🎨Texturing Contest #31 - Repurposing (Custom-Made Model)

[Moy]

Here's WiP #2 I'm going to try post as many WiPs as possible for this contest to chart the progress. Not finished putting the base colours down, still got the head, shield and sword to do but you guys can probably guess what I'm trying to turn them into. It's taking me some time to make sure all the bits of the wrap line up correctly and I've still got some bits to clean up like the shoulders.

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EDIT: WiP #3, decided to try out my metal texturing again on two parts, see how it would look. I think it looks alright but I might need to go back to them once I've done the main parts of armour.

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Want to see how this one turns out into.

On the other hand, I am still installing the tools that I'm using back then. And as expected, I do not know how to start as I forgot all the methods that I do. lol

I feel like I'm a newbie, haven't touched photoshop since I quit my job as a web dev/designer lmao. Wish me luck

 

[PrinceYaser]

I forgot all the methods that I do. lol

Same here lol

It's been so long since I did some texturing...

 

[Moy]

omg I didn't realize that my last skin was 2018, that's 5 years ago! HAHAHAHA I do not know how to use photoshop now, it feels like I'm a newbie. On the other hand, do you guys have the modelconv.exe the one that let's you convert mdx files to obj?

 

[Archian]

I know how you feel like

Can any of these tools help? Warcraft 3 Tools for model, map, texture, skin, casc/mpq editing and more.

 

[Shido]

Personally, I have Paint.net and Magos open when working with them.

I get the familar of not in a field for a while and suddenly you back to square one which is understandable. Let's admit it, aside Footman and the recently out of retirement Doc, I'm probably the consistent one so a bit advantage on my hand but i'm not willingly to look low.

As a matter of fact, I'm excited to compete with ~Nightmare, PrinceYaser and possibly Arowanna. The lost titans in texturing world that break out their retirement to compete with modern day ameteur like me.

I'm more exciting to beat them with my own ability than actually winning it by a landsilde. Gotta love arrogance become something to lay back upon.

P.s: Btw uncle grey man, Vinny is (possibly or at least 60%) joining with us after looking over the theme.

 

[Archian]

It's really heart warming to see some old legends returning for this one

Don't forget to share your creative process! However, remembering how to skin is a part of that process I suppose

Maybe we should include an updated guide for future contests, so beginners have a clue what to do. And old timers as well

 

[Misha]

definitely will be interesting to follow

 

[Moy]

I got all the tools I need. Now, it's time to do some progress for today. Know the model? XD

 

[stein123]

I got all the tools I need. Now, it's time to do some progress for today. Know the model? XD

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jigrael's demon archer hero?

 

[Archian]

I got all the tools I need. Now, it's time to do some progress for today. Know the model? XD

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You still got it Nice WIP.

Updated first post.

 

[Moy]

Some progress, I actually don't know where I'm heading.

 

[Vinz]

Hi.

 

[Archian]

@Vinz

Oh, Wow. Glad to see you here!

Sorry I have to ask: Is that a 100% custom-made (including texture) model you’re retexturing there?

 

[Vinz]

@Archian Thank you! <3

Yup, it's this one: Elite Siege Engine - The Übertank

 

[Footman16]

Sorry I have to ask: Is that a 100% custom-made (including texture) model you’re retexturing there?

@Archian Thank you! <3

Yup, it's this one: Elite Siege Engine - The Übertank

Really cool choice of model, did you have it mind from the start or did you have to go hunting?

Some progress, I actually don't know where I'm heading.

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Not all who wander are lost, it's already looking really good!

 

[Vinz]

Really cool choice of model, did you have it mind from the start or did you have to go hunting?

Thanks. I did have this in mind along with the Lindormr Dragon. I went with the one that allows TC.

 

[Shido]

Me seeing @Vinz joining:

Edit: About my entry, I am in similar state of ~Nightmare too that i dunno where am I going, I just walk til if I go to a cliff or a heaven.

 

[Archian]

Thanks. I did have this in mind along with the Lindormr Dragon. I went with the one that allows TC.

Would have loved to see your take on olofmoleman's Lindormr Dragon texture, though :O It was the "maskot" for this contest. Still, that tank texture looks smooth so far Keep up the good work!

Anyway, this contest is shaping up! Some old legends coming back to retexture some old legendary models. This is quite a sight to behold!

Updated first post!

 

[Kyrbi0]

Heck yeah baby!

Still wish that in-game-textured models had been allowed (though I acknowledge the limitations), but this is shaping up nicely regardless.

