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Icebergs

Working on my larger scale enviro design, and had an idea involving a crashed ship and survival. Something about sharing body heat was in there, too, but I didin't flesh the idea out beyond that. That doesn't change the fact this is one of my favourite locations I'ver made. Still hvae a few things to add but I hope to use this soon

Teeth! And Minor Rig Updates

He has a set of not quite Pearly Whites. And I think they came out pretty good considering how much I was dreading doing it. It wasn't so bad, I'll be honest. But Teeth and Gums aren't things I do a lot after the model is as finished as the Elite and Skirm.

I do need to update the Asset Library with the Suits, and now there's a bit more than just the suits. Granted the suits are a pretty big update in their own right, but now there's even more to look forward to for the update! I'll pos...

New Suit (Already Ruined)

I suppose the suit fit a little too snuggly, otherwise he would have been able to take it off before getting pounced. 

Asset Library, Now a Folder!

As fun as it is to make separate links for each and every model set, It's also a little tedious. So I've decided to start linking the folder itself, rather than each file individually. Plus if I need to update a model or add something, I can simply replace the file in the Folder, rather than relinking. Which is small, but less work means I'm more likely to get it done sooner.

I've updated the posts with the individual links, so they all link back to the same folder. So finding a specif...

Techsuits! (Now With Damage!)

And a cute couple. But mostly the Suits because they came out looking really good!

I have a few more ideas that I want to implement with these suits, but I need to figure out the best way to make them happen. 

The Sangheili took all day yesterday to do, and the Skirm took like 15 minutes today. Everything was already set up which really sped things along. I'll be sure to also add the Techsuit Substance files to the folder once I get around to it. 

Added the damage...

Gayliens

The boys are back in town. I need to figure out a more daytime kind of place to render in. Also, I'll be uploading an update to these two pretty soon. 

Some rig and weight fixes, mostly. But also some corrective shape keys. So it's a pretty big update. Really does fix a lot of the issues I noticed while making these poses.

Also feel free to request stuff with them if you want. This is open to everyone, so if you have an idea of a pose you want to see let me know.

Halo Assets (Updated)

Here they are! A good amount of work put into them, especially since I didn't even have time make a location for this month. Thankfully I made some Halo themed props in the past! So my previous Sangheili obsession has finally yielded fruit.

Included in this folder, is everything pictured above, as well as the Substance Painter files for bothe the Sangheili and Skirmisher. They are painted entirely with fill layers and masks, so if you want to change the colours you absolutely can. That...

Getting Skrope'd

Skrope'd
Verb. Past Tense
To be groped by a Skirm.

"Last night I was at the club, and I got straight Skrope'd in the bathroom."

Sangheili Rig!

I'm surpriesed at how not terrible rigging is as an experience. That's right, I am going to start moving away from Auto rigging software for my models. The Sangheili and Skirmisher mark my first (High-ish Quality) custom rigs!

The custom rigs is why I thought I might not have been able to get these two out this month, but I was wrong! I can't promise they're as perfect as with Auto Rig Pro rigs, but there are so few bones in these two compared to ARP and that makes posing quite a bit mo...

Skirm Rigged!

Got the skirm rigged, now for the sang.

Still needs a few adjustments, but nothing that would stop me from releasing him as is. I'll make the rigs better over the next month

Aliens Texture Showcase

They strut their stuff, as they should. 

Finally got the Skirm all textured up, I did touch up the Sang's textures a little bit after I had finished the Skirm, since I had some new ideas on what to do and how to do it. So he looks even better than the showcase, I was just too lazy to redo all the cropping and pasting. 

Now.... Rigging.

Sangheili WIP Update

I've been a bit quiet on here, but I'm working fairly hard in the background. It's possible that I won't be able to complete both of these two until next month, what with life being a little busy at the moment, but I'm sure gonna try to get them out this month!

So I'm super happy with where the textures are right now. I'm still not done with them, but I'm very happy with the direction I'm taking. Leagues better than my last version.

Halo Boys Sculpts

The Halo boys are pretty much sculpted, just need to properly connect the bits to the body, but once that's done, it'll be time for retopology! I might stream that since it's a little tedious, and a stream will keep me focused on the task. 

Skirmisher Sculpt

Got a good sculpt update for the Skrimisher! I think he's looking good, but he's missing a few pieces.

Sangheili Sculpt WIP

Just an update on the first of this month's models. Trying a new technique for some rougher, leathery skin. I'm not sure I'll be able to live up to the quality of a AAA studio, but I plan on getting as close as I can.

Also I am officially moved in to the new place. Internet is faster over wifi here than it was with a hardline at the old place. Fiber optic for the win, baby!

Jake on Top

I was trying to go for a mating press, but I think I did something else.

