Mini Challenge #15 - SDK Battle

[ThatDon]

Theme:
SDK Battle

Brief:
Mini Comps return with a BANG! Texture the provided SDK (made by Slaught) Go nuts, Have fun and be Creative, I'm looking for fantastic texture work here!

Click to Download SDK


As always, backgrounds are optional. Pedestals are optional. Basically... everything is optional. This challenge is here for those desiring to practice their art and receive friendly advice from fellow artisans. So 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:
- 1x512 diffuse
- Optional bonus maps: ANY/ALL are permitted(Normal, Spec, Gloss, Glow, Bump.... Make something pretty.)
- The SDK must not be changed drastically, Please do not modify the Geo.
- SDK comes pre-unwrapped but tweaking the UV's to your liking is permitted.
- Rigging is allowed, so if you have time go give the model a fun pose!



Final Submission:
You can submit your finals here:
http://www.gameartisans.org/contests...character.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 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
- .25 points towards raising your overal game, elite, and/or master rating on gameartisans

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


Soft Deadline: Voting starts August 28th, around midnight! Goodluck!

Big Thanks to Slaught for creating this kick ass SDK

[DreameR]

yeahh, i was hoping practice my texturing. im in

-didnt think there would be another 3D mini comp with all thats going on.

[Ervis]

Yes I was waiting for this...

[Raventhebird]

Finally mini challenge is back.........

[Deto]

Hmm, he does not have bottom of the hooves? Very nice model otherwise though... and good topic, I seriously need texture practice and between SplashDamage arttest and my current character project, its nice spot to do this

[Supervlieg]

hehe nice, I love skipping uv mapping. Sounds like fun and the model looks real nice as well.

Here's a pic of the model for he curious types.

[SuPa-]

This is going to be sweet

Could we make a weapon for the goat monster as well?

[MDR]

Wow this looks like a great mini comp im in.

[Swizzle]

Just throwing down some scribbles and shapes right now. Thought I'd steal some colors from Pior's imp.

[dudidam]

i'm definitely need challenge like this. thanks a billion, ThatDon!!!

[TheWinterLord]

Nice SDK!

Good luck everyone!

[Vorsp]

Looks fun! I'll have a go too.

[Carbon14]

what does optional bonus maps mean? meaning any number of 512x512 normal/spec/glow/occlusion/whatever? Sorry, bit noobie to this!

[kevjorge]

ha nice im in need the practice! should be interestin to see what every1 does with the lil fella!

[Raptor5399]

Originally Posted by ThatDon

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

+ .25 points towards raising your overal game, elite, and/or master
rating on gameartisans

See bottom http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/showthread.php?t=306

:P

Looks fun, maybe Ill get around to it

CEH

[Satya]

Originally Posted by Carbon14

what does optional bonus maps mean? meaning any number of 512x512 normal/spec/glow/occlusion/whatever? Sorry, bit noobie to this!

Same question. How far do you want us to go?

[Hellmouth]

Mere scum compared to what others might devise, but I'm free to enter.

[nazeil]

awesome! can't wait to start!

[Japhir]

ah great! and you chose an amazing model by our SDK hero slaught .
can't wait for this.
*opens max*

[Alexjh]

Hmmm.... could this finally be a use for all those goat horn textures I collected on a farm-park visit? Might have a go at this...