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Siegfried
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I really like it, a clever texturer could probably get something pretty
close to the armor in your sketch with a bit of mesh editing. The tatoo
on the fellow on the lefts face gives me an idea, why not create
equippable tatoos that don't offer protection, but don't break and give
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05.06.2006 18:26 |
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-Sulan-
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Originally posted by Siegfried
I really like it, a clever texturer could probably get something pretty
close to the armor in your sketch with a bit of mesh editing. The tatoo
on the fellow on the lefts face gives me an idea, why not create
equippable tatoos that don't offer protection, but don't break and give
an enchantment? |
I think I saw on the official mod forums a RELZ or WIP of an "equipable tatoos" mod, don?t have any link or anything though 
The concepts are very nice! They look very fitting and realistic. I
especcially like the big belts, might be cool to have the citywatch
logo on the round thing (is buckle the right word?) of the belt on the
dude to the right...
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05.06.2006 20:01 |
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Siegfried
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Buckle would be correct 
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05.06.2006 20:30 |
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Aun
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Originally posted by -Sulan-
...the dude to the right... |
Ah, that would be a dudette. 
I don't blame you for making that mistake though. Between her
outrageous shoe size, broad shoulders and shoddy facial features, it'd
be a wonder if anyone recognised her actual sex. However she is a
warrior woman and not a court lady, so I feel her 'flaws' are fitting.
If you look closely you'll notice my poor attempt at a modest bosom
'neath the fur.
I love the tattoo idea, by the by. If anything, I really missed the woad-marked Nord mugs in Oblivion.
Anyway, new stuff here: another take on the fur cuirass thingy (I
turned the fur bit inside out to keep the wearer warm, and now you can
stick a maille shirt on top with minimal hassle), and a 'wolf helmet'
concept. The latter might need some fleshing out, I'm not sure...
Anyway, I'm aware that my current design is a departure from the
typical Skyrim (read: Solstheim) brand, the weapons being especially
mundane in comparison, so tell me if I'm being too subtle. Perhaps a
more larger-than-life style would fit Skyrim better?
 
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06.06.2006 14:51 |
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-Sulan-
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That one looks nice too!! We should do both! 
The first two look more "wild" and fit on barbarians or the like me
thinks. The second one with the furry side inwards looks more civilized
and would be fitting for guards and stuff me thinks...
I like that your stuff is realistic and mundane, it all looks
believable. I think there are too many oversized swords and axes in TES
as it is
thats just my opinion though..
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06.06.2006 15:25 |
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Aun
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Truth be told, I prefer the more mundane stuff. However, I would'nt
want to defecate on anyone's expectations. I guess the Skyrim Nords are
less primal on the whole than the Solstheim variety though, so maybe
the 'realistic-looking' Oblivion-esque steel stuff fits them better?
The fur... Yes, you have a point. Perhaps, with their frost resistance,
the barbarous Nords simply wear the fur to get in touch with the
animals they hunt, or somesuch. Like a totem (or indeed, fylgja) thing,
if you will. More axes and clubs for those guys maybe; and more swords
and long knives for the settled folk?
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06.06.2006 15:43 |
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If you want some inspiration for weapons have a look at the Nordic weapons from MW.
Anyway, 
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06.06.2006 21:10 |
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X23
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06.06.2006 21:27 |
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Siegfried
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I'm digging the new art, the weapons are fine the way they are
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06.06.2006 23:08 |
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Aun
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Random doodle sword and something for the Morrowind Nordic fans.
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07.06.2006 16:05 |
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that is so auseume
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07.06.2006 20:52 |
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Aun
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Thanks, friend.
Here's a fur pants/breeks/cuisses/greaves concept (seems I made it too
large again) and a quick experiment with heavy armour. The latter might
be a bit 'off theme' though -- sort of helps you with the visual part
of the phrase "if Mongols were Nazis." Anyway, I thought I'd show it
before it heads toward the bin.
Also, horned helmets -- yea or nay?
 
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08.06.2006 09:44 |
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Siegfried
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Very interesting, I like the tatoos.
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08.06.2006 15:38 |
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Horned Helmets = Sterotypical Norse = 
also your latest design is very cool, I think it would suit beserkers.
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08.06.2006 20:27 |
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Aun
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I have'nt been sketching much lately, but I thought I'd put up
something at least -- some recent helmet designs. Critique away...
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11.06.2006 04:19 |
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Siegfried
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Very nice helmets, I like them
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11.06.2006 05:22 |
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good design for knights of the white wolf
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21.06.2006 01:04 |
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Siegfried
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Originally posted by The Old Ye Bard
good design for knights of the white wolf |
Nice armor Aun
I have to agree with you there Bard, if it were Order of the Silver
Raven it wouldn't have the animal bones, and it would be more ornate.
However it's just right for Knights of the White Wolf. |
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21.06.2006 21:59 |
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Aun
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Thanks guys. Here's a random doodle guy that I did'nt have the heart to
erase, plus a gauntlet thingy for the above armour. Scale armour
experiments below.
 
