4E4 Contest Entry - unnamed

[Traveler]

Thank you guys, thats exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping to get!
I'll keep them in mind for my next update.

[WILL]

I realize that you are only in the cosmetic phase of your zombie, but when you get to the movement or the posing, I'd recommend making it sort of a 'dag-doll' movement... being as most typical zombies will seem to drag themselves around (due to lack of remaining 'good' muscle tissue?)

Also, though you are not wanting them to have missing limbs, you should at least consider some form of scaring or skin decay. As Zombies aren't known for their 'good looks' based on being alive and well above ground.

Mmmm... worm food!

[Traveler]

Ok after a couple hours tweaking the (part procedural) textures, heres a newer version. Facial/body color has been replaced, purple hair is also gone now. I also added stains and colored the shirt a bit.



I also made a test render to see what the same model would look like when it was rendered at gamesize level.
I suppose movement is going to play a bigger role here, as the typical zombie features are pretty much gone :?

In any case, any comments are again welcome.

[Sly]

Much better.

Now you just need the stilted, stiff-legged, lop-sided movement that your stereotypical zombie has and you have one real zombie served up.

[overchord]

Looks great!!

Almost a shame that he's going to be that small now

[WILL]

I think the detail is great! It adds more... umm.. life?... to the graphics.

[BojZ]

Nice indeed!

I hope you have as much fun working on iso as we do.

And, yes, UFO really rocks in all aspects!

BojZ

[Traveler]

Thanks for the feedback

I'm busy setting up the rig, so with a bit of luck I may have some kind of animation cycle done by tomorrow.

Below's a very early test pose.
Obviously there's still much work to be done here :roll:


Oh btw what do you think would be better, bare feet or shoes?

[WILL]

What do you think happened to this guy before he became a zombie. I don't know of too may Zombies that care about fine footwear.

If he is half dressed maybe he has only socks? Or maybe he's just one of those studly dudes or hilbillies that likes to wear buttoned shirts unbuttoned...

I like to go from the 'where did this person, creature, thing come from to get to this point' to resolve issues such as these. Every thing in your games has a past and a history. It's the key to gainning a sense of true realizim in a game I think.

[JSoftware]

bare feet!

that arm..? :?