[WIP] Stylised Medieval Soldier

Jacky-Boy

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Hey yall

I've just started on a new indy game project with some mates, and have set about creating the characters for it. I'll update this thread with all character related shenanigans and hopefully get some feedback from you fellows.

The basic artstyle we're going for is stylised cartoony proportions, with realistic materials/textures, and the setting is classic knights in armour medieval.





These are still very early days, and i'm experimenting with how realistic i can go before it starts looking creepy as hell.

Basically the same body will be used for most characters, but with different materials, colours and heraldries the variations become almost endless. There will be lots of different heads and helmet variations eventually too, but first i wanna get the basic guardsman unit right.

Jacky-Boy

Here's a little update on these guys. The body will be used by all the soldiers in the game, but there will be tons of different heads to help define the various classes.

Jacky-Boy

Managed to get some more work done on the trousers gloves and boots. Any C+C is much appreciated :P

Justin Meisse

Sorry, I meant to mention this a lot sooner but I feel like his arms are a bit too long and tube like. I think he could benefit from shorter arms and smaller hands, sort of mimicking the shape of the legs.

Jacky-Boy

Justin_Meisse Cheers Justin, it's something we've been toying with. I've shrunk the hands down a bit, but I think the arms are gonna have to stay long to give us room when it comes to animating the little buggers.

Here's a little bit more progress on them.

UltraLrod

OMG I see me a mini version of don quixote.

InvertedVantage

Haha that's cute, I'm really digging it so far man, lots of personality.

Jacky-Boy

Cheers guys, here's a wee update on the horse and some finalised concept art I did for the character. I might go back n tweak the model to bring it closer to the concept, I kinda prefer the whole wider shouldered proportions. Whaddya reckon?

Jacky-Boy

Small update on this cracker. Changed proportions to fit the concept art better and finished lowpoly for the body, head and eyes. Texturing next, and then moustaches, beards and other treats.

Mr Smo

sweet man, this is looking nice!

nyx702

Haha love the eyebrows!

Jacky-Boy

Thanks guys! Here's some more progress on the horse and man. All still real WIP

RogerP

what happen to the mustacho man??? that added so much character...bring it back

benj666

I agree! it look cool and added lots of character to him. especially being blonde lol.

Belias

the cartoonish style (2d) is nicer than realistic style you are using for (3D).

good job anyway.

walklikethis

daww hes cute with his little moustache.

skurmedel

Another vote for mustasche. It made him distinct.

Snader

Yup. The mustache is a must-have.

Xelan101

@Jacky-Boy: correct me if I'm wrong

Ok everyone needs to calm down a little he mentioned in an earlier post that there would be customization for different heads for different character classes.

The mustache isn't gone it's just one of many options the player has for character customization. With this shaven face being the base model.

Granted, I can understand the distress, why would anyone choose smoothface up there, when they could have such a luxurious mustache haha.

skurmedel

They should just force the player to have the mustasche