L4D2 Hoth Survival Map WIP

I’ve been working on a survival map for Left 4 Dead 2. It’s another Star Wars themed location, Echo Base on Hoth. Placed during the invasion of the Empire and the Rebels evacuation. I think this is a perfect survival scenario. It fits the similar themes and action of classic last hold out stands such as the battle of the Alamo, Thermopylae, or another L4D2 favorite Helm’s Deep from Lord of the Rings. I hope to bring this battle to life… or dead, lol, and create a fun experience and another Star Wars fantasy. Some of you have already seen me posting pictures on social media such as facebook and twitter. I decided to catch up my blog and post pictures and updates here as well. Here are the photos I have collected so far.

Leia L4D2 Survivor update

I can see the end. Now first person arms.

Princess Leia Survivor update

Did some practice, testing, experimenting with reworking the skeleton of the model. You can see the difference in these two screenshots. The right hand has all the work on it. The left hand still looks like poo poo.

Kylo Ren Lightsaber Update

Soon!

Kylo Ren and Lightsaber in L4D2

Kylo Ren Lightsaber Aug. 15, 2016 update

I’m pushing myself so hard so I can finish this project. I can’t see the end yet, but I’m getting closer.

Kylo Ren Lightsaber WIP update 08_08_16

Eh. Still not the greatest fan of texturing. I’ve think I’ve learned what “needs” to be textured and what I can get away with as “solid material colors” for future projects. Did some more work on the front of the saber.

Kylo Ren Lightsaber 6_8_16 Update

Worked on the “grip” part today. I’m not very good at creating textures from scratch, so why should I? I’m a modder! So I took a few base textures, photoshopped them, and edit it till it looks awesome! Used a lot of photoshop techniques for this guy.

Kylo Ren Lightsaber WIP – nick buonarota

Kylo Ren lightsaber WIP

Added some minor 3D details. Cleaned up some tris. Probably will UV next. UV is usually dull for me. 😦 This time I’ll try to find enjoyment in the process.

I’ve been posting most of my WIP to twitter and facebook, but I’m going to also start posting here too.

Kylo Ren Lightsaber Day 4

And the silver lightsaber

Should be up on the workshop soon.

Still working on side projects

What do you think?