TR Community Competition 1: Texture Darnell's Face!

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:35 pm

Dexter and I have been discussing the idea of a TR community competition. They will be run every couple of weeks or so and are mainly aimed at promoting fun. Here is how it will work:

We will find something we need for a quest, model or similar, and outline roughly what it should be like. What we are looking could be a drawing, texture, mesh, piece of music, anything really. Here's the bad news: I'm a poor, lowly student, so there is no prize money!

However, the best piece of work will be chosen for use in a place of prominence.

Things to keep in mind: This is just for fun. If you do a piece of work and it isn't selected, remember it might well be used somewhere else! The selection process involves a primitive combination of beer, headbutting and sofa thievery, so don't let that stress you.

Without further ado, roll on competition one!

Darnell is a map one NPC. He was a scout for the legion until recently. He was really good at working solo, and enjoyed doing so. A recent bit of EEC politics got him promoted to champion, which meant that he was forced to abandon field work. He hates his administrative position, he takes out his frustration on the recruits, and is extremely strict. Basically, hes a total badass with a short temper. The kind of guy who always has a mean look in his eye.

Here is Dexter's sketch of Darnell:

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Dexter_Kong/Darnell.jpg[/img]

Now get a hold of The GIMP, Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro or whatever program you want to use, grab a redguard head texture from the CS CD for a reference, and get painting! The competition will last until there are enough entries.

I hope to see good things from this. Chocks away, cap'n!

Dexter · Post by **Dexter** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:42 pm

And to add to the reward, I will guarantee that the winner will recieve absolutely no insults from me until a new champion is crowned. I mean it too. None.
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Dexter_Kong/StampofApproval.jpg[/img]

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 7:10 pm

Here is an example redguard texture that can be used as a template:

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/Vernon_Gedanken/TX_B_N_Redguard_M_H03.jpg[/img]

Get involved. Even if you haven't retextured before, take this opportunity to give it a go!

Stalker · Post by **Stalker** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 7:25 pm

Also winner will get Official piece of Scrap Metal from me:
[img]http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/6936/scapmetalprize5qu.jpg[/img]

Graff · Post by **Graff** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 10:59 am

First time photoshopping face textures, be gentle :p.

[url]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/graffika123/TX_B_N_Redguard_M_Darnell.bmp[/url]

Graff.

Stalker · Post by **Stalker** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:39 am

Could you please show an in-game shot ?

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:56 am

Wow, Graff that is really quite good. I guess he could look a little more angry and maybe his brows are just a bit too thick by the width of a bee's dick, but otherwise, I like it.

Morden · Post by **Morden** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 4:21 pm

This is the best idea ever.

Just keep in mind that Darnell is still one of the good guys in the quest line.. he's just hands-on badass.

Abramul · Post by **Abramul** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 4:23 pm

Can't we just recolor a picture of Dexter?

Stalker · Post by **Stalker** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 4:40 pm

It should be a texture, not picture colouring. BTW there's one more entry in the competition which will be announced today.

Massalinie · Post by **Massalinie** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 5:40 pm

well this is mine so far.. its crap i know, but bear in mind, the only tool I have is paint. Im still working on it, but its really slow and complicated with bloody paint.

[url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/massalinie/MasseysVersion06.jpg]CLICK[/url]

Dexter · Post by **Dexter** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:23 pm

Paint? Don't use paint, use GIMP:

edit: that was not even close to the right link. Use the one Vernon has provided.

Massalinie · Post by **Massalinie** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:24 pm

is it free?

Dexter · Post by **Dexter** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:25 pm

Yes it is.

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:28 pm

Massey that is quite good, but I suggest you use The GIMP - it is an open-source (free) photoshop clone.

Get the first two downloads on this page:

http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html

It is really a very good image editing program. Try it.

edit: I guess Dex beat me to the mark.

Massalinie · Post by **Massalinie** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:49 pm

ah ok, that'll make like a million things i do much easier. thanks, ill download it later ruight now, i need a break from computer and some fresh air and food..

Arondil Rethan · Post by **Arondil Rethan** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 11:11 am

My furry little fiend stares here

[url=http://www.freewebs.com/polarsoft/scout.bmp]CLICK[/url]

Dexter · Post by **Dexter** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:43 pm

To convey the feeling of his personality, a few key changes need to be made to the texture that Vernon has provided.
First off, his mouth needs to be altered so that he looks like he has a frown/sneer. Second, his eyes need to be narrowed and angled so that he has a mean look about him.
Take a look at the Redguard faces in the game to see what the texture Vernon has provided looks like when mapped onto the model. From there, think about how to change it so that the right feeling is conveyed.

Morden · Post by **Morden** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 9:33 pm

This doesn't look like dexter's sketch at all.. but it still looks mean. In this one Darnell lost an eye and got a gold replacement... and he also has some gold eyebrow studs.

