Texturing Contest #27 - Mechanize/Curse of Flesh

[Misha]

@~Nightmare the likes of Ragnaros? You mean any elemental? yea they kinda are. but they're much more volatile. what kind of an old god are you to curse an elemental? x3

edit: oh, and that texture looks perfect, for how derp the wrap is

 

[Moy]

Not every element. I mean rocks and lava. It is considered as inorganic right?

 

[Misha]

Not every element. I mean rocks and lava. It is considered as inorganic right?

yes, yes, they are inorganic. earthen were made from a rock

 

[Arowanna]

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Still not quite sure with this one. But I am proud that I am able to at least create it a little bit more cleaner even if the wrap is a nightmare. XD

Are the likes of ragnaros considered inorganic? I might change plans and find a custom model to texture.

I really like this one though, Nightmare! Despite the fact that I just recently noticed that the giants arms are detached from the body, but heck, took me more than a decade to notice it, so it really doesn't matter.

But at the same time, if you're planning to "curse" Ragnaros or a similar Elemental Lord - or whatever they are called - into a fleshy being, I'd love to see that! D:

As for me, I'll probably post my final soon, getting bored with Ancients again.

 

[Moy]

I'm actually planning to do 2 different themed textures on 2 different custom models. It will be organic to inorganic, not the other way around. The first one would be Molten Rock/Lava themed and the other one would be Mecha. And would probably choose from the 2 which I think is the best. XD

But I am still finding more options to decide XD

 

[bobadoo2]

Photoshopping my butt off like:

 

[Kyrbi0]

Photoshopping my butt off like:

Dude. : \

 

[Misha]

Photoshopping my butt off like:

Dude. : \

a collage can be good for a texture, but it really needs a good bit of brush-drawn detail

 

[Arowanna]

Taking a dump!

 

[Archian]

Very nice WIP @Arowanna! I like the concept a lot. Nice execution on the leafs. Liking the TC signs on the back.

I really enjoy watching your creative textures! I'm actually surprised there isn't more textures from you in our Skins resource section. I hope to see more from you

Photoshopping my butt off like:

That portrait is actually really cool. But the chainmail (?) needs some more work.

The concept is cool. Reminds me of big hero 6. Big guy in armor.

Still not quite sure with this one. But I am proud that I am able to at least create it a little bit more cleaner even if the wrap is a nightmare. XD

Coming along nicely! Nice choice of model for that. The model fits perfectly for what you have in mind.

 

[Kyrbi0]

a collage can be good for a texture, but it really needs a good bit of brush-drawn detail

That's not what I'm making the face for. You saw the file-name, right?

 

[Misha]

That's not what I'm making the face for. You saw the file-name, right?

.. wow.. Ouo

well whatever.. that's for mods to decide on.. let's see what folks can create instead

@Arowanna hm.. thought about some more roots instead of leaves? or some more stones? or.. well ancients have more details to them that aren't just bark or roots, or stone

edit: they got vines, carved stone, lanterns.. heck maybe even thorns

 

[Archian]

@bobadoo2 You have been warned. Any further violations like your behavior in the resource section and harassment in this thread, will result in disqualification from this contest.

I have edited the image title of your WIP entry. I ask that you conduct yourself in a civilized manner when participating in these forums.

 

[Arowanna]

/.../ I'm actually surprised there isn't more textures from you in our Skins resource section. I hope to see more from you

I'd blame it all on Shar Dundred, but the truth is more likely the fact that I'm lazy. But give me a couple of years!

 

[Arowanna]

/me goes back to OWL.

Edit
Getting late here, thought I'd be done by now, but OWL stops me from focusing. Still have to fix the hands, not sure what to do with them however. But part from that, the wood areas and leafs needs some polish, then it's off to Photoshop and fix the Alpha Layer and then it should be finished.

And I might, just maybe, remake the face. It's currently based on vertex points and it does look quite odd. But that's a big maybe, this guy is starting to bore me.

 

[Moy]

More likely combined 2 ideas XD.

