DWIII - 3D - MelvinSqualor - TBA

[melvinsqualor]

Thought I would keep the first post edited with my current WIP.

NEW STORY UPDATE --- March 5th ---

Jonus is the Grand Patriarch over the Cipbex people on his home planet Dvaion. 1,000 years ago the Cipbex society was extraordinarily advanced. Technologically, they were far superior to any civilization within their solar system. Every creature within depended upon the technology for every facet of their lives.

After the ultimate weapon was unleashed and all of technology became useless, pandemonium raged through the Cipbex people. Panic and anarchy ensued within government and families and through any form of collective activity. As the people struggled to survive without the help of technology, a child stepped forward with seemingly supernatural powers. This child was able to manipulate and control vegetation to his every whim. Among the ruins this child discovered a living staff, from which he was able to extend his power to all of the Cipbex people, and planet Dvaion slowly began to rebuild itself with the young child assuming his place at the helm of a rejuvenating society that was transforming into an immense power.

This young child was Jonus.

Jonus has reigned as Grand Patriarch over the Cipbex people for the past 900 years, and although he remains stalwart, there is unease rippling through the planet with apprehension that Jonus is nearing the end of his long life. 250 years ago Jonus’ heart failed. Yet, through his mystical power Jonus imagined an organism out of vegetation and with the last remnants of his human heart delicately intertwined the two to mold a beating, living heart. As he reaches the age of 912 years old the Cipbex people are terrified that without Jonus they will be lost in a world they can not control.

Without Jonus’ power the fate of the Cipbex civilization and the planet of Dvaion have no future.

And here is the current Concept WIP

image updated --- March 12th ---

[stalsby]

yo where's some work man? get pumped!

[melvinsqualor]

Been busy with GDC and school projects but I found some time to push the pencil around on the paper a little bit. Need to spend some more time on the war! I wasn't happy with some of my earlier concepts. I have decided to go with an old man warlord, probably with an earth artifact of some sort. Here are a couple of my idea sketches for the old guy. Next I will be figuring out weapons and clothing etc. But wanted to post something to get me going.



Kinda liked the old man face on this sketch page.

[melvinsqualor]

Was able to figure out a little more of the story and what my character is going to look like. I will edit my first post with the story. So he is a Clericon with the power to control vegetation. I am liking the way the weapon/staff is forming out. I wanted to figure out the old man body so I could build up my base mesh and start z-brushing. As far as his face, robes, armour/padding. that is still all in the works.

[Puckducker]

Now this is an unpleasant looking fellow. I really like your design, though maybe you could try an give him a bit more of an intimidating look. I don't doubt that he can probably dish it out, but for the competition it's going to be that initial look of your character that's going to sell it. Make him really decrepit perhaps, suggesting that if you value your life, you had best stay away from this guy.

I really like the design regardless...very unique.

[melvinsqualor]

puckducker: Yes! Thanks for the critiques. I could not agree with you more about the face. I have been hearing the same comment from other people and am working on a more fearsom looking face. I appreciate the feedback! I should have some updates tomorrow, along with my first pass in zBrush. still concepting out the finer details.

[melvinsqualor]

I was able to build a base mesh and get it into zbrush today. Starting to work on the form of the old man. He is a little bulkier than I want him at the moment. Still concepting the face.

Had a few ideas for his wardrobe today. I will sketch them out and hopefully post them tomorrow.

[kicksachi]

Do U think that guy above would last a second in the war? Sorry 4 the hard words, but its for the sake of the site....
Try to polish your character a bit. U need a unique design my friend.

I will be watching Ya..

[melvinsqualor]

Haven't found a whole lot of time to get back to the war. But I am back. Still doing some design work for the character. But here is my update on what I have so far on his face in zbrush. I plan on wrinkling him up some more to make him look older. Weapons, and armor will come! As I full intend on this guy lasting more than 1 second in the war!