Cold forged blade
I've had the concept on HDD for a year. Always wanted to make a model for it, but never got started.
Anyway, made a quick mesh today. Hopefully I can do a highres in mudbox for normal maps, but my laptops b*tch slapping me x).
First pic. Concept&mesh.
:edit- The concept is "surprice" a blade forged cold. As the blade gets warmer towards the handle, the iron cracks and twist.
Anyway, made a quick mesh today. Hopefully I can do a highres in mudbox for normal maps, but my laptops b*tch slapping me x).
First pic. Concept&mesh.
:edit- The concept is "surprice" a blade forged cold. As the blade gets warmer towards the handle, the iron cracks and twist.
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for some reason when I look at it I kind of want some of the debris part (right where it stops being so icy and turns kinda ashy) to cover the icy part so it could shine/glow through.. I'm basically thinking of a couple planes scaled out just a tad bit from the blade right where it goes ashy.
but thats just me and I probably explained it like shit!
anyway, looks good!
The model was kinda rushed. If I move forward with normalmapping, I'll probably redo the mesh aswell.
@Ferg
True, the edge should probably be more defined.
@oobersli
The shredded look isnt very well displayed in the current model, kinda bulky blocked out.
Ill make it a wip, more updates comming (need sleep Zzz).
Dig it.
So no mudbox for moir, instead I made the normal maps etc. in PS.
Blade still looks like a popsicle, but wtf >D. Enjoy
I tried tweaking the ice idear a lil, basically just working with the transparacy and normal/spec. Want a decent thickness to the blade, while still looking sharp.
they seriously need to hire some better designers. hope to see the final product.
Also the blade is a bit too smooth. I feel like if it's an ice blade that it needs to show a lot of flat, jagged edges...I don't mean like on every surface of the blade...but I just think it's a bit too smooth and clear at the moment
Don't get me wrong, this is probably the coolest weapon ive seen in a long time, and I also don't even know how an Ice blade WOULD look, so my critique could be wrong
I just dont think it really has the true feel of an ice blade
Gonna try modifying some of the parts towards the crits. Will probably add a sheath to seal off the project.
@ironbearxl - I'll do a 360 when its all fin
@Marshal Banana/Laheen - Ye both crazyy, craaazy.
@MatOaf - Hehe, I would have entered but didnt know. Never played GW, and mmorps generally take up waaay to much spare time... I should know
@DarthRevanII - Thanks for the crits m8. I know the fusion between the two halves are a lil too sudden, bounchfx mentioned adding debris further out. Originally the blade wasnt made of ice, but rather super cooled iron (twisting/flaking/cracking as it got warmer towards the handle). Was hoping the blades smoothness would draw attention towards the jagged edge, giving that sharp look. I'll see what I can do =D.
@oobersli - Would probably look awesome, especially with some diffuse refractions showing the underlying sword, maby another project xD
Dave