The texture: [img]http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/47/trbnredguardmdarnell35uf.png[/img]

In CS shot:
[img]http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/9731/darnell30uq.jpg[/img]

Arondil Rethan · Post by **Arondil Rethan** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:19 am

Dexter wrote:To convey the feeling of his personality, a few key changes need to be made to the texture that Vernon has provided.
First off, his mouth needs to be altered so that he looks like he has a frown/sneer. Second, his eyes need to be narrowed and angled so that he has a mean look about him.
Take a look at the Redguard faces in the game to see what the texture Vernon has provided looks like when mapped onto the model. From there, think about how to change it so that the right feeling is conveyed.

You meant me, right?

Arthmodeus · Post by **Arthmodeus** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:22 pm

Ok, this is my first texture ever. I'm not sure how to convert this into a .dds and use ingame, but here it is.

http://img269.imageshack.us/my.php?image=txbnredguardmh037xc.jpg

Dexter · Post by **Dexter** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:24 pm

Arondil Rethan wrote:
Dexter wrote:To convey the feeling of his personality, a few key changes need to be made to the texture that Vernon has provided.
First off, his mouth needs to be altered so that he looks like he has a frown/sneer. Second, his eyes need to be narrowed and angled so that he has a mean look about him.
Take a look at the Redguard faces in the game to see what the texture Vernon has provided looks like when mapped onto the model. From there, think about how to change it so that the right feeling is conveyed.
You meant me, right?

I meant everyone in general.

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:42 pm

And here's another thing you can try: painting a larger texture will allow you to fit more detail in. It can then be resized - this technique works particularly well as you get more room to work with and the resizing will filter the details down nicely.

AlphaFemale · Post by **AlphaFemale** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:57 am

*Serra's theme music plays*
Hey punks! Here's my entry.
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Dexter_Kong/Darnelltex.jpg[/img]

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:40 pm

Awesome. ;) Keep 'em coming!

sirwootalot123 · Post by **sirwootalot123** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:06 pm

[img]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/Sirwootalot/Random%20TR/comp3.jpg[/img]

Psyborg · Post by **Psyborg** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:00 pm

[img]http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/2923/txbnredguardmh034la.jpg[/img]

My try for today. He really doesn't look all that angry to me, maybe just a little pouty. I'll try again some other time, but right now--- eh.

(sirwoot... yours gives me the creeps)

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:27 am

Wow excellent work, Psyborg! Woot, you got character into that face better than anyone else on this page, but hell, its pretty frigging scary. We could use that on some crazy hermit redguard who eats dead pilgrims or something. ;) Also, the mouth has to be closed, unfortunately.

Sload · Post by **Sload** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:31 am

Woot, your's definately has the most personality I've ever seen in any face. Personally, I think Psyborg's is the best "Darnell" I've seen.

Morden · Post by **Morden** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:45 am

Excellent texture Psyborg

Dexter · Post by **Dexter** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:55 am

Psyborg, I think your texture is the best in here. Yes, that includes Serra's. Even she said it was better than hers. One thing that just struck me though to make it complete. On the left (our left, his right) of the hairline, there are those three scars that go into the scalp. What if you took those out, and put one on the other side of his head, to continue the scar over his eye? I think that would make you the winner hands-down.

Psyborg · Post by **Psyborg** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:33 am

Will do, but... (yawn)... tomorrow.

Psyborg out

sirwootalot123 · Post by **sirwootalot123** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:14 am

my original was far worse.

[img]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/Sirwootalot/Random%20TR/comp.jpg[/img]

Dexter · Post by **Dexter** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:23 am

You used pieces of Chris Rock's face for your first image, didn't you...

The_Writing_Wraith · Post by **The_Writing_Wraith** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 6:57 am

I love Paint Shop Pro, so much fun to transform people into historical British Admirals or long nosed freaks!

In any event, here's my attempt:

[img]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/writingwraith/8bd340e3.jpg[/img]

Psyborg · Post by **Psyborg** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 6:27 pm

Hi. Here's the updated texture...
[img]http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7773/darnell10gw.jpg[/img]

I'm not too pleased about the scar in the hair, it didn't turn out the way I wanted it to, but that's a'ight.

And here's a CS shot I made- I think I might have used the wrong head, but it gets the point across anyway.

[img]http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9051/darnell25fl.jpg[/img]

Psyborg out

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:08 pm

Maybe it would be better off without the scar on the scalp then.

Psyborg · Post by **Psyborg** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:42 pm

Well no, I'm not saying I should get rid of it. I just thought I could do better.
But, if you think it looks fine, then I'll keep it in. Now that I've looked at it for a while, it doesn't look that bad.

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:56 pm

It just looks a little larger than the one on the eye. It doesn't look like a continuous scar, but more like a separate scar that just happens to be directly above the other.

Psyborg · Post by **Psyborg** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:05 am

[img]http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/4496/txbnredguardmh030wy.jpg[/img]

Okee doke. I downplayed the scar a little, and changed it's position and... well, I changed the scar a bit. I can get rid of it completely, if you'd like, but... anyway, it's up there. Hope you like it...