 

[Moy]

Some changes

 

[Archian]

Great progress! You've definitely picked up your skillset again I guess it's kind of like riding a bike, you just need to get back on the saddle and you're good to go

@Shido @Footman16 @Arowanna @Murlocologist @PrinceYaser @Achille Hows the creative process going guys? Got any WIP to show?

 

[Shido]

Oh right Oh right, even uncle Archie will choke my life like how he choke the Dalaran for a simple WIP.
But in reality, you can't choke a cat to get their hairball out.

You have your closest to a WIP from me, leave me alone
If ~Nightmare can show just the head then you can have a piece of texture.

 

[Footman16]

@Shido @Footman16 @Arowanna @Murlocologist @PrinceYaser @Achille Hows the creative process going guys? Got any WIP to show?

Nope, haven't had a chance to do any more work on it since last weekend, hopefully I'll have time this weekend but I'm not sure :/ the deadline of the 22nd worried me when the contest was first posted but I'll do my best to have it finished in time. Mondays to Fridays aren't very convenient for me to do Warcraft stuff.

 

[PrinceYaser]

Some progress. I hope I can shape it the way I want.

 

[Shido]

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Some progress. I hope I can shape it the way I want.

I dunno why do I expect to see man nips but hey, it's gucci. You are setting the bar high for me, my prince.

 

[Vinz]

Perhaps we can have a small extension to Monday on the 29th so @Footman16 and the others can have another weekend?

@PrinceYaser gorgeous!

I dunno why do I expect to see man nips but hey, it's gucci.

A missed opportunity!

 

[Shido]

Perhaps we can have a small extension to Monday on the 29th so @Footman16 and the others can have another weekend?

I'm not convinced, if we determinate by public vote then extension feel unfair, especially this is just texture and not model.
You tell me you took like one month for a single texture, yeah sign me up about that.

Given how Footman got eredong'd over and over by Archie leading him back to square one all the time.
Let's just see if extension is necessary, If Arowanna even dip his hand to beat out the other big 2 right there and Vinz's "cannon".

Btw, don't worry about me, I never here to win in the first place anyway.

 

[Footman16]

I'm not convinced, if we determinate by public vote then extension feel unfair, especially this is just texture and not model.
You tell me you took like one month for a single texture, yeah sign me up about that.

Given how Footman got eredong'd over and over by Archie leading him back to square one all the time.
Let's just see if extension is necessary, If Arowanna even dip his hand to beat out the other big 2 right there and Vinz's "cannon".

Btw, don't worry about me, I never here to win in the first place anyway.

Starting over was merely a setback!

I hope I'll be able to get it done by the 22nd, I'll maybe say a couple of days before if I am unable although I am aiming for the 22nd. Part of me is wondering if I would've been faster texturing it my old way.

 

[Archian]

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Some progress. I hope I can shape it the way I want.

It's certainly shaping up really nice. Great WIP! Updated first post.

Perhaps we can have a small extension to Monday on the 29th so @Footman16 and the others can have another weekend?

@PrinceYaser gorgeous!


A missed opportunity!

Note that the deadline is May 26 But I suppose we could extend it to 29.

Deadline updated.

 

[Footman16]

WiP #3

This bit was good to do to test out the shades and colours for the gold trims which take up a lot of the skin. I think it looks good. I'm also wanting to go all out in terms of tiny details like bronzing, slight rusting at some bits, dark cracks/cuts and light scratches. I also want a softer almost porcelain look for the blue bits which I'm hoping will look good with the TC.

WiP #4

Even more gold trim! Was wanting to wait til I had the blue and metal bit done too to show it all off but I don't think I have more time tonight to work on it. Pretty satisfied though with how the trim is turning out. Don't think I've ever used as many shades, browns, beiges, pale yellows, pale oranges and near whites all to get it looking perfect!

That said the head, helmet, shield and sword I've not even started on but I think I want to get the whole body done first before I look at them. I'm especially concerned about the face, don't know how well it's going to look and whether to try a radically different style than the original texture and how well that will fit.

WiP #5

Gold trimming is now all done, got the blue part of the shoulders to do and then the blue tabard that you can see at his stomach area. The padding and chainmail sections will be probably be done after that and I'm not looking forward to it. Chainmail takes forever to do and it takes up large sections of the texture even though it's not very prominent on the model.
I'll probably re-do the metal armour in between the chest plates as I'm not happy with them. I'm hoping the helmet, face, shield and sword won't take too long to finish.