More AmDrag

The prospect of moving has not led to the most motivation or time to work on Blender things. I did manage to render these out over the last bit, and the tail pic is actually an update to the rigs I'll be pushing out at some point.

In all honesty, I have no idea how to rig a tail with the amount of precision I want, while keeping it user friendly. So this is a bit finicky, but if you're willing to put up with a bit of posing tedium, it will be a worthwhile upgrade.

May Poll Winner

By a technicality, since the tiebreaker ended in a tie, but I saw that one choice was always playing catchup to the other and so the one that was in the lead the most often is going to be the winner.

It's the Sangheili and Skirmisher. I was honestly expecting Sly and Murray to do better than they did, but I'm down to make some aliens in May. They might not be done in May, however. I am moving out at the end of April, and the Canadian rental market is utter BS. 

I mig...

Tiebreaker Poll for May

It seems things have stagnated a bit on the May model poll, so I'll throw up a tiebreaker to help make deciding easier.

Help me make a choice

Render Request

Kobold: Action in Back

A request from last month that I'm getting to now. Making 2 models at a time is a pretty focused endeavor, so it's good to have the next month as a slower, content focused one.

May Character Poll!

I'm getting to this early so I can plan things out better. Also I have a few ideas already, so I might as well get to it while I have them in my mind.

The poll is in pairs, since I'm fairly sure about which pairings I want to do. Maybe it'll give me time to make them really fancy, when I eventually run out of things to render this Month.

These will be fresh sculpts. I've made a Sangheili and Skirmisher in the past, but if they're chosen you can expect a serious upgra...

More Dragon Posting

Some original renders, some stills from the animation, just general Dragon posting.

The rim pic was the first, but I decided to do some pinups as well. Again, the models are so easy to copy-paste poses between. 

And actually used the courtyard. It's not very well optimised.

Paying for his Crimes

Guarantee they roleplay the classic Good vs Evil dynamic, and in this case Good has triumphed. Evil is being taught a harsh (though loving) lesson in justice. Not that Evil seems to mind.

First animation of the month! And surely not the last. I am open for requests at the moment since I have only a few to catch up on, so if you have any ideas let me know. Message me here, hit me up on Discord, Twitter, anywhere you can find me, really.

Anim WIP

just something I'm animating. What's up with you?

Jake and Dark Dragon (Asset library)

I have them uploaded, I have them ready, and I am excited to get them to you all!

They come with a few poses in their pose Libraries. Plus any pose is pretty easy to copy-paste from Jake to DD and vice versa. The DD rig is scaled to 1.15x Jakes, but I have yet to see it break anything when posing the character and copying poses from one to the other.

I have 2 separate files this time, the first is the models in .blend format, and the second is the Substance Painter files. The su...

The Courtyard (Asset Library)

I bring to you, the monthly location! The Penthouse suit Courtyard of a New York highrise, surely the premier in luxury of any and all rich enough to call it home. With 3 configurations, Tree, Pool, and Empty, there is always the right scnery for everyone.

The boring half of the asset library this month, but worthwhile nontheless. A great place to try out some refined, and luxurious renders. By the pool, under the tree, in an empty, gladiator style arena. The courtyard is your oyster.&...

Tailplay

Some renders of the two I finished. Largely the same pose aside from the expressions, showing the copy/paste compatibility between the two. Obviously the most different parts are the faces, so they don't transfer very well. but everthing else is super compatible.

Got the shapekeys for a smile, some real good backside stretching, and even som lip puckering done as well. DD is smiling with just such a shapekey!

It's all coming together tomorrow. And then a month of renderings and an...

Some Jake Posts

A bit slow lately, dealt with some flu this week so haven't had the most productive time, but I did manage to get the Courtyard complete! I'll post some renders of it later on to show off the work.

Also pretty close to Jake and DD going into the Asset Library as well. I'll put the courtyard in there first, since I know I'm happy with where it's at. All the furniture is very tail conscious for our dragon friends.

Villa Courtyard Textures

The good ol' texture update. Mostly stone construction since that's pretty much all my references had. A bit of wood on the window frames as well as some metal on the doors. 

Definitely one of the prettier locations I've made. Really doesn't fit the Characters but they don't really fit eachother since mortal enemies and all that. 

Maybe Jake delivers for Uber Eats and got sent here, then drama, redemption, and finally nsfw stuff. Bam. That's my lore. DD would be living h...

Villa Courtyard

Still not feeling like doing another interior, so I went halfway with a courtyard.

Not technically fitting for the models I made this month, but I have wanted a Villa Courtyard for some time. I'd say since I played Assassin's creed 2? Never enough to make one with this amount of effort, but I have no other ideas for a location this month. At least not anything that wouldn't be indoors.