Special-Texturing Contest - The Fantastic Adventurer UI

[apsyll]

Is it possible to enter a jpg/png Image of the whole interface? I don't have the tools to transform it to the right format but would like to try to create an UI.
could someone upload the standart/human UI of the needed images as jpg/png as a template/reference?

 

[The Panda]

Maybe we will have to extend the time on this. Only one WIP sfar is really discouraging. :/

I will enter if someone explains how too get a UI template too work with because i cant find a tutorial or anything to get information from sadly.. I think we need one of those.

 

[Zwiebelchen]

For those still struggling with the details, here is a quick little tutorial on Interfaces:

UI Mods Tutorial - Wc3C.net

 

[The Panda]

For those still struggling with the details, here is a quick little tutorial on Interfaces:

UI Mods Tutorial - Wc3C.net

Thanks i was looking for something like this!

 

[Heinvers]

Maybe we will have to extend the time on this. Only one WIP sfar is really discouraging. :/

September the 20th good enough?

 

[Just_Spectating]

yes.

 

[Heinvers]

Granted! Extended until the 20th of September.

 

[Just_Spectating]

early WIP i guess.

 

[The Panda]

early WIP i guess.

Very cool.

 

[Just_Spectating]

Not sure what I'm getting myself into

 

[The Panda]

Alright well, i may not participate in this because im just confused as to how to get everything i need in a template i know we have that tutorial and everything but it is just confusing to me.. so good luck everyone....

 

[Naze]

Just got my tablet back and I'm thinking of participating. I'm only not sure what to do to crop the finished UI in the tiles correctly, since I remember trying to draw an UI some years ago and giving up at that part. But now I guess I'm going to put the layers of the original UI tiles over the custom made UI, then I'll be able to cut it with the correct sizes.

 

[Just_Spectating]

Weeeep.

 

[Rheiko]

Darn it, I want that money prize so badly. I'm thinking of participating as well but we'll see.

 

[Naze]

Weeeep.

Damn, that's some sexy idea for the slots. I'm gonna make the inventory look like an open backpack without a visible slot grid (just like inventory was in Ultima Online (1997)).

WIPs from yesterday.

 

[Moy]

@Naze, I think that was where the portrait is in place not the inventory slots.

 

[Wareditor]

This might help some : Texturing Contest #18 - UI

 

[Just_Spectating]

keepin the thread alive

 

[8512590215848]

Im in.

 

[Zwiebelchen]

I love this idea with the inventory slots being stone-hallways in a ... i guess its a castle? I'm not sure, but is it possible to do partial transparent icons for inventory items? I guess not, but then again I never tested this. This could probably allow for a 3d-ish look when combined with the slot idea.

Here's a thing to consider though: I think you are working at a much higher resolution atm? Remember that eventually you will have to downscale to 512x512 pixel tiles... which might blur all those little details on the tiny stone bricks, etc.

 

[Just_Spectating]

I love this idea with the inventory slots being stone-hallways in a ... i guess its a castle? I'm not sure, but is it possible to do partial transparent icons for inventory items? I guess not, but then again I never tested this. This could probably allow for a 3d-ish look when combined with the slot idea.

Here's a thing to consider though: I think you are working at a much higher resolution atm? Remember that eventually you will have to downscale to 512x512 pixel tiles... which might blur all those little details on the tiny stone bricks, etc.

noted.

 

[Naze]

I'm not sure, but is it possible to do partial transparent icons for inventory items? I guess not, but then again I never tested this. This could probably allow for a 3d-ish look when combined with the slot idea.

Just tested and it's possible:

 

[Trigger.edge]

Hello, can I join? It's not late yet?

 

[Trigger.edge]

Is this thread alive?

 

[Abovegame]

The contest ends 20. September ,so yeah you can.

 

[Moy]

Dead contest :/

I'll rush my entry for the next 2 weekends.

 

[Jumbo]

It really should be updated - especially the participants list.

 

[KILLCIDE]

I just updated the thread to include the new WIPs and contestants. Let me know if I missed someone / a post.

 

[Jumbo]

That's great!
Will do.

 

[Kwaliti]

Hey guys, I'll be joining since I'm flat broke and neck deep in debts and wouldn't mind the money in case I win.

Won't start working on it until next week, though.

 

[Trigger.edge]

I just updated the thread to include the new WIPs and contestants. Let me know if I missed someone / a post.

Should I have a WIP to enter the contest? And if I do not want to show anything until I have the work finished?

 

[Naze]

In all contests people must show a WIP to have a valid entry anyway. It prevents the participant from using work from others as if its his/her own, and it helps people see if the participant started the entry specially for the contest, as stated in the rules.

 

[Trigger.edge]

Thanks for making it clear.

 

[Zwiebelchen]

Contest is still alive, btw. It's just that there are only 3 people participating at the moment.

 

[trebla ratilla]

can i join but it's okay if i use Gimp for making it i already export the UI Interface. Is there a wc3 ui designer tool which you can make UI Interface or you can make it using Photoshop/Gimp or any tool then convert it to .blp using BLP Laboratory. hope i'm right

Edit : first time to join such a contest like this!

Edit 2 : add more wips

 

[Naze]

Is there a wc3 ui designer tool which you can make UI Interface

I don't think there such a tool... so yeah you're doing it the right way then. That's cool WIP anyway, I like the colors.

Just managed to work a bit more on my entry today:

 

[trebla ratilla]

I don't think there such a tool... so yeah you're doing it the right way then. That's cool WIP anyway, I like the colors.

Okay, thank you

Edit : another Wips. Keep practicing

Edit 2 :another Wips

 

[Kwaliti]

Alrighty, here's a WIP. Started off from the inventory cover and pretty much completed it (for now). It actually covers a rather large continuous surface so doing that first kinda gives me the vibe I can chase down. Command card is next.

 

[Moy]

We have a winner!

 

[Just_Spectating]

this is gonna take a while...

 

[Kyrbi0]

Man these are looking great.

 

[Archian]

Glad to see some WIPs! Looking quite promising guys! Keep em coming <3

 

[Kwaliti]

Another WIP

The wooden board next to the inventory cover is a major WIP, kinda laying things out, seeing how they work out. Probably gonna dump it and redo it somewhat differently.

 

[Just_Spectating]

Another WIP

The wooden board next to the inventory cover is a major WIP, kinda laying things out, seeing how they work out. Probably gonna dump it and redo it somewhat differently.

that 'dagger' looks really awkward (like super wide), maybe play around with the perspective (or shape) a bit more?

 

[Kwaliti]

Well, I was going for Blizzard's over-exaggerated weapon style here. Most daggers in WoW could be classified as short swords.

But yeah, I have a couple of things to tweak on the dagger, mainly the grip and the pommel, so I'll play with that too.

 

[Barry Burton]

That dagger reminds me of Rose Online, haha.

Loving some of these WIPs. Nightmare's, Kwaliti's, and Naze's are my favourites thus far!

 

[Just_Spectating]

vvip

 

[Zwiebelchen]

Another WIP

The wooden board next to the inventory cover is a major WIP, kinda laying things out, seeing how they work out. Probably gonna dump it and redo it somewhat differently.

UUuuh, I like that one. Gives that retro vibe of late 90's dungeon crawlers and M&M games. The candle is a nice touch.

I hope you also make some matching command icons for that.

 

[Wildfire]

I think I can give a try

Here's my WIP

Edit: Another WIP

 

[Archian]

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