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@my crew
Sorry guys for exing for this long. Starcomms cut me off and flagged me as spam.I am still trying to rectify the problem so i'm actually at a cafe now. First off, HAPPY SALLAH to all our muslim brothas. Now, back to work

@maxani
For the king's faces, i personally like the 2nd one. I think u should build the xter around that one. Gr8t going with the compound sketch. I am sure Tunslike has no excuse for delay now .

@Tunslike
U got ur sketch bro, so lets see the work. Meanwile don't bother about the props. I will post them now for clarification. But do the landscaping. How about the fence corrections? I know u got a lot on ur plate but remember u hav to deliver.Gr8t work tho, i know its not easy

@neikid
Bro whats up wit our demigod?He debuted and has gone back into hiding? I wanted the model in .obj or .3ds file format so i could do the rigging and test animation this salah-holiday. Whats holding ya?let us know ur progress alrite!

@okx
Dude u really handled stuff while i was AWOL, thanx. Whats up wit the priest planes? Only the head has been posted and damsemerie was requesting the full body work. Also, the king has been okayed except for the face changes so u and maxani could try to come up with that. Gr8t going sha!i picked one hell of a Second-in -command.

@all
Nice work pips but our speed has gone down to like 2%. Hope we will try to pick up the speed after the rest.

What the hell is happening in this space
@all these lost souls
First off people please read before u friggin post ur stuff here.Geez!This is not a show off thread nor is it for technical artwork or any other stuff. This is a PROJECT SPECIFIC thread (echoing OKX again). Ur stuff being here totally messes up our flow of work and also confuses our readers/critics.Pls look for another thread or start yours. Feel free to air ur views about OUR project here not yours. THANK YOU FOR GETTING IT.

@yehmi01
Let me just say it was stroke of luck that i wasnt the one that replied u because sorry to say, I would have been really harsh but OKX handled it well. U almost dug up issues we buried in the past that would have made this project sink. Next time, pls read the thread u are posting in to know what its about and what has gone down.Tnx for listening

@oyb
Nice, still needs work but pls post in some other related section not here. Tnx dude for listening

@all other would be stragglers
Pls, lets be orderly.Its either u are posting ur comments on OUR project, or u want to join in, or just view.Pls dont post ur stuff here, I am pleading. Thanx

@sojioguns
thats quite thin to go on but anyway we'll get around to when u come in then. Thanx for the vote of confidence

@crew
did u all hit a low or something?

@neikid
I wud hav loved the model of the demigod done so i can do the rigging over the holidays cos it takes time.
@tunslike&maxani
guys whats up with my environs?

@kemjisuper
Hm!free labour and professional skills??HMMMM!i guess no one could say no to that but here is the thing-if u dont also heed restrictions or deadlines then u could slow us down if we were waiting on u to output something. That said, like OKX said a long time ago, there's always a way to bend the system to fit the system (whateva that means and i dont think he said it like that ) Well, we wouldnt mind samples and whatever u can do with the priest. U could start with altering the xters costumes and colors to match the flow of what u hav seen since. Also if u can develop texture samples for grasses, trees, sand, rocks, stony paths, mud, bamboo, etc name it, we need. Not rushing u tho but if u can, that will up our visuals on both the project and the thread. Tnx for joining partially

@sojioguns
I really dont know what u are into so u would hav to specify,

@sojioguns
If i decide to let u in on our behind the scenes WIP then what do u think the team is gonna do to me? Members only and not just by joining, its by being active before everything becomes available to you. Thats how it has to be cos this is an online thing. Dont want our stuff hitting off elsewhere. Sorry but u gotta understand. Tnx

@Tunslike
Even i wonder how some odd guys just miss road and land on the wrong island.

@neikid
why do u think OKX is called OK-baba!His analysis is top notch and it shows his experience. I agree with him and say u should make the demigod 8heads.It shouldnt cost ya too much. The stance will not really affect 3D max software though it will just require vertex weighting at the shoulders and armpits. Well, do the T-stance and lets adopt that strategy from here on. CHARACTERS ARE TO BE MODELLED IN CLASSIC T-STANCE. Nice going neikid

@OKX
God had a reason for me putting u on this team yeah.Good analysis and thats why i paired u up with maxani for the characters' art. Keep up the good work and what about the King?Hope u and maxani are on track? and thanx for the big-ups, i'll do my best. Cant let this die.

