Roll Your Own Ogre

Post by **jacmoe** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 8:15 am

*bump*

Post by **nfz** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 8:29 am

HEHE, still working on it. Learning takes time.

Post by **nfz** » Sun Mar 27, 2005 1:49 am

For those curious about what I am learning check out this site: http://www.virtualmediastudios.com/tuts ... /index.htm. There are tons of other sites that deal with the topic of texture mapping but I felt this site covered it best by showing you how to create the maps from scratch using a hands on approach. I have been using Gimp for creating the textures and Blender for the iniatial renderings to see if I am getting it right. I then test using the Ogre renderer to see if I am still getting the same thing.

Post by **nfz** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 9:14 am

Got a chance after todays Easter feast to try out the techniques discussed in the tutorial at the link I posted above. I used the GLSL shader discussed in another thread to add a more interesting skin to the Ogre I have been working on.

Didn't get a chance to tweak the different maps after completing the tutorial but here is a first rendering:

Post by **sinbad** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:58 pm

Very nice!

setrodox · Post by **setrodox** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 1:06 pm

Looks great!
Is the mesh manifold?

Robomaniac · Post by **Robomaniac** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:46 pm

ZONKERS!

Post by **Kencho** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:00 pm

Coooool!! Just two suggestions: Reduce saturation to the green, and reduce the skin glossiness; looks like plastic skin

SpannerMan · Post by **SpannerMan** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:03 pm

Looking brill nfz, I like the detail in the ears with the veins

Goosey · Post by **Goosey** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 5:31 pm

goodness nfz that is just looking better and better. I really like it and how it is progressing, keep up the good work!

TobascoSpam · Post by **TobascoSpam** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 8:31 pm

Very cool, I also like the veins in the ears, good detail. Thanks for the site link as well for the tutorials.

batonrye · Post by **batonrye** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 6:48 pm

yeah, i have to admit when i think of an ogre mascot, i think of a fat, jolly fellow, with a brown vest and white shirt... [shrek]

oh, and very nice above! just the right amount of "cute" and "toughness".

erl4ngg4 · Post by **erl4ngg4** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:22 am

Do you guys still here? Am I late?

But I found some great mesh at http://www.quinlor.de. Complete with texture!

And the best thing is, IT'S TOTALLY FREE SAMPLE!

nevrosis · Post by **nevrosis** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:44 am

thx erl4ngg4

Grom · Post by **Grom** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 6:08 am

just read through the whole thread (alot of the links to images no longer work)

Why doesn't someone just finish/refine teh ogre head model? Like, add a body (and animations if possible) that matches the head we already know and love? I mean, the head is on all the merchandise and is pretty recognizable at this point

Post by **jacmoe** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 6:20 am

This thread is totally dead..
Tried my very best to get some artist types to create an Ogre model - but as you can see..

d3th_n1gG4 · Post by **d3th_n1gG4** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:12 am

heh i'm still trying to get one of my 2 graphic artist mates to design me a logo.... It's been what 5 months now :S

Wretched_Wyx · Post by **Wretched_Wyx** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:36 pm

Hey, not sure if anyone posted a link to this one yet:

http://www.3drt.com/3dm/characters/orc/orc-shots.htm

Cost a bill, but still. Something like this agreeable as a new Ogre mascot? On that same site there is another one that I thought was cool:

http://www.3drt.com/3dm/characters/troll/troll_02.jpg

Not that detailed, but I like the basic overall look. What do you guys think?

CaseyB · Post by **CaseyB** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:43 pm

I really like the first one! And it looks very similar to what we have now, which I also like, but I have trouble wrapping my head around a $100 price tag for a zip file!

Lee04 · Post by **Lee04** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 1:41 pm

Hi

This is my take on the Ogre first try this morning.,,Hard to think this came out of a programmer?

Programmers rule!

Obj file (Large warning!):
http://www.abcmedia.se/OgreHead5.OBJ

What do U think? I don't like the textured version myself much.

Lee04

(Sorry for posting on two different threads you all got me confused)

celic · Post by **celic** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:04 am

I'm really scarried by this one!

Wretched_Wyx · Post by **Wretched_Wyx** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:34 am

Yeah, I really don't agree with some of the pricing on models some people slap on. I understand the work that can go into a model, but you can't price it on that. You have to price the quality. I think maybe $25 for that model would be good. After all, it is just a simple low poly creation. As good as it is, definitely not worth paying for. But it would be a good base direction to head towards I believe. Has anyone seen the special movies on the 'God of War' PS2 game? They take a look at some of the conceptual models for various creatures/enemies in the game, and among those was the ogre. There was one model that looked simply awesome. I say this because 1. The 'scary' model above has a similar feel (with the skull necklace) and because 2. I think a model similar to that would simply rock. Some animations and all. Or how about the Nvidia demo where that troll guy is eating little dudes and dancin' around? Good demo. Lastly, I've been playing Lineage 2, and the Orcs in the game look similar to the current Ogre head (i mean the orc heads look similar).

Lee04- Did you use ZBrush to make that model? ZBrush rocks. Little bit of a learning curve (at least for this nub) but in the end I feel character modeling in ZBrush is mighty powerful.

Sorry to go off topic there... Anyhow, I was thinking about contacting a few very talented character modelers and seeing if they would contribute to Ogre, by creating not only a new model, but some animations for a little demo movie that could span across many of the features of Ogre to really show it all off in a big way.

Lee04 · Post by **Lee04** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:33 pm

I think maybe $25 for that model would be good.

@Wretched_Wyx: Yes, the Ogre is Z Brush and skull in 3DSMax, No my models are not for sale like that. What I am offering is like 1-3 custom models for your application per month for 300 Euro. Depending if I also have to rigg them and / or make rt shaders for them. Modelling, UV mapping, texturing, normal maps and animation I can do pritty quickly.

@celic: Yes don't play with Ogre...or the Ogre will play with you..

Lee04

Wretched_Wyx · Post by **Wretched_Wyx** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:36 pm

Lee04- My mistake, I should have specified what I was talking about with the model pricing there. I was referring to another site, and had no idea that you offered models. Now if the model you were working on is an example of the kind of stuff you have to offer, that's my idea of something worth paying for. How is the progress on that model coming along? Also, were you planning on doing a whole character, or just the head? A full body with animations would be sweet. Take more time obviously, but would be sweet none-the-less.

I'm having a hard time finding this guy I was in contact with years ago, who worked on models for the original "Unreal". Not actual game assets, but rather free models for mappers/modders. He re-skinned the Skaarj, and made a few more character models, with added detail. I was thinking he might be interested in doing something for Ogre since he totally supported open-source and community driven projects and content. I guess it works out that I can't find him and your working on something so cool yourself ^^.

Post by **jacmoe** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:45 am

Ogre Forums

Roll Your Own Ogre

Ogre MESH (with multiple parts) at www.quinlor.de

thx erl4ngg4

Here is my take of the Ogre..