Texturing Contest #18 - UI

[Forgotten_Warlord]

I could finish mine tomorrow, an extension about just some hours would be awesome,
that I can work and finish it tomorrow. I certainly want to participate this time!

So here's my last progress, added the blue dragon and added the upper part of the UI.
I just need to add details to the upper part and edit it a bit to finish my UI!
Hopefully tomorrow and just in time (with some hours extension?)

Dude looks epic, dont be afraid to make the blue dragon hang over the map a bit

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

The blue dragon could stand out a lil' more out of rock spires

 

[67chrome]

-edited post to add a screenshot ^^

All right, here's my UI before I forget

 

[Deleted member 157129]

Dude looks epic, dont be afraid to make the blue dragon hang over the map a bit

Eh.. what on earth are you saying? Nobody wants an UI that hides the bloody map. It impairs game-play.

 

[Pyritie]

Extended until the 6th

Oh and we're still looking for judges

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

...so I'm offering to judge. We need a judge, anyway...

...If you lack judges, count me in as well...

There.

 

[Pyritie]

oh okay fine, shiik is one judge, but Apheraz can I see some examples of your texturing work?

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

You have my resources (Needs Fix ones as well). If it's not enough, pick someone else - I just said that if you lack, I can hop in. I'm not so experienced with these contest, so I guess I still have much to learn.

 

[Tr!KzZ]

I'm done with my UI, but I can't make it to work in Wc3.
I've saved the right parts as .tga files (worked in wc3, as I tested them, but the transparent parts didn't work), then saved them as .blp file via Image Extractor, but I won't work. I saved them via Photoshop CS5 and 24bit/pixel as .tga and converted them later... Damn it

 

[Pyritie]

I'm done with my UI, but I can't make it to work in Wc3.
I've saved the right parts as .tga files (worked in wc3, as I tested them, but the transparent parts didn't work), then saved them as .blp file via Image Extractor, but I won't work. I saved them via Photoshop CS5 and 24bit/pixel as .tga and converted them later... Damn it

isn't it 32 bits/pixel for transparency? haven't done wc3 modding in ages so correct me if I'm wrong

 

[PROXY]

isn't it 32 bits/pixel for transparency? haven't done wc3 modding in ages so correct me if I'm wrong

nope. you're true.

 

[Deleted member 157129]

I'm done with my UI, but I can't make it to work in Wc3.
I've saved the right parts as .tga files (worked in wc3, as I tested them, but the transparent parts didn't work), then saved them as .blp file via Image Extractor, but I won't work. I saved them via Photoshop CS5 and 24bit/pixel as .tga and converted them later... Damn it

Do you still have the .psd? If you do, save it as 32-bit TGA, with no RLE compression, and then convert it to BLP.

 

[Tr!KzZ]

Months ago I once tried to made some simple custom UI, but I just forgot how to do it, lol ^^
Beside of that I also forgot the Alpha Channels and was wondering, why the Corners aren't
transparent -.-'' and I wasn't sure if the settings were 24bit or 32bit.. however..

I finally managed to create the required files and everything is working now..
Maybe I'll change the InventoryCover, when I find some freetime for it. For now I'll
leave it at that dragonhead, that pops out of the dark cave.

Thanks for your fast help

So here's my entry (when I'm not changing the InvCover):
- Screenshot
- Required Files
- Testing Map

*edit* updated the DragonCave UI, TimeIndicatorFrame now works fine!

 

[Forgotten_Warlord]

Months ago I once tried to made some simple custom UI, but I just forgot how to do it, lol ^^
Beside of that I also forgot the Alpha Channels and was wondering, why the Corners aren't
transparent -.-'' and I wasn't sure if the settings were 24bit or 32bit.. however..

I finally managed to create the required files and everything is working now..
Maybe I'll change the InventoryCover, when I find some freetime for it. For now I'll
leave it at that dragonhead, that pops out of the dark cave.

Thanks for your fast help

So here's my entry (when I'm not changing the InvCover):
- Screenshot
- Required Files
- Testing Map

one of the best I've seen yet

 

[67chrome]

Looks pretty sweet Tr!KzZ, darn you for doing a really similar theme though >

The time frame needs some transparency on the edges though, If you have time go back and move the alpha channels back enough so that they won't go over the button and gold icon. I don't remember exactly how far they need to be pulled back (and hope I didn't pull mine back to far as well XD)

Really like the rock style you've done on that though.

 

[Deleted member 157129]

Yeah, like Chrome said, you need to make sure the TimeIndicator doesn't cover the gold icon and the Log button. I hope you get time to change the inventory cover, because it looks a bit diminishing on the whole concept.

 

[Tr!KzZ]

Looks pretty sweet Tr!KzZ, darn you for doing a really similar theme though >

The time frame needs some transparency on the edges though, If you have time go back and move the alpha channels back enough so that they won't go over the button and gold icon. I don't remember exactly how far they need to be pulled back (and hope I didn't pull mine back to far as well XD)

Really like the rock style you've done on that though.

