Solu9's Sideshow

[WhiteFang]

I could get lost in them...

 

[Solu9]

The environment in the making.
This is without any lightmap baking and just a standard directional light.



I'm beginning to get a bit bored with this terrain. I think I should have had an overall plan for the city layout before I began

 

[WhiteFang]

Damn wish I could make stuff like that...

 

[Solu9]

Damn wish I could make stuff like that...

Get a 3D modeling program and get to it!



Some details have been added to the models so I'm slowly moving away from the block-out phase.
There are still a lot of types of windows/doors/balconies etc. which I would love to add.

Here are a few screenies of examples on how the houses can be assembled:
(UWs are not completely done on all models)


(The above image is a bit older but I like the composition




Edit:
I should add. I have no idea where this is going. It's the character assignment I did earlier which has evolved into a modular building kit because she needed an environment to play in.
I'll probably set up a full scene at some point (when I'm satisfied with the amount of modular models!!).

 

[Solu9]

I got a new assignment so I have to put my personal projects on hold.
Some programmer students needed a small dungeon/jail environment and a couple of characters (the player and some generic guards).

Here is the brick floor which will cover most of the jail.

The final result:


The sculpt:


The normal map:

 

[deepstrasz]

I usually find it hard working in the 3D view, especially when drawing.

 

[Solu9]

I made an update for the Brick Floor tile, so it looks like this instead of the old:



I begun sculpting the protagonist for the programming students' game. A couple of screen shots here. Unfortunately I have to keep the detail level quite low since I have a pretty tight deadline (and of course I'm still new to sculpting).

(These images are of the wip sculpt)

I would like to have uploaded some screens from the minimalistic environment but the project is on another computer.

 

[smoopa]

Nice! Looking good ^^

 

[Solu9]

Unfortunately I have run out of time I can afford to spend on this character.
My poor painting skills shows in the texture but practice makes master. I am reasonably satisfied with how she turned out.



I'm moving on to the generic guard character now.

 

[Solu9]

So the programmer guys needed a crossbow for their main character (the woman from the last post) which I had to create before starting up the guard.

It went a little fast paced but the result is quite alright I think:

 

[Solu9]

The guard is well on it's way and I just wanted to show a couple of shots of him in the making:



He needs a chain mail and a leather armor.

 

[Kyrbi0]

Very nice. : )

 

[WhiteFang]

The guard is well on it's way and I just wanted to show a couple of shots of him in the making:

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He needs a chain mail and a leather armor.

Sweet,looking forward to see him with his chainmail

 

[deepstrasz]

Are you doing these for a game or something?

 

[WhiteFang]

I think he is

 

[Solu9]

Thank you guys

Are you doing these for a game or something?

Well not a game exactly. The woman, the jail/dungeon system, and the male guard is for an exams project some programming students are making.
So it's more like a demo game I would say.

Here are some more WIPs of the male guard:



And I thought I might as well upload some screen shots of a month long environment project I did in August with 4 other 3D students.
It's a desert wasteland settlement:

 

[WhiteFang]

Looks pretty badass.Good job

 

[deepstrasz]

Are you going to try to turn them into Warcraft III models afterwards? It would be a shame for them not to be used for anything...

 

[Solu9]

Are you going to try to turn them into Warcraft III models afterwards? It would be a shame for them not to be used for anything...

I don't think I'm going to do that. It will take quite a lot of time not to mention that I have to get them animated.
I'm creating models to get better and for my port folio. I have to get an internship at some point

 

[Solu9]

While working on the Male Guard I managed to finish my Blue Flowertree. A project that has been on hold for quite some time. I like the outcome.

 

[deepstrasz]

That one looks like a plant from StarCraft II.

 

[Solu9]

That one looks like a plant from StarCraft II.

I haven't played SC2 enough to know which one you are referring to
The inspiration for this model is this really awesome art done by icecold555 at DeviantArt:
http://icecold555.deviantart.com/art/Plant-Concept-2-416093871

 

[deepstrasz]

I haven't played SC2 enough to know which one you are referring to
The inspiration for this model is this really awesome art done by icecold555 at DeviantArt:
http://icecold555.deviantart.com/art/Plant-Concept-2-416093871

That's kind of like a ripoff.

 

[Solu9]

That's kind of like a ripoff.

It's called concept and/or inspiration.

