Ravidge's polypack thread

RavenStryker

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You should make a beard like this for the sniper, call it "The Woodsman".
It's full of win! =)

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Seba

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Watch E3, fool!
 

Ravidge

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This is where I'm at, post suggestions. I picked the bright setup because 1. it's very distinct, 2. it was the most popular 3. because I like it.
So you're gonna need a strong argument to change the base colors. But do comment on whatever, I'm listening.
 

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This is where I'm at, post suggestions. I picked the bright setup because 1. it's very distinct, 2. it was the most popular 3. because I like it.
So you're gonna need a strong argument to change the base colors. But do comment on whatever, I'm listening.

I reckon I can accept that, it isn't as horrendous looking in that screenshot, but what it REALLY needs is that sun-cover thingy.

Yes, I described it as a thingy.



Also, it looks better as beech wood than it did as marble.

PS: try to make the double barrel more noticeable, it looks like it only has 1 barrel in that pic, and that's CLOSEUP.
 

Ravidge

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I reckon I can accept that, it isn't as horrendous looking in that screenshot, but what it REALLY needs is that sun-cover thingy.

Yes, I described it as a thingy.



Also, it looks better as beech wood than it did as marble.

PS: try to make the double barrel more noticeable, it looks like it only has 1 barrel in that pic, and that's CLOSEUP.

suncover looked like piss when I tried. Either it looked good from the side, or the front. Never both no matter what I did. Which is why I scrapped that idea.

How can I make the 2 barrels more visible? I would argue that the picture is taken from the side but, I'm interested in hearing suggestions for everything.
 

Nineaxis

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Might want to lighten up the barrel and stock butt to be less striking against the light wood. Just make them more grey than black.
 

lana

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Anyone else notice the tactical disadvantage of a black barrel with bright coloring around it? Would a hunter really use it?
 

lana

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Would a hunter wear bright red or blue other than for safety reasons

I'm just saying, if it's a hunting rifle I can't think of a situation where a hunter would use a brightly colored weapon with a pitch black barrel.
 

Ravidge

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brighter barrel, for 2 reasons: it still looks good. And it makes it easier to see it's actually double barreled.

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Rounded the visor of the hat, and upped the res on the ear protection.
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bonus:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1281220/SS-2010.06.25-11.51.55.png
(I know his hand is gripping a rifle, not a knife... whatever, the knife is backwards too)
 

lana

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I tip my hat to you, good sir. The knife seems a little dark. Is that a problem with the shot or will it actually be that dark when it's done?
 

Ravidge

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The lighting in that image is a little off. It's still dark ingame, but not that dark :p
 

Ravidge

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I'm done, thank you all for your support and suggestions. Honestly! I did not get much feedback on the polycount forum at all (sometimes I wonder if they ignore my stuff on purpose), and most of my help came from this thread and the steamchat.

In the end I did a quick misc item, saxton stache v2 :)

I updated my official first post to show my items. without a flashy promo-image, mostly because I cba to make one. http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1142639&postcount=1

Now, to use my new modeling skills for something else?!
 
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Boylee

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Looks great dude. To be honest I feel a little sorry for everyone who picked sniper as the crocodile pack has been getting all the attention, which is understandable as it's a very strong contender. Personally I feel that your items are actually more fitting with the TF2 style so I hope you win. Good luck, and I love the tache btw, it's a nice finishing touch. ;)