Tauer's Models 2.0

[Tauer]

Also, Tauer, I kinda think you left the Clan Grunts unfinished. If that was your intention then okay, if it wasn't then okay.

You kinda missed out one of the most primary Clans in the Warcraft Universe, the Frostwolf Clan.
It's not that I'm informing you just cause they are my favorite, but they are one of the well-known clans out there and they should get a clan grunt don't you think?

He made one. But I think it's rejected.

Actually I never finished it. I only did very little work on it.
It wasn't so much that I intended to leave it unfinished, I just got tired of it. I never really planned to make all of them anyway but yeah I wish I'd made the frostwolves.
Anyway, it's literally 5 years ago.

I doubt I'll go back to doing model edits, not now that I can actually make stuff from scratch.

The frostwolf grunt was the least impressive grunt of the collection, no offense to tauer, but it wasn't nearly as good as his other models.

Indeed, it sucked. I think that's why I never finished it.

Haha, I found a picture in my old thread:

So bad..

Anyway, back to Zul'jin. Again, I've been a little too busy to work very much on him. I'm aware that it's going at a snails pace, but I just wanted to update once in a while to let you guys know that I'm not dead.

As you can see, not much progress. Made the bracers + base of his scarf.

 

[Rui]

It'd be so epic if that scarf was animated.

 

[Wolffman]

Well that's a bit sad that, but nevertheless, looking forward to the Zul'jin model

 

[Heinvers]

It'd be so epic if that scarf was animated.

right, I'm glad that you're back on it.

 

[Tauer]

Hey again guys, sorry for massive lack of progress. I'm trying to get some work done whenever I have time, but it's still going fairly slowly.

Did some more work on the scarf, should be done soon.

Hopefully I'll get him done before my finals, sometime next month. I have to start cramming soon though, which might make it even harder to find time to work. Not giving up though, it might not go as fast, but he's getting done.

EDIT:

Started on the torso:

EDIT 2:

Upper body is almost done. The skin is starting to take shape.

 

[Hardtime]

Looks awesome keep up the good work man

 

[Darkloid]

How about making the Mohawk bigger and adding some details to it?.

 

[Rui]

right, I'm glad that you're back on it.

I don't wanna sound demanding at all, but scarfs are my absolutely favorite accessory and I love how they move with the wind.

 

[Hardtime]

Well kinda slow on updates recently. I really WAS looking forward to this model.

 

[Wolffman]

Well, I guess this is most probably dead..

 

[Kyrbi0]

Sad to see. Maybe he'll come back?

 

[Hardtime]

He'll be back in a few months I guess. Just like before.

 

[Hantoo]

He'll be back in a few months I guess. Just like before.

and then come back with something epic maybe xd

 

[JokeMaster]

Ya see, tauer is like a boomerang, no mather how far you throw it, it always comes back.

 

[MogulKahn]

Can we expect to see no.2 Warlords? I mean Warlords how they look in WoD?

 

[Tauer]

Hey guys.

Since I'm currently waiting for a new version of WoW Model Viewer before I can continue with my machinima project, I decided to get to some modeling. I got inspired by Hardtime's Rise of The Horde project and felt an itch to make some orcs again x)
Sorry for the guys waiting for Zul'jin - I promise I'll finish him at some point.

Polycount - 714

First up is Grom. I got a lot of requests to make him in the past and the new WoD models of him looks so darn cool that I wanted to make a WoD style Grom. As you can see the model shape looks quite like his WoD counterpart. The skin will probaby look different though, as I like to use my own style for texturing - I'll try to make him fit into WC3 as much as possible. I'd like to go for a mix between the WoD and WC3 model looks.

After he is done I'd like to make a WoD style Durotan as well, with the wolf skin on his head, assuming that WMV hasn't been updated by then.

 

[Wolffman]

Looking pretty awesome Tauer
<- Orc appreciation

Will you be making the other Warlords of Draenor?
Would look pretty cool..

 

[Hardtime]

OMG OMG OMG! THE MODELING JESUS JUST SAID MY NAME! Now I can die happy


well not exactly xD I need this model heh Good work Tauer! Really really love your models

 

[paladinjst]

pretty awesome ~ wish u could do Kagarth and Kilrogg when u finish hellscream

 

[Heinvers]

Looks pretty :3

Edit: Just tell me you won't put a ring in his nose

 

[Anknaton]

Hey guys.

