Modelling Contest #25 - Ascension

[Vinz]

Why is there a mole??? It desecrates her beauty.

 

[Kenntaur]

Why is there a mole??? It desecrates her beauty.

i think it makes her sexy :3

 

[Chucky]

At least make the mole hairy, that would be super hot ! And a mustache !

 

[General Frank]

Why is there a mole??? It desecrates her beauty.

Marilyn Monroe got one and she looked pretty decent.

But another thing, Kyrbi0 asked me to be a judge on this one. Does anyone has any problem with it?

 

[Vinz]

No problem.

 

[NhazUl]

Please delete this post.

 

[BlinkBoy]

Today I learned my texturing is smooth and delicious.

You know, funny. I've always loved Diablo. Diablo 1 was one of my favorite games of all time. I have also wanted to at some point create a stylized, hand painted, atmospheric, diablo esque warcraft 3 mod. It would be really fun making models for something like that.

That would be a nice theme for a future contest. Really tired of wc3 style contests. Would be nice to let anyone get off that box for a while.

 

[Direfury]

I'm not saying I'm in, I'm just saying that this competition looks fun and if I can figure out how to wrap a skin in Milkshape I'll probably join.

Because Windows 7 won't let me open Vertex Modifier, and no matter what I do I can't replace the essential file that isn't working because Windows 7 sucks.

 

[General Frank]

I'm not saying I'm in, I'm just saying that this competition looks fun and if I can figure out how to wrap a skin in Milkshape I'll probably join.

Because Windows 7 won't let me open Vertex Modifier, and no matter what I do I can't replace the essential file that isn't working because Windows 7 sucks.

Compx32.dll? I can pastebin that for you if you like.
And you really should join. We need more Kobolds.

Also, you might want to try to use MDLVis or the new matrix eater thingy.

 

[BlinkBoy]

I'm not saying I'm in, I'm just saying that this competition looks fun and if I can figure out how to wrap a skin in Milkshape I'll probably join.

Because Windows 7 won't let me open Vertex Modifier, and no matter what I do I can't replace the essential file that isn't working because Windows 7 sucks.

Why not using GMAX instead? More happy time with it.

 

[Direfury]

I'm really rather stuck in my ways. I learned Vertex Modifier and used it this entire time, up until my last submitted model. Aside from that, the damn switch to Windows 7 makes it so Magos doesn't automatically show ingame textures.

But, if I DO decide I can do this, I'm working on a Footman hero.

 

[General Frank]

I'm really rather stuck in my ways. I learned Vertex Modifier and used it this entire time, up until my last submitted model. Aside from that, the damn switch to Windows 7 makes it so Magos doesn't automatically show ingame textures.

But, if I DO decide I can do this, I'm working on a Footman hero.

You just need to do a little registry edit. Also, feel free to contact me if you need anything to run oinker's tools on win7.

 

[Kyrbi0]

I wonder why no one has yet done an "Earthmother/Earthlord" or "Stormfather/Windlord". We've already got the Firelord and the Tidal Lord, and we desperately need to complete the set. Perfect opportunity.

That, or Goblins. Or Trolls! Or Pandaren. Man, Pandaren.

You just need to do a little registry edit. Also, feel free to contact me if you need anything to run oinker's tools on win7.

Wait, do you know how to fix the whole "Magos not rendering in-game textures automatically in Windows 7" deal? That'd be great...

 

[icewolf055]

Im current working on it's animations, i'll give the rider more armor (shoud be clothes) later as well as effects and teamcolor (coz MDLVIS gives me a freakin laggy if i put 2 layers material in the model)

Here's a WIP of it:

WIP

Sorry for the low-quality gif, my crappy PC cant record it smoother ;_;

 

[PROXY]

Guys, for gods sake use mdlvis for unwrapping. Nothing easier, mightier and more comfortable than that.

 

[JokeMaster]

To the comfortable part well there are better tools for that. With the rest i agree.
Ok now does someone know how to export a model from maya to .mdx?

 

[BlinkBoy]

I wonder why no one has yet done an "Earthmother/Earthlord" or "Stormfather/Windlord". We've already got the Firelord and the Tidal Lord, and we desperately need to complete the set. Perfect opportunity.

That, or Goblins. Or Trolls! Or Pandaren. Man, Pandaren.


Wait, do you know how to fix the whole "Magos not rendering in-game textures automatically in Windows 7" deal? That'd be great...

I was actualy working on a bloodlord for neodex samples, but as with most of my scratch made models, I normaly lose interest when i have to unwrap it and texture it.