@maxani
Bro, whats up with you?havent grabbed a post from u yet so i'm wondering why the delay?Fill us in cos Tunslike trapped on spot if u dont come up with them sketches. Also, u and OKX got characters' creation duty so, ?

@dams
So dude?how'z your own end coming?

@sojioguns
Tnx for the thumbs up and support but i remember offering u a spot early into this whole thing but u turned it down cos then we seemed like jokers to most people. Well the fact is if u and kemjisuper want in its very simple, u have to post ur details and ratings like we all did. That way we can assess and also assign tasks to u. That also qualifies u to be a half member, what makes u a full-member is ur commitment and amount of work done. U can see whats been going on so u know we hav a lot to do. We definitely will welcome u with open arms but rules are rules. Thats what been keeping us going. A sample of the format is on page 2 of this thread. Hope to see u guys

@kemjisuper
Dude, if u join we are going to need ur mad skills for texturing, 2D backdrops, stills, coloring xters etc. What say ye?

@jemit
Back huh?yeah rite

@all
Our recognition is climbing and so also should our will to se this thing thru to completion. Its not just about Resichild's project anymore. We have transcended that phase and now i want to believe we all know that we have a stake in this thing. IT MUST NOT DIE ! nice going guys

@kemjisuper
Pls dude no hard feelings at all and i dinna mean to upset u but u must understand where i am coming from. U know its not biff cos i love ur 2D skillz. We are one in the struggle

@crew
wats up with u all?

@kemjisuper
Not that i dont marvel at your transition and progress in 3D but this happens to be a (serious)project and i would really appreciate it if your posts where cmments or other ways to help us. People might hit the thread and think that ur post is our standard or output quality. I'm sure u get my drift. Thanx for understanding.

@others
Whats crew?

@Artboy
Well it seems you arent well rested from wherever u went so i suggest u take time off. Just kidding, couldnt resist the urge. But thumb issue and u need more graphics on your work since the art isnt "crazy" in style.

@grafikdon/ng-fx
As usual "thumbs" up and hats off. U guys do 9JA & we the graphic community proud.

@all
Sorry guys, my internet access expired, will be recharging today. Hope u all had a lovely weekend. I DID.hehehe!

@dams
Got ya. OKX is on the body planes. But before he is done, u can start with the head. I know how u feel, i am the same. Just start with the head the body will come to you. Best o' skills.

@maxani
U are correct about the palace yard. Just the king and the wives hut then maybe scatterd props. Thats all. About the king. OKX design's really good but fuller lips and bulgy eyeballs will do the trick so do post a final with those features enhanced. I want a stupid looking but mean robust king

@tunslike
Yeah!no probs. I know the sketch is holding u back but that'll be rectified in no time. But keep your seat warm.

@neikid
Welcome back bro. I knew u wudnt back out on us and u hit back real good. The model's awesome. Just a little tweak here and there and its a go. Actually the only tweak is the chest area. The breasts are a litle flat not bulgy so if u could just tap that a little, i think we have ourselves our DEMIgod. As for the polys, i think the qty is okay but could u check the poly count and post it. Awesome job, u nailed it. But no rest yet, after tweaking u have another job

Nice work people, we are making headway.

@gamine
to put u clear, everything u see is subject to change in finality. What stays is the character itself. After modeling, comes dress-up so dont bother about the looks just yet.