 

[Solu9]

I got around and made a sorta quick model.
It's a Tripod Construct, Temple Guardian.

 

[Kyrbi0]

Illuminati much?

 

[Solu9]

Illuminati much?

Could be. Perhaps I inadvertently created the flagship of the Illuminati. The brawling behemoth which will once and for all end humanity.
But what do I know, I'm just an artist

 

[Kyrbi0]

But what do I know, I'm just an artist

That's exactly what they'd want us to think...

 

[Solu9]

Got to the last phase of this guard model I was working.
I'm calling it done now.

 

[deepstrasz]

I'm calling it done now.]

What's with the model's face?

 

[Solu9]

What's with the model's face?

You tell me.

 

[deepstrasz]

You tell me.

Looks bizarre to me...

 

[Solu9]

Looks bizarre to me...

Ah. Great.
Otherwise you'd have to tell me what I needed to change. But since it just looks bizarre, then it's good enough

 

[deepstrasz]

Ah. Great.
Otherwise you'd have to tell me what I needed to change. But since it just looks bizarre, then it's good enough

I guess the eyes are mostly to blame. The guy seems like he is possessed or frozen from fear or something. I dunno', it just doesn't look like a normal human being.

 

[Solu9]

I guess the eyes are mostly to blame. The guy seems like he is possessed or frozen from fear or something. I dunno', it just doesn't look like a normal human being.

Hah. You are so right. The eyes are huge and quite eerie. I should have done something about them. I couldn't though. The guy who had the animation job was already at the go. So if I were to change the mesh it would screw up his facial rigging.

But true. I could just upload a version later where I have "fixed" the eyes.
But I kinda like the psychopathic look he has

 

[Solu9]

Now that I'm done with that assignment I want to contribute some more to Hive.

Here are a couple of early WIPs:

 

[deepstrasz]

Now that I'm done with that assignment I want to contribute some more to Hive.]

What's the Hive gonna' do with plumbing?

 

[Solu9]

What's the Hive gonna' do with plumbing?

Alright. I'm not sure how to tackle you.
If you don't like what I'm doing, then that's fine, but please try to lessen the amount of comments, and tell me what seems to be the problem.
Give me constructive feedback instead. Most of your (many) comments can't be used for anything.

 

[deepstrasz]

Alright. I'm not sure how to tackle you.
If you don't like what I'm doing, then that's fine, but please try to lessen the amount of comments, and tell me what seems to be the problem.
Give me constructive feedback instead. Most of your (many) comments can't be used for anything.

You're taking things rather personally. I was just curious. But never mind. I can unsubscribe, you know, no biggie. Probably, you're the type of person who doesn't like being criticized or something. Anyways, it was just a question, not a critique or any type of satire.

 

[Solu9]

A small update on the UI.
It's all just solid colors right now and I still need to add more details.




Edit:
Oh yeah. Feedback is appreciated.
Fx. I might have overdone the prop count. But I can't decide.

 

[Solu9]

The UI is almost done.
I'm posting this screen shot so if any of you have anything you think needs change please do tell.


or perhaps this?


Note:
This is uncompressed. The .blp will screw it up real good.

Edit:


Edit2:
I decided to keep on pushing it.
Here is an in game screen shot.
The overall thing needs to be darkened and the area around the items need to be a lot darker: I'm thinking the green metal should suffice.
An actual border around the portrait could also be a nice addition.

 

[Kyrbi0]

A small update on the UI.
It's all just solid colors right now and I still need to add more details.

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Edit:
Oh yeah. Feedback is appreciated.
Fx. I might have overdone the prop count. But I can't decide.

Looks neat. I'll agree, I think you may have a few too many 'nurnies'... Though that really begs the question: is this made for Wc3? Like, made in the sense of "fitting in with the original 4"? Because if not, then it might not be a big deal at all.

Personally, I think it looks pretty solidly "steam-punk", and I'm fascinated by your methods (i.e. making a 3D model & then "flattening" it?). Not sure how it'll all work when it comes to actually using it, but interesting nonetheless.

Alright. I'm not sure how to tackle you.
If you don't like what I'm doing, then that's fine, but please try to lessen the amount of comments, and tell me what seems to be the problem.
Give me constructive feedback instead. Most of your (many) comments can't be used for anything.

I'm fairly certain (despite his claim to the contrary) that he was simply being facetious (i.e. sarcastic without the 'bite').