I didn't want to make a better cave/dungeon style UI, than you.. It's just that I like how
my caves looked like and I think I was good at it, so I choosed this style for the UI. Also
because it's my second try to make something like this in photoshop, and therefore it looks awesome, or?

Darn, didn't noticed that button problem.. was already thinking, if that black parts to the left
and right of the IndicatorFrame are necessary, but forgot about that later on.
I think I'll find some time to do this small changes.. It's a bit annoying, that Wc3 uses those
strange placed stuff.. it's kinda strange to find the right positions of those Frames, to make
them look good and not wrong in place with edges here and there..
However I might update this tomorrow and upload the fitting file

Hope to see more entries, and that you'll be able to finish your UI ShiiK!
Good luck to everyone and thanks for that hint, hehe

 

[Dentothor]

gunna do the inventory cover, but thats pretty much done.

 

[Forgotten_Warlord]

Dentothor, that looks awesome Looks perfect for blood elves

 

[Laiev]

@Dentothor

I need to ask the part of buffs will be a problem, don't?

 

[Tr!KzZ]

@Dentothor
Same opinion here, the Buffs will look a bit weird with that background, you should change it.
I would also add some more details to the right part of that UI, it looks too blank for me.
Add some engraved bird or whatever to it, just some more detail would be fine!
It looks pretty cool and it's the best UI for BloodElves so far!!

Oh an I've found some seconds to fix the Button Problem of the TimeIndicatorFrame..
Updated my post with all the attached UI files!

 

[Deleted member 157129]

Yes, Dentothor, you're interrupting the Status bar and I also think the "inventory" text will be awkward on that leaf (or whatever it is). Looks pretty cool so far, though.

 

[Forgotten_Warlord]

Well If I use that for an RPG My inventory wont have any text, so it works for me xD

 

[Tr!KzZ]

C'mon guys.. the extention ends tomorrow!! (6.12.2010)

Finish your UI's fast and upload/post them here!
We have way too less entries, I guess.. so GO GO GO!!

Good Luck @ all!

 

[Kwaliti]

I'm basically done, I just have to add alpha and slice the texture.

Edit: There we go:

Edit 2: New files

 

[Raven0]

@ Tr!KzZ

Looks great and i'm especially impressed that you did it in such a short amount of time. I wish you had added a background for the ability section and not just kept it blank and I also didn't like how the green dragon was centered in the inventory (you should have done 6 different slots or made the green dragon bigger) but again overall I think you did a very nice job ^-^

@ Dentothor

Great idea and great implementation. I love how you overlap the texture at some points to give it a more 3-dimension look, it really adds alot to the UI. My main complaint is the texture is too bright and not detailed enough. I wish you had given it a more worn look overall (like you did with the bar above the minimap - that's one of the best looking parts).

@ Pyramidhe@d

I wish you had done more with the unit stats section (the bottom middle w/ the experience bar and all that). Realizing that you need to keep that area pretty monotone so people can read it easily, I still think you could have added more detail to it and made it match the general ruggedness of the rest of the UI.

Also around the clock you have two blue marks (top right and top left) that cut off abruptly. I'm guessing that's where the clock texture cut off but on the actual in-game UI the background continues on so it looks weird. Hard to see what I mean when it's so big but here's a screenshot:



In general the UI is fantastic. It looks like you put alot of work into it and it turned out brilliant. Plus I know quite a few mapmakers with tank/tech maps that would find this extraordinarily useful.

@ 64chrome

*drool* Love the idea and you did such a great job on those stars. You really do get the 'magic' feel from this UI and i'm sure lots of mapmakers could find use for this (would be great for dungeon-crawler type maps). There are a few areas that are a little blurry (very top right) but it's not that noticable. I think you should have split the inventory vertically as well (or not done it horizontally so it would atleast be consistant) but that's more of a preference. The level of detail is just incredible (the grooves and intricate textures on the rock around the portrait for example).

My main complaint is that while the UI is brilliantly done, it really doesn't fit WC3 graphics. Which impairs it's "usefullness" somewhat.

Also I think you should consider uploading a map with all the textures already imported so people don't have to do it themselves.

@ Shiik

I never did get to see your WIP since you removed the images, but you'r such a great 2d-artist that I hope you decide to finish it in you'r spare time ^-^

@ Kwaliti

A very clean and well-done UI; nothing to complain about. I like what you did with the portrait and also the claws around the time indicator. You did an excellent job on the packed snow and icicles as well. There were a few 'boring' areas that you could have done alot more with (the border around the menu's and player resources).

