Mini Challenge #6 - Mini Moo Fighters

[blankslatejoe]

http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/extras/mini/6.jpg

Theme:
Mini Moo Fighters - DS/PSP Spec Animal Fighters

Brief:
Imagine a farmhouse wrestling ring, pigs versus chickens. Or a backwood's deathmatch cage, the squirrel style versus fox form. Or better yet, imagine a mother nature sponsored, street-fighter esque, no-holds barred Battle Royale.
Dogs versus cats versus turtles versus elephants versus panda versus monkey. Pick your animal. Choose your weapons (if any). And deck your critter out for the ultimate showdown. May the best Mini Moo Fighter win!

This is another back-to-the-basics low spec DS/PSP style comp. It's going to be a quick comp, but the specs are low enough that time shouldn't be an issue for anyone. 650 Triangles, and a 256 diffuse texture. Alpha and Self-Illumination (fullbright/glow maps) are allowed, but normal/bump/spec are not. This is not a next gen competition, this is a get-yer-keister-painting competition.

For concept art, we are looking for the same, but in 2d . As always, Backgrounds are optional. Pedestals are optional. Texturing/coloring is optional. Basically... everything is optional. This challenge is here for those desiring to practice their art and receive friendly advice from fellow artisans. So as mentioned in mini comp #1-5, keep it easy, keep it quick, and keep it real. Good Luck!


Please do not make a new thread for your entry. Keep all w.i.p shots in this specific thread.

The Specs:
- 650 triangles maximum
- 1x256 diffuse
- Optional bonus maps: 1x256 alpha/transparency, 1x256 fullbright/selfillum/glow


Final Submission:
You can submit your finals here:
http://www.gameartisans.org/contests/mini/concept.html



Prizes:
1st place:
- 1 book from Amazon.com (up to $30 value)
- 1 new forum and gallery award icon for mini challenges
- 1 point towards raising your overal game, elite, and/or master rating
on gameartisans

2nd place:
- 1 book from Amazon.com (up to $20 value)
- 1 new forum and gallery award icon for mini challenges
- 1/2 point towards raising your overal game, elite, and/or master
rating on gameartisans

3rd place:
- 1 new forum and gallery award icon for mini challenges


Public Voting:
All Winners are chosen through a public voting system. Only GA.org
members may vote.


Deadline:
Nov 18th 11:59 p.m Eastern Time

[Mogster]

Yay ookay now to get to work ill try do a 3d aswell if i get time to use the pc but well see.

[miezis]

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9566/fighterduckyrd5.jpg

i'll be the first, eh? :)

so here it is, a boxer ducky. with his mighty left hook he can take out any enemy and take control of the farm!

[vied]

:lol: that's funny miezis!
but the tail fur placement looks a little bit odd IMO..?

[Japhir]

that boxer duck is great!
in this one i'm gonna try and enter both concept and 3d :D (if it's allowed that is..)
first WIP:
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4063/geckoes8.jpg
C&C welcome! as it is my first actual concept ever :D

[brian_h]

Heres a quick sketch...

[Japhir]

brian_h: that's very cool! has the same style as some warhammer sketches!
very small update:
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3559/geckonb1.jpg

[Amethyst]

Hi Brian: That is a mean looking pig, but he is very well drawn as your stuff usually is..

[EricElwell]

what is wrong with me? haha... no time lately, maybe I will make the egg ninja...


whatever


oh man... couldn't help but photoshop.. I need to stop.

[BuroKun]

lol, nice.

[meltdown]

Here is the Go-Lee-la... ha ha rofl

http://users.skynet.be/fa005299/download/Go-lee-la.jpg

[WhiteGuardian]

Here my 1st WIP in this great contest. I chose animals from my country, yeah... Komodo the King of Lizard and Garuda the King of Bird. Put armor to their body. C&c please
Wait for my next progress OK? :)

[blankslatejoe]

looks pretty good whiteguardian...but why does it say conceptart.org? Are they running a minimoo comp too ;)

meltdown - genuis! I love the bruce lee look!

