Wip: LowPoly Character - Troll Killer

[ernia]

Hi Wes,

Pretty nice! I like the details on the boot edges.

Check out Tank's Low-Poly forum on 3dAttack. They have already done a battle axe, but check it out anyway. Might be fun for you.

ernia

[Joseppi]

Wes,

Thanks for posting. I have been interested in applying aspects of "gaming" modelling lately, having spent a little more time playing a few video games which have "making of" extras, or visible wireframe overlays as part of the game graphics (loading screens, etc.) It struck me with the games that lighting, animation and enviroment, along with the low poly models, can create quite an effective overall impression. The technical/perfectionist/ego approach would be "build the highest detail possible" but, from working in stagecraft (theater sets) to seeing Hollywood FX miniature models up close, often the approach is to build only what's needed or that will be seen. It's nice to see the cross-disciplinary approach you are taking.

This character seems different than your prior Troll sketch. Is this a new character, or did the design evolve once you got into modelling?

Joe

PS: I don't know if you should change the pants... maybe skin-tight vinyl or pleather could be the look. Is this troll going to be the frontman for a speed metal/thraser band? It could work!

[bobtronic]

that looks pretty cool Wes, how many polys are this now?

cheers,
Bob

[wesware]

Hey, thanks for replying guys.

ernia: thanks. yes, I plan on hanging out at 3dattack a little more and possibly get in on some of those low-poly challenges.

Joe: That's exactly how I feel. I really think there is so much that can be done with texturing. It not only reduces (usually) rendertimes but can also achieve an overall more interesting and possibly realistic scene. My tendency in 3d is too keep adding geomtry and detail often overbloating the scene, then try to get a look I'd like to achieve soley from the use of procedurals. I'd like to get away from that and see what other possibilities there are.

Bob: Thanks! Well, he's currently at 3886 tris and his ax is 252. That's me doing a triangulate on all the quads. I really think I can go back in a shave 800 tris off without changing the shape much. Problem is, I don't have the rigging experience to tell what polys can go and the most effecient way to model joints for deformation. I do look at alot of wireframes from other artists, so I have learned some. Probably just need to get some joints in there and see what works best.

[Tank_3D_Attack]

Very good looking work so far Wesware. I believe you could make the character look a tad more "impressive" by changing the pants and adding additional eyecatcher onto him. Things like gloves or a necklace with bones or whatnot will add to the characters "impression". Or something like protective gear (maybe just one shoulder with a strap or the likes).

I am sure you can get rid of some tri's by optimizing the character a tad. It currently looks very clean and nice. I always try to reduce the model to the max without destroying the shape.

Hope to see you on our forum as well. Ernia mentioned the challenges already but do not forget that we have more than just the challenges. We like to invite everybody to talk about "Low Poly" Art.

Good job so far Wesware!


Oh and in case you haven't seen it yet....we created a plugin for "low poly artist" which counts your triangles or quads and let's you define a specific budget. Check it out here:

http://www.biomekk.com/index.php?page=3&cat=107&itm=13

Thomas

[wesware]

Hey Thomas,

Thanks for checking it out! I appreciate the tips and crits.
Yes, I need to do a little research on armor, perhaps a guard on his shoulder or a forearm sheild? I'm also considering a helmet. I need to reduce some polys first. I'm thinking some areas like the top of the hand and his cheeks are a good place to start, as well as the front of his shins and thighs. could knock a few out on his boots also.

Looking forward to hanging out at 3dattack.

[wesware]

Thomas,

Forgot to mention, downloaded the plug, will defitely be using it.
Thanks for all that the Attack does for the community.

[Tank_3D_Attack]

Thomas,

Forgot to mention, downloaded the plug, will defitely be using it.
Thanks for all that the Attack does for the community.

You are very welcome Wesware. Hope to see you participating on our forum as well...we low poly folks have to stick together ;) Sharing knowledge in that area is something we are trying to do for people like you and me who want to get into game/low poly modeling.


Thomas

[cyartist]

Looks great nice edge flow!

[benytone]

Hey WesWare, its a nice low poly :lightbulb




Oh *************(we created a plugin for "low poly artist) ************* Check it out here:

http://www.biomekk.com/index.php?page=3&cat=107&itm=13

Thomas

loool, what is this...Bing, Bing, Bing!
Nice :thumbsup:


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