playing around with for a basic shape, obviously details havent been added yet but deciding which concept would be best would be very helpful.
also, i am not really sure why it cut the bottom off of the image...:poly122:

zomgitsgwen

This is the first block out of my axe
again, not much detail yet.

Dimfist

If you go with that design, I'd bulk up the connection between the blade and the handle. Possible add some kind of relief to tie it together?

TehSplatt

Darksiders has a very chunky style with big shapes that read well as silhouettes. so like dimfist said needs bulking up based on how huge these weapons are in game you need them to look like there not going to break lol. This might help (darksiders weapon concepts) http://www.autodestruct.com/ds_weapons.htm hope some of that info helped haha

zomgitsgwen

Turret

Before going forward I would make sure your weapon fits the bounding boxes they gave on the contest's info page. Because right now the handle is either too short or the blade is too big.

zomgitsgwen

going into mudbox to start sculpting

zomgitsgwen

Di$array

I think you need to make the centre of the axe chunky in appearance. By giving it a more solid base the viewer will understand that its can dish out the damage without the threat of breaking. Plus it'll give you some room to do some ornate designs.

I'd also push the angles of the axe further. Maybe give the lower section of the blade a more jagged look and opposite of the smooth blade on the upper section. It could be a little play on good vs evil.

Also the Pommel need to be redesign. Maybe a mirror of the centre of the axe if you choose to redesign it.

zomgitsgwen

thanks for the input everyone. i have been very out of my element for this project, but hey, I tried