Fan art in the game!

Gooke6's picture
Hello there!
I am Margo Putzeys, a student Game- and Digital Design and I am currently doing my internship with Tale of Tales. I am still studying but I will be entering my Master year next schoolyear.
For my internship Auriea Harvey and Michael Samyn asked me if I wanted to work with the players and make models and concept art together. And with great pleasure I accepted this of course! This means you will be able to add art to the game!

But there are some 'rules' attached to this: If you make a 3D model, pleas send it as an .OBJ file to me. But a .Blender file ( Blender's file extension ) would be even better! But a .OBJ is good as well! As for the concept art you can send a photoshop file, PNG of JPEG.

So what can you make? Well it's like a set that the deers can wear in the game! This set includes: a mask, antlers and a pelt. Both made for the adult deer AND the baby deer. You can (if some of you know how and want to) texture these models by using a UV map. If you do texture them, send texture files as a PNG. ( PNG supports transparancy )
But of course you are never obligated to making more than you like. The meaning of this task is also for me to make stuff, so if you only would like to make the adult deer's models, that's fine by me. I can always texture them, add models, etc.

So if any of you are interested in putting your art or 3D models in the game. Send them to me and I can adjust them if necessary or take a look if something needs to be changed and so on.
You can of course also send your concept art to me and I can realise that concept art into a 3D model which may have a chance to be put in the actual game: The Endless Forest!

My e-mail adres is : Margo.Putzeys@gmail.com. I hope I will be hearing soon from you guys!!

Greetings,
Margo


EDIT: from Michael and Auriea --
To be clear, we want Margo to do ALL of the modeling and ALL of the texturing. Because that is what her internship is about. YOU, players, are requested to send her concept art or point her to already existing concept art (on this very website, for instance). SHE can choose which concepts she models and textures. But WE, Auriea and Michaël, choose which go into the game. We hope there will be many!
Gooke6's picture

Quote: Not sure if you're

Quote:

Not sure if you're still accepting advice on the swan set? But the only thing I can point out is that the black marking on the face looks a little flat in comparison to the white on the rest of the body, like it's lacking the fur detail that's used everywhere else? Not sure how to explain, but if there's layers used in this it looks as though the marking has been placed over a fur detail layer or somethingg?

Better ? :> :


Bachelor of arts in Graphic Design specialisation Game- and Digital Design

Very nice. Those antlers are

Very nice. Those antlers are wicked.
Necrosie's picture

I heard earlier that someone

I heard earlier that someone mentioned 'fabulous' ?
Is this flamingo fabulous enought?


//Edit: @Margo, I think that last one was better, now it looks like a bit messy.. :I
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DinahMoon's picture

Swan is lovely, Margo. You

Swan is lovely, Margo. You did a remarkable job.

That swan set is coming along

That swan set is coming along great. I appreciate the improvements a lot, especially softening the edges of the mask. Good work!

Sapphire, I don't see how

Sapphire,
I don't see how the texture should be uniform from tip to toe. Isn't the fur/fuzz/w-e of tef deer's face supposed to be way softer, anyway? Looks like it is skin, in-game.

Margo,
The area surrounding the eyes is always the most expressive, so this version took on a different mood. The previous is more neutral and follows the lines of the original concept.

Personally, I'd choose this one for antlers, since the game seemed to gravitate towards stockier/heavier spells for a while, and that version is real slender, perfect for a change of pace.
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The red panda pelt by

The red panda pelt by OrinocoFlow :>

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eeeeeee that looks amazing.

eeeeeee that looks amazing. I want it in game so badly! Would go so well with so many masks we already have in game (the Kabuki mask especially)!

asdf!! love it!!!

asdf!! love it!!!
Iaurdagnire's picture

Love the red panda pelt!

Love the red panda pelt!
Silverfang's picture

The swan set looks awesome!

The swan set looks awesome! And that red panda pelt, aaaa! Loving it so much! ;;
alcinda's picture

Love the edits you made to

Love the edits you made to the swan pelt! It's looking really good.

And that red panda pelt is gorgeous! Though I think it may need some definition on the nose, when you look at it from the front it looks almost nose-less. And other parts of the face like the white and black could use some texture so it doesn't look quite as flat. Other than that it's a very pretty pelt and I'd love to see it in-game.

I appreciate that you're taking the time to make edits/consider our constructive criticism and whatnot. Smiling
SoliloquyChryseis's picture

Alc: Lord Voldemort finds an

Alc: Lord Voldemort finds an issue with your statement Eye

LOVE THE RED PANDA AAHHH!!!! Ori is gonna be so happy!
Flyleaf's picture

Woa ...i am in love with the

Woa ...i am in love with the panda pelt !!
And the Swan is looking awesome too ..these Antlers !
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Krystal's picture

Ohh! The red panda pelt is so

Ohh! The red panda pelt is so cute, especially love the texture on the rump area. Great job!

That red panda set... it's

That red panda set... it's too awesome to be true! *faints*

OMG YAY!! I'm so glad one of

OMG YAY!! I'm so glad one of Orin's designs will be presented to M&A ^_^ It's beautiful!
Iaurdagnire's picture

Thought I'd have a go.

Thought I'd have a go. Presenting molten-lava-dino-deer... haha


Flyleaf's picture

Awesome work !! I love those

Awesome work !!
I love those colours and the mask .
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Loving the red panda pelt!

Loving the red panda pelt!
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The swan set looks amazing,

The swan set looks amazing, Margo! The red panda pelt is absolutely adorable, too. Well done.

