I couldn't rename my first tread, so here is a new one with correct character name in the title.
Hakumen from Blazblue game.
Idea is a restyling this character in classic blood elf design.
Rough concept and block out.





Hi-poly in progress, I spent a few days studying next-gen technology, so there is not too much done. I keep mesh in quads for future export and sculpting in Z-brush.



Normal map/sp/df test.

Good choice! Love this character

I didn't know that you use normal map on your models too, Ms. I don't know the original char, but I can say your concept is great, as always. I'm waiting for more of your awesome stuff. You're a great source of inspiration.

I'll make this character in next-gen, but usually I work with old-school.

Another BlazBlue fighter! Awesome I can't wait to see what you do.

The wheel of fate is turning!

nice! can't wait to see how this will turn out, awesome I'm sure

Concept is great for sure. Will be exciting to see how this turns out

ah man, that is really good work so far. Not familiar with the character, but am liking this so far.. keep at!

Nice

Watching

Cool concept art, Tamara! Record yourself when you paint the textures so I can geek out over it

I'm afraid, this time its gonna be next-gen and I won't paint texture as I usually do)

Originally Posted by FirstKeeper

I'm afraid, this time its gonna be next-gen and I won't paint texture as I usually do)

So, why don't you make in diffuse only, like you always do? Have you made some gamble with someone? You're one of few people here that can win a game art comp just with color map...

Because I want to learn something new

Nice concept, its suits your work style.

if this was rogue armor in cata... then ide actually level to 85 as a rogue to get it.... bad assness

I VOTE stick to your guns and go diffuse only or if you plan on going the normal route you stylize it somewhat like sf4, but id rather see the beast diffuse work imo. Looking great Tamara keep on busting that texture sheet out.

Like the concept and how goes the character, looking forward to sculpting.

You are pretty good with diffuse. In this day and age knowing normals is useful too. I say learn something new

Looks very intriguing.

I would almost suggest pushing the design elements some more.

Right now Hakumen looks... level 70 Burning Crusade.

Give him Uber Epic Tier 15 armour with extra stuff and spikes, and plates, and awesomeness. Chains, and belts, and the works.


Try to incorperate that Rhinocerous motif a little more. The horn on his head, and the horns on his shoulderpad look SO badass.


Maybe some oversized kneepads with tusks coming from it, with maybe another one on the belt.


Overall it's looking badass, and we know it's going to kick major ass.! but I think you can push the design some more. (Even if you do a quick paint over of your current mesh).




^_^

JacqueChoi - hey thanks! I'm gonna add additional elements and details later, I don't like how it simple looks like now too, gonna finish first pattern pass and after that make another overpaint.

Love the head test you have up. It's reading really well for the amount of polygons in it.

will there be a complimentary video tutorial on you paint all bad ass with this?

Nope and it's gonna be next-gen, no hand-paint texture this time.

Almost finish with base mesh and patterns. I'll make another over paint for new elements for next stage.

Basemech is very cool. It is interesting to look at the complete model. Good luck!