Darth_Sapiens Posted May 13, 2013 Posted May 13, 2013 so guys I'm making another character overhaul, (and a skin for those who don't want the other stuff) basically to make Mandalore look more like his predecessors, and giving him something to make him strategically worth while to have in-party. (don't get me wrong, Mandalore is one of my favourite chars in tsl.)The mod started out for me as a way to explore 3d modeling and use some new-found photoshop techniques. the screens will give you a hint on how he will be more interesting, the texture and model aren't final. but just to get you all excited...
Taki17 Posted May 13, 2013 Posted May 13, 2013 Mandalore looks a way more badass However, I don't think those blades are necesarry. There will be too much clipping with the weapons.
Darth_Sapiens Posted May 14, 2013 Author Posted May 14, 2013 Lol, it might grow on you the reason I chose to have it was to increase the similarity between the previous mandalores and this one, without adding too much to him, I guess I could always give him a cape but this felt more in line with Mandalore to me.
Zhaboka Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 I have a feeling it'll grow on me, too. Also foreshadows future Clone uniforms.
Darth_Sapiens Posted May 15, 2013 Author Posted May 15, 2013 I have a feeling it'll grow on me, too. Also foreshadows future Clone uniforms. agreed.
Sith Holocron Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 I can't say I'm in love with the butt skirt. I believe in the Star Wars universe at least, they identify this as a kama.
Malkior Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 You know, I like the design, but I have a few reservations about "jazzing up" Mandalore. My chief concern is that in most game dialog, people only sort of notice he's wearing a unique mask and nothing else out of the ordinary. In the game setting, if Mandalore was wearing anything as royally conspicuous as a full-fledged kama and full regalia, he would be singled out as either a warlord or royal entourage. While personally I like the color scheme and how it perfectly matches his persona as the "Preserver", I just think his travelling attire would more likely reflect a mercenary sergeant or someone to that effect; if only to preserve the nature of how other Mandalorians approach him in his conversations with them. ...perhaps alternate options for his look?...
Mandalore Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Looking forward to it - I've known Canderous to wear a kama during the Wars when he was feeling particularly self-centred, so I think it suits him.
Darth_Sapiens Posted June 12, 2013 Author Posted June 12, 2013 working on HD-ing the base mandalore skin, head is almost done, a bit more tweaking i think screen:
milestails Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Good stuff DS. Reminds me of Drewton's HD Mandalore from his Massive Improvement Mod which was never released. http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-sith-lords-massive-improvement-mod/images/mandalore-preview
Darth_Sapiens Posted June 13, 2013 Author Posted June 13, 2013 my skin does look like his, but mine, when it is done, will hopefully 99% completely replace the vanilla texture. it seems like drewton was enhancing the base texture rather than recreating it. new screen for today:
Fallen Guardian Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 I think I liked the one from yesterday more. This one seems way too gritty and weathered.
Darth_Sapiens Posted June 15, 2013 Author Posted June 15, 2013 I'll have a new set of pics later, but I toned down the grunge a fair bit. just so you know :-)
Darth_Sapiens Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 k new set of pics, i'm happy with the textures, just some highlighting/shading to go and then tweak the colouration. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us
Malkior Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 I definitely like your retextures! Is there any chance you could make a tutorial on the technique you use to get that realistic metal effect? Otherwise, it looks great!
Darth_Sapiens Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 once I get the right set up, I hope to do a series of tutorials. basically I use the emboss and dodge/burn tool in Photoshop. the hardest part is knowing your way around Photoshop. of course having the model right in Photoshop makes it easy to experiment.
shaggoth Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 top of his head looks a bit weird https://imageshack.us/a/img825/8185/iing.jpg other than that - awesome ) what about kama?
Darth_Sapiens Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 i am still hoping to work on this, but this thread's now locked, continue the discussion here
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