WiP #6

The tabard is now done and I'm pretty happy with how it looks, I think it looks more like cloth compared to the metal/porcelein/cermaic blue armour segments, we've also got the belt with two different colours of leather for the main bit and the trim. We also have the first bit of the padding finished. You might notice that some of what I call macro shading is missing but I plan to go back over with the burn tool once the whole texture is finished to add this larger areas of shadow and highlighting. We also have a test for a symbol on the belt buckle, it doesn't look the worst but I'm not sure how happy I am about it, the number of pixels there is limited so detail is hard. I might go back and trace over the emblem later to make it look better.

 

[Misha]

why is this gold/blue/iron mix so arthas-like?

 

[Footman16]

why is this gold/blue/iron mix so arthas-like?

I hadn't thought about that actually. When I post the reference image, it'll probably all make sense Although it'll probably be fairly obvious both the model choice and what I'm doing with it before the final reveal/post

 

[Shido]

I dunno, everyone in here is like sitting in a poker table and one of them is hiding the royal flush.

The second piece has came out, I think anyone is going to scratch their head what model I was bother doing.

 

[Misha]

I dunno, everyone in here is like sitting in a poker table and one of them is hiding the royal flush.
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The second piece has came out, I think anyone is going to scratch their head what model I was bother doing.

your screenshots look so abstract

 

[cokoqu]

hey, im about making a custom skin for Demon Lord by Explobomb, but i cant find the texture from "units\other\diablocar\diablocar.blp" can some one give me the texture?

 

[Shido]

hey, im about making a custom skin for Demon Lord by Explobomb, but i cant find the texture from "units\other\diablocar\diablocar.blp" can some one give me the texture?

Sorry lad, this one is using doom guard in game texture, which is a disqualifier.
The path you mention is from Diablocar model, which is hidden one but it's an existing ingame texture.

 

[cokoqu]

Sorry lad, this one is using doom guard in game texture, which is a disqualifier.
The path you mention is from Diablocar model, which is hidden one but it's an existing ingame texture.

owh i though the car racing is the custom one as well, thx for explaining
and, i got some question, if the model are custom but it using glowing effect/particle from in-game textures, may it be accepted?

 

[Shido]

Effects or particles are fine in custom model but no matter what, you cannot edit that texture or make a model edit like changing color of that effect.
See this reply from Archian about model condition.

Also, please don't double post.

 

[Moy]

Here's an updated face. I am still not quite sure with the color scheme. Might change this green and gold color combo and go with a more darker variant. Tried adding a bit more details and preventing myself to overdo it as details in-game may not be noticeable and can make the model look like a blob. Let's see if I can finish this one as I have been busy this month. This may be my last WIP.

 

[Footman16]

Here's an updated face. I am still not quite sure with the color scheme. Might change this green and gold color combo and go with a more darker variant. Tried adding a bit more details and preventing myself to overdo it as details in-game may not be noticeable and can make the model look like a blob. Let's see if I can finish this one as I have been busy this month. This may be my last WIP.
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Yeah green is so passe go for a nice Lizardman blue! Just kidding, I think the green looks good with the gold and pale green parts.

 

[Moy]

Yes! Blue has been also been on my mind. Will try exploring colors once the texture has been finished. It's easier that way. Let's see.

 

[Footman16]

Yes! Blue has been also been on my mind. Will try exploring colors once the texture has been finished. It's easier that way. Let's see.

You could even make a bunch of variations in different colour schemes

 

[Moy]

I think we're only allowed one variation. I think that may be unfair to the other contestants. Color variations may be added after the contest, I think. Can you confirm this? @Archian

 

[Shido]

I do believe variations can't apply in middle of contest since it lead to bias in voting.
Aside giving the user 256 version. Again, Need archie to verify it.
Icon may or may not be counted.

 

[Footman16]

I think we're only allowed one variation. I think that may be unfair to the other contestants. Color variations may be added after the contest, I think. Can you confirm this? @Archian

Oh for sure, I meant for release after the contest

 

[Archian]

I think we're only allowed one variation. I think that may be unfair to the other contestants. Color variations may be added after the contest, I think. Can you confirm this? @Archian

Yes, that is correct. Only one variation is allowed. However, there is nothing that prevents you from creating more variations after the contest has ended and the results published.

Updated first post

 

[Misha]

fancy stuff so far

 

[Stefan.K]

Here's an updated face. I am still not quite sure with the color scheme. Might change this green and gold color combo and go with a more darker variant. Tried adding a bit more details and preventing myself to overdo it as details in-game may not be noticeable and can make the model look like a blob. Let's see if I can finish this one as I have been busy this month. This may be my last WIP.
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@Gluma right now:

 

[Vinz]

WIP 2
I'm gonna miss the metal wheels, but I think this is fine.

 

[Shido]

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