Since I'm currently waiting for a new version of WoW Model Viewer before I can continue with my machinima project, I decided to get to some modeling. I got inspired by Hardtime's Rise of The Horde project and felt an itch to make some orcs again x)
Sorry for the guys waiting for Zul'jin - I promise I'll finish him at some point.

Polycount - 714

First up is Grom. I got a lot of requests to make him in the past and the new WoD models of him looks so darn cool that I wanted to make a WoD style Grom. As you can see the model shape looks quite like his WoD counterpart. The skin will probaby look different though, as I like to use my own style for texturing - I'll try to make him fit into WC3 as much as possible. I'd like to go for a mix between the WoD and WC3 model looks.

After he is done I'd like to make a WoD style Durotan as well, with the wolf skin on his head, assuming that WMV hasn't been updated by then.

For the Old Ones! Looking amazing! Saddly will be the green one but you should try a Iron Horde version too! Keep it up!

 

[BlinkBoy]

looks pretty nice. However, I would like to see the quads to check to the geometry.

Btw, have you ever thought on using sculping & retopology? I've figured it's faster now-a-days to do modeling that way as far as you know how much detail, you'll actualy need.

 

[Chen]

I've been watching you all day and your progress is fast, it's great! You are making a new Durotan right? And I heard you'll make Velen(not sure).

 

[Tauer]

Yay, texture time. Put on some base colors so you can get an idea of how he's gonna look.

Will you be making the other Warlords of Draenor?
Would look pretty cool..

I'd like to. Let's see what my schedule says ;P

pretty awesome ~ wish u could do Kagarth and Kilrogg when u finish hellscream

I'd like to do Kargath and Kilrogg. It would be very nostalgic since they were some of the first model edits I uploaded to this site.

Just tell me you won't put a ring in his nose

I won't put a ring in his nose

looks pretty nice. However, I would like to see the quads to check to the geometry.

Btw, have you ever thought on using sculping & retopology? I've figured it's faster now-a-days to do modeling that way as far as you know how much detail, you'll actualy need.

Sure, here you go:

I have actually considered sculpting base forms - but to be honest my sculpting is not that great. As it is right now, for Warcraft models at least, it's faster for me to use traditional modeling to make the model. I would like to get better at sculpting though.
I admit, I haven't actually tried it for WC3.

I've been watching you all day and your progress is fast, it's great! You are making a new Durotan right? And I heard you'll make Velen(not sure).

Yes, I would like to make a new Durotan. Velen is a possibility, I've never seen a proper model of him. Only edits of the normal eredar model, which I don't think fits very well.

 

[Chen]

Yay! It looked nice! And can I edit some of your models to fit WoD, I need them brown. Also yeah, Velen...I wanted making one, but its just edit of his WoW(pre WoD) model lol. Good Luck!

 

[Heinvers]

Looks cool but I'd personally add a few more polies to Gorehowl.

Will you make his jaw wholly tattooed or just partially as his WoD version?

 

[Tauer]

Yay! It looked nice! And can I edit some of your models to fit WoD, I need them brown. Also yeah, Velen...I wanted making one, but its just edit of his WoW(pre WoD) model lol. Good Luck!

Sure go ahead, I usually allow modification to all my models. As long as I get credit for the original work, I don't see the point in denying other people the possibility of creating a model they need using my work.

Will you make his jaw wholly tattooed or just partially as his WoD version?

Well...

Some very early texture work on the face... something feels off. Can't really get the look I want. My texturing skills got a little rusty during my break it seems. Just need to get back into it, it'll come back to me.

 

[Chen]

Nice! Good Job! And Thanks!

 

[Heinvers]

No worries, you'll shake off that rust in no time

dat wrinkles

 

[Wolffman]

Looking pretty awesome Tauer


Also, which Warlords are you going to do? The main ones only? or the minor ones aswell?

 

[Tauer]

dat wrinkles

Also, which Warlords are you going to do? The main ones only? or the minor ones aswell?

Don't really know yet. Durotan.. Maybe Kargath. Ner'zhul. Depends on my mood

Face is starting to take shape:

I'm trying out a new way to texture that makes it oh so fun. I use the software 3D Coat which is awesome for vertex painting. This way I actually paint on top of the model in 3D space instead of a 2D unwrap. Not only is it more fun, but easier to paint more accurate textures.

