Orc Blacksmith (WC1)

[loktar]

Ok this one kinda sucks I think. Not sure I can do better. If anyone has any ideas on how to improve it I'd love to hear them

 

[deepstrasz]

Almost perfect. Some few details missing like the entrances to the gray towers.
The original has the pathing texture as the beige towers, yours as the gray. Would be nice to be different than both, maybe, like the red one around the building? Not sure...
The walls should be thicker though.

 

[loktar]

Almost perfect. Some few details missing like the entrances to the gray towers.
The original has the pathing texture as the beige towers, yours as the gray. Would be nice to be different than both, maybe, like the red one around the building? Not sure...
The walls should be thicker though.

Thanks! I just noticed there are some little spikes on TC part missing too. I will add the entrances and make the walls thicker.

What do you think these little things are supposed to be?

 

[deepstrasz]

What do you think these little things are supposed to be?

Not sure, I suppose those could either be some spiked barricades (you know like the medievals used but here's orc spearthrower spears) or some remnants of stone blocks from building the gray kilns.
The others on the brown towers including their red team coloured parts seem to be spikes, at leas the ones down below seem to. Maybe the ones on the team colour parts are thicker, shorter and blunter?

Found some concept art made for StarCraft II: https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/210/285/orc-blacksmith-compare.jpg
from: Images - Warcraft 1 Structures (and other models/remakes...) - Assets - Projects - SC2Mapster

 

[BaiyuGalan]

Thanks! I just noticed there are some little spikes on TC part missing too. I will add the entrances and make the walls thicker.

What do you think these little things are supposed to be?
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I think it's gravel.

 

[loktar]

I suppose those could either be some spiked barricades (you know like the medievals used but here's orc spearthrower spears)

Oh I like that, would add some flavor to the model. A bit boring now TBH.

I think it's gravel.

Hmm could be too. Some orc spears would be cooler though I think.

Found some concept art made for StarCraft II: https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/210/285/orc-blacksmith-compare.jpg
from: Images - Warcraft 1 Structures (and other models/remakes...) - Assets - Projects - SC2Mapster

Cool thanks! I like those chains but I think I wanna stick closer to the original Adding some little doodads in the middle part there is a good idea though, like a barrel or crate. Maybe some axes/swords or something.

 

[ShadiHD]

while mine is almost drastically different, but who knows, it might help with reference.

 

[loktar]

while mine is almost drastically different, but who knows, it might help with reference.

That's really awesome! Good inspiration, thanks. Good to see you, I remember you from the old Black Mesa forums

 

[deepstrasz]

New one's lit!

 

[loktar]

New one's lit!

Thanks! Still not 100% satisfied with it, but maybe like 90% now lol.

 

[ShadiHD]

That's really awesome! Good inspiration, thanks. Good to see you, I remember you from the old Black Mesa forums

It wasn't a pleasant place from what I remember haha, I consider it like 4-chan lite.

 

[loktar]

It wasn't a pleasant place from what I remember haha, I consider it like 4-chan lite.

Yeah it could be pretty nasty, no wonder they closed it eventually lol. Had its good sides too though, but I spent way too much time on it xD

 

[Em!]

As a fan of Warcraft 1, I love what you are doing. The UV mapping can use some work. It stretches, and the worst of it is noticeable in-game. Oh, and a portion of the kilns are levitating outside the foundation.

//In my opinion, the stronghold texture is not an ideal choice, as the texture appears to be for bulk-like fortification. The stitched tent is also an odd choice, as I believe the earthen furnace is a kiln made of clay. The two kilns would burn wood to produce charcoal to fuel the furnaces. I would pick the Warmill/Forge texture for the stone furnace, and the Beastiary texture for the brownish clay. Of course, you do not need to listen to my rant, but please fix the UV mapping.

 

[loktar]

@Em! Thanks for the review, I will fix the issues you mentioned. I'll try the different textures you suggested too and see if I like it. BTW, I just changed the description, didn't know this would change it from Awaiting Update to Pending again.

 

[Em!]

@Em! Thanks for the review, I will fix the issues you mentioned. I'll try the different textures you suggested too and see if I like it. BTW, I just changed the description, didn't know this would change it from Awaiting Update to Pending again.

Yes it did. Its fine and of course dont let me dictate your work. I just ranted cause warcraft 1 is my childhood beloved game, and my first introduction to English .

 

[loktar]

Yes it did. Its fine and of course dont let me dictate your work. I just ranted cause warcraft 1 is my childhood beloved game, and my first introduction to English .

Sorry, decided to keep the textures. I improved the texture wrap a bit and made the base a bit larger. Don't think I can get the textures better than this, but I also rotated it a bit so the "bad" part isn't pointed at the default camera as much.

Will also make a new icon later, although it will probably look mostly the same.

 

[Em!]

What are you apologizing for? That looks fantastic.

 

[loktar]

What are you apologizing for? That looks fantastic.

Thank you!

 

[Em!]

Great work. Changes made, the stamp of approval for you, sir.

 

[Mortimm]

Works pretty well! Great stuff!