Extreme Makeovers! | - FredH - | Mordreth the 1st

[FredH]

Extreme Makeovers! | - FredH - | Mordreth the 1st
http://www.gameartisans.org/contests/competitions/uploaded_thubnails/33-game-3d-art-2-1182137434-thumb.jpg

- FredH - has entered the competition!

I am going to revise this character.. for the 2nd time. She was my very first game model ever. Mordreth the 1st (literally and figuratively)

Here she is in 2002
http://www.artbyfh.org/Artwork/Game_Characters/2003_Mordreth/Mordreth_2002.jpg

Then here is her revision in 2003
http://www.artbyfh.org/Artwork/Game_Characters/2003_Mordreth/Mordreth_2003.jpg

Now, I hope to make an even better one:)

[ThatDon]

such greatness doesn't need to be remade.....you're only going to leave us hanging anyways............ohhh Lohkmar.....where are you?

[Frozan]

hmm it can only get better! :) woots!

[Ultemate]

She's got only two fingers, or this is just socks? :lucky: In any case she's got charisma. I think that it would be cool to make more complex, twisting tattooes.
Good luck with the comp! :thumb:

[Shinja]

LOL Fred buddy... this is pretty awesome back then when i saw it.
With the skill you have now and new experiences it will kick arse.

[Frozan]

wow that pose i cant wait to see this one!

[gavku]

This character always reminded me of Storm.........cool to see what direction you take her in her re vamp.

[FredH]

Hey, thanks guys, I will start on her on monday. I will probably use my original source for inspiration, magnacarta:) For those who don't know this game: http://magnacarta.co.kr/game/character_3.asp

I really like their style.

[Jido]

Hyung Tae-Kim has a very nice style. I look forward to your next iteration.

[Chasarsis]

I'm really looking forward to seeing how this turns out. I'm also hoping that you finish :inocent:

[mrkite]

looking forward to see the amped up version Fred. You're the world master of dangly cloth bits :P

[ThatDon]

See, I knew you would let us down....unless you can prove me wrong, show us some goods FRED!

[FredH]

Have a tiny bit of spare time now that some of gameartisans enhancements are done, so I'll start on my entry now:) Here is a sketch I did today. I am still looking for refs on the net to see what additional gear and jewelry I can give her.

http://www.artbyfh.org/Artwork/Game_Characters/2007_mordreth/sketch_01.jpg

Thanks for the encouragements guys. I hope I'll be able to finish this one. I would like to enter every comp with at least something, whether it be for the 3d challenge, or the concept challenge.

[shadowbreeze]

ah cool so your still in, i'm looking forward to seeing what you do, i know it will be awesome as usual.

[Jido]

nice new greaves... more floetry... looks like she's gonna be a dime if she wasnt one already.
Maybe a stack of jeweled bracelets instead of vambraces, just a thought.

[FredH]

I should have taken a less finalized piece. This is going to be a tough one to improve without messing her all up. I guess this in itself is a challenge:p

Small update. Added a few more things.
http://www.artbyfh.org/Artwork/Game_Characters/2007_mordreth/sketch_02.jpg


Gods Pheonix --> I would like to replace her vambraces, but I am not sure with what yet. You are right though, something jeweled sounds like the way to go. Perhaps I can add a few gems in somewhere and see how it looks:) Thanks.

[Miguelito]

Your characters are always full of style! I love it! Now buy her some icys! ;)

[FredH]

http://www.artbyfh.org/Artwork/Game_Characters/2007_mordreth/concept_final.jpg

Most of the fixes are done on ga.org, so, back to my entry:D

If I just get a high res model, it would be cool to have it in my gallery. There are actually quite a few jobs available for modelers (highres) only. So, model.. and maybe textures, I'll see how far I get:)

[Chasarsis]

whoo! She's cute, I like her. Especially her sandals, they are awesome.

[Marcus Dublin]

The color scheme reminds me of Hyung-Tae Kim's Magna Carta design work and it seems like a great fit for your character, now bring on the model.

Marcus

[miezis]

wow, she looks very beautiful! man, you're getting better with every sketch! simply love her clothes and her pose!

[StefanH]

this looks gorgeous fred. I have no crits at all except for her right arm which should be a pain to animate with the cloth hanging down.
Color scheme is spot on. Great!!!!!!!!

[BiG ToE]

to animate, you can go with a simple bone setup for all the loose clothing, or just add a flex modifier to any areas that hang. Depending on the amount you use, you can get some good results.

[Jackablade]

She's a little dark skinned for a celt, isn't she? Nice design, none the less.

[Surreal3D]

Awesome concept. Hope the model comes out as nice.

[alexisys]

Great job! :thumb: Love your style

[Frozan]

yeah that recent sketch looks great. keep it up, i really like the style your going with with this new sketch.

[Jido]

What's that chicks name from Heavenly Sword again....who cares. Mordreth is all that needs to be known

[WhiteEagle]

I think you totally nailed the Magna Carta style you we're going for Fred, instantly recognizable. Looks really nice dude, great character, great work, keep it up!:thumb:

[Ultemate]

Yeah, great concept, but will we ever see the model stuff? :)

[FredH]

model? What's that?:p I worked on it a bit, but I still haven't started on the highres mesh:flag: I will start on it tonight. I know it's late. If I can just get a model, I will be happy.

WhiteEagle --> I really looked at magna carta's work for this one. I find its style very facinating. Glad you see this style in my concept:)

Gods Phoenix --> What? there is someone similar to mine in Heavenly sword?:eek: Link please

Frozan --> Thanks man.

Jackablade --> Ah, I can see what you mean. The patterns she wears do look very celtic. I might have to change them a bit to give them a more atlantian look (she is from atlantis). Thanks for the suggestion.

StefanH --> Yeah, I imagine in a game, her arm gear would be a pain to deal with. It would probably end up being very still around her arms, and more loose at the ends; hanging parts. Let's keep this problem a secret between us ok? hehe

miezis --> Thanks man:)

[FredH]

http://www.artbyfh.org/Artwork/Game_Characters/2007_mordreth/wip_01.jpg

Finished the 4300 poly base mesh a while ago. Just thought I would show it. Working on the high res mesh now.

[sinz]

Looks nothing less than great at the moment can't wait to see the high res mesh loveing.

Go Go Go! :)

[BiG ToE]

not sure if it's the angles or just my eyes, but the neck is looking kinda flat in the front, not sure about the back

[FredH]

I am out. My computer was not powerful enough to bring my zbrush work into max:flag: The good news is, my brother has agreed to lend me his computer for a few months. It's a little late, but I'll be ready for the next comp:D

I'll show my work on mordreth in the 3d game art forum when I finish her up with my new computer:)

Good luck everyone. Only 2 days left.

[ThatDon]

nice excuse, I knew you would do this to us!!! Always leaving us drooling for more!

[Chasarsis]

Now I don't feel so bad for not finishing either :inocent:
Can't wait to see what you have for us :)

[shadowbreeze]

dam now thats TWO Characters you HAVE TO SHOW (DW2):thumb: i'm really hanging now to see them.

[Jackablade]

Arms modelled straight down. Isn't that going to be a pain in the arse to rig?