Guys, for gods sake use mdlvis for unwrapping. Nothing easier, mightier and more comfortable than that.

There is, it's called 3ds max and GMAX.

 

[BallisticTerrain]

To the comfortable part well there are better tools for that. With the rest i agree.
Ok now does someone know how to export a model from maya to .mdx?

There is no direct converter that will export a model from maya to warcraft 3, at least none I have ever heard of. You can export the model from maya as a .max file and either convert it in 3ds max with art tools or neodex. If you don't have 3ds Max, I'm sure you could get someone who does to convert it for you.

EDIT: I decided to put texture changes on hold for now and go straight ahead into animation. I just finished rigging the model and am starting animation right now.

 

[Tarrasque]

My update.

 

[paladinjst]

my old WIP King Varian should fit this contest . could i join this and update that WIP to be finished ? and if i should use the WOW animations ?

 

[SuPa-]

Looking good Tarrasque!

Sorry paladinjst, but no. You aren't allowed to use WIPs or use WoW animations.

 

[A.R.]

High Illusionist FINAL

Jigrael: Looking awesome so far.
Woah, imagine if the weapons extended into a literal "snake-sword" (like Ivy from SoulCalibur). That' be kickass for a Naga :>

...

Woohoo, finished!
Pretty stoked with how this turned out, I'll submit to the database later tomorrow.

Posed

In-Game

Texture, if anyone's interested

 

[icewolf055]

A.R

Jigrael: Looking awesome so far.
Woah, imagine if the weapons extended into a literal "snake-sword" (like Ivy from SoulCalibur). That' be kickass for a Naga :>

...

Woohoo, finished!
Pretty stoked with how this turned out, I'll submit to the database later tomorrow.

Posed

In-Game

Texture, if anyone's interested

Awesum! i like that texture, i must learn 2D art later on

 

[Chucky]

Just a small update, fixed mesh topology on both models, redefined anatomy on the knight, reduced polly usage, and overall minor bug fixes. Thanks to BallisticTerrain for helping me:

 

[Rui]

I was actualy working on a bloodlord for neodex samples, but as with most of my scratch made models, I normaly lose interest when i have to unwrap it and texture it.

!! A boo lord?!

 

[BlinkBoy]

!! A boo lord?!

Well this is as far as I went with it:

I only made the head. the concept was a bony guy covered by a blood mantel with a visible heart. I had nice plans for the animations, but never actualy had time to work on him. The death animation was going to be the bones falling down and the heart exploding. Stand animations would show a cocky nature with walk showing inpotency, attacks power and recklessness. The dissapate would just be the head floating in circles up laughing.

 

[Wandering Soul]

My Contest Model Progress (so far)...

Here's a third WIP of my model entry...
Decorated the surrounding of the planned 'Orb Altar' and have the Murloc wearing golden forearm/shin bracer & crown...
Now working on the Turtle's new look before beginning animating...

NOTE : The Murloc's back fin are a little different that the typical RoC counterpart (inspired from the real-life Viper Fish)...
NOTE II : I may create an alternate version of the Murloc (a shaman looking version smoking a peace-pipe)...

 

[Chucky]

Here's a third WIP of my model entry...
Decorated the surrounding of the planned 'Orb Altar' and have the Murloc wearing golden forearm/shin bracer & crown...
Now working on the Turtle's new look before beginning animating...

NOTE : The Murloc's back fin are a little different that the typical RoC counterpart (inspired from the real-life Viper Fish)...
NOTE II : I may create an alternate version of the Murloc (a shaman looking version smoking a peace-pipe)...

Is he dead ?

 

[Wandering Soul]

No... The default Murloc have eyelids...

 

[JokeMaster]

Hmm scrapped my idea and decided to start something new. A human berserker/viking/ optionaly bandit leader, got the shield axe and the feet wips coming tommorow.
Will be based on Cpt. Thorvard from castle storm.

 

[Direfury]

So, I have a little bit of good news. I've started to get the hang of texture wrapping with milkshape. I've completed the mesh for a Skeletal Warrior hero, though I'm not sure if I've strayed a bit too far, giving him full armor, and a large axe. I think I actually will join for now.

 

[Systemfre1]

I might try my hand at this.
Got a few ideas I want to try.

WIP pic.
This is at a very very early stage

ACOLTYE

 

[Chucky]

I'm out, I suck at modelling and I lost all motivation. I can draw and create awesome concepts but when it actually comes to modelling it, unless it's real high poly so I can make details I lose all interest, I don't know...Everyone has cool ideas for a model except me. That sorceress thing is awesome and so is BallisticTerrain's undead. I had an idea of what my knight was going to be like and now I'm blank...yeah, I'm out ! I'm sticking to 2D.