[EricElwell]

ah crap.. this is just game-artisans? forget it.

[dkvdeeto]

great comp here.....
i always loved animals, ......
anyway i'll go with this little ninja bandit

Cooney- the Raccoon

[WhiteGuardian]

looks pretty good whiteguardian...but why does it say conceptart.org? Are they running a minimoo comp too ;)

meltdown - genuis! I love the bruce lee look!


Ups, really sorry. :eek: :eek: Yeah, i knew that conceptart.org not create a contest like that, that just my fault to write the text like that. I'm very sorry about that. :( :o I make this concept only for this great contest. Cheer and goodl luck for everyone who join this contest. :thumb:

[Mogster]

dkvdeeto - Damn your idea is so similar to mine gonna have to try sommin different then hmmm hmmm nice work though :>

[kessler]

Hey guys this is my WIP, I accidentally posted the first iteration on the 3d page. 1554

[kessler]

I like you pigman bryanh I like the ogres from warhammer and he seems like that weeeeeee. I would suggest a weapon with a heavier end... Like a Halberd or Hammer something that causes big oweees.

[blankslatejoe]

Ups, really sorry. :eek: :eek: Yeah, i knew that conceptart.org not create a contest like that, that just my fault to write the text like that. I'm very sorry about that. :( :o I make this concept only for this great contest. Cheer and goodl luck for everyone who join this contest. :thumb:

no worries, I was just giving you a hard time :)

kessler - looks good! I like the anteater idea! He looks a little monochromatic though--maybe you could introduce some 'focus' color somewhere to help break it up a bit/direct the eye?

[Gunnahan]

a first sketch from me.. but seeing the other entries i might choose a different style...

[peter_john]

ok, my hat's in the ring.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2020/1919771595_4f8955e5d1_o.jpg
This is Little Boy. He's an over large gorilla that carries bombs and explosives with him into battle. He's invulnerable to explosions which is why they are his favored weapons. He takes his name from the WWII era nuke he carries with him on his back. No one knows for sure if the bomb is inert after this long, but Little Boy hasn't tried to trigger it yet. It's sort of his totem in a way.

I might do some more sketching on him but the concept is mostly there. Good start so far everybody. Miezis, I really like your rude duck! It's like he's glowing with rage.

[EricElwell]

ok.. quickie

[brian_h]

An update...working more barnyard mechanics back into the weapons...more makeshift.

[Gunnahan]

Little update , adding color

[Frozan]

@brian_h nice concept you got going. i would think about making the legs more built to support someone of his weight maybe. might be just my taste but other then that lookin great keep it up.

[damagecontrol]

Nice work everyone! I see a lot of nice pieces coming up. Looking forward to your final piece.

Here's an EXTREME early rough of a concept for the Monkey King. I'll iron him out some more over the weekend...I hope :-)

[Mogster]

ugh was gonna work on mine today but my work has roped me on my day off... that'll teach me to leave my cell on ..

[alexisys]

Hey guys! Funny comp here :)
Saw commercial with DURACELL battery today(where pink bunny is plaing drum).
I thought it would be nice to go with bunnies.
ok..here is my idea and sketch :)

[kirilot]

Tiny toons

[meltdown]

http://users.skynet.be/fa005299/download/Go-lee-la_02.jpg

[Prospektor]

heres a quick sketch of kind of a literal twist on a mobster reservoir dogs type of character...
except he's not that great at gun fighting...
as you can see he's getting owned;)

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/5355/moofighterxx5.jpg

(and yes I know his fatty dog paw fingers could never fit the guns triggers!:D )

[brian_h]

First thing that is off is the footing...it doesn't look like he was actually standing and hit with bullets as much as someone is pulling the carpet out from under him. 2 cents.

B

[Prospektor]

thanks brian h for pointing that out, I didn't see it at first but you're right it does kinda look like that:) ....

anyways I most likely wont have a chance to finish it but I will update if I can...

