Female Daedric Armor Design, Variant

[FallenJudge]

Okay, in the near future, i plan to start model and sculpting a new set of armor for my character, my version of the daedric set. Even though i do like the Daedric Set of armor, I rather wear other sets of armor over that one (like ebony). I find this disappointing because statistically (as far i know of) its suppose to be the best. Since i make 3D models all the time and I have been able to get custom skinned mesh into Skyrim, I thought it would be nice project to recreate the Daedric armor.

 

So far its in the sketching & Designing phase. Down Bellow there is scan of my sketch, I know I'm not the best at proportion or have best technical skills,but its about armor design. Also, In the sketch you will see i didn't flesh out the shoulder because i plan to use the vanilla shoulder plates but size them down a bit.

 

I plan to model this after Caliente's Body Mesh V.2 (Curvy Set)

Link: http://skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2666

 

So my Major question are:

1. Is it "Daedric" looking enough, what could i add or remove to keep same feel as before?

2. What Do you think works well what doesn't? (Like any part that look confusing)

4. Would you wear this set?

Your feedback is much appreciated!

 

 

 

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/5157/daedriccombined.png

[Sunnie]

I like your concept design, a lot! Make it just like that (including the shoulders as they are in that drawing) and I'll throw out my Ebony Mail!

[JohannMohr]

looks good, wouldn't mind using it too, though if you could, make a vanilla body mesh variant of it too please :/ Edited December 21, 2011 by JohannMohr

[FallenJudge]

I can't say I'm planning to make vanilla version of this model =/ (keyword plan)., if there are enough request to do it and after i finish the CBBE version, i might look into it. For now CBBE, thats my primary focus. Personally, I'm not big fan of the vanilla models myself as in fantasy game I prefer it more fantasy proportions. But that doesn't mean I won't do it if people want it, its just not something on my list of this to do atm.

[JohannMohr]

there are enough ppl waiting for more vanilla armors, just look arround the forums :P

[zytherxy]

I would like to ask if you could add some slightly see through red rob cloth stuff on the butt area :P. I don't know what it is, but when the butt is completely bare looking like that I tend to shy away from it. I actually started some deadric re-do drawings of my own, thanks for inspiration!

[FallenJudge]

@ztyherxy hmm that sounds like good idea!, Ill extend the piece of cloth :D. Also glad your inspired by it :D

 

Also those are armored leggings, like leggings with studdes and stuff, cant of hard to explain. So her but would be complete bare if that what you meant.

 

Umm here screenie from Vindictus' Dark Knight that kinda show what i mean.

 

http://vindictusdb.com/screens/skills/dark_knight_transformation/dark_knight_transformation_510930065.jpg

Edited December 22, 2011 by FallenJudge

[JohannMohr]

i like the dark knight of vindictus (playing myself too, as a fiona since that's sword + shield) and was somewhat hoping your daedric armor would be something similar :D

[Rolath]

I was looking for an alternate Daedric texture. I (being a fan of Lineage 2) was looking for something like the human or dark elf female heavy armors, not the texture per se, but the overall look on the body. In Skyrim, daedric armor looks too big, to bulky for a woman. And i absolutely HATE the helmet (truth be told, i prefer the helmet not to show up, i like to see the head of my character).

So, i think this is a very good thing you are doing. If this helps, take a peek here: www.ivory-tower.de (fashion section)

Edited December 23, 2011 by Rolath

[FallenJudge]

Finally back from traveling for the holidays.

 

@ Rolath

I will have to say i did take a peak at the Ivory Tower and it did spark some new ideas,including a complete new mage armor design! I'll post soon when everything is fleshed out.

 

Back to the daedric design-

I'm not Entirely whats going on with the chest area XD. To me it its doesn't sit well from different angles. It reminds more of Super Hero suit than a plate of armor (especially when the plates where connected like original design). I might edit the CBBE body and give the breast a bit of lift. Not much just a little. Hopeful that should give more of the "armory" look and feel to me.

But tell what you guys think, more than one opinion is always better.

 

 

Sooo Far this is My WIP in progress soo far:

Note: The one that is connect is one of early versions

 

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/6848/roughwip32.png

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4260/roughwip31.png

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4842/roughwip3.png

Edited December 28, 2011 by FallenJudge