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Walter · 2009-05-21, 19:57

I and few other people are considering making a Claymore mod for Half-Life 2 (first person action similar in gameplay to Dark Messiah and possibly Oblivion) and we would like to know your opinions whether it should have realistic graphics (example) or look painted like for example Valkyria Chronicles game (example).

Epsilon · 2009-05-21, 20:55

In my most honest opinion, realistic graphics for anything animé based is scary and should never be considered (not throwing my opinion on anyone, just how I feel)

The graphic style in VC is nice but also a style like (see spoiler)

Spoiler for suggestion:

Would also fit nicely, the black lines are very typical of animé style MMO's that I have played in the past and makes a really nice style.
Not sure if that classes as other but the grainy style that is seen through VC is...meh to me

Larthak · 2009-05-22, 03:55

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Originally Posted by Walter

I and few other people are considering making a Claymore mod for Half-Life 2 (first person action similar in gameplay to Dark Messiah and possibly Oblivion) and we would like to know your opinions whether it should have realistic graphics (example) or look painted like for example Valkyria Chronicles game (example).

Claymore mod, eh? I like that idea. Multiplayer oriented?

*recalls his JK2 MP days*

As Epsilon said, animesque graphics would propably be the best bet. That way, the characters would look much more authentic than how anyone could make them realistic. I mean, realistic graphics are like the difference between an anime and its cosplayers. It's just huge. Of course, you can try and make a test model featuring both ideas and show it to us, but I just don't see that happening, considering its time consumption. Also, I don't know how flexible HL2 engine is, regarding this situation...

Spoiler for Czech:

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Originally Posted by Epsilon

The graphic style in VC is nice but also a style like (see spoiler)

Spoiler for suggestion:

Would also fit nicely, the black lines are very typical of animé style MMO's that I have played in the past and makes a really nice style.
Not sure if that classes as other but the grainy style that is seen through VC is...meh to me

Lol, using THAT game for a reference. Funny idea, but yeah why not.

Urei · 2009-05-22, 07:34

Great idea,

The question is how well would either of them look. I'd go for painted style. I've seen many games that do great with this style, being very simple in design, adding to the feel solely by the usage of shadows ect.

Then again, how well would that blend with the environment? I guess it's a matter of preferences and skills.

KiNA · 2009-05-22, 07:44

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Originally Posted by Epsilon

In my most honest opinion, realistic graphics for anything animé based is scary and should never be considered (not throwing my opinion on anyone, just how I feel)

The graphic style in VC is nice but also a style like (see spoiler)

Spoiler for suggestion:

Would also fit nicely, the black lines are very typical of animé style MMO's that I have played in the past and makes a really nice style.
Not sure if that classes as other but the grainy style that is seen through VC is...meh to me

Pepo a hentai yaro XD

I'll be interested in Claymore mod for Morrowind tho

.. Oblivion ...well, I still have the dvd iso.. but I deleted the game after a few weeks .. Morrowind, on the other hand, have one dedicated HDD just for its mod and my morrowind folder now have exceeded 100Gb >.<

Money well spent I must add

.. Even tho I only finished the main quest twice.. Once in the first run, and then once more so I can play Qarl's excellent the underground mod

Epsilon · 2009-05-23, 06:32

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Originally Posted by Larthak

Lol, using THAT game for a reference. Funny idea, but yeah why not.

Just come out and say it xD, it's a good program....

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Originally Posted by KiNA

Pepo a hentai yaro XD

KiNA is suxxor! =P

I ish not hentai when I ish innocent kitty

KiNA · 2009-05-23, 06:47

.. I dont play 3DCG like you ^^v

on the topic.. if the surrounding is RL environment and not animeish.. it would be better if the mod is more RLish.. ^^

Larthak · 2009-05-23, 08:14

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Originally Posted by KiNA

.. I dont play 3DCG like you ^^v

on the topic.. if the surrounding is RL environment and not animeish.. it would be better if the mod is more RLish.. ^^

Yes, mixing both styles could become a disaster. It would be wise indeed to actually know/see this team's experience with such stuff.

Walter · 2009-05-23, 15:44

With painted characters, environment would be painted too.

You can take a look at my portfolio here:
http://www.nebulastation.net/portfolio

holyalexander · 2009-05-23, 21:38

a little of both will be cool...

KillerYomaFromSpace · 2009-05-24, 17:35

I think the closer it looks to the original manga the better

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2009-05-21, 19:57	Link #1
Walter Wielder of paper-claymore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Czech Republic	Claymore mod for Half-Life 2 I and few other people are considering making a Claymore mod for Half-Life 2 (first person action similar in gameplay to Dark Messiah and possibly Oblivion) and we would like to know your opinions whether it should have realistic graphics (example) or look painted like for example Valkyria Chronicles game (example). __________________

2009-05-21, 20:55	Link #2
Epsilon Senior Member Graphic Designer Join Date: May 2007	In my most honest opinion, realistic graphics for anything animé based is scary and should never be considered (not throwing my opinion on anyone, just how I feel) The graphic style in VC is nice but also a style like (see spoiler) Spoiler for suggestion: Made by me...no steal! ignore the clipping bugs...was a quick thing I made.. yes...tis a game....a h-game..but I don't use it for that reason xD....character creation on it is fun Would also fit nicely, the black lines are very typical of animé style MMO's that I have played in the past and makes a really nice style. Not sure if that classes as other but the grainy style that is seen through VC is...meh to me

2009-05-22, 07:34	Link #4
Urei Star Designer Graphic Designer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Europe Age: 39	Great idea, The question is how well would either of them look. I'd go for painted style. I've seen many games that do great with this style, being very simple in design, adding to the feel solely by the usage of shadows ect. Then again, how well would that blend with the environment? I guess it's a matter of preferences and skills. __________________ AD 2314 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 ~A wakening of the Trailblazer~

2009-05-23, 15:44	Link #9
Walter Wielder of paper-claymore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Czech Republic	With painted characters, environment would be painted too. You can take a look at my portfolio here: http://www.nebulastation.net/portfolio __________________

2009-05-23, 21:38	Link #10
holyalexander holy alexander Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: vancouver	a little of both will be cool...

2009-05-24, 17:35	Link #11
KillerYomaFromSpace Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008	I think the closer it looks to the original manga the better