Character:Assasin

[MrJames]

I used to play Warhammer 40k when I was younger, their charcters are awesome and it looks like you picked a good one to do. Mesh looks really clean and you modeled it pretty fast too.

I'm not the most experienced guy but isn't nearly 3000 tris on the weapons a bit much? Also I always though of the vindicare assasain as a bit more sleek looking and not so bulky, although its been a long time since i've seen one ;)

Keep updating :thumbsup:

[ApEx_V]

hey man thanks for the support.. yeah i do think hes a little bulky mainly on the arms and legs i need to adjust the length of his arms aswell they still look a little long. im not sure about the weapons. i havent really readup on low poly for ages.. to behonest i havent done 3d in ages. been stuck in an IT job doing database design for the last two years and well ive decided to chase my dreams again .. anyhoo. I made a rifle for a mod for BF1942 a while back and i think .. hold on ill check. yep 2308 tris for that rifle. and was working towards a 2500 limit that i got from dice's own weapons so i guess 2857 poly for the rifle pistol and knife together aint really too bad is it ? i dunno could be wrong.

cheers for the support ill try playing with his arms a little and post my fixes soon!

[ApEx_V]

oh just fer ref for anyone who dont know who he is.. this is what ive based my character on .. like i sed my own little spin

http://figurepainters.com/coppermine/albums/wpw-8b/vindicare.jpg

[MrJames]

Your probably right about the weapon, I was just guessing really ;)

Just noticed a couple of other things (bare in mind, I'm no pro). Maybe you could add an extra loop around the neck seems a bit sparse compared to the rest of the model.

Also, I think the main problem with the arms is the anatomy, I think the region around the bicep is a lot bigger that it should be. If you look at an anatomy book the deltoid sort of overlaps that area and at the moment its being dwarfed by the bicep. The forearm also looks like it could use another loop just to define the muscle a bit more instead of the one long extrusion.

The head, torso and backpack look pretty bang on to my untrained eye. The legs seem a bit on the large side and his bum is a bit large too ;) If I were you give him thinner legs, but still with good muscle definition, to give him a more stealthy feel. Also spread the loops out more evenly.

I really like the model but just picking apart things I would maybe do differently. Looks awesome though :D Keep updating if you texture or change him.

[Elmdorz]

Heh you know soon as I saw your character I immediately identified it as the vindicare assasin. Well everyone else has pretty much said everything I would about the model, maybe add a loop around the neck. I cant wait to see it done. Also good to see another warhammer 40k fan heh.

[ApEx_V]

been a little busy the last few days applying for unis etc. ive gone back to him and updated the model according to the crit you guys gave hopefully this is a little more athletic looking fixed the biceps up and added the kneepad. the new count after i added the extra loops is 4890 tris

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix1.jpg


http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix2.jpg

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix3.jpg

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix4.jpg

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix5.jpg

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix6.jpg

gonna get started on the next character now becuase i need to get to the texturing stage asap. soon to come. eldar warrior x2 variations and an eldar dreadnaught!..

let me know what you think of this guy now
ta!

[samavan]

I think you can maybe substract some Poly. And do some détails on your final diffuse map.
You can try? ^_^'

And why do you give this position for the legs? that a strange Vinci Position O_o.
You can maybe have some problem for Construct your final "Bones Setup" with IK-chain.

[ApEx_V]

thanks for the input dude ill fix it up asap . thanks for the tip on the legs . to be honest thats how ive always modeled character. but mainly i make vehicles so i usually just use biped which doesnt seem to give me a problem.

[MrJames]

Yeah its looking a lot better now ;) Oh and if your applying for Uni's don't apply for the Digital Animation Specialist degree from TVU, Its not worth the paper its writtn on! I should know, I'm doing it! lol ;)

[ApEx_V]

cool cool thanks for the advice ;P i did the advanced diploma of computer art and animation at the cgc in sydney nowim specialising in game design wanna hone my concept skills etc. preferably i want to get onto the BA of computer games design at Teeside so we'll see !

[ApEx_V]

well ive fixed up his legs the mesh was a nasty mess im glad i went back to it.. ive kulled out a few polys that i guess i can texture and the final count for this one is 4648 tris im done withthis model for now for sure lol. gotta get on with the next one. i may come back to him when i get to the normal mapping stage although im still undecided as to weather im going to actually do that or not.

well here he is

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix7.jpg

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix8.jpg

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix9.jpg

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix10.jpg

http://apex3d.co.uk/images/work/wip/Demoreel/vindicare/vindifix11.jpg

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