Modeling Contest #27 - Colossus\Final Boss

Wasabee · May 9, 2015

Kyrbi0 said:
I think this wouldn't be a bad Theme to revisit again in the 'near' future.

It is a good theme people lacked time only.

Hantoo · May 9, 2015

Deolrin said:
It was not unheard of before. Some contests are less successful than others. To be fair the theme was fairly difficult. I tried to find the time and motivation to participate, but I could not do it in the end.

So how? Contest cancelled? Xd

Deolrin · May 10, 2015

First of all, I would like to ask if there is anyone interested in a very limited\short extension to finish their entries. That would be a week, or two at most. I feel that is more than fair as this contest has really gone on long enough.

If such a thing is unacceptable by the current two entrants, or if no one is interested, we will proceed to the judging phase, without a public poll, and determine a winner, with slightly restricted rewards (no award icons, for one) to both the winner and the runner-up.

Pvt.Toma · May 10, 2015

Oh, so apparently if we need to get any rewards we have to submit our entries AND keep the credibility of the rest of the contestants at the same time. My my, that sounds like a tough thing to do. Sure, why not go ahead with the extension. After all, your terms and conditions of it didn't give me a choice anyway.

Hantoo · May 10, 2015

Deolrin said:
First of all, I would like to ask if there is anyone interested in a very limited\short extension to finish their entries. That would be a week, or two at most. I feel that is more than fair as this contest has really gone on long enough.

If such a thing is unacceptable by the current two entrants, or if no one is interested, we will proceed to the judging phase, without a public poll, and determine a winner, with slightly restricted rewards (no award icons, for one) to both the winner and the runner-up.

Thats, Ouch

Why Does this happen when i first time join lol

RED BARON · May 10, 2015

Deolrin said:
First of all, I would like to ask if there is anyone interested in a very limited\short extension to finish their entries. That would be a week, or two at most. I feel that is more than fair as this contest has really gone on long enough..

Well, with about two weeks I guess I could brush the dust of my wc3 tools and see if I can still recall how to port animations to mdx. If so, then I guess you can count me in. Would be nice to make something again :smile:

Deolrin · May 11, 2015

Alright, that makes one.

Anyone else?

Hantoo · May 11, 2015

Minumum how much Contestant?

Deolrin · May 17, 2015

Alright, well... No one other than RED_BARON seems to want the extension. Still, if it's acceptable, I'd like to let RED_BARON try and participate.
You've got two weeks from now. Any other contestants are welcome to join in and finish their submissions. New deadline is the 1st of June. Contestants who already submitted may work to improve their models, should they wish to.
I hope this decision does not prove too controversial.

RED BARON · May 17, 2015

Deolrin said:
Alright, well... No one other than RED_BARON seems to want the extension. Still, if it's acceptable, I'd like to let RED_BARON try and participate.

Thanks and I like your choice of words :thumbs_up:

Hantoo · May 19, 2015

Deolrin said:
Alright, well... No one other than RED_BARON seems to want the extension. Still, if it's acceptable, I'd like to let RED_BARON try and participate.
You've got two weeks from now. Any other contestants are welcome to join in and finish their submissions. New deadline is the 1st of June. Contestants who already submitted may work to improve their models, should they wish to.
I hope this decision does not prove too controversial.

Thank god, Now i can Add Attachment Point that I forgot XD

Tauer · May 19, 2015

A pity I haven't had a lot of time these last few months - it's a really cool theme.
But with me doing Durotan and all I just don't think I have time to make another model under a deadline, especially with this theme being quite ambitious.
I'll see if I can make it in the next contest.

Hantoo · May 19, 2015

Tauer said:
A pity I haven't had a lot of time these last few months - it's a really cool theme.
But with me doing Durotan and all I just don't think I have time to make another model under a deadline, especially with this theme being quite ambitious.
I'll see if I can make it in the next contest.

U join I get a instant K.O XD

Tauer · May 21, 2015

OK, I'm gonna try to see if I can make it. The plan is to make Cthulhu:

Here's what I have so far:

I assume that since the challenge is to make a colossus/boss unit, we are being a bit more forgiving in regards to filesize/polycount?

Hayate said:
U join I get a instant K.O XD

I wouldn't say so, I think your model is quite innovative. It's a very good idea

Deolrin · May 21, 2015

Feel free to go crazy with the polycount. Anything up to Castle or Tree of Ages should be good - maybe even higher. That means you should also pay more attention to small details, though.

Tauer · May 22, 2015

Deolrin said:
Feel free to go crazy with the polycount. Anything up to Castle or Tree of Ages should be good - maybe even higher. That means you should also pay more attention to small details, though.

Cool! It should be quite fun to have some more polys to play with.

A little update:

Only 586 tris so far, so I have plenty left for the head. I think most polys will go to the tentacles.. there are a lot of them

I'm a bit worried that the animation phase will take too long. My goal is to finish the mesh and start on the texture this weekend. Then finish texture sometime during next week and finally rig and animate next weekend, then hand it in Sunday evening. It'll be tight, but it might just be possible.
I will say that the model has been VERY fun to make so far. I'm really enjoying this one.

Deolrin · May 22, 2015

If I may comment, I think he is a little bit too stubby and short. He is close to WC3 proportions (very Dreadlord-esque), but for a gigantic monstrosity, I think he could be a little bit taller and longer.

Tauer · May 23, 2015

Deolrin said:
If I may comment, I think he is a little bit too stubby and short. He is close to WC3 proportions (very Dreadlord-esque), but for a gigantic monstrosity, I think he could be a little bit taller and longer.

