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epic skin, perfect for mechanical race or steam/robotical one
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Kodo Jockey
- Author(s)
- Shido
- Tags
- Alien / Futuristic, Creep, Mechanical, Orc, Unit
- Size
- 209.48 KB
- Rating
- Downloads
- 70
- Created
- Apr 7, 2023
- Updated
- Apr 8, 2023
- Resources
- 3
- State
Approved
This bundle is marked as high quality. It exceeds standards and is highly desirable.
Disclaimer: Screw the disclaimer, let's bloody party.
Here come the beast again.
Tags: Kodo Beast, Kotobeast, Kodobeast, DJ
Here come the beast again.
| Version 1.0 | Released
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Tags: Kodo Beast, Kotobeast, Kodobeast, DJ
Reviews
- Joined
- May 25, 2017
- Messages
- 722
Quick reminder: this skin is not Hojo-friendly with the optimized version. I will get you a model from Frank if possible.
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- Apr 8, 2017
- Messages
- 1,530
Bro... There... Is no way... Where did this thing come from?
Is like... I just dont know, how did u just think is this haha
Is like... I just dont know, how did u just think is this haha
Skin Moderator
- Joined
- Jul 14, 2012
- Messages
- 3,398
Wow Shido this is really something different, moreso than your usual textures and if I can start off by saying one of your best yet, I'll go into detail:
The Good:
Total conversions are really your thing, and not just changing the species or race or subspecies of the skin but changing the skin from an entirely different concept/idea into something else and here we have the Kodo Beast turned into a Techno DJ on a mechanical steed. Conceptually this really stands out, the theme is cool and unique which I say a lot but must be highlighted in this case out of all your work.
In terms of the execution I think this is some of your best texture work yet, your style has always been cartoony but there are elements here which elevate it into quality. For one, I've spoken before about texture work and how you could perhaps work on making cloth look like cloth, skin like skin, hair like hair etc and you seem to have taken that on board. The metal sections look fantastic. They've got that nice dull shine and in various colours of gold and grey but within that your shading and highlighting of these medal segments as they bend and twist has been done really well; even on the unwrap you can see how the segments are meant to fold round the model and be shaped to the best and character. Then there's the padded saddle which looks padded, they have that slight raise and then a flat base like a leather cushion on a seat.
The coloured neon lights also look great, they pop and draw the eye breaking up the metal sections. On the pink hearbeat monitor I notice you've added a slight glow to it which is great and helps sell this idea of the screen giving off light.
There's also team colour which is impressive considering how much you've changed the texture and the TC doesn't clash with the rest of the skin.
There's a lot of shading and highlighting here and I think you've came a long way in terms of how well you draw it. Overall tons of details to get lost in when looking at this texture, so many bits to look at and enjoy with a wide range of skills and variation.
Areas for Improvement:
There isn't much to criticize here and the skin is really good. I also think you've put a ton of effort into this skin so whilst it's rating and approval will be high these AfI suggestions are what would elevate, so takes these less as criticisms and more as what can be done to make a good texture even better. Firstly, the Kodo's head in contrast to a lot of the skin is quite plain and you've slipped a little in terms of the detailing and shading etc present compared to the rest of the skin especially under the chin and on top of the head. There are a couple of areas (only 1 or 2) where more mid tones could be used to make the transition from dark to light a little smoother. Lastly, you have the glow on the pink heart monitor style screen and on a couple of the blue lights but I think some of the other lights could also benefit from that small glow.
Conclusion:
A really, really good texture which is a great example of how far you have came as an artist and a great contribution to the skins section. A lot for me to praise and talk about too with also a couple of points I've highlighted to elevate the skin. Easily approved as High Quality.
The Good:
Total conversions are really your thing, and not just changing the species or race or subspecies of the skin but changing the skin from an entirely different concept/idea into something else and here we have the Kodo Beast turned into a Techno DJ on a mechanical steed. Conceptually this really stands out, the theme is cool and unique which I say a lot but must be highlighted in this case out of all your work.
In terms of the execution I think this is some of your best texture work yet, your style has always been cartoony but there are elements here which elevate it into quality. For one, I've spoken before about texture work and how you could perhaps work on making cloth look like cloth, skin like skin, hair like hair etc and you seem to have taken that on board. The metal sections look fantastic. They've got that nice dull shine and in various colours of gold and grey but within that your shading and highlighting of these medal segments as they bend and twist has been done really well; even on the unwrap you can see how the segments are meant to fold round the model and be shaped to the best and character. Then there's the padded saddle which looks padded, they have that slight raise and then a flat base like a leather cushion on a seat.
The coloured neon lights also look great, they pop and draw the eye breaking up the metal sections. On the pink hearbeat monitor I notice you've added a slight glow to it which is great and helps sell this idea of the screen giving off light.
There's also team colour which is impressive considering how much you've changed the texture and the TC doesn't clash with the rest of the skin.
There's a lot of shading and highlighting here and I think you've came a long way in terms of how well you draw it. Overall tons of details to get lost in when looking at this texture, so many bits to look at and enjoy with a wide range of skills and variation.
Areas for Improvement:
There isn't much to criticize here and the skin is really good. I also think you've put a ton of effort into this skin so whilst it's rating and approval will be high these AfI suggestions are what would elevate, so takes these less as criticisms and more as what can be done to make a good texture even better. Firstly, the Kodo's head in contrast to a lot of the skin is quite plain and you've slipped a little in terms of the detailing and shading etc present compared to the rest of the skin especially under the chin and on top of the head. There are a couple of areas (only 1 or 2) where more mid tones could be used to make the transition from dark to light a little smoother. Lastly, you have the glow on the pink heart monitor style screen and on a couple of the blue lights but I think some of the other lights could also benefit from that small glow.
Conclusion:
A really, really good texture which is a great example of how far you have came as an artist and a great contribution to the skins section. A lot for me to praise and talk about too with also a couple of points I've highlighted to elevate the skin. Easily approved as High Quality.
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- May 19, 2021
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- 340
Looks cool and special, thank you. 
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- 18,798
No party or wedding without this DJ, period.
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- Jan 11, 2019
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- 160
This plus replace the original aura with
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and the background drum march noises to some party music and you're set 
Drop The Beat (Music Visualizer)
I just wanted to try animating the music visualizer wave effect you see on Lucio's ult. I didn't do much beyond that, only adding a simple birth and death animation. So it is meant to be used with triggered spells, or whatever you wanna do with it. If you want to edit it, or use it into other...
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I will make him play Deep Jay in your weddin.
