[DS2] Axe - ktep

ktep · Mar 2012

Here's my Axe entry. I wanted to do a Succubus type demonic axe. Maybe make it seem like it would have a status effect that steals life/ charm enemies.

latest concept:

I-am-Albie · Mar 2012

Looking sexy! The succubus might lose some of her detail, being so small. Maybe make her a bit of a larger feature, or even just a winged bust?

jmt · Mar 2012

I agree with I-am-Albie's point.

The mouth in the handle is a funny idea. The overall forms/silhouette is fairly smooth/rounded for a demonic design. Similar weapons usually tend to have a lot more jagged parts sticking out.

AimBiZ · Mar 2012

Great start. Also think that it's overall too smooth right now and to much subtle stuff. Make the succubus bigger make all details chunkier.

irritated1 · Mar 2012

really like the concept, the grin on the handle is just great. it just needs to be pushed more with the silhouette, more intense spikes and such.

ktep · Mar 2012

I think those are some really good points. I originally had the handle a lot shorter before and the succubus seemed large then, but now it definitely needs another pass. I definitely will be working on it's silhouette more.

Thanks for the comments. I definitely will go for another pass tonight if I have time after work.

Spug · Mar 2012

Love it! Agree with what was said, at 512X512, you might not be able to go that fine. Good luck!

ktep · Mar 2012

Finally got a chance to sit down and rework the axe. I basically went ahead and changed the whole head. I tried out only showing half of the body and I think it's working out better. I think the silhouette still needs work, but I'm going to start on the model and sculpt regardless. I feel that deadline is fast approaching!

jmt · Mar 2012

It looks better now.

The blade should look more fearsome. It doesn't look like that could decapitate or bisect a person. If you showed more of the blade, that would help. What will the other side of the model look like?

ktep · Mar 2012

Ok, one more attempt at refining the silhouette before I start modeling.

JMT: yeah your suggestion was dead on. it looks better with more of the blade exposed.

ktep · Mar 2012

Finally started on my base mesh in Zbrush. From my concept, I'm going to try to simplify the amount of tiny details I have. It probably will read better overall. I also am planning to change up the handle and play with the overall silhouette.

Nix · Mar 2012

Looking really nice, I like the changes you made to the handle. Nice squish, too... ;D

If I had to say anything, I guess maybe the spikey parts on the blade are starting to look a little thin?

Turret · Mar 2012

I agree with nix, the thickness is all fine until you taper down to the edge. It gets very thin very fast. Other then that I am liking where this is going.

[DS2] Axe - ktep

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