Modeling Contest 16 - TANKS

[anarchianbedlam]

This rule still annoys me. Not because I want a morph anim, or think that we should have one, but the reasons given not too, are a little sketchy. Especially, the first and second. Mostly the seconds. Does that mean we should all spend the same amount of time on our models? "the extra animations would certainly make the entries uneven to judge" well duh. For that matter, "models with extra detail would certainly make the entries uneven to judge,". You can fill in the blank as you want. It's not like those who put them just whilly nilly popped in a morphing anim. It takes a lot of work. So, basically, your restricting how much effort we put into the models anims, just so the people who suck can "have a chance"? Makes no sense to me. And, don't worry, I know you didn't make the rules. XD I'm not really mad about them either. I just don't really understand them. 3rd one makes a little more sense, but, that just restricts a bunch of other things. If we had a medieval contest in the past, that means none of our tanks can be medieval. Etc. The 1st one is a bit funny as well. I've never been in a contest where we are restricted to making models that take less time. In other words, the quality is restricted. No one is forcing anyone to make morphing anims.

Anyway, sorry to keep bugging you about that rule. I just find it rather... strange.

I think the main problem is I don't share the view that we should all make models relatively close in quality so everyone "gets a chance". I sport the view that those who suck get crushed by those who are winners. Even if it does mean only a few entries. Of course, you can argue that with only 3 entries, all those who made something win. I honestly don't care to much about the win though. Plus, 1st is a heck of a lot better than 3rd... I've noticed a lot of effort to not make those who are good modelers intimidate those who suck. Again, I'm confused... but that's another topic for another day.

But, I don't expect it to ever change, because after looking around, apparently, I'm the only one who thinks this way. XD

Anyway, everyones tanks are shaping up rather well.

Despite this outburst. The rules have not changed, If you disagree with these rules you have every right to resign. Please go about your model making, i hope to see some good models at the end of this contest, good luck to you all.

EDIT: it would appear as though mr.bob has deleted his post for some reason, regardless, please be aware of this incident. Everything that has been done so far has been done to ensure healthy competition, despite what some may say.

Please enjoy the competition.

 

[Mr. Bob]

Despite this outburst. The rules have not changed, If you disagree with these rules you have every right to resign. Please go about your model making, i hope to see some good models at the end of this contest, good luck to you all.

EDIT: it would appear as though mr.bob has deleted his post for some reason, regardless, please be aware of this incident. Everything that has been done so far has been done to ensure healthy competition, despite what some may say.

Please enjoy the competition.

I tried to be as politically correct as possible. Then you got mad at me in chat, so I thought I was doing a favor by deleting it. D:

Not sure how it's an outburst. D: I never asked you to change the rule
either. I was just wondering about some of the reasons given.

I never really expected you to change the rule. None of the rules make me mad. Just confused. And, maybe a bit annoyed. Not flat out mad though.

What does make me mad, is things like this, "Despite this outburst." and this "it would appear as though mr.bob has deleted his post for some reason, regardless, please be aware of this incident." Please do not twist what I say. It can be very agitating.

Needless to say, I will never EVER ask about contest rules ever again. Like, ever. Had no idea it would stir up this much crap. Sorry. D:

 

[Deolrin]

Completely redesigned the tank. Big thanks to FrIkY for an awesome concept art + a Spore version of something similar to the tank. After all, it was he who made me change my idea and make this. Say hi to Infernal Rocket Tank, Mk. 2.

Note that it still needs lots of work: The back is completely bare, there are just not enough spiky stuff on this to be considered a demonic tank and it's completely unanimated. I plan on adding lots of other stuff and I would appreciate any form of criticism or generally helpful comments.

 

[Anachron]

Please increase the highlights.
And as you already said, make a back

 

[Aspard]

Debode, that's really cool. Most of all I especially like that it's WC3 themed

 

[chilla_killa]

Mine is also Wc3 themed

 

[Infinitynexus]

Gonna give it a shot too, just for fun.

Made some treads, good ol' rusty tanks are the best.

 

[Deolrin]

Ooh, that's awesome. The texture is top-notch. I think you could add an extra wheel or two somewhere there. Also, the outlines on the texture are very fat in some places.

 

[anarchianbedlam]

debode, good looking wip so far, it is promising but i think that it does need a little bit more, try giving it more teamcolor segments, or maybe make the tread a bit taller, something to kind of fill up the empty space.

Infinitynexus, holycrap, that looks friggin awesome! please tell me you're going to finish your submission, because the custom texture looks amazing so far

 

[Infinitynexus]

The outline is just the fade out alpha for the screenshot, not the texture.

 

[Mr. Bob]

Gonna give it a shot too, just for fun.

Made some treads, good ol' rusty tanks are the best.

Amazing texture. If the rest of the tank looks as good, you will definetly win this contest.

 

[Forgotten_Warlord]

!

Example with team color. :/ still not happy with it, might restart...

 

[Infinitynexus]

New WIP, done making and wrapping the armor pieces.

I estimate the finished model will be around 900-1000 polies, tops.

Currently using a 512x512 texture, tanks got a lot of surface area, so 256x256 felt constrained.

 

[Deolrin]

Next W.I.P.

