horodnicdragos

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:24 am

Here are some models I did:

A pack of towers:
Hammerfell:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/towy12.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/towy.png[/img]

Dwemer:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/towy9.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/towy8.jpg[/img]

A hammerfell lantern:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/M3.jpg[/img]

A shield:
[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/M2.jpg[/img]

And a crown (not textured yet):

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/M1.jpg[/img]

And a concept I did by the way:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/hammerfellshrine.jpg[/img]
A hammerfell shrine.

Boompiee · Post by **Boompiee** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:27 am

I like them, the shield is very impressive.

Graff · Post by **Graff** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:29 am

You should really keep your stuff in one thread, you already have a showcase thread. That aside, I quite like the Hammerfell towers, though the texture is a little bland. The crown definitely does need some work.

A suggestion would be to pay close attention to the concept art forum, as I'm not sure how lore-accurate the towers are.

Keep working, dude.

Graff.

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:39 am

Well your skill has improved greatly since you first joined. ;) Have you learnt how to export yet?

Remember to keep an eye on your facecount (it helps not to use smooth modifiers too much).

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:42 pm

Graff:The other one was locked.Remember?And yeah you have to wait for the crown.It is not finished at the moment.

Vernon:Yes I know how to export it!I export it to obj...then it can be imported in 3dsmax and exported from there.About the polycount...the polycount isn't very big.And something that I still don't know:How do I aply a bump texture on my mesh?

Here is my first model ever in case you missed it:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/ss2.jpg[/img]

The swamp snake...what beautifull times...
And here is how it looks now:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/ss18.jpg[/img]

Stalker · Post by **Stalker** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:51 pm

A great imporvement from your old stuff but yet it still requires some work. How about trying to make modular tower (like all morrowind meshes are) from your existing ones ? Adding more details with textures can also help.

My general suggestion for you would be to concentrate on 1 mesh and try to match it with Beth quality. Do not hesitate to ask for help when you need it.

Negrodomous · Post by **Negrodomous** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:57 pm

I really like your work... espicially that sheild, even the texture matches it perfectly.

PoHa! · Post by **PoHa!** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:05 pm

Wow, nice work there, Horodnic. Work on your textures, add a little more detailing here and there, and any one of those would be really nice to use.

Keep it up.

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:17 pm

Ok Stalker...Here is it:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/towy10.jpg[/img]

I touched that railing.I hope it's good now.

This mesh si made out of 5 pieces.

And thanx for everyone.

Gez · Post by **Gez** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:42 pm

Could you post pics of the tower elements when they're not attached together? To see how they could be recombined in the TESCS to make a taller or smaller tower, etc.

Morgoth · Post by **Morgoth** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:43 pm

Woah, you've improved majorly. I think the shield is almost Oblivion quality. A variation of the steel shield maybe?

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:49 pm

Ok...Here I fixed some bugs:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/towy12.jpg[/img]

And Gez:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/towy13.jpg[/img]

here are all the pieces.Yes it's true!Here they are!

Stalker · Post by **Stalker** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:55 pm

You got the modular idea a bit wrong. What needs to be modular are the doorjams, rails (the ring and supports as one mesh) and 3 tower levels (base, middle and the top). That way it'll allow a lot more possibilities for tower creating. But it was a good start. I'm glad to see you improving your skills.

The_Warder · Post by **The_Warder** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 6:27 pm

I really like the shield.
the towers are great.

And are we still on the topic of bumpy textures!! just kidding.

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 6:45 pm

Ehm...you are right somehow...How the hell do I aply a bumpy texture?!?I am desperate about it.

The_Warder · Post by **The_Warder** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 6:56 pm

look here. http://www.tamriel-rebuilt.org/old_forum/viewtopic.php?t=15256

vernon said a little about bump mapping which I am thinking is the same thing.

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:04 pm

Thanx...but I knew these things...I only want to know how to aply in blender...is there any button?Hotkey?Somethig?I looked on the blender official site and I found nothing.

El Scumbago · Post by **El Scumbago** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:57 pm

This is by no means helpful, but I like seeing you kicking back with improved skills and better communication capabilities. Your towers and shield rule.

kebra · Post by **kebra** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:05 pm

He, great! Keep that way man.

And don't run it's a game not a race, you have nothing to challenge. Keep cool and take pleasure, pleasure for you.

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:08 pm

Thank you!Here is a globet and a bottle:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/botty.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/goblet.jpg[/img]

I hope you like these.Maybeh they need a better texture,though.

*edit: Why do you think I model?Well here is the answer:I model because it is fun and I have a good time doing this.

Negrodomous · Post by **Negrodomous** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:10 am

I think that the texture looks great on the goblet and bottle.

A matching bowl and plate for it (to complete the set) would be pretty cool.