Wip 1

 

[Misha]

@~Nightmare .. the heck did you mechanize? xD

 

[Moy]

Because you only see the head and I hid some parts on her head.

EDIT:
Lol I just realized that I misunderstood you. XD

Another wip. Wire hair!! Still not alphaed tho.

 

[Arowanna]

Because you only see the head and I hid some parts on her head.

EDIT:
Lol I just realized that I misunderstood you. XD

Another wip. Wire hair!! Still not alphaed tho.

I like it, but how does it look from behind/top down?

 

[bobadoo2]

This model is hard to get the hang of but I think I finally got him figured out:

 

[Arowanna]

Quick dump. Still watching the OWL, so I'm just doing stuff between the breaks. The tail is my main concern at the moment. Oh, and the UV space for the hands are, as per usual with WC3 models.

 

[Archian]

I like the root tail (left) better than the other. It really suits the concept you are going for. Also, really great wrap job! The texture is nicely wrapped on the model.

 

[Moy]

Some progress so far, getting the hang of it. Lava blades, wire hair, robotic arms

 

[aeman]

having hard time with his face

 

[PROXY]

Some progress so far, getting the hang of it. Lava blades, wire hair, robotic arms
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Damn son, I'm literally so in love with your color choices and your face work.

 

[Misha]

@Arowanna i definitely like the root-tail on the left more , but you probably need some branches in that mass of leaves that are the ears and frill, or elbow fins
@~Nightmare Nice nice i still don't recognize the model, but i know its one of the naga girls we got in hive
@aeman well derp.. its Garithos, you really could have tried something else. but nonetheless, you're doing pretty nice

 

[Wildfire]

Another WIP~

 

[Moy]

@Arowanna i definitely like the root-tail on the left more , but you probably need some branches in that mass of leaves that are the ears and frill, or elbow fins
@~Nightmare Nice nice i still don't recognize the model, but i know its one of the naga girls we got in hive
@aeman well derp.. its Garithos, you really could have tried something else. but nonetheless, you're doing pretty nice

It's Tarrasque's Naga Enchantress model

 

[Misha]

It's Tarrasque's Naga Enchantress model

ah

 

[aeman]

@Arowanna i definitely like the root-tail on the left more , but you probably need some branches in that mass of leaves that are the ears and frill, or elbow fins
@~Nightmare Nice nice i still don't recognize the model, but i know its one of the naga girls we got in hive
@aeman well derp.. its Garithos, you really could have tried something else. but nonetheless, you're doing pretty nice

well im trying to find another custom and vanilla model to work on

 

[Arowanna]

Slowly making some polish on the wooden parts, not feeling very motivated today, but here's a tiny update:

I'll add some grime and color correct it in PS later.

 

[Archian]

If possible, you should consider making the spikes like the head i.e. stoneish. For more contrast to intensify each element's properties and produce a more dynamic apperance. At the moment it's rather monocolored. Making the spikes stick out from the rest of the body would help in this regard.

Or perhaps more bone like. Like these tusks.

 

[Chen]

I tried to turn the goblin shredder into some kind of yeti but the animations still looked too mechanical. Does a heavily augmented cyborg yeti with rotating pelvis and exploding body still count as organic?

 

[Misha]

I tried to turn the goblin shredder into some kind of yeti but the animations still looked too mechanical. Does a heavily augmented cyborg yeti with rotating pelvis and exploding body still count as organic?

in my opinion, that'll be very good
edit: although it doesn't have to be a legit yeti, you're free to imagine your own titan creation, that got cursed to flesh

 

[Moy]

Might be finished. Got too bored with it XD

 

[Kyrbi0]

I tried to turn the goblin shredder into some kind of yeti but the animations still looked too mechanical. Does a heavily augmented cyborg yeti with rotating pelvis and exploding body still count as organic?

Of course. It's a Texturing Contest, so the various Model-related issues (i.e. animation) that actually cannot be changed by you legally (in this Contest) are nothing to worry about.