[CalabreseArts]

Hey Guys,
this is my first post. I dont have much time to work on this competition but I couldnt help but get involved. It seemed like such a fun project. So here is a concept that I worked on for a bit.... I think its a bout 3 hours into it. I am going in and about to give it detail. Hope you guys enjoy.

http://www.davidcalabrese.com/Online_Submissions/Stumpy.jpg

[meltdown]

EricElwell: i really like your concept, man! Finish it, please.

I'm having a lot of fun with this comp.
Here is another one.

http://users.skynet.be/fa005299/download/squid01.jpg

[peter_john]

here are some updates:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/1969359367_4f6f9485e0_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/1970185054_93d661d741_o.jpg
and the finished pencils, time to take it to color land.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2039/1970180888_ce77125f68_o.jpg

[CalabreseArts]

man you have great pencil work. Will you end up painting this later?

[brian_h]

Unfortunately, the final appears to be the weakest of the images you sketched...primarly, I think, since the feet look simply splayed apart and equal and not offset as a moving creatures would be. The sketches also had alot more dimension throughout the character...this may be primarily since the second arm is being cut off by the frame in the final...it detracts a bit and makes it seem a bit more like and after thought or you weren't sure what to do with the arm. This is looking great but I just prefer some of things going on in the sketches. Keep up the good work.

B

[EricElwell]

yeah, I would have to agree... when I first saw your post, I felt like that was the weakest pose of your sketches. I can't really tell what's going on with the ground/feet??? The intensity of the face is great, the rendering is nice .. I just think you could have gone with one of your other poses and compositions. cool though!

[dkvdeeto]

mogster : sorry there, i chose the ninja raccoon cause it was simple & cliche, ......good luck on the comp though .......

prospektor: man, luv the dog.....

peter_john: i agree w/ CalabreseArts, brian_h, and EricElwell ...........
i like the sketches better, .....maybe add more sketch lines...... 2 thumbs up man!!

[Mogster]

dkvdeeto no worries lol carry on not like mines non cliche ;p though i hope i get a day to actually do mine ugh...

[EricElwell]

got a few more sketches in today

[WhiteGuardian]

Hi everyone. Here is my 2nd wip. :)

[Gunnahan]

I like eeryone's ideas so far!

little boy is a favorite.. great, precise pencilwork.. i agree with some of the crits, but i probably just want to see more of that finely drawn arm and grumpiness of the gorilla.. maybe a little more overdrawing would be nice too.

keep up the work! i will have to hurry.. but currently trying to still get a mesh up and running too ;-)

[awra]

Go Lee La from Meltdown is so funny, I really like the idea :D

[kw3k]

Hi all, here's my WIP and my 1st post :) still need some CnC please :thumb:

it's Toad Vs Hare ... :D

[Gunnahan]

whoa.. very cool one, kw3k!

i love it! dynamic, colourful, great technique...

[brian_h]

cool piece with the toad and the rabbit...only thing is that tonally much of it is the same...its pushing into the background a bit especially on the rabbit side with the fist glow. Just seems to be competing too much. Great piece and nice execution.

B

[ThatDon]

that's pretty cool kw3d.

[dudidam]

nice scene, kw3k!!:thumb: sure it will kick ass here... :D
anyway, can you make the frog more center to the scene view?

[BuroKun]

@kw3k - Nice!

[Amethyst]

kw3k - that is hilarious a frog fighting a rabbit, very well done. I can feel the intensity of the action...... Good work!

[kw3k]

Thx 4 the input guys...:-)
just finished it yesterday, followed Brian's advice to tweak the background and play around with the color...:-)

[dkvdeeto]

here's a little WIP of my raw colors....
still have a lot catching up to do though...:cry:

anyway, cooool colors there kwek!!

[kw3k]

here's a little WIP of my raw colors....
still have a lot catching up to do though...:cry:

anyway, cooool colors there kwek!!

thx dkvdeeto, great looking Racoon u got there, love the expression :thumb:

[EricElwell]

kw3k, looks really cool! I especially like the form of the frog, but I really do feel that the scene is very flat in values. Sometimes I just drop a hue/saturation layer over my scene and drop the saturation to 0 to see if things are still registering correctly. Then work from there. Anyway, very cool!

ok... this just for kicks..

