DWIII - 3D - Puckducker - Pillar of the Earth

Puckducker · 19-02-2008, 03:20 AM

Just doing some initial mock-up silhouette work. I've done a little thumb nailing, but I find it really more beneficial for me to start knocking out something in maya first..find it a lot easier to get the shapes I want.

So, this is where I'm at in the initial stage. Not quite happy with the shape of him yet....I want a much more grounded shape to him....I think I'll probably add some sort of flowing robe/cape to his lower half.

No story yet either....we'll have to work on that and see what we get. I do know he's going to be a very large, armored knight. I really like the idea of taking a rather cartoonish/anime'ish style of impractically large armor, but detailing it up as intricate and ornate as the most luxurious set of real life armor....Sick amounts of detail, that's what I'm good at, and what I'm planning on working with.

[EDIT] Updated with latest image.

Jido · 19-02-2008, 03:36 AM

I like your idea of converting from anime to something more natural. All I can say at this point is maybe bend some those straight edges to get a a bit organic feel to it.

Puckducker · 20-02-2008, 01:08 AM

Updated with a full concept. Much happier with this design. Still feel it's not entirely together just yet, but I'm happy with how it's progressing.

I gave him a spear/lance for now...partially perhaps because I haven't seen too many other lances, or perhaps because I've been playing entirely too much Fire Emblem and I love my Lance Generals. I liked the idea that he'll have one extremely heavily armored side, which he'll use for defense, while his lance arm is almost armor free, allowing better mobility with the weapon. Added a lot of asymmetry that I was looking for. The robe to one side at the bottom helped too.

jettmx · 20-02-2008, 01:14 AM

I really like the style-- almost reminds me of samurai seven. I wasn't sure I saw the earth element coming through but I think the robe flowing down with the organic feet armor and the spear really make that come through more.

akimba · 20-02-2008, 02:14 AM

I really like this design also.. The asymmetry really adds to his character and it's well balanced between the robe and armored arms. I agree with jettmx about the earth element also...There's something very grounded about the combination of his armor and his stance.. He may not wield any magic, but it seems actually MOVING him on the battlefield would be DAMN hard.

Keep it up, I can't wait to see the detail you put into this armor.

Ghosty! · 20-02-2008, 09:40 AM

I love it too... I'd like to see some colour though.

Puckducker · 20-02-2008, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the comments!

jettmx: Yeah, I'm not quite 100% on the name really....the idea of Pillar of the Earth was more supposed to indicate how strong and unwavering this character is...but seeing as this contest is all about different elements, I think that idea is probably going to be taken as if this guy is supposed to be using earth/vegetation power.

akimba: Thanks. I love putting in nice flowing robes, I think I'll probably add a bit more....creates a really dynamic look for a still figure.

Ghosty! Yeah, he's just black and white for now....I'll do up some colour concepts probably after I finallize this design a bit more, but I'm thinking he'll be fairly mono-cromatic, with blue accents to give him the 3Dtotal look.

que · 20-02-2008, 04:43 PM

I'm digging that concept man. I like were your headed with this one.

DemolishMan · 20-02-2008, 08:27 PM

I love this one, its Sauron-ish, nice job!

Puckducker · 21-02-2008, 01:12 PM

Heh, yeah, I was kinda going for a Sauron like effect.

Rych · 21-02-2008, 01:14 PM

Yeah the flow in the concept is awesome, very dramatic, if you can reproduce that in the 3d model man that will look awesome!!

markus_omega · 21-02-2008, 01:14 PM

nice

i like it. its kinde a mix between sauron and samurai 7 . great stuff

.

keet it up

pingu722 · 22-02-2008, 01:19 AM

Hello mate

I like your skirt design, It must be cool when it turn to HiRes model in Zbrush

Puckducker · 22-02-2008, 11:45 PM

Been working on the concept stuff still, but no new updates to post as of yet. I'm still kinda struggling trying to implement the elemental powers into my character/weapon. Any thoughts? I was thinking trying either ice or air.

setschaos · 23-02-2008, 01:37 AM

Looks amazing thus far. If you're really open to suggestion... I can see this guy as a summoner, ice-water with a lance (not the polearm). He would be awesome with an ice mount and a lance, I'm sure there aren't many who plan on using a mount as part of their entry, only because of the tri limit. However, if you are feeling ambitious and want to challenge yourself, it would definitely make for an awesome entry.

19-02-2008, 03:20 AM	#1
Puckducker Da blue bus is calling us Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	DWIII - 3D - Puckducker - Pillar of the Earth Just doing some initial mock-up silhouette work. I've done a little thumb nailing, but I find it really more beneficial for me to start knocking out something in maya first..find it a lot easier to get the shapes I want. So, this is where I'm at in the initial stage. Not quite happy with the shape of him yet....I want a much more grounded shape to him....I think I'll probably add some sort of flowing robe/cape to his lower half. No story yet either....we'll have to work on that and see what we get. I do know he's going to be a very large, armored knight. I really like the idea of taking a rather cartoonish/anime'ish style of impractically large armor, but detailing it up as intricate and ornate as the most luxurious set of real life armor....Sick amounts of detail, that's what I'm good at, and what I'm planning on working with. [EDIT] Updated with latest image. Attached Images __________________ The only way to define the limitations of our existence is to go beyond them. CURRENT WIP: DW5-3D-Götterdämmerung -Puckducker LATEST COMPLETED PROJECT: DWIV - 3D - Puckducker - Dark Matter Last edited by Puckducker; 12-04-2008 at 05:58 AM..

