Joining the Texturing Contests - A decade too late!

[PrinceYaser]

But I suggest working on the gold trim as it blends with the wood. Another option is to make the wood less shiny as it tends to look metallic. Another one is to decrease the size of the trim it takes so much attention. Also remember that the shield has tc also

Thanks!

Save it in tga format when saving i think choose the last one with 32 in it. I don't know if it is 32 pixels but it should have 32 in it, just tick the checkbox

Yes, fixed. It was in 24 pixels.

A progress on the armor:

 

[aeman]

describe a shit
"warcraft 3 footman"

 

[PrinceYaser]

describe a shit
"warcraft 3 footman"

Lol, why? XD

 

[Moy]

Warcraft 3 Footman - Terrible Wrap

I am really suggesting to at least take inspirations from different armors and combine them to make a unique one. It looks very random and mushy at the moment. I'm liking the shield btw, the highlights could be reiterated - Remember that lights come from above. Also loved that helm.

 

[PrinceYaser]

I am really suggesting to at least take inspirations from different armors and combine them to make a unique one. It looks very random and mushy at the moment.

Really? I took some references this time but seems it is still random. Could it be cause of wrap? Lol

TELL ME AT LEAST IT'S FAR MORE BETTER THAN THE OLD ONE XD

 

[aeman]

Lol, why? XD

just like nightmare said, its terrible wrap and pure shit

 

[Misha]

just like nightmare said, its terrible wrap and pure shit

agree, but i like to call it 'proof that they were smoking something' instead xD
also its a good challenge

 

[PrinceYaser]

I'm done. Can't improve it more than this. XD

@Arowanna Change the pic to his, sorry!

 

[Kyrbi0]

I like the shield.

 

[Moy]

@PrinceYaser good job looks much better now.

 

[Arowanna]

@PrinceYaser fixed! Looks a lot better now by the way

 

[Misha]

@Arowanna are you tracking my wips?

 

[Arowanna]

@Arowanna are you tracking my wips?

In the main post? No, the main post massive and it's a pain to edit. I've settled with referring people to the first WIP posted; main reason why I do this. If people object to this, I could take the time and add the latest WIP to the main post. However, it would be far less time consuming for me personally if people could update their first WIP post, treating it like a "internal WIP thread" or whatever for further reference. I'll add a side note in the main post regarding this.

As for following your updates? Yes, I usually check this thread daily. But I don't speak unless I'm addressed

Edit 1
@Archian is it possible to rename this thread? The current title really doesn't fit anymore. Or would a renaming break links referring to this thread?

Edit 2
Added the 27th contest to the table. I'll start the documentation of judges as well, it'll take some time however.

 

[Misha]

@Arowanna naa, as long as you add the finished thing to the main thread, as you're doing currently, ( i think..?) I'm all fine ^^

 

[Arowanna]

@Arowanna naa, as long as you add the finished thing to the main thread, as you're doing currently, ( i think..?) I'm all fine ^^

Ye, I try to keep the latest, finished product up to date in the main post. I don't always notice when people update their preview images however, and the "main image" disappears. But I try to update it as fast as I notice it.

 

[Moy]

@Arowanna about the thread rename I guess it would be better if you post it on staff contact, faster response.

 

[PrinceYaser]

@Arowanna Sorry man, but I've done a final update. You have to change the pic to this. XD

 

[PrinceYaser]

Here is a WIP for another texture.

 

[Arowanna]

@PrinceYaser fixed! And the new WIP looks interesting, what previous contest is it being made for?

 

[PrinceYaser]

@PrinceYaser fixed! And the new WIP looks interesting, what previous contest is it being made for?

Thanks! Texturing contest #7.

Edit:

It's done. My hands are just fucked up finishing this texture using a shitty mouse! Here is it anyway.

 

[Arowanna]

Thanks! Texturing contest #7.

Edit:

It's done. My hands are just fucked up finishing this texture using a shitty mouse! Here is it anyway.

Added to the list!

 

[Moy]

Good job peeps, keep them coming! We need to bring life to the Skins section, it's almost dead. We need new artists! We are getting few in number.

 

[Wildfire]

WIP for TC #4

 

[Heinvers]

Good hunting!

 

[Arowanna]

Sorry for the delay, found ethanol. @Wildfire entry added to the list, keep at it!

And I might as well post this here, as I still haven't come up with a good idea for the current Texturing Contest:

My attempt at a remake of this, #10 Opposite. Have I whined about how bad the Succubus UV is? No? It's shit. And I covered the face with black because I can't draw feminine faces. And I've made a tutorial on how to utilize 3D Coat for WC3 retextures. Read utilize, not how to get good at 3D Coat, merely how to utilize it for WC3. Preferably without archaic software.

