[WIP] Elf Sentinel Reskin

[bilwit]

EDIT: **Updated/Progress pics are posted throughout the thread**

I thought the original textures were seriously lacking in quality so I redid them from scratch. Ideally the unit would have the curved sword and bow with slightly more defense and attack (note the reference picture from the movie below), but I'd rather not make an additional unit submod so hopefully there will be a similar unit in future official releases and if not, at least they'll still look cool(er).

All that's left are the equipment and head, though I'm leaning towards reskinning the weapons and keeping the original head textures or possibly retaining all of those original parts depending on how lazy I get.



Slightly older pic:

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Inspired by this guy from the movies:

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Also, does anyone know how custom stuff works with multiplayer? Does each person need the exact same mods to work or does it only work with a vanilla installation only? Thanks.

Haha I just read the "Announcement Concerning Textures & Models of TATW" thread and almost pooped myself, luckily these are Shredder's models/textures

[Beorn]

Your textures are great.

[Zikko]

Not as if there would be anything wrong in the original, but the new texture looks awesome.

[evinmulligan]

I might dl when it's done.

Edit> are you not releasing it?

[axnsan]

Is it just me or are the pics dead?

[Aikanár]

It's you, they're working for me.

[axnsan]

Gah. Stupid browser.

[YassirX]

I like it. Can't wait to play with the new Texture.

[Skeleton Of The West]

bilwit this texture looks really good, well done .

About that multiplayer question, all of the players needs to have the same mods, a clean vanilla is not a must.

[Louis Lux]

If I understand correctly this is supposed to be a new unit? And not exactly a reskin of the existing ones?
I think that is the right approach, it will give a little more diversity to the elven roster.
If you ask for permission I think shredder will grant it to you.

[bilwit]

Thanks for the replies.

If I understand correctly this is supposed to be a new unit? And not exactly a reskin of the existing ones?
I think that is the right approach, it will give a little more diversity to the elven roster...

...I think they would be better for a completely different unit.

Well as it is right now, it's strictly a reskin. Textures are my main thing and I don't think I have the willpower to learn how to do that sort of modding with this game engine (I come from a Half-Life mod background myself).

...If you ask for permission I think shredder will grant it to you

...you will need permisson from to use the original face textures

From my understanding of this thread (correct me if I'm wrong), Shredder is the only dev that's fully open with the modification of his models/textures

just a tip... saying that the original was "seriously lacking in quality" might not get you in good standing with the original author...

You really can't say that the elven textures are lacking quality, your textures are just a completely different style.
Imo, it's just a matter of taste...

Well I didn't especially mean that in disrespect, I could never dream of taking on a project that would require to model, uvmap, and then texture all those units compliant to both the movies and the game while expected to do so with any type of deadline at all, but to me it seems like the texturing wasn't a primary focus (which is completely understandable) -- some of the parts used are explicitly taken from pictures found on the web and the parts that were done from scratch seem raw in technique. I'm not saying that there is a right and wrong way to do things, just that the current textures, for me, leaves much to be desired and has the potential to build off of.

I heard they were splitting the silvans. This could be the mirkwood unit and vanilla could be galadhrim.

I also heard that some people would have heard that, but then your sources are very bad.
There are currently no plans to split this faction.

Epic sad

[AmiR TimuR]

I would like to see it as a new unit!!! great skin!

[Oddball_E8]

just a tip... saying that the original was "seriously lacking in quality" might not get you in good standing with the original author (wich you will need permisson from to use the original face textures)

[JuL14n]

Both the vanilla and that one looks great.

And I have to agree with those who wants this as it's own unit.
Maybe a more elite version of sentinels of woodland realm

If anyone cares I'm working on this, if the armour/outfit is appreciated I will release it as a resource.

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First it was not meant to be used for Third age, it was supposed to be an outfit for my dark elves.
But I maybe will give it a middle-earthy look and release it as a resource, ONLY if people worship me.
The model is 60% and textures 30% right now.

btw, any suggestions? Take it via pm, please

[evinmulligan]

I heard they were splitting the silvans. This could be the mirkwood unit and vanilla could be galadhrim.

[King Kong]

I thought the original textures were seriously lacking in quality

You really can't say that the elven textures are lacking quality, your textures are just a completely different style.
Imo, it's just a matter of taste.
Don't get me wrong, I think your textures are great, but I think they would be better for a completely different unit.

I heard they were splitting the silvans. This could be the mirkwood unit and vanilla could be galadhrim.

I also heard that some people would have heard that, but then your sources are very bad.
There are currently no plans to split this faction.

[el Cid]

There are currently no plans to split this faction.

Aww, come on! This really depresses me !

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Just kidding

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But still, I think they should be split

[Hi-Polymer]

WOW!
+rep
I like Bilwit's textures they are so SEXY!
but King kong is still amazing for leading the team for this AMAZING MOD!... ^___^

happy

[Louis Lux]

That cape looks amazing!
Sorry about the misunderstanding, haven't read the updated announcement.
Ideally, this should be a new unit, the designs differ enough to allow it. But if you don't want to, I think it would be easily managed by other people.

[Renown]

I'd love to take your talent and wrap it up in a skilled project like DAC.

Should you take a look.

I'm currently working on splitting the unit rosters with some help.. these models/textures (and others you may be willing to make) would come of great help to us in the future.

If you want to talk more message me. Or visit our forums/post.