What's the Hive gonna' do with plumbing?

Yeah, "plumbing" as in all the pipes & steam-punk stuff you have on there.

You're taking things rather personally. I was just curious. But never mind. I can unsubscribe, you know, no biggie. Probably, you're the type of person who doesn't like being criticized or something. Anyways, it was just a question, not a critique or any type of satire.

I'm not sure about that... I think it's pretty clearly a joke on your part, but you missed putting a smiley or something on the end, so Solu9 took it completely seriously.

 

[Solu9]

Looks neat. I'll agree, I think you may have a few too many 'nurnies'... Though that really begs the question: is this made for Wc3? Like, made in the sense of "fitting in with the original 4"? Because if not, then it might not be a big deal at all.

Personally, I think it looks pretty solidly "steam-punk", and I'm fascinated by your methods (i.e. making a 3D model & then "flattening" it?). Not sure how it'll all work when it comes to actually using it, but interesting nonetheless.

That is a good question.
The original plan was to make a bit more realistic UI for more realistic maps. Perhaps steampunk is not the best theme to go then, but I did it anyway
I think I'll keep most of the smaller props for now. After I upload we'll see what to most people want.
After glancing over the original four UIs, it feels that less is more though.

As for the process.
I can't draw. Painting is okay, but when it come to perspective and how to draw objects realistically I fall short to say the least.
But what I can do is create 3D objects and paint them
So.
I take the UI .blp files. Convert them to something Photoshop can read and then combining them into 1 image.
In the 3D program I make a flat plane and throw the image on it.
Then it's just creating models and check the top down view to see if everything fits.

And then I simply screen shot the models from above. Cut and crop them in Photoshop, and then import them to War3
Tedious, but actually fun. I didn't know if it would work on beforehand with War3 being viewed in something like a combination of orthographic and perspective, and all such jazz.

I'm fairly certain (despite his claim to the contrary) that he was simply being facetious (i.e. sarcastic without the 'bite').

Yeah, perhaps.
But I need feedback I can use.

 

[Solu9]

I'm about to call this one done.
I just need to create something for units without an inventory.

Any last minute changes?
I'm not sure about the blue buttons.


Note:
The small lights and bulbs will get a bit more glow in the post processing.

 

[PROXY]

Lovin that "clean" look (not in terms of texture/mesh but rather in the way you created it, organised, thought through). Keep going!

 

[Solu9]

Lovin that "clean" look (not in terms of texture/mesh but rather in the way you created it, organised, thought through). Keep going!

Thanks. Glad you like it PROXY!
Yeah I couldn't mess up the layout too much. Too much hard surface mumbo jumbo for that



Here are the final shots. The UI has been uploaded.

This is the master image with base colors:


This is the master image with bloomy base colors. Used to get the effect from the lights I wanted:


And these are in game screen shots. One with, and one without, inventory:
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[Solu9]

The UI seems too confusing while in game.
I think it works alright when it's just the UI but when playing the actual game it confuses more than it adds.
I have removed a lot of the props to give it a cleaner look, while still trying to maintain the steampunk feel.




Someone also mentioned that the light might be distracting if playing a darker type of map.
You got any thought on that?

 

[Talavaj]

I like the bloom, it is a nice idea.
Though does it actually work ? I honestly just thought the UI uses cutout alpha transparency not gradients.
Though yeah, there seems to be a lot going on.

I also like the style, reminds me a lot of old school PC games such as fallout.

 

[Solu9]

I like the bloom, it is a nice idea.
Though does it actually work ? I honestly just thought the UI uses cutout alpha transparency not gradients.
Though yeah, there seems to be a lot going on.

I also like the style, reminds me a lot of old school PC games such as fallout.

Oh it is an alpha cutout. The bloom will only affect that which is not cutted out.
You can see the effect in the last two pictures in post #96.

Yeah you're right (as well as others who mentioned it), so I have lessened the detail amount a great deal.

Eagle XI has a point (which he wrote in the skin section) that this UI may be more rusty looking than actually steampunkish but I don't really know. I can't decide.

Lastly, thanks for the comment.

P.S.
I am actually dabling with an idea for an actual Fallout UI. I would love to create one for sure.

 

[Solu9]

I've been working on an environment. Swamp Village.
Here are some block out phase screen shots. There is still a loooong way to go.



Note.
The gun model is not mine.