@OKX
spoke to neikid today. He said he's been having problems "generally". Anyway, he has assured me that we get feedback on or before Sunday. Triied calling u and tunslike but ur numbers were unreachable. Anyway, we still moving forward

@all
nice going people just more results

okx
Welcome back from your exodus. Sent the mail round to the old guys, the new guys still have to prove themselves
Meanwile nice job on the king. Thats what i was coaxing maxani towards. he did a good job with the form but the face needed to be mean like yours. Anyway good going. I adopt the king and its good to go. About the sketches, i think i'm putting u in charge of them. Focus on the character sketches with maxani and u guys should turn them out ASAP. Let other stuff just be voluntary for u right now. U seem to know how i want my art. Dont forget the priest's body and king's planes also before u vanish in 2days. Anyway its good u inform us
I second the gate thing. It sure would add a good feel

@tunslike
the adjustments are good to go. What next do u need to cover grounds?I also gave you the OK on the tree without leaves. So the next thing after the gates should be the palace scene. After that, i am sure we can begin to develop the village sceene. But a step at a time. Gate correction first then palace scene.

@dams
permit me to call u that. Modelling duty, priest. Its yours. U see the head model neikid did b4. We want a good job and low poly. Neikid did a good job but i really wonder where he is. Anyway, u are up.

@jemit
if u are still around we would like to know now so i can delegate your duty.Need a post from u tomorrow as confirmation

@maxani
dude u've gone cold?wats up?need u to work wit okx and take over in his absence so where the hell are u?besides u owe me trees,

@all
gr8t job to those performing and to those yet to perform, we got our on you. Stay safe crew

Seriously what happened to all u guys and the deadlines we've got?
@OKX
priest planes?

@maxani
sketches for Temile

@neikid
Still waitng on the demigod model?

By tomorrow guys, we really should see the results. No kidding

this section became boring the moment we all los focus. The truth is when u take a look down the list of topics and see the most viewed, they are either threads of ongoing projects, threads that show WIP or threads that show exhibitions. These topics are basically what we all as graphics designers are known for but now its just all about posting crap, segregating ourselves, trying to beat the other guy and what not. We should learn how to start creative topics that should keep people coming back to read, learn and marvel. We should open more threads of galleries, facts, FAQs and recent technology trends on graphics and remain dedicated to keeping the thread alive, that way people are sure to keep hitting the threads

@kemjisuper
Those CRAP POSTERS(no offense to them ) will never quit posting cos its fun to see ur stuff ONLINE even if its substandard. But also everyone's gotta start from somewhere right? Keep the fire burning guys

@tunslike
The trees are still to come but u can begin to model the one witout leaves first.
As for the gate, its pretty impressive tho the beauty will be in seeing it in a scene. Gr8t work, talent is undeniable.

@the rest of u guys
hey guys!where did all the fire and spunk go

Hmmm!Jemit, left us out to dry, I will think of a suitable judgement/punishment for you but in any effect welcome back, but know this, u slack once more and U ARE OUT. no pleas, no partiality. and then

@damseremie
dude, i just checked and u use max. U are on modelling duty. When maxani finishes the king's sketch or OKX drops the priest sketches, u'll assume modelling one of them so for now, kip warming ur fingers. Also, u have to update ur profile details, ur phone number and email so i can send u the updated draft story.

@maxani
u need to send in ur fone number bro to complete ur profile details.

@maxani
the king is good, his form show his greed and all that but i would suggest that u make him mean looking. He seems too happy to be an evil king if u catch my drift. Also, for clothing we dont want too much flowing clothes and garments so animating wont be too much of a problem. Be creative, look at the demigod and priest, u will see that the pattern of dressing is few pieces of cloth. We are just trying to cut some crazy corners but im sure u'll understand. U could have just a wrap around the neck dat falls to the top of his breasts, the necklace and arm bands can stay then a simple wrap around his waist to fall to thee top of his calves and LOOSE THE FLUFFY SLIP-ONS . The guy can be bare feet.These are my opinions of course so u can modify that a little.
Also, concerning ur mail, i just sent a reply. Lets see ur magic work but gr8t going dude.u happen to be the only poster rite now.

@the rest of u guys
I'm giving ya'all a call tomorrow and u all had better have pretty good answers why u havnt delivered.

@damseremie
We all have our share of misfortune so i do sympathize wit u but this project remains strong because we have refused to let our COMMITMENT die and dats wots keeping us afloat so really we dont want stragglers or non-performers or money driven "professionals". We want solid, consistent and committed people and if u think u are all of the above then welcome aboard but if u leave again and thats a one way ticket out. And please, whose gonna let u off that easy till production stage, NAh!there's a lot of work to be done and soon as i check ur profile again, u'll definitely fit in somewhere.Welcome back


neikid,okx,tunslike?u guys still wit me?