 

[Deolrin]

I think his eyes are too beady and small, and also too glowy. They look like tiny apples - they should be a deeper red, like blood.

 

[Heinvers]

they should be a deeper red, like blood.

Yes.

Not only is it more fun, but easier to paint more accurate textures.

Lucky man :>

 

[Wolffman]

I hope you make all the Warlords :3
The list is quiet big though :-
Grom, Durotan, Kargath, Blackrock, Killrog, Ner'zhul, Gul'dan, Fenris, Azuka, Zaela...

Take your time, but I hope we see all of them :3
Good work on this aswell..

 

[Tauer]

I hope you make all the Warlords :3
The list is quiet big though :-
Grom, Durotan, Kargath, Blackrock, Killrog, Ner'zhul, Gul'dan, Fenris, Azuka, Zaela..

Probably won't make the minor ones. Only big names I think. And I already made a Blackhand based on the concept art, not gonna make him. I really dislike his design in WoD.

Another WIP before I go to class.

 

[Heinvers]

I really dislike his design in WoD.

Oh, you mean the walking furnace? xD

Another WIP before I go to class.

Pretty beast-like look, I love it

 

[Wolffman]

The new Blackhand isn't really that bad, it's just a bit over-the-top..
Also, I think the new Blackhand is only meant for Iron Horde? Or maybe not, I'm not sure..
Either way, great progress

 

[Hardtime]

Hawt progress man...

 

[Tauer]

Oh, you mean the walking furnace? xD

Haha xD

The new Blackhand isn't really that bad, it's just a bit over-the-top..
Also, I think the new Blackhand is only meant for Iron Horde? Or maybe not, I'm not sure..
Either way, great progress

Dunno, I just really hate that look, it doesn't capture Blackhand at all. At least not for me..

Hawt progress man...

Thank you

And the texturing continues. I really love this new way of texturing, it's great.

 

[Hardtime]

Maybe some more shading on the face? It looks pretty blank and too green for me :/

 

[Hantoo]

Haha xD



Dunno, I just really hate that look, it doesn't capture Blackhand at all. At least not for me..



Thank you

And the texturing continues. I really love this new way of texturing, it's great.

what do you mean new way of texturing?

 

[Hardtime]

what do you mean new way of texturing?

He textures the model while the skin is already wrapped on it. Seems to be better and more efficient that wrapping it manually.

 

[Hantoo]

*.* I want to Learn It

 

[Wolffman]

The hair looks byoutiful :3
Also, yeah, detail the face a bit more..:3

 

[Hardtime]

Maybe add that goatee thing he had in WC3? The thing similar to Homer Simpson xD

 

[Tauer]

what do you mean new way of texturing?

He textures the model while the skin is already wrapped on it. Seems to be better and more efficient that wrapping it manually.

I basically just draw on top of the model in 3D space. Still have to unwrap though, this just makes it easier to make precise details on the texture.

*.* I want to Learn It

Try getting a trial of 3D coat and try it out it's really fun!

Maybe add that goatee thing he had in WC3? The thing similar to Homer Simpson xD

You mean the tattoo? If so I already gave him that as you can see

The hair looks byoutiful :3
Also, yeah, detail the face a bit more..:3

You think? Remember, it also has to blend in with the Warcraft style. It can't be too detailed.

Besides, it is an RTS. Whenever I upload WIP pictures here it will be from an angle that you would rarely see in an RTS. If you look at it like this:

the face already looks much better. And that's even too close for an RTS camera. Ingame the camera would be farther away, except for some cutscenes I guess. That's why RTS games get get away with using small texture sizes.

Did a little more shading on the face anyway

 

[paladinjst]

wool u have impoved ur skills much more in recent days ~ good work with the face , well done , mate

 

[Heinvers]

wool u have impoved ur skills much more in recent days ~ good work with the face , well done , mate

Agreed, looks fantastic.

 

[BlinkBoy]

you know this guide is good for picking up colors, you could use max render to texture to help you add emphasis on certain areas.

Guide

EDIT:
Oh oops, I mean this one: Character design Page 3 and 11 pretty much is the thing i want you to look at. In the case of wc3, the gradiante shouldn't be linear but more stepped so it keeps the cartoonish feeling.

The other one is better for sculping, but I'm leaving it as well.

 

[MogulKahn]

I am really sad to hear that you won't do Blackhand. He is the most badass warlord right now... =( At least I want to see Killrog then !