We want to keep this page updated pretty frequently, as we do have a lot of interesting stuff being worked on and finished up. I've decided to feature another piece of concept artwork by Michal Kus - he's a really talented artist who has been working hard to finish these pieces at a quick pace!
A unit or structure typically goes through many different iterations before it is finalized in-game. This is a great example of that - this was the first structure Michal designed for this faction. This meant that it would define the style and overall "look and feel" for the rest of the structures these guys build. As such, Michal first created a rough concept sketch. After a number of variations we agreed on a design that worked, and the design was finalized with some added colour.
Here is the result of that process, behold the Command Centre!
The next step is to pass the finished concept design to a 3D artist to not only build the model in 3D, but also create and apply textures to really bring the structure to life! Models and textures all created by Mike Engstrom.
Here is the final result, an in-game screenshot set in our new snowy tileset which we think turned out really nice. This shot also shows a couple new units and base defenses, you can probably guess their functions :)
That's all for now, until next time!
- Your Devs
nice job crazyfingers, looking great.
Very nice.
Beautiful. I might actually buy Starcraft now.
If I may ask. Can you send me example of few model textures, maybe with model itself. I stopped modding SC2 since I had problems with specular textures. They were like, tearing light... Before that I had problems with normal maps.
I see you got custom models that look really great and from what I see here, looks like they work 100%.
Mod itself looks promising. Looking forward since there is almost nothing good in SC2 regarding custom maps...
That... is your opinion :) Not a fact.
I know we are still having some issues ourselves with normal maps, I'll see what I can do for ya. It might be best actually to look at Blizz official textures and copy their process? Thats actually what we've done.
for the sake of fashion, I will install starcraft 2!
what modelling program is being used here? im trying to do my own mod, but im not much of a modeller lol, so im learning XD.
3ds max. It's quite a learning curve (Mike for example, has over 10 years professional experience creating 3d art) but it can definitely be a rewarding one. Go start modding and learning :)
cool. think ill have a look see. i have blender, but not done much with it as of yet. thanks though :)
I really want that snow tile-set!