@all
how come all ya are having uploading probs?is it the site or just ur internet connections?hmmmm! OR maybe u guys just developed a new delay tactic
I hope thats not d case but anyway we still waiting on tunslike, neikid and OKX. Maxani, i'll reply ur mail just be patient with me. i have read it but been crazy busy. How about the xter sketches?Also thanx for the weapons suggestions. Since two days has rolled by, i'll start with modelling those. Givin evryone else just one day more for input and then the weapons' issue is settled.

Nice weekend ya'all

@maxani
yeah, i mean classic greedy bastard

@tunslike
Okay dude, but u cant keep doing this. We are still hounding neikid about his own shortcomings so dont fall in behind him

@neikid
promise to call u tomorrow to find out whats wrong. i had a crazy workday, just try to get back to us alrite?

@OKX
still having problems with uploading?send them to me as u suggested.i'll upload them for u.My connection should be capable.

@maxani
the sketch for King temile is on the rite track, i like i stupid, greedy look. But the Akin sketch is off. Akin is to be more rugged than that sketch, u know like he's had his fair share of hardship, wars(being a warrior) etc Get the drift rite?

@all
On the weapons selection, whats being said, need suggestions so i can start modelling?

@kemjisuper
2D photoshop extraordinaire. I hav to hand it to u dat ur art hits home. Ur attempt at 3D is also impressive though we wud be dealing with a more detailed xter tho u are welcomed to enter the team at this prelim stages(there's always work) cos it will get to a point where we wud not take entries again no matter the consequence. Thanx for hittin the thread tho

@tunslike
u are entering the priest, what of ur deadline.U still havent dropped what we want oh?i gat my eyes on u but do hurry up.

@OKX
man, whats happening to those priest planes?

@maxani
so which are u on, the trees or xter sketches?

@neikid
Now, i obviously know there's sumthing wrong?wots up dude?? i will give u a call 2morrow.

@all
the references for the scenes' props. Pls pick by writin out the prop and its relative number so i would know what to model, forgive the many options, i just couldnt stop

@OKX
african culture, yes but still with the nigerian touch so it dosent get totally lost. I may be wrong but thats what i was building on. But then again that limits us, I'm thinking while writing, lets push on. The two day rule is worth trying but if that starts causing deadline problems, we would have to revisit it but for now, 2DAYS stand as output time.U back on those priest planes, hope no issues?

@tunslike
Sorry about u being inbetween jobs but i guess thats practically true for all of us. We understand but the only thing keeping this project afloat is sacrifice and thats what we all plan to give. On the council hut, GR8t work, u nailed it. I didnt get u clearly on all the other things u wrote about, wouldnt mind some kind of clarification. Other than that, u nailed it. Keep up the good work.

@maxani
nice tree, that definitely has to be in the movie, maybe as a dominant tree in the forest.U are correct about the location, its a rain foresty area. Anyway, u could give us about three more variants and then move to character sketches. Thats actually more pressing rite now. i move to adopt the tree but as usual, our2days scrutiny rule stands.Hope u got the mail i sent?

@neikid
Man wats updon't tell me we have to start looking to model another demigod.this is taking too long wit u?u need to drop that so that it goes into rigging and u can start modelling something else.Hope there isnt any major problem dude?if there is , hey!lets us know alrite?

@OKX
Okay, dude.i actually did dat cos the references were just sketches and posting them, anyway got ya. But we still shouldnt stray too far from the nigerian culture cos then we would be deemed mixed up if we actually get to the international scene. I'm actually at home today,came down with some freaky fever. I'll try to do some research on the weapons but the other props like the pots and all that stay rite?
@all
my bad guys, wont happen again, just thot i shud get that outta the way.

@maxani
i'm actually waiting to see u work ur magic,

@tunslike
told u not to take on too much. Anyway, u got ur one day

@neikid
2day IS the day man. We wud like to see ur stuff.

