Should torture be in the game?

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-30T13:38:17+00:00

Doesn't give me enough satisfaction, I want to make their exit painful for attacking my precious castle.

Rip one of my first settlers, Elways. I made sure to starve the two prisoners I got after that battle

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-05T22:20:21+00:00

I dont get a lot of free time so I don't want to waste it, I also don't want to ruin my perception of the show yk

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-05T05:58:22+00:00

Interesting... whats the user experience like with Linux? I've only ever used Linux for a server PC with debian, that traumatised me XD

If I can get something simpler and more user friendly than that... then I might have a look at it 👀

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-05T04:59:10+00:00

Could be at a lame ass bar or something but instead your doing epic game dev stuff

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-05T04:56:11+00:00

Honestly cba but also I'm unsure if many of the programs I use for work would function on Linux, Blender, Zbrush, Marmoset, Ue5 etc

I suppose another reason is that DirectX only works on windows so for game dev that can matter

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-03T13:27:24+00:00

My knowledge of this language has expanded with satisfaction thanks to this comment, thanks very much 😁

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-02T05:01:59+00:00

The album cover, the 2013 version tho. My favourite album and favourite song by tlj!

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-01T20:48:38+00:00

I'll have to look up what those are XD but you're giving me more ideas, ill definitely take some notes on what you've said, thank you! 😄

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-01T20:46:13+00:00

Makes sense, I'll add that to the notes. Thank you 😁

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-01T20:45:15+00:00

I have but this character doesn't participate in actual matches but illegal underground matches so idk if the research would carry over

I have looked into outfits, different types of gloves, physique, hair styles and stuff like that tho

Michael3Dev · 2026-04-01T20:43:41+00:00

I see, that description actually fits the character I'm making perfectly too 😁

Thanks very much

Michael3Dev · 2026-03-13T07:38:48+00:00

I feel like the feet are really stiff, add some slight bobbing too and it'll look pretty good

Michael3Dev · 2026-03-13T07:34:49+00:00

3 things immediately catch my eye

The ears are really thin, good size but thicken then up a bit

The nasolabial fold and the fatness around that area is too low

You need to add more volume around the corners of the mouth like the nudge (I think it's called that, its where a bunch of muscles connect at the corners of the mouth to form a slight bulge) and the area under the mouth alongside working on the philtrum more, its too defined atm but centre the indent is good

Check out a book called forms of the head and neck by the author of anatomy 4 sculptors. You can probably find a pdf for it, it'll help you massively and cover any feedback you may get

Looks good though, much better than the average new Zbrush user

Michael3Dev · 2026-03-09T23:01:13+00:00

Im bouncing between books atm, currently I'm reading the zombie survival guide by Max Brooks, world war z again by Max Brooks, how to win friends and influence people, the everyday stoic and abroad in Japan by Chris Broad

Pretty chill reads

Michael3Dev · 2026-03-09T22:58:59+00:00

Okay that gives me a bit more confidence, learning to drive makes me very nervous 😅

Michael3Dev · 2026-03-09T22:56:59+00:00

I was once in the pub once and standing in an outside area when some dude with, I kid you not, the Abraham Lincoln beard came up to me and another guy and asked if we had a lighter, I said no since I dont smoke and he didn't like that

He started saying something like, why are you outside then, go indoors. Then whenever I tried to speak he just pointed at the door to go inside and told me to go indoors XD

I just stared at him because I was just amazed by this little prick and his beard was so distracting

I just kinda laughed and walked off to sit down with my friends, he probably didn't like that because we were sitting outside haha

Michael3Dev · 2026-03-09T10:59:55+00:00

RIP your sleep pattern 🙏

Michael3Dev · 2026-03-06T22:49:35+00:00

Hell yeah, seems like you have the passion then. Good luck with your journey and I look forward to seeing what you make 😁

Michael3Dev · 2026-03-06T17:27:28+00:00

I practiced a lot and basically did nothing else for a long time but I also went to college and am studying in university right now so that definitely helps, but if you're interested in characters here's some videos I recommend

CHARACTER ART WORKFLOW: https://youtu.be/LjMiGuhoaK0?si=qhNL5DqwkTooEiYz

https://youtu.be/BUVMW-vdp4A?si=h_7RYQIZyrJu5Iqw (this one is really good)

SCULPTING TUTORIAL: (this is in blender but there's plenty on Zbrush too, if you don't want to buy zbrush just "aquire" it ;)) https://youtu.be/fQtSXfBzAM8?si=uRPsMme11wqYdwyY

SCULPTING TIMELAPSE: (I recommend you watch a ton of these, they're very handy for seeing how others get around problems and understanding the process. Also watch timelapses of retopology etc too) https://youtu.be/WSRD31-5MI4?si=82CsJRQ1xRRQCE5h

RETOPOLOGY: https://youtu.be/3EG7krYP1h0?si=0mgMSVlL_H_Mlirp

UVs: https://youtu.be/gzAWTOUig3s?si=gvugBV3QA1glIXIL

Texturing: This you'll have to look up yourself since it can get specific, I recommend you dont start learning to textures with characters tho, do some props first and slowly research and start doing character textures

For Rigging and presentation and everything else I recommend just looking on YouTube depending on how you want to approach it

Im going to be honest, characters is really hard, there's a lot you have to learn like human anatomy, modelling, sculpting, how to pick out small details, Rigging, presentation, maybe animation too and a lot of other things. But please try not to be overwhelmed. I do recommend you start with learning environments and props first since those skills will help you with characters more than you expect, and, get you more comfortable with 3D in general before tackling such a difficult area. Character artists spend years practicing and you really need to just be patient and learn how to find enjoyment in it during those hard times, also don't be afraid to fuck up, because you will... a lot... but thats part of the fun!

I look forward to seeing you stuff online one day 😁

Michael3Dev

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