 

[BlinkBoy]

I'm out, I suck at modelling and I lost all motivation. I can draw and create awesome concepts but when it actually comes to modelling it, unless it's real high poly so I can make details I lose all interest, I don't know...Everyone has cool ideas for a model except me. That sorceress thing is awesome and so is BallisticTerrain's undead. I had an idea of what my knight was going to be like and now I'm blank...yeah, I'm out ! I'm sticking to 2D.

You crazy man, your wips had good talent into them. I suggest you keep going, I'm sure you'll find some motivation, but why surrendering when you got so far?

 

[BallisticTerrain]

I finished the stand 1 animation a few days ago, but have basically been screwing around since then. Hopefully I'll get it together and do the other ones sometime.
I'm planning to make: Stand 1, Stand 2, Walk, Attack 1, Attack 2, Spell, Spell Channel, Death, Dissipate, and of course a few portrait animations.

 

[Systemfre1]

WIP #2

Not much further now.
Until I get to animating it.

ACOLTYE

 

[Rui]

@BlinkBoy
Ah, lol, I thought it was the StarCraft II Zerg broodlord =P

 

[Direfury]

So my textures are a little rusty, but I think I've done a decent enough job.

Although, I'm still not quite sure about it, but he's still a Skeleton Warrior. Basically. Should I have given him a sword and shield?

 

[Wandering Soul]

@Vermillion Edict,
Keep the axe... But make sure you have a good axe-wielding animations to go with it...
Remove the skull and you will have a Dullahan (Headless Warrior)...

 

[HappyCockroach]

So my textures are a little rusty, but I think I've done a decent enough job.

Although, I'm still not quite sure about it, but he's still a Skeleton Warrior. Basically. Should I have given him a sword and shield?

nice.

but warcraftize the texture more this time... add details, depth, contours. that was your fault in past contests. a nice idea but a bland texture.

(i say this with no compromise of making myself a texture which won't suck )

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btw, here goes another wip of my faerie dragon hero. i'm almost done with the mesh.

concept here

 

[MiniMage]

nice.

but warcraftize the texture more this time... add details, depth, contours. that was your fault in past contests. a nice idea but a bland texture.

(i say this with no compromise of making myself a texture which won't suck )

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btw, here goes another wip of my faerie dragon hero. i'm almost done with the mesh. View attachment 128602View attachment 128603

concept here

Looks like the chimera of a Dinosaur, a Prawn and a Fairy
Thus, Prawnosaurus Fairy? ;O

 

[HappyCockroach]

Looks like the chimera of a Dinosaur, a Prawn and a Fairy
Thus, Prawnosaurus Fairy? ;O

i shall report you for conceptual vandalism.

 

[stonneash]

WIP #2

Not much further now.
Until I get to animating it.

ACOLTYE

Add a belt, It will make him look better

 

[Kenntaur]

alright, i'll be scrapping the revenant idea and will be making a gnoll hero instead. wips will be coming soon

 

[BlinkBoy]

nice.

but warcraftize the texture more this time... add details, depth, contours. that was your fault in past contests. a nice idea but a bland texture.

(i say this with no compromise of making myself a texture which won't suck )

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btw, here goes another wip of my faerie dragon hero. i'm almost done with the mesh. View attachment 128602View attachment 128603

concept here

I suggest you add more details to the wings and tail of your Prawnosaurus Fairy you could really benefit from giving shape to your wings. They appear to be a very resalting thrait of your concept.

 

[Deolrin]

I'm pretty sure they would much better with the texture on.

 

[BlinkBoy]

I'm pretty sure they would much better with the texture on.

yeah but some extra shape would also make them look even better.

 

[Rui]

The arms of the prawnosaurus should be larger, perhaps? It looks like a baby creature

 

[HappyCockroach]

I suggest you add more details to the wings and tail of your Prawnosaurus Fairy you could really benefit from giving shape to your wings. They appear to be a very resalting thrait of your concept.

those wings will be alphae'd. so not much geometry detail will be given to them, except more segments so i can animate them properly

I'm pretty sure they would much better with the texture on.

don't be so sure. i had few experiments with texturing before. :v

The arms of the prawnosaurus should be larger, perhaps? It looks like a baby creature

their rigging position is around 45º in top view. so, when you look at it from the ortographic views, they look as if their tiny. but maybe they could be a tad bit bigger indeed.

 

[Systemfre1]

I think the model is basically finished.
I will probably change it a bit later, but right now I can start animating.