I'll upload the tutorial to the Tutorial Section once this textures is done. And once I've cleaned up the drunk rambles.

 

[Wildfire]

WIP (near completion):
View attachment 298606

Edit:
Here my entry: Slayer

 

[Arowanna]

@Wildfire neato! Updated the list as well!

 

[Wildfire]

Attempt on TC#10 Opposite

 

[Arowanna]

Added to the list!

Fire and Ice, I presume?

 

[Wildfire]

Added to the list!

Fire and Ice, I presume?

Yes, you are correct

Another WIP (Some feedback for this "hot guy" please ):

 

[Naze]

Hey, this fiery KotG looks cool! Regarding feedback, I know that an effective way of making his fiery cracks look hotter is making them contrast with some darker texture. Just like how cooling lava contrasts bright glowing red/orange with dark stone.

 

[Arowanna]

I'm busy at the moment, but could you share the texture as well? Easier to leave feedback with it at hand!

 

[Wildfire]

just post it here as jpg?

Edit: with blp format too

 

[Arowanna]

The *.JPG works just fine.

If you're working with the *.JPG format, I strongly advice against it! Work with either *.TIFF, *.TGA or *.PSD depending on what software you're using. *.JPG basically degrades each time you save it, you won't be able to use the Alpha channel for team colors and this. Plus, the *.PSD format allows you to save your layers.

I'll add my feedback as soon as I've time!

 

[Kyrbi0]

2hot4meIRL

 

[Wildfire]

2hot4meIRL

Let this icy furion cool you, WIP:

 

[Arowanna]

@Wildfire sorry for the massive delay, I've had a lot to do and participated in the Texturing Contests, so I didn't really have time to construct my feedback. Just wondering, before I start, is the skin of the Keeper of the Grove suppose to be stone? Or is it skin, fur or something similar?

 

[Wildfire]

@Wildfire sorry for the massive delay, I've had a lot to do and participated in the Texturing Contests, so I didn't really have time to construct my feedback. Just wondering, before I start, is the skin of the Keeper of the Grove suppose to be stone? Or is it skin, fur or something similar?

The body is skin, the parts of limbs are stone.

 

[Wildfire]

TC #10 Entry: Demons of Fire and Ice

 

[Arowanna]

Added to the list!

Sorry for my, again, late response. I have had a lot to do lately, I think I'll have to skip my "in depth" critique of this one or at least wait until I have more time on my hands.

Anyway, I can throw some of my thoughts out there:
1. I guess that you use pure white and black for highlights and shadows? I would strongly advice against this, as it only dulls the the color, but barely brings in any contrast. Learning how to use a triad of colors or simply complementary colors will help a great deal to increase the contrast of your work.

This tool can help a great deal to help with the process. Sinix Design usually tries to cover this in his series 'Paintover Pals' as well, here is the most recent example. I strongly recommend his channel in general, as it covers a whole lot of basics that most people seemingly ignore or miss.

2. The metal for the Fire Demon sticks out like a sore thumb. I would guess that you're trying to capture the metal textures of WC3 Humans in general? I would recommend bringing in some reds and oranges to the mix. The strong yellow/gold rim and blank metal doesn't meld with the rest of the texture. It just looks to "smooth" and "pristine" compared to the rest of the texture work.

Beyond that, I really like the results!

 

[Wildfire]

@Arowanna thanks for feedback

I guess that you use pure white and black for highlights and shadows?

Nope, I use dark blue and light yellow. Perhap they are too desaturated.. Maybe I should try increase saturation.

The metal for the Fire Demon sticks out like a sore thumb.

I see. May redo it.

 

[Arowanna]

Derp?

Might continue to work with this one, the UV is really strange however.

 

[Stefan.K]

Derp?

View attachment 300939

Might continue to work with this one, the UV is really strange however.

Awesome! Please continue it. I can see inspiration from the In game OrcSymbol artwork and main menu's orc model.

 

[Moy]

I like the axe <3 and the helm <3

 

[PrinceYaser]

Ima go with CW too.

 

[PrinceYaser]

Done with it:

 

[Ether]

Done with it:

I wanna call him with some super awesome names:
* Moonbreaker
* Twilight Marauder
* Fading Light Fanatic
* Lunar Grunt
* Elunar Rebels

 

[Arowanna]

Forgot to say anything; already added to the list! ^^

 

[PrinceYaser]

Forgot to say anything; already added to the list! ^^

My thanks! : )

 

[Kyrbi0]

"Twilight Marauder" is probably the best IMO