[WIP] "Where are the Snowdens of Yesteryear?"

[bilwit]

Disclaimer: to justify having such a nonsensical title, I deem all of my work shown here under the Where are the Snowdens of Yesteryear? project and thus,

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- The Official Where are the Snowdens of Yesteryear? Project -
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This is a new thread/project for all new things Bilwit, though probably few and far between. I will update as they come. Note that it's more than likely that the actual model/unit in the pictures shown are simply models and textures, not necessarily readily able to be imported in game - I figure that I'd only do the work that I know how and am (somewhat) comfortable doing, especially when I don't own METWII/Kingdoms or have TATW properly installed. The "units"s will also be shown as a single uniform; I can make alternates for days but I don't know how the it works with the model groupings and the understanding and UV map shuffling required seems too much of a hassle and I think most troops are supposed to look standardized anyway.
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Exhibit A: Mirkwood d00ds



(Sorry to that other thread, rather than hijack it I decided to make my own thread with progressively and solely my work over time. I also didn't want to bring false release/completion expectations to a request thread and be like "oh hey I did this but you can't have it for what could be a very long while" )

Look somewhat familiar? Design haxed from BFME which was design haxed/bastardized from WETA. I didn't like how it came out to be a Legolas outfit-alternate with slightly darker tones but, it is what it is. I also see some of Smallville's Green Arrow in there as well . The concept picture drew in a lot of Native American/indigenous peoples influences so I tipped the balance of the naked arm to sport more badassery with an ambiguous tattoo around the right bicep. Feel free to share if you find this Tolkien defiling or have any other comments, concerns, or strife.
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Exhibit B: Other Mirkwood d00ds



Inspired by a WETA concept picture. I guess they're supposed to be a sort of higher-class Mirkwood elf. I guess it could be Thranduil or maybe a body guard or a heavy sword unit. The sword has gold embellishment on the blade but you can't see that in the picture.
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Exhibit C: Lorien d00ds



Revisited an older work; I don't know if KK put in my reskin of the default Heavy Galadhrim but these are tweaked a bit. I've always liked the hood-over-helmet-look.
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[Dea Paladin]

Mirkwood archers!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks awesome, but the hood could maybe be fixed at the back? See picture furthest to the right>

[koultouras]

ok gentlemen! we got a winner .... !Magnificent Bilwit!
Hey Bilwit is this a ms3d . model
or just the skins you are gonna use?
if not , and should you need help with that ....please contact me!

[Beregond]

wow!

can I comment on the naked arm, mate?
archers often used some protection for their right arm, to prevent the slipping of the bow-string that could damage the fingers. so might be some type of a short glove would fit? or a ring?

[moizzz]

wow!

can I comment on the naked arm, mate?
archers often used some protection for their right arm, to prevent the slipping of the bow-string that could damage the fingers. so might be some type of a short glove would fit? or a ring?

if your holding the bow with left arm the string will hit the left arm, which is why they made armor on the leftie

[Smaug]

I don't understand how you manage to better yourself every time you present a new work. Does this mean you will no longer work on heroes? Is it really so that there is no guarantee we will see these units in TATW?

[Louis Lux]

Great!
Are you accepting some design ideas?
I found this really neat design that I think would fit an early unit focused more on agility. Also it shares the same leaf armor concept of weta's designs for the elves.

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And this are some sketches from weta

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[yobi_uk]

This is why I love this TC Mod. It updates the visual style of a game that was lacking given its potential. You guys are bringing out the best of it.

Love your stuff Louis Lux and Bilwit I cant wait for your stuff, when can we see it?

[Kelindi]

Love the vest texture, the only thing that strikes me is his nose, it looks like its a seperate piece of geometry and the UVs around it are not attached. Im not sure if thats the case or just the camera angle. I like the wrist guard but you used geometry to raise it, which makes it look a little odd compared to the rest of the model. You could give it that raised feel using a normal map as well, and simply remove the geometry all together, 2cents. Nice job painting that from scratch.

Just thought I would share one of my old favorite elf chainmail armor concepts. If nothing else some food for thought.

[Devils_Advocate]

Oh, hell ho! Bilwits again!
I hoped you don´t come back, to not let us other moders look primitive.
At least you can´t model.

[Point Blank]

Mirkwood archer looks great!

[bilwit]

Updated x2, introducing Other Mirkwood d00d and Lorien d00d.

[Brightblade+]

Sweet jesus Bilwit. I just creamed my pants.

You just made the PERFECT Galadhrim!

Now if only KK would hear my prayers and use those models

[johanrosen]

Sweet jesus Bilwit. I just creamed my pants.

You just made the PERFECT Galadhrim!

Now if only KK would hear my prayers and use those models

Word!

[Smaug]

Those are simply breathtaking!

I think the other mirkwood d00ds could use something for their head. It's a bit bare now for such a high tier unit.

Those Lorien d00ds are simply exquisite. Have you done any modelling to their shoulder plates? Because in vanilla they are way too massive in my opinion.

Cheers and +rep of course.

[bilwit]

I think the other mirkwood d00ds could use something for their head. It's a bit bare now for such a high tier unit.

^added a circlet

[Smaug]

^added a circlet

Much prettier, but do you think they would wear a circlet when they go to war?

[Ellin Athinaios]

These are perfect, my friend!...

[kmcwilli]

WOW!! absolutely amazing, some of the best 3 models I have seen.

[Wildrek]

The last model is the most epic model i've ever seen!
+ HUGE rep!