[brian_h]

Here's another idea that grabbed me at lunch...

[LowRez]

Brian h - AWSEOME!!!! love it

ok did a quick sketch and a little colour (was gonna leave him black and white) about an hour so still fairly rough....

http://www.gamingart.co.uk/GA/bully.jpg

[LowRez]

Ok and another quick one, a Fire monk meer cat, went for action and again went for colour as thats what I need to practice more....

http://www.gamingart.co.uk/GA/fire.jpg

[Ged]

nice raccoon brian_h, its got a bit of sly with that mask.

The frog vs hare is good but the background is stealing the show, I know your working on it but my idea would be to cool the background off and keep the action warm and see how it looks.

[peter_john]

brian_h, EricElwell and others, thanks for the crits so far. I mulled over it for a couple days and started reworking Little Boy. Instead of getting gummed up in a background for now I switched to doing a straight up character image, similar to one of my older sketches. Here's the meat:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2262/2036455664_14f2961e8c_o.jpg
It's still in progress, so far I've been pushing some values around over a pencil/ink sketch. I kind of like how the greys are handling so far but I might do something limited with color. We'll see.

[Amethyst]

That is a very powerful image, I love it... more soon....?

[WhiteGuardian]

Here my next wip :)

[peter_john]

arr, here's my jpeg-compressed-for-the-sake-of-the-filesize final.
http://www.gameartisans.org/contests/mini/uploaded_minichallanges_images/6-concept-1105-1195276404-img.jpg
no time for colors but I'm happy with the result. keep rockin folks.

[Marco Mazzoni]

Did somebody say "stealth fighter"?

Bring on Solid Chameleon...
http://www.butcherfx.com/stuff/CA/Solid%20Chameleon%204.jpg

[kipiripi]

Peter,Marco:Both Impressive works..

here is my last minute quicky,no time to finalize.
http://www.gameartisans.org/contests/mini/uploaded_minichallanges_images/6-concept-19-1195340633-img.jpg

[kw3k]

Brian, Wow...cool Racoon
Ged, thx for the input...:)
Peter, Kick 4$$ Gorilla :thumb:
WhiteGuardian, can't wait to see your final submition :D
Marco Mazzoni, Stealth Fighter? Wiickeeed :thumb:

[dkvdeeto]

'kay here's my final...
good luck everybody!!

[asstornado]

Bird of death.. Kamikaze stork!!!!!!

Raised with only one purpose... to fight to the death. AHAHAHAHAA


btw, really cool entries everyone. I love all the critters!



http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s68/butttornado/kamikazestork-1.jpg

[free-willy]

heres my entry i just submitted,tried to push myself with this,...first proper digital work ive done.

[Beartastic]

Wow, so many amazing last minute entries. Great finals, as well.

peter_john: He's come out great, definitely a fitting pose.

Marco: I love the proportions.

kipiripi: I love the texture you've got in there. Nice quickie.

dkvdeeto: lol, that's one grumpy baby!

asstornado: wow, I had to go back for a second look, what a great character.

free-willy: cool character, reminds me of Warhammer chaos guys. Good entry regardless of whether it's your first proper digital work.

[brian_h]

Here is my final...really enjoyed this one.

B

[kw3k]

woaah...This is crazy....:eek: great stuff guys...
'kaaay,...soo here's my final...:inocent:

Goodluck everyone...:thumb:

[damagecontrol]

Ugh. Had a tough time getting this to work when I completed to this being a Painter exclusive to force myself to figure this program out, but I had a lot of fun learning as I go.

Thanks for the opportunity and good luck to you all. You've all made this a great challenge! Everyone's work is top notch!!

Here's Sun Wukong aka The Monkey King.

[BuroKun]

wow these are all awesome, every time I go to a thread like this I am reminded why I love this forum so much.