Improvements

[Amigurumi]

Hello hive modelers!

I've started modeling some weeks ago.
I've made some swords, shields and other simple things, from which a beginner
(like me) can learn.

But I also need suggestions and ideas for improvement, because I only
made models, without criticising them from someone, who knows the
pros and cons from modeling.
(I will spare you showing my first or second model, and will start from my
others, where I think that they could be uploaded at hive (in my opinion)).

So maybe can take some time to watch at my models, and to list the things,
which could be better, or which should be changed.

If you need the model, to show it ingame, model editor, or another modeling program,
I can send you it, so you can criticise it better

Thanks in advance.

1. Model: Coral Sword Uploaded: YES

'The first one is a easy sword model, with a coral texture (ingame).
Is this model good enough, to stay at the hive model database?
What could I change on the texture, form, size, ... etc.?
I made two different versions: 1. Normal ; 2. With bubble particles.'

Model preview + info

Updates

• made the handle smaller
• better screenshot

2. Model: Titan Sword Uploaded: NO

'The second 'real' model, which can (I think) looks nice.
This should be a sword of some titan, that can be seen by it's size,
but I'm not sure about it's texture. Maybe someone of you can give me
some tips with the texture. Now it looks more mighty, but not like a real
blade.'

Model preview + info *OLD*

Model preview + info *NEW*

Updates

• removed both axeblades
• changed blade texture
• changed bottom handle texture, + glow

 

[Xarwin]

Looks awesome enough for me.

 

[Amigurumi]

Looks awesome enough for me.

thanks, I appreciate it.

Some things that could be improved?
I just saw that there is something wrong with the wrapping... Try to fix it.

More comments please

 

[Xarwin]

I don't quite think that something has to be improved ..
I'm not a modeler though I'm sure this is a valuable resource usable for naga maps or something else.

 

[Amigurumi]

minor update: made the handle smaller and added a better screenshot.

 

[Amigurumi]

bump

 

[chilla_killa]

The coral sword looks cool, but the other weapon, I don't like the texture, it just doesn't fit.

 

[Amigurumi]

The coral sword looks cool, but the other weapon, I don't like the texture, it just doesn't fit.

some texture ideas which can be used instead?

 

[infrenus]

The handle is cool, but give a metal texture from some sword...

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

i think the problem with the second one is that the texture looks quite random. the handle you did well, the hand guard, they have some sort of shape to them as well.

 

[Amigurumi]

i think the problem with the second one is that the texture looks quite random. the handle you did well, the hand guard, they have some sort of shape to them as well.

thanks for your comment

well I redid the model, removed the two 'axe-blades', changed the blade
texture to the human capmaign sword texture (more metallish).
the handle is still the same, and the bottom part of the handle is now a
crystal, with a blue glow (if I manage to get it to work).

I'll post a screenshot as soon as I get the glow to work.

 

[tee.dubs]

i think some coral plants would look nice on it, just as a plane

 

[Amigurumi]

i think some coral plants would look nice on it, just as a plane

ah, yes haven't thought of it. thanks, will try it today (if I have time )

 

[XDogg]

I think the coral sword needs some flaws.. chips cracks, it looks to perfect and smooth.
maybe a small chunk corroded or twisted... etc. (just needs some texture difference.. looks like a sponge)

Thats my opinion.

Prolly using in game textures so I understand the limitations.

EDIT: Oh your bubbles look like smileys

 

[Amigurumi]

yes it's kinda hard with ingame textures.
bubbles: yeah, that are also the ingame bubbles, and first I also thought: smilies?

look at the second page of the coral sword, I uploaded:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/coral-sword-152791/
scroll down and look at the picture I've uploaded: would this a bit better?

 

[chilla_killa]

Ah, I love that sword with the chrystal handle end.
What an awesome idea

 

[XDogg]

yes it's kinda hard with ingame textures.
bubbles: yeah, that are also the ingame bubbles, and first I also thought: smilies?

look at the second page of the coral sword, I uploaded:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/coral-sword-152791/
scroll down and look at the picture I've uploaded: would this a bit better?

its pretty colorful..