20-02-2008, 01:08 AM	#3
Puckducker Da blue bus is calling us Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Updated with a full concept. Much happier with this design. Still feel it's not entirely together just yet, but I'm happy with how it's progressing. I gave him a spear/lance for now...partially perhaps because I haven't seen too many other lances, or perhaps because I've been playing entirely too much Fire Emblem and I love my Lance Generals. I liked the idea that he'll have one extremely heavily armored side, which he'll use for defense, while his lance arm is almost armor free, allowing better mobility with the weapon. Added a lot of asymmetry that I was looking for. The robe to one side at the bottom helped too. Attached Images __________________ The only way to define the limitations of our existence is to go beyond them. CURRENT WIP: DW5-3D-Götterdämmerung -Puckducker LATEST COMPLETED PROJECT: DWIV - 3D - Puckducker - Dark Matter

20-02-2008, 04:04 PM	#7
Puckducker Da blue bus is calling us Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Thanks for the comments! jettmx: Yeah, I'm not quite 100% on the name really....the idea of Pillar of the Earth was more supposed to indicate how strong and unwavering this character is...but seeing as this contest is all about different elements, I think that idea is probably going to be taken as if this guy is supposed to be using earth/vegetation power. akimba: Thanks. I love putting in nice flowing robes, I think I'll probably add a bit more....creates a really dynamic look for a still figure. Ghosty! Yeah, he's just black and white for now....I'll do up some colour concepts probably after I finallize this design a bit more, but I'm thinking he'll be fairly mono-cromatic, with blue accents to give him the 3Dtotal look. __________________ The only way to define the limitations of our existence is to go beyond them. CURRENT WIP: DW5-3D-Götterdämmerung -Puckducker LATEST COMPLETED PROJECT: DWIV - 3D - Puckducker - Dark Matter

20-02-2008, 08:27 PM	#9
DemolishMan Lord of Terror Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: I live on a City, inside a State, and then on a big Country. Earth ? Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love this one, its Sauron-ish, nice job! __________________ DemolishMan.com Proud user of Maya PLE v8.5!

21-02-2008, 01:12 PM	#10
Puckducker Da blue bus is calling us Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Heh, yeah, I was kinda going for a Sauron like effect. __________________ The only way to define the limitations of our existence is to go beyond them. CURRENT WIP: DW5-3D-Götterdämmerung -Puckducker LATEST COMPLETED PROJECT: DWIV - 3D - Puckducker - Dark Matter

19-02-2008, 03:36 AM	#2
Jido Skill Reaper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina, US Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like your idea of converting from anime to something more natural. All I can say at this point is maybe bend some those straight edges to get a a bit organic feel to it.

20-02-2008, 01:14 AM	#4
jettmx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I really like the style-- almost reminds me of samurai seven. I wasn't sure I saw the earth element coming through but I think the robe flowing down with the organic feet armor and the spear really make that come through more.

20-02-2008, 02:14 AM	#5
akimba Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I really like this design also.. The asymmetry really adds to his character and it's well balanced between the robe and armored arms. I agree with jettmx about the earth element also...There's something very grounded about the combination of his armor and his stance.. He may not wield any magic, but it seems actually MOVING him on the battlefield would be DAMN hard. Keep it up, I can't wait to see the detail you put into this armor.

20-02-2008, 09:40 AM	#6
Ghosty! Problematique Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I love it too... I'd like to see some colour though.

20-02-2008, 04:43 PM	#8
que Quincy "F1" Shields Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago son! Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm digging that concept man. I like were your headed with this one.

21-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#11
Rych Master swordsman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MI Posts: 644 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Yeah the flow in the concept is awesome, very dramatic, if you can reproduce that in the 3d model man that will look awesome!! __________________

21-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#12
markus_omega certified madman Join Date: May 2006 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	nice i like it. its kinde a mix between sauron and samurai 7 . great stuff . keet it up

22-02-2008, 01:19 AM	#13
pingu722 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Taiwan Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello mate I like your skirt design, It must be cool when it turn to HiRes model in Zbrush

22-02-2008, 11:45 PM	#14
Puckducker Da blue bus is calling us Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Been working on the concept stuff still, but no new updates to post as of yet. I'm still kinda struggling trying to implement the elemental powers into my character/weapon. Any thoughts? I was thinking trying either ice or air. __________________ The only way to define the limitations of our existence is to go beyond them. CURRENT WIP: DW5-3D-Götterdämmerung -Puckducker LATEST COMPLETED PROJECT: DWIV - 3D - Puckducker - Dark Matter

23-02-2008, 01:37 AM	#15
setschaos Is portfolio-less Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA, USA Posts: 514 Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Looks amazing thus far. If you're really open to suggestion... I can see this guy as a summoner, ice-water with a lance (not the polearm). He would be awesome with an ice mount and a lance, I'm sure there aren't many who plan on using a mount as part of their entry, only because of the tri limit. However, if you are feeling ambitious and want to challenge yourself, it would definitely make for an awesome entry. __________________ My Character Creation Thread

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