Tauer's Models 2.0

[Deolrin]

Magos does specific things that other programs don't. But Magos' main function is not to edit geometry. It's mostly for viewing, finalising and optimising models.

 

[Tauer]

I'm trying to work on something different for a shield. Not certain that it'll work, if not I guess he wont have a shield.

Like @Deolrin says, Magos does have its uses. I usually use it to preview my models and create particle effects. For actual model editing however, it looks like Matrix Eater is what you want to use. I don't have any experience with it (other than optimizing animations) seeing as I exclusively use 3Ds Max for the actual modeling.

@Sieben if you're serious about modeling, I can't recommend 3Ds Max enough. With Neodex plugin you get the best workflow by far.

Currently working on animating Turalyon. Also got Alleria unwrapped, so expect some WIPs of her texture soon.

 

[Sieben]

Like @Deolrin says, Magos does have its uses. I usually use it to preview my models and create particle effects. For actual model editing however, it looks like Matrix Eater is what you want to use. I don't have any experience with it (other than optimizing animations) seeing as I exclusively use 3Ds Max for the actual modeling.

@Sieben if you're serious about modeling, I can't recommend 3Ds Max enough. With Neodex plugin you get the best workflow by far.

Yesterday I tried Matrix Eater, like @Kyrbi0 suggested, and it is indeed better for what I tried to do (moving around some stuff! ^^). Seems easier to use for a beginner, although there is still a lot of things I didn't manage to do-it'll come with time. I'll consider using 3Ds Max someday, if it's not too complicated! I'll just need to find time to read a few tutorials now.

Thanks for the advice, guys

And good to hear about Turalyon and Alleria!

 

[wowcraft]

Currently working on animating Turalyon. Also got Alleria unwrapped, so expect some WIPs of her texture soon.

Awesome!

 

[Tauer]

Very early Alleria WIP:

Still needs a lot of tweaking. And the face tattoo is obviously missing.

 

[Hardtime]

I dislike the nose, it kind of makes her look more of a witch than a beautiful elf. Give her nose a sharper look maybe? And I think the angle and proportion of the eyebrows need to be adjusted as well.

 

[Deolrin]

The face is too squished, I feel. It looks small. And then there's also the nose thing mentioned above. I think the eyes need to be more slanted / thinner, and placed higher, closer to the eyebrows. Lips could be thinner as well. This may seem a bit nitpicky, but I feel like those things are pretty important in the long run - the portrait is a large part of the model's final look.

 

[Tauer]

Hence the "very early WIP" part

Making a few tweaks to the mesh:

Haven't made any changes to the texture, so still far from done.

 

[Deolrin]

Looking better, but yeah, it's the texture that needs the most tweaking, I think.

 

[Tauer]

Still fiddling with the head:

Slowly starting to get somewhere.

 

[Mister_Haudrauf]

@Tauer Will you make a Voidform for her?

 

[Tauer]

@Tauer Will you make a Voidform for her?

Not really sure what that is, so probably not

I'm guessing it has to do with WoW?

 

[Rogue Kessler]

Not really sure what that is, so probably not

I'm guessing it has to do with WoW?

Yeah, Alleria reappears in the newest WoW patch and uh.. this happens.

 

[Sieben]

Yeah, Alleria reappears in the newest WoW patch and uh.. this happens.

Holy crap. Is this still Warcraft?

 

[Rogue Kessler]

I prefer to think of the WC RTS series and WoW as two different IPs, personally.

 

[Deolrin]

Face is rapidly looking better! I think my original points still somewhat stand. Thinning the eyes, elongating and sharpening the nose... But it's a definite improvement.

 

[Chen]

A lot of Tauer's models are based on their Warcraft II look so I guess it won't have a voidform. If it gets requested a lot then maybe someone could just make a recolor.

 

[Tauer]

Eh, yeah that Void thing isn't really my cup of tea. But as always people are welcome to create a reskin for her when I'm done.

Got started on the face tattoo:

EDIT:

 

[rambosunico]

Holy$#!t! Alleria <3 fudge!

 

[Rogue Kessler]

Love it!

 

[Archian]

Nice wip. It’s beautiful

 

[Tauer]

Thanks guys

EDIT:

 

[Wareditor]

Looking great!
The face tattoo and the lips are team colored ? That would be a very nice touch

 

[SpasMaster]

Oh man, so hyped for Alleria!

 

[Tauer]

Looking great!
The face tattoo and the lips are team colored ? That would be a very nice touch

Indeed it is, like the Warcraft II icon:

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Update:

Texture is going solid so far. Note that TC might look a bit different than the final result, the render in 3Ds Max isn't 100% accurate.

EDIT:

I think that's pretty much it as far as TC goes.

 

[Sieben]

This is looking very promising! So you're going to release our favourite couple together?
I'm not a fan of team-coloured lipstick (even in Warcraft II I didn't like it much!), but it still looks nice. I really dig your work with cloak and hood drapery. She's looking great in green and blue!

 

[Tauer]

Slowly texturing my way down:

Stomach still needs a bit of tweaking.

