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WIP: Link from the Legend of Zelda

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 Matt-Liell
02-08-2003, 7:58 PM
#1
As you can see I like elves and I like to model them:p! Well this is my second model and I am still modeling in gmax so I will need help getting it ingame and UVUnwraping so please help. Anyway here is what I have done so far in about 45 minutes of work.

http://members.lycos.co.uk/mattliell/wiplink1.jpg)
 Matt-Liell
02-08-2003, 8:50 PM
#2
Ok I put a body on him from my Legolas model and I'm going to edit it. Heres an update:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/mattliell/wiplink2.jpg)


And one with his sword holster:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/mattliell/wiplink3.jpg)
 __CKY__
02-08-2003, 9:57 PM
#3
Looking pretty awesome so far :D
 Sam
02-08-2003, 11:21 PM
#4
Wow looks good exept the nose is a bit stubby besides that it looks good.
 Matt-Liell
02-09-2003, 8:34 AM
#5
Thanks for you imput guys. Next I have made the belt that hods his sword holster on his back. I have made only the pockets because the space in between can be don with a skin. Next I'm going to try to make his hat. Does anybody out there know how to make model parts hollow in gmax? Anyway here is a screen:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/mattliell/wiplink4.jpg)
 [JKZ]_Yun
02-09-2003, 12:10 PM
#6
nice model
cool you can make a link model if you can make a young one to that will be great:D
 __CKY__
02-09-2003, 12:36 PM
#7
Could I ask what program you use to make your models? and the model looks awesome :D are you going to be able to widen the glove edges though they seem kinda tight.
 Altus_Thrawn
02-09-2003, 1:30 PM
#8
Looking great, I love Zelda/Link.
All your work is great.
 Matt-Liell
02-09-2003, 2:40 PM
#9
Originally posted by __CKY__
Could I ask what program you use to make your models?

As I said at the top Gmax, its the freeware version of 3dsm thats why I need help getting it ingame.
 __CKY__
02-09-2003, 4:00 PM
#10
So where do i get it? lol
 Matt-Liell
02-09-2003, 4:06 PM
#11
ftp://ftp1.discreet.com/web/products/gmax/gmax12.exe

There you go!
 Sam
02-09-2003, 4:10 PM
#12
Are you going to make him holding his sheild. It would be cool if there was a mod that let you use sheilds ingame.
 Matt-Liell
02-09-2003, 4:12 PM
#13
Well right now I'm stuck, I'm having trouble modeling his hat. I could put the sheild on his back but I haven't learned how to make model parts hollow yet. If I could I could reduce the polycount and make alot more stuff.
 ZBomber
02-09-2003, 5:17 PM
#14
Awesome man! I just think the ears are a wee bit big. :)

If you want beta Testers, send me a PM. :D
 __CKY__
02-09-2003, 10:15 PM
#15
Thanks alot :D and on the model I agrre with the one person (forgot who it was) the ears need to be shortened alittle if possible other then that the goves are good and everything. :)
 Eldritch
02-09-2003, 10:21 PM
#16
The ears are a bit extreme in length and angle, but otherwise it's a good start.

My only other suggestion would be to actually model the body from scratch yourself - it would've made Legolas look better, and Link is even skinnier than Legolas, so the beefy Exar Kun model just isn't going to cut it this time, I think.
 Matt-Liell
02-10-2003, 7:47 AM
#17
I would like to do that (model the body) but my polycount skyrockets because I don't know how to make things hollow and the polycount is HUGE! If someone could find out for me then I could do that.
 shukrallah
02-10-2003, 10:24 AM
#18
Great Job! i love link especially the ocarina of time link. cant wait till i can download it!
 Professor Snape
02-10-2003, 4:11 PM
#19
i think the ears are a lil too long. I no elves have long ears but that might be a lil too long. besides that it looks awesome
 Eldritch
02-10-2003, 10:29 PM
#20
Originally posted by Matt-Liell
I would like to do that (model the body) but my polycount skyrockets because I don't know how to make things hollow and the polycount is HUGE! If someone could find out for me then I could do that.

Can't you find out yourself? There's a stuck thread with a ton of resources up top... one of those is bound to have a solution for you.

Stop asking other people so much for stuff and start doing it yourself - it's the only way you'll learn. (I hope this doesn't sound too harsh)

Ok, not at the top of this forum, but in the Modeling section of the Editing Forum.
 Matt-Liell
02-11-2003, 7:52 AM
#21
It was a little harsh but no worries. I picked up a tutorial that might help me.
 __CKY__
02-11-2003, 8:04 PM
#22
Good to hear but I have alot of respect for anyone who cna work in gmax that prog is so confusing to me :lol:
 Matt-Liell
02-12-2003, 9:25 AM
#23
The modelling of Link will be on hols for awhile, I'm working on getting Legolas ingame first.
 Matt-Liell
02-12-2003, 2:53 PM
#24
Well I am having troubles with Legolas so I worked a bit more on Link. I gave him a scronier (sp?) body all around so he isn't as beefy as before. I picked up a tutorial that I am using to try to make the hat so he still doesn't have one yet, I also added the Master Swors in his holster. And yes his ears are smaller now! :D

http://members.lycos.co.uk/mattliell/wiplink5.jpg)

http://members.lycos.co.uk/mattliell/wiplink6.jpg[IMG])
 __CKY__
02-12-2003, 5:25 PM
#25
That looks pretty good that sword handle is awesome lol
 Matt-Liell
02-12-2003, 6:23 PM
#26
Well I made his hat:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/mattliell/wiplink7.jpg)

http://members.lycos.co.uk/mattliell/wiplink8.jpg)