Good point. I'm just worried that making him taller will make him look too skinny. All the concepts I've been able to find all depict him as being very muscular/big. Some even have a huge beer-belly like gut, like the following two pictures:

I'm just afraid that making him taller wont make him seem more gigantic but rather make him seem too skinny and therefore less imposing.

Started work on the head:

I have a question regarding animation. Does anybody know if there's a limit to how many bones can affect the mesh? I'm worried that he'll have too many bones, since he'll be needing bones for wings and tentacles on top of the base rig. I have no idea of the limits of Warcraft 3 when it comes to this.

Hantoo · May 23, 2015

I see what you did there, XD
"Toes, tentacles, And Fingers" "Bones" this gonna be epic

Deolrin · May 23, 2015

I have a question regarding animation. Does anybody know if there's a limit to how many bones can affect the mesh? I'm worried that he'll have too many bones, since he'll be needing bones for wings and tentacles on top of the base rig. I have no idea of the limits of Warcraft 3 when it comes to this.

I can't imagine there's a limit. Many models have doubled rigs (and meshes) for things like Death Animations, there's models with bones for beards, wings, mounts, etc.

Hantoo · May 24, 2015

The Arm Download

Added Attachment Point
For screenie go for this
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2675101-post227.html

Fang · May 24, 2015

You uploaded the arm, where's the other body?

Hantoo · May 24, 2015

Underground lol,

Fang · May 24, 2015

Lol xD

Tauer · May 26, 2015

I'm gonna have to call it for the mesh:

Not very detailed I know, but I have to move on. I'm already behind schedule, I'm gonna have to be quick about the texture if I'm gonna make it.
I might add more details to the mesh later if I have time.

Archian · May 26, 2015

Looks promising, Tauer! Keep up the good work! Has the deadline been extended yet? I hope to see that in the contest.

18th of April, 2015

Is this correct?

Hantoo · May 26, 2015

Deolrin said:
Alright, well... No one other than RED_BARON seems to want the extension. Still, if it's acceptable, I'd like to let RED_BARON try and participate.
You've got two weeks from now. Any other contestants are welcome to join in and finish their submissions. New deadline is the 1st of June. Contestants who already submitted may work to improve their models, should they wish to.
I hope this decision does not prove too controversial.

Here's The Link of the Post

Deolrin · May 26, 2015

Fixed.

Hantoo · May 26, 2015

fix the entries maybe?

Deolrin · May 31, 2015

Alright, guys. I hope you can do it in this one, final push. Just 1 day left. :O

Tauer · May 31, 2015

I'm afraid I'm gonna have to pull out of this one. Studying took up too much of my time this week, had a group assignment I simply had to do.
I have very little to show for the skin, let alone a fully animated model. There's simply not enough time to finish it. It's alright, I knew this was a risk when I began this late.
Sorry guys. Best of luck to all other competitors!

WhiteFang · May 31, 2015

Tauer said:
I'm afraid I'm gonna have to pull out of this one. Studying took up too much of my time this week, had a group assignment I simply had to do.
I have very little to show for the skin, let alone a fully animated model. There's simply not enough time to finish it. It's alright, I knew this was a risk when I began this late.
Sorry guys. Best of luck to all other competitors!

Is it possible that you could finish it when you are free again and upload it to the hive ?

Hantoo · Jun 6, 2015

c'mon, Im waiting, I wanna Release this model in other site and Model section already :\

Deolrin · Jun 6, 2015

Judging is currently in progress. Please stand by.

There's no reason for you not to submit your model already.

Hantoo · Jun 6, 2015

oh? So i can Release it Already?
XD
anyway, too bad, winner no Award icon XD Thats What im After XD
Don't really care bout that ANy more XD

Side Note, My The Arm is Not Meant For walking, I add that In case people want it

General Frank · Jun 7, 2015

Alright. Result should be done by Tuesday.
Having some health issues here so judging is stalling a bit, please excuse that.

Pvt.Toma · Jun 7, 2015

Sigh an award icon would be nice though.

Deolrin · Jun 7, 2015

Having some health issues here

I'm sorry to hear that. Don't overwork yourself please!

General Frank · Jun 8, 2015

I try to do the judging in a sensible time

Kam · Jun 12, 2015

General Frank said:
I try to do the judging in a sensible time

Nothing serious I hope. You're good guy for still judging while sick!

Hantoo · Jun 14, 2015

Not to Rush Anyone but I just hope no one forgot about this yet?

Deolrin · Jun 14, 2015

Frank said he has been experiencing some health issues. Please wait patiently for his judgement.

General Frank · Jun 14, 2015

Sorry guys you have to wait so long but one of my leg muscles is kinda messed up.
I'll get this done by the end of the next week.
Sorry again.

Fang · Jun 16, 2015

@General Frank
I hope your health issues will be cured as soon as possible!

Kyrbi0 · Jun 16, 2015

General Frank said:
Sorry guys you have to wait so long but one of my leg muscles is kinda messed up.
I'll get this done by the end of the next week.
Sorry again.

~~Unless you use your legs to type, I can't see how this is a problem. Get crackin', man!~~

Lol. Get well soon.

Hantoo · Jun 29, 2015

Just Poking~~

Deolrin · Jun 30, 2015

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/arena-226/modelling-contest-27-results-267175/#post2700544 Results are out. Congratulations!

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Modeling Contest #27 - Colossus\Final Boss

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