Really loving the swan set

Really loving the swan set and the red panda pelt. Also, I'd just like to mention that adding texture doesn't always mean adding fur texture. A little bit of shading can go a long way when trying to make certain things stand out! (;

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Fincayra's picture

Eeee, red panda. Want

Eeee, red panda. Want plz.
Lovely improvements on the swan set as well, Margo.
Zeke's picture

Red panda has to be my

Red panda has to be my favourite so far, what a lovely pelt! Very good job!
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Thais's picture

The Red Panda is really

The Red Panda is really gorgeous!! Thais will definitelly wear that one if it goes in game *dreams*
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Gooke6's picture

Updated the red panda pelt

Updated the red panda pelt and followed the advice of a player. Made the nose in front view more visible by adding a bit of shadow to the texture.


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SoliloquyChryseis's picture

Beautiful work on the red

Beautiful work on the red panda! So exciting!

Kind of liked the flat

Kind of liked the flat appearance it gave before but this is nice too. Adore the facial markings regardless. ♥
aica's picture

I think the head is too

I think the head is too white. I would do less saturated color, closer to the pale pink)

P.S.: "flamingo" by Necrosie is fantastic *_*
Xemi's picture

... oh my GOD THIS IS A THING

... oh my GOD THIS IS A THING THAT'S HAPPENING I CAN'T EVEN DHDGSHJD /explodes off into space
Ohhh maaan this is WAY too exciting, the models I've see so far look absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
May add a suggestion or two of mine eventually.. but for now, sitting back and watching ;; <33

edit; still totally blown out of the water by these beautiful sets. The swan, "speed demon" and red panda sets are my favourite. I'm a huuuge fan of natural patterns and tones so this is right up my alley. That being said.. I'm equally hopeful that tie and / or the cyborg set will be added to the game as well!

Also popping in to STRONGLY support the "natural" antlers! Caribou, fallow, you name it, I've been really really hoping for more natural antler types. Maybe some ram and / or ibex horns as well? I don't thing they'd be too difficult but they would be a great addition.

edit 4578637583; fix all the typos
alcinda's picture

Much better! I'm looking

Much better! I'm looking forward to seeing more.
OrinocoFlow's picture

Oh my gosh OuO you translated

Oh my gosh OuO you translated that design so well <3 wow yes like alcinda said thank you for taking the time to make them out like that. You do so well and we'll be happy with what ever ends up in game. Great work keep it up Laughing out loud
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Wow, I love the Red Panda

Wow, I love the Red Panda pelt so much! I like the rednes of it, and especially the face Laughing out loud I don't much think the face is too bright, I think that the brightness makes it interesting C:
Maybe it could be just slightly, slightly, slightly darker? Though that doesn't much matter to me really. Also the Swan set is a wonderful job, I love the white, yet not albino pelt, I think many characters will find it useful, and those awesome whitetail antlers! As someone seemed to say, they appear wicked, but that's wut makes them cool! And to talk about the mask, I most like how tiny and detailed is it <3
But I still like most the Dead Cyborg set. ^^; Jennie would so so wear the mask!!
Also, browsing thought the Internet I stumbled over these antlers. It might be interesting to see them in the game~!
Anyway, new concept art from me coming soon!
Anjali's picture

Oh man, what a cool project

Oh man, what a cool project and awesome work from everyone. Definitely going to catch up on this thread.
ZakuroToshino's picture

This is awesome, I'll

This is awesome, I'll definitely keep my eye on this. So excited! Smiling
Skatmat's picture

Can someone link me the Moss

Can someone link me the Moss lineart template? ♥ I have something in mind that I'd like to share (:

So many great ideas!
Sheba1's picture

evening dew

evening dew

SoliloquyChryseis's picture

Sheba, that is so beautiful

Sheba, that is so beautiful and unique! I love the mask, it's so different! And those antlers, ahhhh! Just so much love!

Skatmat: I think you can find

Skatmat: I think you can find it at http://endlessforest.org/community/tef-deer-base-traced-lol ^^
Sheba1's picture

wild rabbit

wild rabbit
Reyy's picture

My little

My little contribution...



Eyecolor isnt really that important to me, so.
SoliloquyChryseis's picture

Ravynn, it reminds me so much

Ravynn, it reminds me so much of a warmly glowing hearth TwT it's so beautiful and gentle.
Reyy's picture

Glad you like. :')

Glad you like. :')
Gooke6's picture

The Inky Koi Set, concept

The Inky Koi Set, concept created by SoliloquyChryseis!

Bachelor of arts in Graphic Design specialisation Game- and Digital Design

Ahh, I like that Inky Koi

Ahh, I like that Inky Koi set! The only thing I can suggest for it really is maybe move the mask back towards the face a bit more? It seems to be hanging off quite a bit. Other than that, it's great and I'd love to see it in-game! ♥

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Xemi's picture

My God that koi set is

My God that koi set is BEAUTIFUL! I agree with moving the mask back a bit to fit it more to the face, but aside from that, wow that's just too cool ;__; I reeaally hope this will be one of the sets M&A chooses to add. That pelt is stunning!

That is so cool! Nice work.

That is so cool! Nice work.
SoliloquyChryseis's picture

Oh my gosh, this was really

Oh my gosh, this was really unexpected! I feel so honored, I'm blushing like crazy!

You translated it beautifully, I just- wow! Regardless of whether or not it becomes a final piece to the game, I am extremely honored you'd turn one of my designs into a model.

Thank you so much, Margo, it looks stunning! Just thank you for this honor!
Reyy's picture

So neat seeing that koi pelt

So neat seeing that koi pelt come to life.
SoliloquyChryseis's picture

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