NICE GOING PEOPLE AND I REALLY MUST SAY WE WILL GET THERE.

@all
Sorry about the large pics.
i just mailed the updated teamlist round to u guys. Also i promised a list of props and reference pics but heck, i just decided to model them.

@neikid
No worries dude but try as much as possible alrite.

@Tunslike
I just sketched out the king's hut and a plan/top view of what the palace should look like. It shouldnt take u so much time to do it. The council hut was also sketched. Environment is ur baby so i didnt go sketching trees and all, so have fun

@maxani
Welcome dude. OKX has already done justice and its as simple as he says.
U slack, we cut you off.
Deadlines are to be adhered to.
Decisions on anything posted is in a two day span after which the concept is adopted.
Finalized works are to be mailed to nl_project@yahoo.com.

I have mailed you the team members list and the password to the nl_project email for complete access. Also, i hav sent u the updated draft for the story and xter description so u can start dropping ur concepts. So far, neikid's modelling the demigod xter and OKX just dropped the priest concept which by the way has been given the go ahead for modelling(2days rule). From the xters OKX has dropped, u should pick up the art style which we are going for and if u hit any problems, we are here. Anyway, let me point out here that since u&OKX are our 2D guys for now, ur job's gonna be quite hectic cos we r in conceptualisation stage but it will thin out eventually.Basically thats it. Once again welcome

@neikid
don't bother that we are all haggling you, just bother that u need to post the demigod final

@OKX
nice piece of art. Of course color is not final but the sketch is lovely. I have no problem with it, and i say its a go because it fits my description. But ae usual, two days rule for opinions. Therefore by monday, we are either accepting it or rejecting. My vote is a YES. Nice work bro. Secondly, i remember telling u guys i created an email for this project called nl_project@yahoo.com (i.e nl underscore project) specifically for storing our files. I will mail u all the password and by all i mean Tunslike, neikid, OKX. I will change it before mailing because the other guys have the password too but they are no longer with us.

@tunslike
ok. u are taking on a lot gut i will deliver a sketch of the palace weekend so u can also do that but remember, ur priority is the forest.

@neikid
U could also search cos plugins do that in 3ds max, dont know much about C4D. Anyway, keep trying tho sending it to OKX mite be your best bet for now since speed is of the essence.
@OKX
What MAX RULES!hehehe!

@OKX
Righto!got ya. No problem with the priest thing. Just keep trying

@Tunslike
The hut is okay and ur app did a good job though i hope the texture will make it stand out more realistically. That aside, the environs like u said are basically the cave and the forests so yes concentrate on thcse but the reason we need a village scene is if u recall we are goin to recap past events in flashes which would be rendered stills of our village scene. Remember the palace and all
Concerning the script, u can do it and post it to our EMAILS for scrutiny but that should not disturb your deadline on the forest environs because thats more important. Keep your modelling to the least amount of polygons you can so we dont have heavy files and too much for processing during rendering. Thanx for already having the forest resources, that saves us a lot, tho we still have to see them but thats for later

@neikid
Dude, we need to see the demigod model and the wiremesh so we can assess. Whats keeping u?hope no problem

Feeling u all the way cos i also put in sleepless nights, actually drowsy on my keyboard right now. Anyway, deadlines are deadlines, if u wont meet them, post the reason or text me so i can post it online, thats why we have contacts right?In case , the number is 08036395922.

Right now, as the characters are getting done i am getting a list of different objects that should populate each scenes. The list may not be comprehensive but its a start. I'll post them with reference pictures. Starting from Saturday( 2days from now)

@neikid
time is of the essence. Treat this like ur future depended on it
@OKX
Like and love ur commitment but u gotta keep the frustration levels low, ALRITE

@xothermilk
Rite dude, i believe u squarely but settle ur stuff and join early cos my team would kill me if a guy joins after all the hard work gone down halfway. Thanx tho

@maxani
love ur skillz man. Need ya, need ya, need ya!!!

@grafikdon
We shall soon OFFICIALLY ban u from nairaland cos u make some of us look like pups at a milk drinking competition. Damn dude u got skills