Please note that in this thread we are taking submissions for wireframes only. If you're interested in rigging, UV mapping, or animating, please let us know, and stick around! If you're interested in creating a model sheet or other reference art, you can post that here as well as it will greatly assist the wireframe submitters. Once the winning wireframe is decided, you'll be welcome to participate in the collaboration stage which follows after it.
Feedback and questions about how we are running this process are appreciated and encouraged!
The 3D Leadership Team ("3DLT") is:
The 3DLT will be in charge of the modeling process for this CAP. The sequence of activity will be:
Posting Rules
Example of a model sheet post
Example of a feedback post
Wireframe Rules
Only wireframes (not model sheets) are eligible for final submissions. Please make a final submission post conforming to the following rules:
Disqualification
A final submission may be disqualified if...
Wireframe Poll
All legal final submissions will be slated for the poll. The 3DLT will render each entry to an animated gif with the following parameters:
Tips for Wireframe artists
Name: Kerfluffle
Typing: Fairy/Fighting
Abilities: Natural Cure / Aroma Veil
Stats: 84/78/86/115/88/119
Sprites:
Feedback and questions about how we are running this process are appreciated and encouraged!
The 3D Leadership Team ("3DLT") is:
The 3DLT will be in charge of the modeling process for this CAP. The sequence of activity will be:
- Wireframe Submissions <== We are here
- Wireframe Poll
- Wireframe Quality Control
- Model Collaboration Workshop
-Rigging and Animation
-UV Mapping and Texturing
-Rendering and Composition
Posting Rules
- This thread is open for modelers and other artists to post work-in-progress (WIP) of wireframes and/or model sheets related to the winning design. Wireframe WIPs can be used to solicit feedback from the community, while model sheets can help assist the creation of the wireframes.
- All wireframe screenshots must show the wireframe(s) in a default shading style. For the fairness of competition, please do not include any textures, animations or test renders. Such posts will be subject to moderation.
- All images should be hosted on external sites such as imgur or puush. Please keep the dimensions and file size conservative for easy forum viewing; large images are better off provided as links. Model sheets are the only images that may bypass this rule.
- Please DO post constructive feedback. When it comes to wireframes, the opinions of non-3D artists are equally as important as those of 3D artists. One does not need to understand the technicalities of a wireframe to make a comment; they may instead focus on the artistic elements such as shapes, proportions and anatomy. If the 3DLT thinks a user's feedback has been extremely useful and/or intelligent, credit will be given at the end of the project. Other commentators may be listed under special thanks.
- Please do not declare any wireframe as "the winner" or make similar comments to that effect. Such posts are insulting to all the other competing artists. Stating a preferred wireframe is acceptable as long as some reasoning is included.
Example of a model sheet post
Example of a feedback post
Wireframe Rules
- Wireframes should be in obj format.
- Wireframes should be inspired by the winning design from the Art Poll. It does not need to be an exact rendition of every detail of the design or be required to use any of the model sheets provided; "artistic license" is granted. However, drastic deviation from the selected art design is discouraged.
- The polygon count limit for this CAP's wireframe is 20,000 triangles. Any final submission exceeding this limit will be disqualified. The polycount should ideally be appropriate to the design's complexity and the level of detail present in the wireframe. However, as long as the polycount limit has not been exceeded, modelers are encouraged to emphasize the wireframe's quality over optimizing the polycount.
- Keep in mind that UV mapping, rigging and animation will be done at a later stage. Wireframes should be in a pose that is (within reason) as straight, orthographic and symmetrical as possible.
Only wireframes (not model sheets) are eligible for final submissions. Please make a final submission post conforming to the following rules:
- The first line must be "Final Submission" (in bold).
- Provide a link to the obj source file, hosted externally on a site such as Dropbox. The file must conform to the wireframe rules listed above.
- Optionally, the modeler may wish to include any supporting material. For screenshots, the wireframe must be in a default shading style. The maximum number of images allowed is three (3). Each image must be within 640 px in both dimensions and not exceed 200 kB in file size. URL links to larger images is acceptable. Please do not include any textures, animations or test renders.
- Only make one (1) final submission post. Modelers are welcome to work on multiple wireframes and get feedback from the community, but only one wireframe can be submitted for final consideration. If you wish to alter any aspect of your final submission, please edit your post.
- By making a final submission, you agree to allow your submitted wireframe to be modified by members of the community, and be used in the creation of the final GIFs for Pokemon Showdown!
Final Submission
OBJ file - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bw8FAxjo2qD_cHcwUGdjaXBxeTA
Well here it is!
OBJ file - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bw8FAxjo2qD_cHcwUGdjaXBxeTA
Well here it is!
Disqualification
A final submission may be disqualified if...
- ...it does not conform with the final submission rules listed above.
- ...the wireframe has technical deficiencies which the 3DLT deems unviable for the upcoming collaboration stages.
- ...the wireframe is too far from completion. However, note that it does not have to be fully completed as long as 3DLT decides it can be finished within a reasonable time during the collaboration stage.
- We may add more to this list later, but notifications will be posted in this thread to ensure it won't be missed.
Wireframe Poll
All legal final submissions will be slated for the poll. The 3DLT will render each entry to an animated gif with the following parameters:
- Standard resolution (~360x360 px)
- Anti-clockwise turntable animation (0.25 revs/sec) @ 25 fps
- White mesh color on a white background; no textures
- Pokemon-style camera, lighting, cel shader and outlines applied to the model
Tips for Wireframe artists
- At this stage, the focus is primarily on technical composition and artistic interpretation of the winning design. Entries for the wireframe poll will be judged on artistic merit, such as the shapes, proportions and style.
- Modelers are encouraged not to rush getting in all the finer details if time is limited. If their submission is chosen, they may still continue to work on it with the 3DLT during the Quality Control stage.
- It is preferred that wireframes use quads instead of triangles. Quads tend to deform better when it comes to skinning and animation, as well as having slight technical advantages in other modeling stages.
- If there is a need for a model sheet from the original artist, the best chance of getting one is to send them a private message. Though, as with any art request, it is still the artist's decision whether to follow up or not.
- Please DO share notes and/or ask questions if they come up. Discussions are always welcome! Any modeling questions unrelated to this CAP should best go in the main modeling thread, however.
- Artistic license is granted for all artists to interpret the winning design.
- Multiple drawings from different perspectives / camera angles would be most useful to modelers.
- Drawings do not have to be strictly orthographic or to-scale relative to each other.
- Lineart may be the most appropriate style to use for clarity, but any rendering style is acceptable.
- Do not always expect the model sheet will be used by other modelers. They too, have artistic license and it is up to them to decide what resources to use. However, if the 3DLT thinks a model sheet is of acceptable standard and likely be useful to other modelers, credit will be given at the end of the project.
- Have fun! There are virtually no rules for model sheets. When it comes to making things easier for our modelers, every little help counts. :D
Name: Kerfluffle
Typing: Fairy/Fighting
Abilities: Natural Cure / Aroma Veil
Stats: 84/78/86/115/88/119
Sprites:
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