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:16 am

I tried to make a bowl but the texture wasn't good enough.I mean the at the base of the bowl.Look:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/base.jpg[/img]

As you can see in the pcture the texture can't fit in.In left the map input is set on tube and on right it is set on flat.You know what I mean.Myabeh you can make a texture for that.

Edit:Oh and does someone knows how can i can split one piece in more pieces?I am refering to the tower.The first one.I want to split it in bottom,middle,and top.Is that possibile with blender?

Vernon · Post by **Vernon** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 9:08 am

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/goblet.jpg[/img]

The facecount for this is immense and it is just a goblet. Trust me, you need to stop using the smooth tool. Smooth tools are used in making pre-rendered animations and suchlike - not in realtime games. I know it looks better with the smooth tool applied, but you should try not using it if you want to improve your skills. :)

There is a 'knife' tool in blender that lets you cut things up - I don't know where or how to use it though, because I don't use blender.

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 4:26 pm

Here's the goblet set solid:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/gobly.jpg[/img]

And here's with the set smooth function on.But the polycount is the same.The both goblets are 2479 polys.

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/goblet.jpg[/img]

Even the render time is the same.The memory...I dunno... :s

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:39 am

Here's a can oppener I did with Lutemoth's concept.

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/canoppener.jpg[/img]

The poly is about 350.Hope you like it.

El Scumbago · Post by **El Scumbago** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:53 am

Very nice, I like how you emphasize on everyday life's objects, it's rather inspiring. That's it, I'll abandon all architecture shit and focus on clutter.

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:56 am

Oh...you shouldn't stop making concepts.Your concepts are very good.And I think I used some...

Tipe:The dwemer towers...

Don't you remember?

El Scumbago · Post by **El Scumbago** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:36 am

I'm not stopping yet, besides drawing is my hobby, but I will, soon as we begin making Hammerfell, coz I'll emphasize more on the CS then.
But we've already got plenty of artists who make weapons' and buildings' concepts, so I'll turn my attention to everyday objects and details/patterns. Eventually we'll need such things too.

Gez · Post by **Gez** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:04 am

El Scumbago wrote:Very nice, I like how you emphasize on everyday life's objects, it's rather inspiring. That's it, I'll abandon all architecture shit and focus on clutter.

You're bringing tears of joy on Detritus Caria's eyes.

El Scumbago · Post by **El Scumbago** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:08 am

For Boethiah's sake, no more "look for a bolt of cloth with a diamond pattern and get it" quests! I slew that guy right after I was done with his errands.
The bastard dared to ask an incarnate to become his delivery boy. Such humiliation...

Ahem, sorry, I got totally off the rails.

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:25 pm

Here's another one.With another Lutemoth's concept.

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/axe.jpg[/img]

Not my best.The poly is about 760.

Oh and by the way.Here's a concpet for a hammerfell royal guard.

I am not that good at drawing.But a concept is something that represents an idea.Well here's one.

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/hammerfellguard.jpg[/img]

Morden · Post by **Morden** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:27 pm

Nice job modelling and texturing the axe. Could you post a wireframe screenshot of the axe please? I'd like to see how you structured the polygons.

Negrodomous · Post by **Negrodomous** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:55 pm

A can opener, huh? I've never seen a can in TES... :p

The_Warder · Post by **The_Warder** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:02 am

nice axe 760 doesn't sound bad for a weapon.

Macar · Post by **Macar** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:28 am

Your meshes continue to improve. The last to weapons look ace.

Mr. Sorry of Balmora · Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:56 am

these are great i just have one idea you can try if you want but the axe< turn the blade around.

i want to see how it would mesure against my training axe

[img]http://images.acmehardware.com/200x200/2613917.jpg[/img]

Lutemoth · Post by **Lutemoth** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:11 am

Yozza yow! Why didn't I see this sooner? I'm very honored, Dragos, thankee!

horodnicdragos · Post by **horodnicdragos** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:46 am

Hehehe...Thanx!Here are some wireframe of my models:

The lantern:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/wire6.gif[/img]

By the way!Here's the concept of it.

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/e3225613.jpg[/img]

The goblet:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/wire7.gif[/img]

The towers:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/wire5.gif[/img]

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/wire4.gif[/img]

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/wire3.gif[/img]

And the weapons I did with Lutemoth's concepts:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/wire2.gif[/img]

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/wire1.gif[/img]

Here you go.Thanx for everyone.And neg.It was just a joke.

No can oppener.

Edit:Hey Stalker!I did it!I succeded spliting that tower.Look:

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/horodnicdragos/towysplit.jpg[/img]

Mr. Sorry of Balmora · Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:47 am

is it possibe to turn the blade on the axe around?

i just want to see what it would look like

RowanTiernan · Post by **RowanTiernan** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:37 am

Great Job Horodnic! It seems youve begun to harness your ability, and your pieces definately show it! good job and keep it up!

~Rowan