Any takers for UVUnwrapping him when I'm done?
 Sam
02-12-2003, 7:13 PM
#27
Wow the sword looks really good.
 Matt-Liell
02-12-2003, 7:15 PM
#28
Well I can't take all the credit for it. I found a model of it and I fixed it up a little, I don't know the author though but if you are out there great job and thanks man!
 __CKY__
02-12-2003, 8:06 PM
#29
:lol:
 Matt-Liell
02-13-2003, 7:15 AM
#30
Originally posted by __CKY__
:lol:

Uh ok.....:confused:

Anyway what do you think of the hat? All I have left to do is model his torso strap and his gloves.
 IS_Raptor3k
02-13-2003, 7:58 AM
#31
Now you need to replace the lightsaber with the Master sword. The hat also looks awsome, move the ears more togeather and i would say your good to go...
 Matt-Liell
02-13-2003, 12:52 PM
#32
Originally posted by IS_Raptor3k
Now you need to replace the lightsaber with the Master sword.

Already done!
 Lumpy
02-13-2003, 4:12 PM
#33
the site to get the master sword is right here (http://www.xerowing.com/pages/940567/index.htm)


loving this model so far, as soon as it comes out, it's going into my base folder
 «¦gшt ѓшrзл?¦»
02-13-2003, 4:16 PM
#34
awsome job matt:)
love the hat:rolleyes: cant wait until link is skinned !


i wish i could model :( kinda complicated and i dont have the time :mad:



bah i can always watch models evoluate:cool:




Ne0|eD3N:jawa
 Pnut_Man
02-13-2003, 6:39 PM
#35
I like how the model has been progressing, the hat is also very nice. The only thing that I believe needs the most work is the face. Ya, it's one of the toughest regions to model, I know...
Use the gamecube ssb Adult Link to assist you in creating the face.
 Matt-Liell
02-13-2003, 8:52 PM
#36
Originally posted by Lumpy
the site to get the master sword is right here (http://www.xerowing.com/pages/940567/index.htm)




Well I'm reskinning the one I released cause that one isn't as good as it could be.

Originally posted by Evil
love the hat:rolleyes:

So what you don't like it?
 Lumpy
02-13-2003, 8:57 PM
#37
i was just letting everyone about the site so they could use that sword for the time being, until u get urs out there
 _NinjaGaiden_
02-14-2003, 1:24 AM
#38
keep up the good work Matt! Link will be an Awesome Model to play with.... make sure you get his sounds :)
 Matt-Liell
02-14-2003, 3:42 PM
#39
That reminds me, can anybody help me get some sounds for him?
 KevinCoyle
02-14-2003, 6:14 PM
#40
If you want sounds for Link from the Ocarina of time, I can help you out with that, I have the game and equipment to record sound from the nintendo to the computer, I also have a emulator and rom for it.
 Matt-Liell
02-14-2003, 8:23 PM
#41
That'd be great KevinCoyle, I'd appreciate if you could. There is no rush but I do need some.
 KevinCoyle
02-15-2003, 8:22 AM
#42
I'll see what I can do, I'll have something soon
 KevinCoyle
02-15-2003, 9:15 AM
#43
Do you want me to post the sounds here or e-mail them to you? If you want me to e-mail I'll need your e-mail address.
 Matt-Liell
02-15-2003, 9:21 AM
#44
Send them here (lojik89@hotmail.com) please.
 SSJ2 Vegetto
02-16-2003, 10:33 PM
#45
I got a question as well as making Adult link are you gonna make a lil kid link seeing as how you can size chars up and down.
 ZBomber
02-16-2003, 11:25 PM
#46
Hey Matt, since your making me the F;ash, I could try to skin Link for you. :)
 Matt-Liell
02-17-2003, 5:55 PM
#47
Well if he ever gets ingame I will skin hm but thans for the offer Z!
 SSJ2 Vegetto
02-17-2003, 5:58 PM
#48
Yo but you didn't anwser my question are you gonna be making just Adult Link or Kid Link as well cause it would be nice to have Kid link since you can size stuff.
 Hekx
02-17-2003, 6:03 PM
#49
I think you should send the skinmaps off to various skinners, so there's a skinpack for Link. ;)

Z included. :p
 Matt-Liell
02-17-2003, 6:31 PM
#50
Originally posted by SSJ2 Vegetto
Yo but you didn't anwser my question are you gonna be making just Adult Link or Kid Link as well cause it would be nice to have Kid link since you can size stuff.

Well the kid would require more modelling and at the rate I'm going with Link and Legolas, it doesn't look like it.
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