 

[Deolrin]

Couldn't be more hyped for this. I'm not sure if the proportions aren't too exaggerated, though - she is basically a stick figure. Hopefully, this'll look good in-game.

By the way - what about her bow? Are you planning to add that later?

 

[Archian]

Slowly texturing my way down:

Ohh oh oh, you dirty dawg.

That model with your texture is sexy though. Like @Deolrin i can’t wait to see the bow.

 

[Stefan.K]

Any news about Turalyon?

 

[Tauer]

I'm not sure if the proportions aren't too exaggerated, though - she is basically a stick figure. Hopefully, this'll look good in-game.

This could be a real issue. I've tried to make her as close to vanilla Sylvanas proportions as possible, but it's always challenging to give female models WCIII proportions while keeping the femininity intact. I might have to do some tweaking after I test it ingame the first time.

By the way - what about her bow? Are you planning to add that later?

The bow is already there, I just haven't gotten around to texturing it yet

Ohh oh oh, you dirty dawg.

Any news about Turalyon?

Still animating him, Alleria texture has higher priority right now though. I'll be going out of town for a few weeks in the end of this month, and I'd like to get it finished before that. This is because I can always animate the models on my laptop, but I can't bring my tablet for texturing.

Had a bit of a busy weekend, only just now picked it up again. So not a whole lot of progress:

Female anatomy is... challenging. I guess I'm too used to those testosterone-filled Orcs

EDIT:

 

[Truespin Fishbrain]

Awesome models, especially those huge orcs.

 

[Tauer]

Awesome models, especially those huge orcs.

Thanks

 

[Hantoo]

Oh my this is amazing, Looking forward for the animation, be sure to put some eh-hem, "physics" in it

love the proportion

 

[sniper_zero]

I never knew Alleria had such a tight ass.

 

[Tauer]

So I really wanted to get Alleria's texture finished before I leave, but alas it isn't to be. I'm leaving for 3 weeks starting tomorrow and can't bring my tablet. I'm bringing my 3Ds Max files though, and I might get some animating for Turalyon done if I have the time.

 

[Deolrin]

It's a shame, but ah well - what can you do. We'll be expecting your return.

 

[Sieben]

Oh well...

Spoiler

Enjoy your time out of town then! We'll have to be patient about your models

 

[sniper_zero]

So we'll have to wait for Turalyon and Alleria a little longer, eh? No problem! Take your time!

Oh well...

Spoiler

Enjoy your time out of town then! We'll have to be patient about your models

P.S. God, I miss Kael...is there any chance you'll make a model of him in all his glory?

 

[Deolrin]

You know, there's a pretty good Kael model already out there...

 

[sniper_zero]

You know, there's a pretty good Kael model already out there...

Oh, I know. It's just that with all the BE models using Kael's head, I'm starting to think he needs a remastered version that fits the WC3 style.

 

[JesusHipster]

Oh, I know. It's just that with all the BE models using Kael's head, I'm starting to think he needs a remastered version that fits the WC3 style.

Damn, you are kinda right on this one.

 

[sniper_zero]

Damn, you are kinda right on this one.

Yeah, there's just not much options for Kael models out there for me. There are good Kael models out there but they some minor issues fore that I can't get over due to my fanaticism over Kael. Well, I guess my standard's just a bit too high when it comes to favorite characters haha

 

[Hardtime]

Since this thread is mostly all 2nd war themed, how about serving the rest of the Sons of Lothar some justice? The current Khadgar model from Legion kind of destroys the whole theme of Medievh robbing him of his youth. And an Uther model maybe that's distinct from the generic WC3 paladin? Kurdran and Danath haven't even seen the light of day here in the Hive. W
@Tauer, would you be willing to complete the entire roster?

 

[Moy]

Gorgeous model and texture! Can't wait for it to be finished! <3

 

[Proudzilla]

@Tauer please come back .

 

[SMBComix]

Be safe Tauer, we'll be awaiting your return!

 

[Proudzilla]

So I really wanted to get Alleria's texture finished before I leave, but alas it isn't to be. I'm leaving for 3 weeks starting tomorrow and can't bring my tablet. I'm bringing my 3Ds Max files though, and I might get some animating for Turalyon done if I have the time.

are you alive?, it's going to be two months in a couple of days

 

[Tauer]

Hey guys.

So I thought I'd drop in and let you know what's going on. I am still alive, and have indeed been home for about a month. I have not been working on Alleria and Turalyon in this time unfortunately. I've had quite a bit of RL stuff on my plate, so I simply haven't found the time and motivation to get back into it. But, as always, it's just a matter of time until I get the urge again. I will be moving at the end of this month, and as such will probably be quite busy preparing for that in the coming weeks. After that is exam period. When that's finished (sometime mid-end June) I might have the time to get back into modeling. I know it's not what some people wanted to hear, but there it is. But don't worry - I'm not giving up on Warcraft's ultimate powercouple!

Sorry for the disappointing news and thanks for your support as always

-Tauer

 

[Kyrbi0]

No problem man. Life is lived & there's plenty to do. Knock out those exams!