The community has decided that more portraits would be better than having new models. Therefore I've completely redid this list. The new list consists of all the portraits that have not been made yet. If you'd like to request others, then post the requests here. If you want to participate, you can transfer old portraits (possible?) or build one yourself if you feel you can.
These unit type models are copies from units already made. The only difference is changing them entirely to make them look more heroic. I believe I said this already. :)
EX: Hyperion isnt a battlecruiser is it? It's a slightly diff model. Same with zeratul, raynor, nova, etc.
Since I need those models too I have a question: I need especially Edmund Duke portrait. Is possible to use Starcraft 2d portrait (but animated and moving/talking) in Starcraft 2? I need it for some maps
I think Duran model is quite simple. Cut the dreadlocks to Tosh and change the skin, making one based on concept art (if I'm right his suit is white) and add a beret like the one used by Orlan
The Protoss "hero" ships from the last Zeratul Crystal mission were just scaled-up versions of the regular units, with different player colors, weren't they? I'm thinking you could just change the portrait for whatever the hero scout was, and then you'd have Artanis. Same thing with Hyperion... just re-color it, and call it whatever Duke's battlecruiser was called. The same thing would work for Duke's siege tank (I'm thinking re-colored Siege Breaker). I know it's a bit of a cheap cop-out, but if you can't find anybody to help, then... ;)
I agree with Outsider. The unit models are not interesting. What we need, really, really need, is unique portraits. Like dgh64 said: just resize the model and give it a different player color. The almost complete lack of interesting portraits in SC2 is for me reason number 2 not to make a campaign. Especially Terran is horrible: Raynor, Nova... that's it! The rest is either a helmet or a ugly civilian. Portraits (and, if done correctly, voices) make a hero. Not the model. I would love to see some proper, unique faces, not just identical copies or even worse, helmets.
Really, getting unique Tank and BC models for Duke IMHO simply doesn't make any sense. It's the portrait what you need, models are just nifty graphics which add zero depth.
You know you already have a Zealot, Scout, templar, ghost, BC that look exactly the same even better than in SC1. Indeed portraits is what you need to go with them. And you can use Artanis Mothership portrait!
I have considered your thoughts and agree. I Changed the first post to match portraits that are currently missing. I also added normal units that haven't been done as well.
The community has decided that more portraits would be better than having new models. Therefore I've completely redid this list. The new list consists of all the portraits that have not been made yet. If you'd like to request others, then post the requests here. If you want to participate, you can transfer old portraits (possible?) or build one yourself if you feel you can.
1. Fenix
2. General Duke
3. Duran
4. Admiral Dugal
5. (Possible) Old Tassadar
6. (Possible) Adun?
7. Cerebrate?
8. Dark Templar Matriarch
9. (Requests?)
Voice acting would also be appreciated. Oh, and if you want to, you could try doing a normal unit from brood war. A list is below.
1. Arbiter
2. Reaver
3. Corsair
4. Valkyrie
5. (Requests?)
Arbiter, Reaver, Corsair, Valkyrie are no needed since those are in Maverck map. For admiral Dugalle face, can be used the portrait of the scientist (the bald one) with a military uniform/beret (the dominion officer uniform should be fine). For Duran, like said before, i suggest to make Narud black skinned and add the Orlan's beret (it looks 100% like Duran beret from SCBW, plus it has the Alpha Squadron insignia, and Duran was a former Alpha Squadron member so it will fit well).
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The community has decided that more portraits would be better than having new models. Therefore I've completely redid this list. The new list consists of all the portraits that have not been made yet. If you'd like to request others, then post the requests here. If you want to participate, you can transfer old portraits (possible?) or build one yourself if you feel you can.
1. Fenix
2. General Duke
3. Duran
4. Admiral Dugal
5. (Possible) Old Tassadar
6. (Possible) Adun?
7. Cerebrate?
8. Dark Templar Matriarch
9. (Requests?)
Voice acting would also be appreciated.
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@yukaboy: Go
Can you explain to me what's the difference between, for example, Duke's battlecruiser and a normal battlecruiser
@tFighterPilot: Go
These unit type models are copies from units already made. The only difference is changing them entirely to make them look more heroic. I believe I said this already. :)
EX: Hyperion isnt a battlecruiser is it? It's a slightly diff model. Same with zeratul, raynor, nova, etc.
@yukaboy: Go
Since I need those models too I have a question: I need especially Edmund Duke portrait. Is possible to use Starcraft 2d portrait (but animated and moving/talking) in Starcraft 2? I need it for some maps
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I may have to bump this longer than feb 1st :(
@yukaboy: Go
I think Duran model is quite simple. Cut the dreadlocks to Tosh and change the skin, making one based on concept art (if I'm right his suit is white) and add a beret like the one used by Orlan
What do you mean not allowed to be dead? Once I learn the whole process of making these stuff, these will also be made.
Though, I would recommend this be a submit as you like thing. It will take a lot of time for one guy to do all of these.
Awesome list btw, and thanks.
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What? Are you making in the future all these models....alone?
I will contribute. Sure thing is the Fenix Zealot.
I'd make copies of myself if that were possible, just to make it happen faster. :D
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I meant "dead" as in, "I" the creator or anyone else whp wants to follow this thread no longer "stops by"
@yukaboy: Go
I am interested in these as well (particularly Zealot Fenix and Artanis)- although, shouldn't Artanis be a high templar?
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I'll add that too. It kind of depends on who's making the map.
Anyone do anything so I can cross things off or are we waiting for artists still?
I don't do models, but...
The Protoss "hero" ships from the last Zeratul Crystal mission were just scaled-up versions of the regular units, with different player colors, weren't they? I'm thinking you could just change the portrait for whatever the hero scout was, and then you'd have Artanis. Same thing with Hyperion... just re-color it, and call it whatever Duke's battlecruiser was called. The same thing would work for Duke's siege tank (I'm thinking re-colored Siege Breaker). I know it's a bit of a cheap cop-out, but if you can't find anybody to help, then... ;)
I think on many of those models the portrait is the actual important thing to do. Units might as well be standard stuff.
I agree with Outsider. The unit models are not interesting. What we need, really, really need, is unique portraits. Like dgh64 said: just resize the model and give it a different player color. The almost complete lack of interesting portraits in SC2 is for me reason number 2 not to make a campaign. Especially Terran is horrible: Raynor, Nova... that's it! The rest is either a helmet or a ugly civilian. Portraits (and, if done correctly, voices) make a hero. Not the model. I would love to see some proper, unique faces, not just identical copies or even worse, helmets.
Really, getting unique Tank and BC models for Duke IMHO simply doesn't make any sense. It's the portrait what you need, models are just nifty graphics which add zero depth.
You know you already have a Zealot, Scout, templar, ghost, BC that look exactly the same even better than in SC1. Indeed portraits is what you need to go with them. And you can use Artanis Mothership portrait!
I have considered your thoughts and agree. I Changed the first post to match portraits that are currently missing. I also added normal units that haven't been done as well.
Arbiter, Reaver, Corsair, Valkyrie are no needed since those are in Maverck map. For admiral Dugalle face, can be used the portrait of the scientist (the bald one) with a military uniform/beret (the dominion officer uniform should be fine). For Duran, like said before, i suggest to make Narud black skinned and add the Orlan's beret (it looks 100% like Duran beret from SCBW, plus it has the Alpha Squadron insignia, and Duran was a former Alpha Squadron member so it will fit well).