Natheras

[Moderator]

15:12, 31st Mar 2010
DonDustin: I have to agree with Amigurumi. The face count is too high for an attachment and I also don't think that a custom texture is needed.

DonDustin: much better now, but I think you should talk to Kazzo to reduce the file size of the texture a bit(~50kb seem a bit too much to me for an attachment texture)

8th may 2010:
Changes are made, model approved.

 

[Amigurumi]

the design looks nice, but the poly count is quite high for an attachment.
also, the animated texture looks odd. Try moving it in another direction.
And do you really need a custom texture for it?

 

[Lore-Wolf]

YAY! Natheras is complete >
will check it out later :3

 

[Misha]

Updated with cut-down polycount. Hope it still works alright.. Oo

didn't have time to check.. I'm tired (;

 

[anarchianbedlam]

I agree with what was said above. Custom texture seems unnecessary, and it increases the filesize of the model drastically for an attachment. (you have to put the skin in your map if you want to use it, so it is still a 70kb attachment) I would suggest getting rid of the custom texture and finding a good ingame one. Polycount still seems a bit high... i dunno. Also i would suggest not using the UI /woodmetaltrim texture for the handle, it's detailed wood is so small/detailed that ingame it would kind of smear into a brown blob from faraway. Also, the lightning is going very fast, on prior frostmourne models and deathnight rune blades, they sort of pulsed with a slow deadly power...

I like it though, its a cool idea and i cant wait to see the deathnight naga you have planned . good luck with it.

 

[Misha]

I agree with what was said above. Custom texture seems unnecessary, and it increases the filesize of the model drastically for an attachment. (you have to put the skin in your map if you want to use it, so it is still a 70kb attachment) I would suggest getting rid of the custom texture and finding a good ingame one. Polycount still seems a bit high... i dunno. Also i would suggest not using the UI /woodmetaltrim texture for the handle, it's detailed wood is so small/detailed that ingame it would kind of smear into a brown blob from faraway. Also, the lightning is going very fast, on prior frostmourne models and deathnight rune blades, they sort of pulsed with a slow deadly power...

I like it though, its a cool idea and i cant wait to see the deathnight naga you have planned . good luck with it.

Ouh.. quite a comment it is.. Ouo

well.. I'd still insist on using the custom texture, as a certain person has worked hard on it..
about the polycount.. well the previous was like.. double that xD so this is good.
about the woodmetaltrim... well this is a cinematic model, kinda. it should be showing the details up close.
and the lightning... I'm not too sure how to slow it down.. I still don't understand the texture animations that much.. perhaps with help.. '~'

EDIT: The texture is what i was going for.. there isn't any good ingame texture. at least to me..

 

[varsaigen]

Despite the criticism, I think it looks quite nice! :3 It's thinner than I imagined, but I'm sure it slices quite well. >:3

 

[HailFireer]

I don't know what was the precious poly count, but 300 is very good. I have an attachment with 350+ and it got approved. Although it doesn't have a custom texture.

As for the attachment it self, I like it, GJ
5/5

EDIT: Um, I can't rate, because when i hover the mouse over the rate thing it starts flashing, and doesn't allow me to rate...

 

[Teaspoon]

Some feedback; no custom texture, I think it's absolutely possible to create a similar look with in-game textures. I personally don't like the shape very much and the handle doesn't fit. Wood isn't the right choice for a blade with dark metal and blu crystal thingy edges.
Otherwise good work and with some improvements it will be awesome! +rep

 

[varsaigen]

I personally don't like the shape very much and the handle doesn't fit. Wood isn't the right choice for a blade with dark metal and blu crystal thingy edges.

Your right. The blade needs thickening, and possibly a bit of re-structuring, and the handle needs to be metal. A wooden handle does not help inspire fear of the "unbreakable, soulstealing blades" :/ Metal, however, does, as it is less likely to shatter or be axed in two, rendering the blade less effective.

I say this because, while it looks nice, it also looks farely brittle. Might as well be using a polearm. :/ Double-bladed "staves" tend to have thicker blades. Mannooth is an example of this. His blades are nice and thick.

 

[Walle]

Good work misha !

 

[Wasp]

Nice idea, bad work

 

[Misha]

Some feedback; no custom texture, I think it's absolutely possible to create a similar look with in-game textures. I personally don't like the shape very much and the handle doesn't fit. Wood isn't the right choice for a blade with dark metal and blu crystal thingy edges.
Otherwise good work and with some improvements it will be awesome! +rep

so.. you suggest that i discard the skin a guy has made for me and use ingame textures which absolutely do NOT fit? Imho..

