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Retexture of the common dragon.
RUSTIC DRAGONS - WIP

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My attempt to improve the largest creature in the game, the dragon. 8K by 4K in dimension. The basic dragon that you see encounter early in the game. Drawing each scale by hand was a major pain in the butt. A very time consuming endeavor.

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  1. Faelrin
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    I can't believe you are actually going through the trouble of doing this. I can't even imagine how tedious (or worse) getting all those scales drawn by hand has been for you. While this is certainly on a different and larger scale, I did have some experience drawing dragons back when I was in high school many years ago, and used to draw out like every individual scale (with pencil), and good lord one really had to have patience, and energy and commitment to do something like that. You've gotta have like the patience of a saint I'd imagine (then again you did pull off getting all the clothing done in the game, which also was no quick and easy feat either). And then not just for one dragon, but like potentially all of them (though since many share the same uv, maybe you'll be able to save some time by reusing details already done where possible)?

    That said this is definitely looking fantastic and I think the 8K by 4k was a very good call, not only from their large size, but I think also helps mitigate the messy uv stretching they have. I'm really looking forward to how Alduin, Durnehviir, and the Serpentine Dragon will turn out. Easily the worst offenders I can think of, and Bellyaches mod only helped so much with them (or in Dunehviir's case, not at all). Even just judging off of this screen shot the details are looking so crisp here.
    1. Gamwich
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      When I was drawing the scales, it took me a week to finish. Not non-stop mind you, but I can only tolerate drawing for so long before the joints start to bother me. The fact that many shared the same normal map was the one saving grace I thought. If I could just get the first one done properly with the matching normal, then I could have something of a leg up to do the others. Let's hope so.

      Obviously, the unique ones will be another matter entirely. I hope this doesn't turn into another RUSTIC CLOTHING type nightmare.
    2. Faelrin
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      I am glad you had/have plenty of breaks when working on this, cause repetitive strain injuries or carpal tunnel is far from fun. I certainly hope this doesn't turn into a nightmare like the clothing mod for you, but I certainly can't blame you if get burned out again during or by the time this is done.
    3. Gamwich
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      I can’t imagine anything reaching the level of difficulty of RUSTIC CLOTHING. If that didn’t kill me, then this certainly won’t.
    4. lordkimbo29
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      Just wanted to say thanks. Skyrim is by far my favorite game, and I have been gaming since the Atari 2600. Yar's Revenge is pretty good too. Anyway, I always find it amazing that there are people out there that put tons of hours into creating and releasing really high quality content for an old game, and don't ask anything in return.
      Again, thanks.
    5. Xtudo
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      Gamwich you are a true hero, thanks for all you hard work
  2. Desmodia
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    mhm yes, that some good eyecandy
  3. Klaxoid
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    It is a truly impressive undertaking!

  4. RenaPG
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    I remember requesting this years ago, can't believe you're actually doing it. I hope you don't stick too close to vanilla for the Revered Dragon in particular because it looks awful.

    1. Gamwich
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      Is that the orange and blue one? I'd have to examine it in game again to get a better idea.
    2. RenaPG
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      Yeah, that's the one. The vanilla texture is completely washed out for some reason, like someone turned the brightness up and contrast waaay down. Bellyache fixed this, his texture looks much, much better.

      EDIT: Also, the eyes of the vanilla Blood Dragon are turned sideways for some reason, which definitely doesn't look intentional. You should probably change that as well.
    3. opusGlass
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      That's one of the only dragons that isn't a simple recolor FYI.

      Revered - same UVs but slightly different scale placement.
      Paarthurnax - UVs vary in a few small places, and some larger differences in the scales.

      (I'm ignoring Serpentine, Durny, and Aldy which all have a completely separate texture from other dragons.)
  5. bdip
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    Gamwich, you've given so much to this community, and you just keep on giving. The hero we need, but probably not the one we deserve. (Seriously though, I hope people have been good to you over the years; you're a gem.)
    1. Gamwich
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      Gems are nice, but I take common forms of currency as well.
  6. Ondrea
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    That looks fabulous. Can't wait to see them all. Thank you!
  7. EnclaveOverlord1
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    Yes!
  8. gurleygirl
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    Saints be praised!!
  9. spaven
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    This is excellent news - thank you in advance, sir.
  10. NaturalAura
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    I wouldn't even have to see the images on this one to know the outcome is outstanding, knowing its made by you, that's all that matters. Looking forward to it!