 

[Tr!KzZ]

@Raven0
Thanks for your post! Yes, I had not much time. I wanted to join and finish it fast and good to still join the contest. At the end we had an extention, but unfortunately I had no time to edit it further.. I wanted some Cave style and therefore some dark parts. I don't liked the idea to add lines or something to make the areas for items or abilities, because for a Cave or Dungeon Map it could be usefuller, when this stays black. You could add icons without borders for it, like passive icons, that would look cooler with that. As for the dragon, it's my second time to skin,texture, color or how you want to call it, and I'm no Pro at it.. I tried to make some shiny dragon that looks out of that cave and is only dimly seen. But I couldn't made it like I wanted to be, but due to the lack of time later on I couldn't edit it more :/
But I think it's still cool and useful for some people My most important point was to join this contest.. wether my entry looks good or not.

(maybe I can edit it, when I find some time, like adding some background to the inventory, etc. but I have no time to do it before the deathline)

 

[I3lackDeath]

Kwality, that looks extremely awesome!
The runes on the TimeIndicator were a very nice idea.

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

@ Pyramidhe@d

I wish you had done more with the unit stats section (the bottom middle w/ the experience bar and all that). Realizing that you need to keep that area pretty monotone so people can read it easily, I still think you could have added more detail to it and made it match the general ruggedness of the rest of the UI.

Also around the clock you have two blue marks (top right and top left) that cut off abruptly. I'm guessing that's where the clock texture cut off but on the actual in-game UI the background continues on so it looks weird. Hard to see what I mean when it's so big but here's a screenshot:

View attachment 93681

In general the UI is fantastic. It looks like you put alot of work into it and it turned out brilliant. Plus I know quite a few mapmakers with tank/tech maps that would find this extraordinarily useful.

If i did something with the exp bar, it would still be there when you have a normal unit selected.
the blue thing you see all over the place is rust. copper rust. should be green, i chose really blue green for some contrast.
thanks for feedback.

 

[HappyCockroach]

@l0w_kwaliti: looks very nice, I just wish you haven't done those runes in the time indicator. They make the indicator crowded and not very practical... the time can't be checked quickly, and that teal goes very horribly with the time lights imo. Just take them off and your UI is perfect.

 

[Kwaliti]

Agreed... I'll update the files later. The runes will simply be engraved.

 

[HyperActive]

Too bad none of you made an AoE indicator.

 

[Raven0]

Too bad none of you made an AoE indicator.

Well I think people wanted to do the best job possible on those they would actually be submitting, which were:

UITile01.blp
UITile02.blp
UITile03.blp
UITile04.blp
UITile-InventoryCover.blp
UITile-TimeIndicatorFrame.blp

There's also the menus, the cinematic UI, and ofcourse, the AoE indicator. But it takes ALOT of work to make a UI, I hope people add on to theirs to include more parts (like the AoE indicator) but I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

 

[Tr!KzZ]

I had no time to do further parts of the UI, like the AoE Indicator or the Cinematic Frames.. I just created my UI within, uhm 3 days? dunno.. However I couldn't find more time to do so..

Oh and the Contest is over now, so there's no time to create those parts now..

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Kwaliti, I think that new tiles stand out way too much out of 'normal' icons.

 

[De.Facto]

6th December? Damnit! I've recently started with the new UI for Arcadia..
Would've been a great chance to participate here as well. ;/

 

[Deleted member 157129]

67chrome: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1771122-post253.html
Kwaliti: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1776613-post275.html
Tr!KzZ: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1771571-post263.html
Pyramidhe@d: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1766983-post225.html

I think these are all the entries, if somebody can confirm that, it'd be nice. Anyway, I'll start judging soon.

 

[Pyritie]

Hrm, only 4; a bit disappointing

 

[Deolrin]

A lot of other people were working on an entry but the contest ended too fast.

 

[Tr!KzZ]

The problem is, that not everybody that showed us some WIPs, or even was working on an UI for this contest, continued working on it.. some dropped out, and other don't had the time to finish it..

With more work effort they could have made it. I've done mine also within a short time, because I wanted to participate and worked a lot on it.. but meh, 4 is better than none, or?

BTW, what's up with Denothor? He nearly finished his UI, why didn't he upload or finished it just in time? :/

 

[Deleted member 157129]

I lost inspiration to finish mine. Not really a problem of time.

Dentothor was not allowed to participate due to being black listed.

 

[Pyritie]

Dentothor was not allowed to participate due to being black listed.

Technically he's allowed to participate. He just can't enter.

 

[Slayer_Gio]

hello, I really need help of every good texture maker, please visit this link and help if you can...

great skins by the way...

 

[Kwaliti]

So, yeah, the poll?

 

[Dentothor]

Theres my final. Just in case you all wanted to see it.

 

[Raven0]

Love it ^-^

The drapery was a nice touch

 

[Pyritie]

Is shiik the only judge so far or did I miss someone?

 

[Dentothor]

ill help if you need it.

 

[Tr!KzZ]

That's fine, I think 3 judges for only 4 works are ok, maybe you could increase the poll influence for this rating?

What a pity, that we had not much entries for this contest. Was an awesome idea!
(when does the poll start?)

 

[Pyritie]

ill help if you need it.

yeah okay fine