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24.06.2006 08:18 |
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Smokindan
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Very nice, Aun!!!
Awesome job on the scale armour.
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24.06.2006 09:22 |
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Siegfried
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I like the scale armor Aun, xfir will be glad to get this
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24.06.2006 15:23 |
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Aun
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Guess I'm sketching in the right direction.
More scaley stuff:
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How can I wear the harness of toil
And sweat at the daily round,
While in my soul forever
The drums of Pictdom sound?
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24.06.2006 17:49 |
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xifr
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Nice work. I'll find a suitable armour to re-tex. Things that I like
are the tranglular bit hanging below the belt, the scruffy belt, the
lack of sleeves, and the pauldron only on one side thing, though that
may be a little hard to implement.
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25.06.2006 02:36 |
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Aun
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Thanks! I was experimenting with the pauldrons, basically. Forgot to mention that. 
Anyway the point was to show off possibilities, but the 'lopsided
armour' look works too ofcourse. Perhaps the sword arm, like like that
of a Roman gladiator, would be more thoroughly armoured whilst the
shield would protect the other? Those were specialised pieces though,
made for the arena, so maybe the single pauldron set would suit a
special band of fighters -- or indeed be the heavy armour of the Nordic
pit fighting sorts?
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How can I wear the harness of toil
And sweat at the daily round,
While in my soul forever
The drums of Pictdom sound?
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25.06.2006 03:10 |
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Aun
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And yet another scaley concept: scale shirt plus lamellar sleeves and splint-like boots.
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How can I wear the harness of toil
And sweat at the daily round,
While in my soul forever
The drums of Pictdom sound?
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25.06.2006 14:56 |
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Corwyn
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it looks good, however I think the helmets really have to maintain
their angry threatening look. at the moment your helmet looks a little
too much like a sad expression or an "omg that sword isn't supposed to
go there" expression of surprise. Also maybe something more with the
arms?
Look good though! your really good at drawing human figures =D
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25.06.2006 15:09 |
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that concept is so ausueme
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26.06.2006 06:46 |
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Aun
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Thanks!
I was'nt sure if the boar/wolf figurine on top would come off as weird
or not, but I guess it works for you. Based it off helmets like this -- or rather the artist's rendition of the same.
Now this next one is obviously not mine, but the bronze work on it is
just too cool to ignore. Something for the wealthy sell-sword or a
Chief of a Hold:
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How can I wear the harness of toil
And sweat at the daily round,
While in my soul forever
The drums of Pictdom sound?
--REH
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26.06.2006 10:06 |
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-Sulan-
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This stuff is absolutely amazing!!!
I really hope to see some of it in the game some time!! The masked
helmets are really cool and very nord looking, I love it all!!
Hope to see some more!
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28.07.2006 15:46 |
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sacredstick
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that is some very good art,
well done
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30.07.2006 18:55 |
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Napalm338
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This is really good! I can't believe theres no modders that would start
rendering this in game? Come on people this is perfect stuff!
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31.07.2006 19:47 |
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Siegfried
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Welcome to Skyrim for Oblivion! 
We only have three modelers right now, and all of them are busy with
other jobs both in the project and in real life. We will model these
eventually, but architecture and stuff is more important right now than
armors and weapons. |
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31.07.2006 23:09 |
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farouz
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The real nords never did wear horns or wings on their helmets, that's
strictly an invention of german opera. Think Wagner n stuff.
I really like the wolf thingie up there. If that's too primitive for
modern skyrim, perhaps it could be ceremonial or something ? Anyway, I
like it! Really feral. |
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19.09.2006 21:05 |
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Psychotic
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Originally posted by farouz
The real nords never did wear horns or wings on their helmets, that's
strictly an invention of german opera. Think Wagner n stuff.
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These aren?t the real Nords though.
In reality there are no real Nords, the ES Nords are inspired by Norse,
Celtic and Viking culture for the most part. However the Vikings did
have some helmets that had parts resembling horns.
Oh and welcome to Skyrim for Oblivion!
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19.09.2006 22:58 |
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Psychotic
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Originally posted by lothar100
...maybe my model needs a longer blade but that only takes a few seconds. |
Yep, a longer blade would be nice. Other than that it looks great.
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21.09.2006 23:39 |
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lothar100
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you must be busy now so remind me later when you want finish up the sword, k? (like after the towers done)
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