Your right. The blade needs thickening, and possibly a bit of re-structuring, and the handle needs to be metal. A wooden handle does not help inspire fear of the "unbreakable, soulstealing blades" :/ Metal, however, does, as it is less likely to shatter or be axed in two, rendering the blade less effective.

I say this because, while it looks nice, it also looks farely brittle. Might as well be using a polearm. :/ Double-bladed "staves" tend to have thicker blades. Mannooth is an example of this. His blades are nice and thick.

with respect, the blades that Mannoroth wields, are dumb bulk and ugly, if you ask me. However.. i think i should change and buff up the handle part. won't promise anything 'bout blade...

Nice idea, bad work

why thank you, this made me laugh.......Not.

 

[varsaigen]

With respect, the blades that Mannoroth wields, are dumb bulk and ugly, if you ask me. However.. i think i should change and buff up the handle part. won't promise anything 'bout blade...

Yes, well, I agree that Mannaroth's blades are ugly. But I am not saying to replace the blades on yours, with his. I just think thatm for a practical weapon, it would need to be a little thicker in areas. I'm not asking for you to add giant cleavers to it, but I am noting it's current size and shape could make for a brittle, easy-to-break weapon. :/

Example: A powerful enough hit would snap it in two with ease. And that would be from a normal warrior, not some epic beast. Besides, runeblades gain their power, their purpose through the sets of runes placed upon them. That is where they get their soul-draining powers. This weapon has none that I can see. So, it is currently a glowing, brittle sword. Sure, it is an excellent concept for a sword, but it is incredibly weak in it's current state. It needs to be physically buff. Each thin spot in between the middle spikes is a pressure point. A single hit there could weaken the integrity of the sword greatly, and needs to be reinforced.

 

[Misha]

umm var :3 You made a doublepost by mistake :3

EDIT: Yes.. I am in the process of remakin' Natheras as we speak

 

[varsaigen]

umm var :3 You made a doublepost by mistake :3

EDIT: Yes.. I am in the process of remakin' Natheras as we speak

Ah. Thanks. SOmehow, I hadn't seen it when I checked through the thread again. :/

Looking forward to the improved runeblade. "The souls of your fallen champions will be mine, Fordring!" - Lich King

 

[Teaspoon]

If you're st5ill going to have a custom skin I think whoever made it could improve it alot. It's not gonna look much different from what it is now with in-game.

 

[Alfagar]

Awesome!

 

[Misha]

I tried re-wrapping it to some dark metal i found.. and i don't think it looks that good >_>

 

[War_Golum]

very well done =)

 

[Misha]

reworked, bulked up and ingame texture...

 

[Lore-Wolf]

he looks poison like now

 

[Alfagar]

Great!

 

[Teaspoon]

Holy Sh*t! In-game textures, 16kb filesize and it looks even better!? Good job Misha!

 

[Wasp]

the thing before was useless, but now with ingame textures and 16kb its nice

 

[War_Golum]

excelent color choise

 

[Misha]

the thing before was useless, but now with ingame textures and 16kb its nice

*sigh* I rather liked it as it was... but what the heck :b

 

[Evil seal]

Very Well Done 4/5

 

[Bernkastel]

Umg, soo smexy :I

 

[Zerox]

Wow this is wicked! I need to learn how to do effects like this.

 

[Misha]

Wow this is wicked! I need to learn how to do effects like this.

There is a mighty fine tutorial made my Amigurumi, i think..

not sure if it's in the tut submission or approved.. Oo

 

[13L4M3]

Nice work. 5/5 +rep N voteforapp.

 

[Oziris]

Wow, looks awesome Good job!

 

[Misha]

ahh.. approved, is it?

 

[Neltharion_renamed]

Hey, In the Picture There is a Sword-like Natheras, but when I download it's a Twin-Bladed
Natheras, So, I really LikedThe Sword one By looking at the picture, Could you send me it? If you deleted it or something, Nvm.

 

[Teaspoon]

Hey, In the Picture There is a Sword-like Natheras, but when I download it's a Twin-Bladed
Natheras, So, I really LikedThe Sword one By looking at the picture, Could you send me it? If you deleted it or something, Nvm.

The picture clearly shows that it's a double blade...

 

[Misha]

..note to self: maek bettar screenies.. lol

 

[Thesonofillidan]

It looks really nice, I can put this to use.

 

[Misha]

. :3

 

[NagaDudeLord]

Your Naga Death Knight is already wielding a weapon. How do I Replace it? How do I disarm a Unit?

 

[KayS]

If I were you, I would change the model editor picture, it looks very different than the real structure of the weapon, at the end not bad, but i think it could be better with more details in the blades. It hasn't got to be 100+ of poly count, maybe another material with an other texture will be perfect

For me it deserves a 4/5.