NagaSorcerer.blp

[Moderator]

23:43, 14th Aug 2008
Dan van Ohllus:
[Approved]
I approve this texture because the quality of it is decent enough (though I like how you did with the face).

But I do encourage you to keep working on it (the fins on the cape could use more contast for example).

 

[Hawkwing]

Aside from it needing an Alpha Channel, it needs much more depth and more shadows and highlights on the TC'd areas.

Here's your screenshot.

 

[StaberFire]

I did add an alpha channel, I don't really understand how that keeps messing up. =/

 

[Hawkwing]

What format have you been editing your files in?

 

[StaberFire]

If I think I know what you mean by format... JPEG?

 

[Hawkwing]

JPEG, BMP, and such do not support Alpha Channels. Try .tga, that's the suggested file type.

 

[StaberFire]

Thanks, I'll try it out and update.

EDIT: Updated, I think the alpha channel was added, but everytime I convert the file to *.BLP, it tells me I need an alpha channel and asks me if I want to add one and I say yes.

This happened with both JPEG and TGA.

EDIT: I tried BMP, and that seemed to support the Alpha Channels.

EDIT: Okay, I am now POSITIVE that this skin has an Alpha Channel, and I did the exact same to my ThunderGiant skin.

 

[Misha]

Pretty nice, a bit blurry.

he's kinda sad on the screeny ^_^

 

[FrIkY]

How can this be a Naga?! The skin is very blurry and it needs some parts to be alphaed out

 

[Jack_Sparrow93]

Yeah, it does'nt looks like a naga, but still a quite good work...

 

[Zombie]

Yes, it is blurry and needs alpha, but it's an extremely unique idea. Who would have tought to make a naga out of the Ancient of lore?

 

[falferi]

I like it, but I think that it needs more alpha skinning (beard fo example)

 

[StaberFire]

If you missed my above comment... >_<

I did Alpha all of that out, but I don't have an updated screenshot and cannot attain one myself until I get ROC in the mail.

Sad story, I know. D=

I'll update it with less blur and more depth once I can get a screenshot of it too.

 

[Hawkwing]

Alpha Channels are up, as mentioned earlier. Here is the screenshot.

My only suggestion is to work on those TC areas. Get a 10% opacity black brush and darken it up in some areas. Also, it still needs some more depth.

 

[StaberFire]

Thanks, I'll fix that before I update the screenshot.

EDIT: Added more depth to the skin in general, especially on the TC areas.
This of course, is not shown in the screeny. >_<

Hawk let me know if I'm being a pain with this whole screenshot thing, I feel like a nuisance. =P

 

[dark_templar_08]

It has potential to be good. Just keep working on the textures. Crisp them up a bit. Unique idea though.

 

[Hawkwing]

I have no problem, whatsoever, with doing these screenshots. The TC areas look much better now, but no you cannot change the TC colour, will not a lot at least. Aside from that it's still quite blurry and needs some more highlights.

 

[StaberFire]

I have one question about the unwrap...

The large piece below the staff that I randomly put seaweed on... where does that go on the wrap?

 

[Hawkwing]

I believe that's his body. But Im a bit busy right now to look into it.

 

[Jack_Sparrow93]

When will you update your screenshot?

 

[CombatTheWombat]

A very good idea but the execution is quite poor. Very blurry and not much depth in the shading. Keep workin, I think I see some potential in this.

 

[Hawkwing]

Yes, do not be afraid to go very very dark with your shadows. As long as you make it smooth, clear, and gradual it will look nice.

 

[StaberFire]

I'll have Warcraft tomorrow or on Monday, so I'll be able to do a better job then, because I can test it in-game to see how it looks before I submit it.

AND I can get my own screenshots! =D

 

[Hawkwing]

The bottom thing in my tutorial explains how you can test it without going in-game. You may already know this, you may not. Either way, take a look at it. It might be helpful.

 

[StaberFire]

Warcraft is not installed on my computer, which means the MPQs aren't installed either.

 

[Hawkwing]

Yes I know. I mean once you get it installed.

 

[StaberFire]

Updated with heavily accentuated shadows, especially on the legs and face.

 

[Hawkwing]

Much better! The cape needs some work though, so doe the eyes. Just add in more detail.

Here's a new screenshot.

 

[Jack_Sparrow93]

Its much better now! Good job!

 

[CombatTheWombat]

Yes I agree, still a few little trouble areas but overall much improved.

 

[Misha]

Perfect!

it still looks kinda sad ^_^ but that is cute.

 

[StaberFire]

I was thinking of using alpha skinning to make the "cape" look like a tattered seaweed veil kind thing.

Good idea?

 

[Misha]

I was thinking of using alpha skinning to make the "cape" look like a tattered seaweed veil kind thing.

Good idea?

Err.....no. that would ruin it u_u

 

[StaberFire]

Any other suggestions for changing it though?

I feel like it still needs more work.

 

[Misha]

Any other suggestions for changing it though?

I feel like it still needs more work.

I'm not really sure of this but..........why adding cape on it.
(do not upload, just tell me what will happen if yo alpha out the cape)
never tried that mdl before, not even looked at it .

and hello? will someone set my rep to "3"" plz.

 

[Hawkwing]

I'm not really sure of this but..........why adding cape on it.
(do not upload, just tell me what will happen if yo alpha out the cape)
never tried that mdl before, not even looked at it .

and hello? will someone set my rep to "3"" plz.

Do not ask for rep, you will get neg repped.

Removing large areas through Alpha Channels results in an ugly appearance.

 

[StaberFire]

Ancient of Lore isn't in Warcraft3 Viewer either. lol

It seems like I only skin the ones I can't test. XD

Oh by the way I got Warcraft installed again. =P I might try some modeling soon.

 

[LiOneSS]

misha stop rep whoring

 

[Hawkwing]

Ancient of Lore isn't in Warcraft3 Viewer either. lol

It seems like I only skin the ones I can't test. XD

Oh by the way I got Warcraft installed again. =P I might try some modeling soon.

It should be in there.

 

[StaberFire]

Haha you're right, I was looking in units, not buildings. =P

Though I still can't find Mountain Giant.

 

[Hawkwing]

You have to open War3x.mpq. Just use the search button to find them, it's much quicker.

 

[StaberFire]

Found it, many thanks.

And @Misha, I would advise against alphaing out the cape, it leaves a big hole in the back of his body.

 

[Misha]

misha stop rep whoring

WHY YOU MISS....... got the point, but that's Flaming, Flamer!

 

[Hawkwing]

WHY YOU MISS....... got the point, but that's Flaming, Flamer!

She's not flaming. She's asking you to stop breaking the rules.

 

[D3L3T3D]

Looks kinda like an old toad. Fits with the Naga motif--well done!

 

[goldenjuan1]

it looks like a treant...... I think i will use it for a night elf map....... no for naga....

 

[Kercyn]

Ehm, Naga? This looks more like a blue/green treant...

 

[Lore-Wolf]

lolz looks kina funny 4/5

 

[gruntmaster466]

i cant do it i dont KNOW how