Taking Model Requests

[Legacy_B_Harrison]

               Hello NWN people!

A little while back I returned to some internet/computer-related hobbies after a lengthy hiatus, and started a new blog primarily to host my low-poly 3D projects.

Although I won't be returning to NWN, this weekend I finished a simple resource for the game at the request of a friend; since the process was quite motivating and I have a few finished models hosted there now, I thought I'd do a little subtle(!) self-promotion and let the NWN community know that I'm taking requests for modeling projects.

Here are a few examples:
NWN Steampunk Turret
Pillar Base
Dark Elf Shield

Projects would realistically be limited to meshes & textures, since my game-specific knowledge (ie, implementing resources & working around the engine) will be pretty rusty by now. I don't expect there to be much interest in (or need for) this idea, but if you want something specific for your project, feel free to e-mail or leave a comment at my blog anytime.

Thanks!
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_ehye_khandee]

               Non-campaign specific holdable holy symbols? Recently CC group took me up on this but mostly we got stuff for the FR or DL. No disrespect to these modelers and their fine output but some of it is too specialized for my more 'generic dnd' sort of NWN. It is an immersion breaker that all the holy symbols in the game (usable) were crosses or ankhs. How about some holy symbols for non FR priests?

Maybe Icons in the shapes of Greek Alphabet characters? Those are very recognizable and yet not associated with particular uses that I'm aware of... any other ideas?

Thanks in advance and WELCOME BACK even in a limited roll. You were missed.

Be well. Game on!
GM_ODA
http://playnwn.com
               
               

               

                     Modifié par ehye_khandee, 21 mai 2012 - 03:32 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_AndarianTD]

               This is great news! I've been struggling with getting good skyboxes to support the new flying areas I'm building; that sounds like it might fit your description. I'll put together a proposal and contact you. '>
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_GianniAgn]

               Can u convert Jedi Academy face to NWN? i can send 3ds file + textures
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Jenna WSI]

               BEEEEEEENNNNN.

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Jez_fr]

               I'll second that...
BEEEEEENNNNN!

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_B_Harrison]

               Thanks guys.

@ehye
Holy symbols sound fun - any particular concepts/references in mind for their designs, materials, how they'd be held, etc?

@Andarian
I fear skyboxes might be a little outside of the scope of my projects: I'd have to re-familiarise myself with many of the details of how they work, and it'd mainly involve mapping seamless sky photography. Unless you're referring to hand-painted skies, which would put me a little out of my depth!

@GianniAgn
NWN's plt textures and I don't get along, I'm afraid - part of my big project when I was still modding the game directly involved moving NWN's characters and clothing/armour over to a tga/dds-only system, and I've no desire to work with plt textures again. I'm sure someone else will help with the conversion though.

@Jenna & Jez
I love you.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_henesua]

               Thanks for the offer, Ben. Thankfully ehye_khandee's request would be useful for myself as well.

Some holy symbol ideas:

• a holdable sprig (bunch) of mistletoe (challenging given that this should probably include a danglymesh
• caduceus (scepter/wand with wings and double entwined w/ serpents) bronze
• asclepias' staff (staff wrapped with a single serpent) carved wood
• sun on a rod (scepter with golden head and corona of spikes) wood and gold
• Scepter with animal head. Bronze and wood. Staff or Scepter.
• Rods and scepters topped with Zoarastrian symbols
• Yin and Yang pendant
• A series of elemental pendants each etched with a colored inlay of the element.

               
               

               

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[Legacy_gutwrench66kg]

               Whoa.... Today was already pretty awesome.. but now the return of Ben? EEEEXCELLENT!!
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_ehye_khandee]

               Thank you Ben! And again, WELCOME BACK. As you can tell, *looks around* the community has missed you brother. '>

Well, on the holy symbols, I can't help but envision the classic "presenting the cross before the vampire" sort of grip/usage. So a good 'use' animation would be holding it before the priest, at about shoulder level?

I like Hensuas' suggestions, as well as the greek alphabet? Then maybe just some generic objects, a sword, an anvil, a hammer, a dove, a mini-tree, moon, etc.. I can make a longer list if you like, but I don't want to overwhelm you if you've got your plate full. '>

Bless you brother. Be well. Game on!
GM_ODA
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Urk]

               GALLEYS! From a naval historical perspective all the galleons and carracks in this game don't make a lot of sense. In a world without gunpowder the larger crews, improved maneuverability, and ramming abilities of the Venetian Galeass would dominate any naval battle over the more lightly crewed and comparatively clunky pure sailing ships.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_gutwrench66kg]

               Set the holy symbols as torches to take advantage of the unique (and I believe hardcoded) Torch wield.

As for "Historical"... You're dealing with dragons, beholders, and ships with wizards and druids onboard.. who needs a cannon? ;-)
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_B_Harrison]

               I made a start on the/a caduceus sceptre. The full WIP post is on my blog now.




               
               

               
            

[Legacy_ehye_khandee]

               SWEET!
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Builder__Anthony]

               Hey ben i looked around at the site a bit.The turret models pretty cool in there.I been working on a website for sal****er and i guess this is what i need.

A question mark lower poly 300 or so nothing to crazy.The question mark is going to be placed in a id section inside a fadeing slideshow with pictures.Its really something i need.Id just like something cool looking.You know everyone has flavor.I figure its something simple but its important and i dont have tools installed anymore.Some light would be good on it too.Just something eye cachthing

theres a cool place called polycount if you want to sneak a peek at some cool models