Acumen's Polypack Thread

Acumen

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Since everyone's doing it these days, i'll post my work for the valve contest in here, as well :D

So far i started on a hat, melee and primary weapon replacement, that goes like this ;)

Here's the model that's almost finished - a needlegun replacement
syringe_replace_red.jpg


syringe_replace_blue.jpg


For the Bonesaw replacement i imagined to keep the them with a "normal saw" but make it 3-bladed instead like on this mockup:

bonesaw_replace_blade_idea.gif


Then i just threw random saw images together and traced to find out which blade and grip peple might prefer :)

bonesaw_replace_silhouettes.gif


Then i got bored of waiting for replies and figured i should try my second melee replacement item, which is a reflex hammer. Ironically i forgot to check ALL animations and only viewed idle, draw and swinga,b,c which looked fine. but people quickly pointed out to me, that it couldn't be used as a replacement, as easy as i wanted it to be - i think i'll submit it anyways :D

bonesaw_reflex_comparison.jpg


bonesaw_reflex_testcompile.jpg


And since nothing worked out today, i decided to compile the mcdreamy hat model:

mcdreamy_compiled.jpg


mcdreamy_compiled_splatter.jpg



SO, I JUST FELT LIKE WRITING BIG FONT TODAY - I'LL KEEP YOU GUYS UPDATED ON THIS PROJECT AS SOON AS I MAKE MORE PROGRESS
 

DjD

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omg the needlegun & the hat look so awesome.
for the saw I prefer #4 cuz it looks like a real saw from the do-it-urself store.
also, I prefer the hammer with bolts, looks way more natural.
 
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#4 saw pl0x. and yes i think this is quite better than YM (no offense).
 

Zwiffle

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#2b as Okrag said or #3. I prefer the hammer without the spikes, and the replacement gun is lookin really good. I could totally see myself playing Medic and actually having fun with a poison dart gun.
 

Firest0rm

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i like #4 of the bonesaw
also, the needles at the end of the needlegun look randomly placed, i would like it better if they more uniform
 

Mr.Blob

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Take the needles out of the end of the needlegun. It looks strange. and would have to be animated when fired. - more trouble that it's worth.

Edit: love that hat. :3
 

redcommunism

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I jizzed in my pants over the primary. the melee is questionable, but the needlegun is sexy.
 

Acumen

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thanks to all of your for your responses, guys !

obviously, nobody likes the blood on the hat :D
and man, i felt that the non symmetrical needle arrangement would make it more interesting - now you're all conformal and uniform

hammer with bolts - checked
needlegun placement - checked
saw development questionnaire - checked

thanks for your feedback again, I'll keep you updated :D
 

lana

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Also, the hat looks a little tall. Unless you're also planning on making a medic afro.

You're not, are you?

Because it's a little tall for a crew cut.


An afro would be nice though.
 

CapellanCitizen

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That needle gun is very sexy. Are you Planning to have it fire a burst à la a shotgun? If so, you could keep the needles on the end, and have it be disguised by a muzzleflash and cocking it like a shotgun. besides with poison, a high rate of fire would be OP.

And then have alt-fire be stab people with the needles *shot*
 

Acumen

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Got my hand on the saw finally :)

1, 2, 3 ?
Wood or Metal handle ? What you guys think ?
Ignore the black parts on the handle part. just my nasty blockout modeling - nothing final for this quick mockup :)

saw_mockup1.jpg