 

[Archian]

Might be finished. Got too bored with it XD
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Looks awesome! Just remember to submit the final entry to the Skins resource section, and post the link in this thread.

 

[Kyrbi0]

@Archian I'm curious, who's fronting the cash for the prize?

 

[Archian]

It's stated in the first post.

(Sponsored by Shar Dundred)

 

[Moy]

I tried to turn the goblin shredder into some kind of yeti but the animations still looked too mechanical. Does a heavily augmented cyborg yeti with rotating pelvis and exploding body still count as organic?

You could have had chosen a custom model tho.

Looks awesome! Just remember to submit the final entry to the Skins resource section, and post the link in this thread.

Yes sir! Still doing minor edits.

 

[Kyrbi0]

W

It's stated in the first post.

Didn't see that, thanks.

Woah.

 

[Misha]

Hmm.. i noticed one thing tho o3o whoever was doing the mechanization, has kinda nudged it into a very futuristic look. no worries, i fancy it but the things with how Titans had their technology, and how they made their creations, is that they always had something magical to them, like some odd amalgamation of tech and magic

 

[Arowanna]

@Archian, I actually did try to convert the spines to stone-spines earlier. I didn't like it, but I restored the result:

I personally don't like it - trying some different approaches and designs - as the model geometry doesn't really support it. It's quite hard to give it a "natural" look due to the sharp geometry of the model. But if you people would prefer this, sure, I'll put some more time into it.

@Misha, regarding branches I've to say no. The texture is already cluttered and quite monotone. Introducing more clutter at this stage won't do any good. I guess it could work on the back fins - the fins/leafs on his neck/back - but I'm really getting bored with this texture. I might give it a try, but I won't promise anything.

Beyond that, the wood has slowly been polished. I'll finish the leafs, face, spines and tail the upcoming days or whenever I find the inspiration to finish this!

 

[Misha]

@Arowanna oh he soo needs more stone, perhaps as gauntlets, or a belt or something woven into the tail roots o3o even-ish spread of 3 colors must be a thing if you wanna make him really nice-lookin'

and speakin' of look. he's still sporting very treant-like colors. why not draw inspiration from many shades of wood that Ancients have?

 

[Veronnis]

So I'm curious... I was reading about this contest because I want to get more involved in things and I thought it would be cool to make a night-elven nature train, but didn't find any good trains I wanted to reskin. So I thought maybe I'd reskin a nightelf building, but I have questions one because I don't know if a NE building is already considered organic or not and two, because the organic thing I made is half dead. Is this worth joining the contest or did I botch it lol.

Wendigo/Forest Demon

 

[Misha]

So I'm curious... I was reading about this contest because I want to get more involved in things and I thought it would be cool to make a night-elven nature train, but didn't find any good trains I wanted to reskin. So I thought maybe I'd reskin a nightelf building, but I have questions one because I don't know if a NE building is already considered organic or not and two, because the organic thing I made is half dead. Is this worth joining the contest or did I botch it lol.

Wendigo/Forest Demon

ah, there is the 'ancient to wendigo' idea that i've talked about and yes, i personally find it good. even though ancients are technically organic, they aren't exactly living, as they're an amalgamation of wood and stone, grown by a night elf spirit. so yes, you are technically good to go

 

[Chen]

The shredder idea felt too crazy and stupid for my liking so I just went for something more simple which is a Titanic Stone Watcher working under a Keeper which I haven't decided yet but will probably be either Ra or Tyr.

It's really hard to work on a wrap like this but I'm trying to make it feel unique and different from the original texture.

 

[Misha]

well hope a paladin doesn't drive you nuts with his wrap

 

[Mr.Goblin]

it's a start... someshort of robot minion set in a sci-fi universe.... just watched Starwars, bare with me ;D

 

[Ether]

Just this one called "Tiki King", taken out of tons of projects/stuff to do. :/
Using Photoshop CS6. Here's mine:


Since Mountain Giants are elementals, not fully mechanicals. I started to make one for trolls, a wood-tiki giant one.