Sarex Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 This has already been answers by Kaz in the UI thread. The item sketches ain't happening. http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/67093-sensukis-suggestions-005-item-descriptions-and-contextual-ui-rant/?p=1483759 "because they filled mommy with enough mythic power to become a demi-god" - KP
ManifestedISO Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 Maybe they already have them. Maybe they surprise us with a metric ton of glorious pencil drawings. 1 All Stop. On Screen.
Leferd Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 Looks like the best case scenario would be MCA doing stick figure drawings of these items. 1 "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle
Malekith Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 This has already been answers by Kaz in the UI thread. The item sketches ain't happening. http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/67093-sensukis-suggestions-005-item-descriptions-and-contextual-ui-rant/?p=1483759 Well, they currently hope to deliver the game at December, so there is not enough time. But since i don't believe they will manage that anyway and will go for a delay/EA, there will be time just fine. 1
Tartantyco Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 I guess it's time for you guys to sit down and start sketching. 2 "You're a fool if you believe I would trust your benevolence. Step aside and you and your lackeys will be unhurt." Baldur's Gate portraits for Pillars of Eternity IXI Icewind Dale portraits for Pillars of Eternity IXI Icewind Dale 2 portraits for Pillars of Eternity [slap Aloth]
Co0n Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I would, but I dont think they would just ask the community to do the sketches xD
Mayama Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 This would be great, but I'm just not sure if there's enough 2D Art time left on the project. I would love to get a Kaz drawing of these, but I'm just not sure if he'd have the time to do this without sacrificing something else: Area Paint overs, Portraits, 2D icons, UI reworks, etc etc Then maybe they should outsourse some of the 2D staff, or even better hire another 2D artist on site, or bring Brian Menze on this project to help. So far the area Obsidian seems lacking is art, not in quality but in quantity, and this game stakes a lot in it's art. 2 artists are very limited manpower for this kind of project, more so since so much *art things* Area Paint overs, Portraits, 2D icons, UI reworks remaining. I thought Brian Menze is already assigned on the project. This drawing is made by him. As I remember it is for Pillars of Eternity A exposed kidney area is not good for your health!
C2B Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) This would be great, but I'm just not sure if there's enough 2D Art time left on the project. I would love to get a Kaz drawing of these, but I'm just not sure if he'd have the time to do this without sacrificing something else: Area Paint overs, Portraits, 2D icons, UI reworks, etc etc Then maybe they should outsourse some of the 2D staff, or even better hire another 2D artist on site, or bring Brian Menze on this project to help. So far the area Obsidian seems lacking is art, not in quality but in quantity, and this game stakes a lot in it's art. 2 artists are very limited manpower for this kind of project, more so since so much *art things* Area Paint overs, Portraits, 2D icons, UI reworks remaining. I thought Brian Menze is already assigned on the project. This drawing is made by him. As I remember it is for Pillars of Eternity Its not for Pillars And Brian Menze was Lead Artist on South Park. No idea what hes doing right now. Edited August 21, 2014 by C2B
PrimeHydra Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Yes, please! I missed seeing these in the backer beta. They added so much to Baldur's Gate items. Ask a fish head Anything you want to They won't answer (They can't talk)
Tartantyco Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I would, but I dont think they would just ask the community to do the sketches xD Mods. Mods all the way. "You're a fool if you believe I would trust your benevolence. Step aside and you and your lackeys will be unhurt." Baldur's Gate portraits for Pillars of Eternity IXI Icewind Dale portraits for Pillars of Eternity IXI Icewind Dale 2 portraits for Pillars of Eternity [slap Aloth]
Mannock Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I second this (the OP). I'll do it, for a turnip. DnD item quality description mod (for PoE2) by peardox
ashtonw Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 One final thought on this: One would assume they should already have sketches handy. Don't concept artists have to draw out the items before a 3d artist models it? They have cintiqs, pretty sure they're not doodling stuff on paper. yo what up
MagnusMagnusson Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I would pay for it as an at launch DLC all cost / risk to the artist. 2
Zitchiock Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 This would be a great addition to the game! Even if it's just for those rare "named" items.
sparklecat Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 I guess it's time for you guys to sit down and start sketching. Or just to mod in the BG line drawings, if it's not too hard.
kloperius Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Only pencil drawing no please. put only in rare itens maybe. I dont want to see the same image for 10 weapons or more.
Grotesque Posted August 24, 2014 Author Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) Only pencil drawing no please. put only in rare itens maybe. I dont want to see the same image for 10 weapons or more. The same sketch will be used for the same tier of weapons. E.g. a fine longsword will have a different sketch than an exquisite longsword, even if these weapons are in the same weapons category. Unique items would have unique sketches. In there'll be two layer in item depiction complexity, one item from icons and a second from item sketches. There is a reason the majority say that BGII had great itemization. One reason is this. Edited August 24, 2014 by Grotesque 2 After my realization that White March has the same XP reward problem, I don't even have the drive to launch game anymore because I hated so much reaching Twin Elms with a level cap in vanilla PoE that I don't wish to relive that experience.
Lord Vicious Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Unique items need more love, including custom pictures and unique enchantments. 1
Linkamus Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 I know it seems nit-picky, but having pencil sketches for items is really important to me. It really helps the items feel unique and "alive" so to speak. Considering how many things there are to work on before release, I don't realistically see OE getting this done, as it's probably a back-burner issue (If they even consider it an issue). I don't know if the bureaucracy of game development would get in the way of this idea, but I think it would be cool to let the community here donate their own sketches for different items in the game. Just have us submit a bunch of random sketches of bows, swords, hammers, armor, gems, keys, etc... If OE receives enough good ones, I wouldn't think it would take too many resources to implement them, would it? Obviously the style of drawings would vary from person to person, but I think if the standard rule was "pencil sketches only", that that would keep the visual look between drawings similar enough for consistency.Bad idea? Good idea? Naive idea? 4
Sarex Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 Already a thread for this, use the search function. "because they filled mommy with enough mythic power to become a demi-god" - KP
IndiraLightfoot Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 Linkamus: It's a super-cool idea, and a time saver for Obsidian. They just need to sift through a few submissions and pick those that make the cut, it's a win-win suggestion. *** "The words of someone who feels ever more the ent among saplings when playing CRPGs" ***
Seari Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 This has already been answers by Kaz in the UI thread. The item sketches ain't happening. http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/67093-sensukis-suggestions-005-item-descriptions-and-contextual-ui-rant/?p=1483759 A spiritual successor to the IE games with no item sketches, disgusting. I'm really sad right now. 2
EvilVik Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 Maybe something for the modding community later on
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