Suggestions about using in game textures for Deathwing Human form model.

[Stefan.K]

So I was thinking of making a Deathwing model in his human for, but before I start, I need some suggestions on what textures to use. I can't think of texture, didn't look much in the mpq's, though, to use for his chest, shoulder pads, and for the hands. I'm thinking about faceless texture for his front cloth part, it should be team colored, and about his belt and shoulder pads parts to use same faceless texture, the one with the metal parts.
Here's the reference picture I plan to base it on.

 

[PROXY]

Standard metal textures tinted down with geoeset animations, rock textures and all that stuff with an additonal layer of lava textures over them should work out if mixed right.

 

[HappyTauren]

You should probably ask Kwaliti to use his texture, so you just create armor. Anyone who'd import your model would likely import his as well, anyway.

 

[Stefan.K]

Standard metal textures tinted down with geoeset animations, rock textures and all that stuff with an additonal layer of lava textures over them should work out if mixed right.

Like exactly what texture? There are a lot of them, some don't fit, though. I was thinking of Textures/DarkPortal03.blp texture, the idea comed from Solu's armor set.

You should probably ask Kwaliti to use his texture, so you just create armor. Anyone who'd import your model would likely import his as well, anyway.

Hmm, I don't know. I kinda don't like working with custom textures. Yeah, they are better and all, but I always worked with in game ones. I have something in mind, if I can make it work with in game textures, I will make another version with Kwaliti's texture, maybe.

 

[NhazUl]

I recommend InfernalCanon with Outland Blight overlaid with 0.25 to 0.5 alpha on Blend.

 

[Stefan.K]

Thanks for the suggestions, but still I used demon gate's texture as I find it the most fitting. The model is on stop for now, I will continue it in couple of weeks, the head, weapon and animations. Here's a picture of how I started it.

 

[HappyTauren]

The textures kinda clash at the moment, there's too much difference in color direction/saturation/detail. That's one of the reasons I've resorted to using as few in game textures as possible when I make something. However, if you work more on this, and find something more detailed for arms (like that campaign screen undead texture), if you change that wool/cloth thing behind him to something a bit more eye candy, etc, who knows.

The mesh seems fine aside from that jaw, make it a bit more like the original, it's going to be seen in the portrait, so prioritize that over it looking good from far away.

 

[NhazUl]

You know, I'd recommend using Textures/LordsRockwall.blp for the arms. It could serve as a texture for veiny miscled arms made of rock.

 

[Stefan.K]

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I will get back on this while I have time.

 

[Ardenian]

Buildings\Other\SacrificialAltar\SacrificialAltar.blp could offer some interesting lava texture to work with.

 

[Stefan.K]

Okay, guys, again i thank you for suggestions. I changed some textures, thanks to Ardenian for texture recommendation. Finished head and started working on the weapon, it gives me pain cuz I do not know what texture to use.

 

[HappyTauren]

That's much, much, much better. The thing I'd suggest is to make edges of this face guard a bit more pronounced.

 

[Stefan.K]

I'll try to do that, it's like that(plain-like) because of the texture.
Also I need to mention I used the JesusHipster's trick with the Akama model he an Proxy did, the shadows around the eyes...
That will be visible in portrait mostly.
Any suggestions for the weapon? Some texture? I tried with several ones but it didnt looked so good.
If someone is willin to make the weapon with ingame textures, feel free, he will be credited.
Oh, and some suggestions about the handle would be nice.

 

[Ardenian]

Foe the weapon you might want to check this out: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/requests-341/deathwing-human-form-hes-mace-request-186538/
Could be a reference when choosing in-game textures, even though he used a custom one.

The weapon seems to be rather easy, I might try a bit around later on.

 

[Stefan.K]

I already saw that, it's in models section, but i want to do it with ig textures.
It seemed easy or me in the beggining but then.

 

[HappyTauren]

I will give it a try with in game textures :3

Haven't made a GOOD attachment model in ages, so might give it a whim after all.

 

[Ardenian]

I will give it a try with in game textures :3

Haven't made a GOOD attachment model in ages, so might give it a whim after all.

I look forward for it, tried myself, but the file-size is not acceptable regarding the quality.

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[Stefan.K]

I finished the weapon and rigged the model on paladin's animations that don't look quite well. I always have problems with animations...

 

[HappyTauren]

How did the weapon turn out in the end?

 

[Stefan.K]

I think I will just leave the mesh for now. If someone is willing to animate and bone it, send me a vm. When I get some ideas I will try to mix the in game animations.

 

[HappyTauren]

Well, I'd say the weapon is actually good. As for animations, eh... I don't think there'd be many fitting 2H sets.

 

[Stefan.K]

Well, I'd say the weapon is actually good. As for animations, eh... I don't think there'd be many fitting 2H sets.

Actually there is. I just need good stand and walk animations, the chest and arms movement could be taken from dragonspawn or from centaur. It's a lot of work but i will try to finish it when i have time.
Off topic: could you send me friend request so I could contact you sometimes?

 

[paladinjst]

i really wish this could comes out soon ~ good work .

 

[Stefan.K]

i really wish this could comes out soon ~ good work .

It will, finished and tommorow will be uploaded.
Edit: you always wish for models to be released but you do not talk much about YOUR models, when are you going to upload them?

Edit2: Andd, it's out: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/deathwing-humanform-278589/