 

[Latecat]

debode, looks much better.
Infinitynexus, looks pretty..weird atm but cant wait to see it finished

 

[Tails96]

Umm....guys, what are you using to open mdx files in 3ds max 6 or later? I tried Blinkboy's scripts, but I'm not sure how it works.

Anyway, these are my evil plans :

 

[Celaquil]

New WIP, done making and wrapping the armor pieces.

I estimate the finished model will be around 900-1000 polies, tops.

Currently using a 512x512 texture, tanks got a lot of surface area, so 256x256 felt constrained.

Now, THATS inovation right there, hope this one turns out well.

 

[anarchianbedlam]

God, i am absolutely loving that tank there infinitynexus. just superb work, simple, but beautiful, the custom texture is pure awesome-sauce.

And good looking wip from debode too. this modeling contest is shaping up nicely

 

[Mr. Bob]

New WIP, done making and wrapping the armor pieces.

I estimate the finished model will be around 900-1000 polies, tops.

Currently using a 512x512 texture, tanks got a lot of surface area, so 256x256 felt constrained.

I now am convinced that you will win.

The mesh isn't even that great. It's the texture. Plus, it's that same old tank design, and somehow, you made it look awesome.

 

[ike_ike]

Very lovely integration of the treads there, sir. Most other things in this comp are disjointed lumps stuck to a box. The weaponry better be up to the standaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard!

 

[General Frank]

Thermobaric drive on-line!

Sexy back!

 

[Tleno]

I love that ass tattoo flame sign on back! Hmm... let me guess... this tank is powered by nuclear or any other super-dangerous energy sourrce and when it dies it explodes awesomely, right?

 

[Devine]

what texture did you get the flamable-warning sign from?

 

[Latecat]

tleno, thats up to its user.
But it sure should! Its too awesome not to explode awesomely!

 

[Tleno]

Hey, that was just a guess...

 

[General Frank]

I love that ass tattoo flame sign on back! Hmm... let me guess... this tank is powered by nuclear or any other super-dangerous energy sourrce and when it dies it explodes awesomely, right?

Hell yeah. if they go boom your other tanks in proximity will also go boom.

what texture did you get the flamable-warning sign from?

Explosive barrel. Units\Other\TNTBarrel\TNTbarrel.blp

 

[Tleno]

Hell yeah. if they go boom your other tanks in proximity will also go boom.

So it might even be like a chain reaction? Hmmm... Rube Goldberg machine from nuclear tanks anyone?

 

[shamanyouranus]

what texture did you get the flamable-warning sign from?

The explosive barrel texture.

And you can go ahead and remove me from the contestant list.
Anyway, here was my concept

Hidden

 

[DarkKnight]

Awesome artillery =D.

 

[Infinitynexus]

Got a little further with the main body texture.

Note to self: Rusty metal is a pain in the arse.

 

[anarchianbedlam]

:/ hrmm... i think it might look better if it were darker. At least a similar value as the treads. Im not really diggin the grayish coffee-cream color.

 

[Tails96]

This is the front armor, hard leather reinforced with iron, no textures yet:

 

[HappyCockroach]

I lost the motivation on my model...maybe someday I'll finish it. Whether before or after the deadline.

 

[chilla_killa]

I think I'm finished with my anims, but I don't like my attack anim that much.
Also my particles could be better, but I still have much time to improve it.
Here's the WIP model and a testmap

PS: Ignore the particle emitter of the death anim, I will fix it.

 

[ikillforeyou]

I dont like the wheels, can you do somthing with them? =(

And btw, i'm still in the contest, just not posting very many wips, as i'm too lazy to.

 

[chilla_killa]

No I can't!
I love my wheels

 

[DarkKnight]

So hypnotic-notic-notic-otic....

 

[Infinitynexus]

Small update again.

Finished turret(so far), gonna texture it later.

All that's left is texturing the gas tanks and exhausts behind it, the turret and add some more details to the main body of the tank.

And ofcourse animating it, bleh.

 

[infrenus]

uh, the size of the cannon reminds me of warhammer 40k...

 

[Slaydon]

infinitynexus,

3 words

YOU... Got... Skills!

 

[Latecat]

infinity, you could make the gun barrel abit longer, it looks like its way too small atm :/

 

[ikillforeyou]

Not all tanks have long barrels, the longer the barrel, the better the accuracy, but i think this tank is just geared towards open massive damage.

 

[Gyrosphinx]

Awesome, Infinitynexus, but I agree with Anarchiandbedlam, it need a darker body texture that matches the threads...

 

[Infinitynexus]

Indeed, it's not exactly a delicate machine of precision destruction.

It's pretty much a shotgun on wheels.

I have already darkened the armor to a level that still provides contrast to the treads, while being a different brightness. Any more and it'll blur into eachother.

 

[Gyrosphinx]

Ok, nice to know...

Me wanna se nao!

*Loves tank

 

[DarkKnight]

Not all tanks have long barrels, the longer the barrel, the better the accuracy, but i think this tank is just geared towards open massive damage.

To back this up, here's a picture

 

[Tleno]

Thats Bradley and thats not a tank... but whatever...

 

[DarkKnight]

Meh >.> Anyway, it fits to the rules of this modeling contest.
(And btw, you should've noticed that I'm not a tank expert =D)

 

[Deolrin]

New W.I.P. Completely redesigned the engine, and made the main tank body black instead of shiny silver.

 

[chilla_killa]

Nice, will you do custom animations?