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Hmm... I'm curious... how many of you know the origins of where the Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy single player story actually comes from? Did you know there was a novel series published by the same name, that set the foundations for the game's story? The Jedi Academy Trilogy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jedi_Academy_trilogy Did you know that the visual direction (vibrant student clothes, etc.) came from the very short comic book series that was published, based on the trilogy? Jedi Academy comics: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Jedi_Academy:_Leviathan

In certain parts of animations (in the middle arm and hands action) it is normal for Jedi Academy to deform the shoulder and wrist joints of the characters to look very thin, if that's what you mean. That can't be avoided; it's part of the game design. As long as the majority of the time the wrists and shoulders look good, the model doesn't actually have a problem.

From a DA user in the commentary: I'll risk sounding grim, but the problem with these jokes is that they are actually giving leeway to corporate Disney to experiment with their creative ideas and change/merge existing stories by affecting the public's expectations. I don't think the creators of these jokes realise this, but they're doing everyone a disservice, really. And I can't believe a well recognised art site like DeviantArt would pull such a stunt. It's completely ignorant and distasteful. I'm actually offended by this. Besides, as the DA user pointed out, it's frighteningly close to potential reality...

Hahahaha! OCD! I don't map, but I'm just as guilty...

It dawned on me that in all this time I've never really openly shared my love for her character, growth, and story here. With me sitting here, working on the textures for her in-game model, this seems like a good time to divvy. So here's a little tribute to one of the greatest Padawans that ever lived in the world of Star Wars, and of her journey under the close tutelage of brash but true Jedi Knight, Anakin Skywalker. Warning: huge spoilers imminent! Tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpoJccvJ7n0 Highlights: Fiery and headstrong, just as her Master, and noble at heart. To me the story between Ahsoka and Anakin has been of profound value in the greater story of Star Wars. When Old Ben Kenobi speaks of Luke's father as a brave and valiant Jedi Knight, I always think of Anakin in his years with Ahsoka. And I think the mishap that caused Ahsoka's departure truly, humanly/emotionally contributed to Anakin's downfall and fall from the Jedi Order, too.

Good point. It had better be! (If it is, I don't find it in good taste...)

Oh MY GOD! The end is near... http://techgnotic.deviantart.com/journal/Disney-Buys-Star-Trek-492977809 Talk about a corporation! Disney will now exclusively dominate the world of sci-fi. Soon it'll be like in that Hitler SOPA YouTube video: "Don't cry... Disney owns the copyright to that emotion." Edit: Don't they dare take over Doctor Who, too, or I swear I'll start a terrorist organisation to free the world of corporate Disney influence once and for all!!

Wow, I really like it! Superb work, @@Scerendo! It really feels like a real life version of Quinlan Vos, the tough-headed and rugged featured, individualistic action hero. And his Padawan appearance is a huge bonus, and a great interpretation. It looks wild and untamed, just like him! Good luck (and lots of patience) with the weighting. I've just been through it myself for the first time, so I know it's no easy task... *wipes sweat off brows*

I think it's mostly in the texture. Maybe where the nostrils meet the vertex needs to be pushed down a bit. I'll see what I can do about it...

Well, Padme's nose is rounder compared to her Clone Wars counterpart, too, and Ahsoka has a rounder nose in the cartoon show than Padme... The current texture does make it look a little rounder than the actual's model's nose is, though. I may try to play with that a little bit.

How so?

Here's a little comparison exercise, just for fun. [Edit: Removed. Bad example. I've taken that screenshot in ModView, and ModView makes her appear very different than she actually is in-game.] I can see that the lips still need work...

*faceplant*

I suppose you're right. But it feels so different. And her nose and face have been elongated... It must be the stylisation, again. They go to such extremes with these design looks... Edit: Oh, and it's not face paint, @. It's actually a geometric colour pattern on Togruta's skin that's genetic and unique to each person. They are born with it. At least that's what is said in the official books. The same goes for the lekku/montral pattern. It doesn't change much as they grow. Togruta also don't have eyebrows, and instead of ears they have higher spacial and sound awareness with their montrals. And unlike Twi-leks, Togruta's headtails (lekkus) don't house their brain, but are still considered an attractive, sensual, and proud feature. A quick little Star Wars lesson there for you.

It's actually pretty close to that, but even more realistic. (The eyes are a little big, and the nose is not really accurate in this image.) It's very hard to please everyone, especially because her original look is completely stylistic as an animated character. Cadellin and I have spent a lot of time working on her face, and interpreting her Clone Wars stylised features into a realistic look -- by comparing her design and features with the rest of the characters. Trying the best that we could, we've come up with this look. I feel it translates her features well into realism: * No more giant eyes, but her eyes are just as lively and prominent. * A perky, small and rounded nose, just like in her original look, but as a real human nose now. * Deep orange skin that feels like dark, black skin -- tanned. * Thick and dark lips, but as real human lips, that match the shape of her mouth. (Though I need to fix up the corners a bit.) * Her trademark white birth pattern on her face, accurately portrayed. * A rounded face and small chin, just like her in the show. * Her lekkus and montrals, now shaped around a proper human head, but still retaining their shape and their exact blue pattern. * Her signature headdress, only slightly altered to fit a real human head. * An athletic and thin body shape that fits her energetic, 16-year-old disposition. * Clothing textures based on real materials, and her personal signature Padawan outfit made to fit a real human body. At any rate, that's the best we could do. Feel free to have a go at reskinning her once she's released, if you feel you could try a different interpretation.

Thanks! No, you're not the only one. I feel it, too. XD It's the corners of the mouth that's doing it. I'll fix it up while working on the textures...

Time for a front peek... or... face-time! Never mind the low-res shoulder and torso textures. They're still very much a work in progress.

Perhaps that's something for version 2 of the model? To turn the straps and pouch into 3D shapes instead of just textures, and add it to the model as a new hips object (that can be turned off)? In all honesty it's not that bad, though. The pouch is really small. In JKA's low poly world it looks just fine textured. I just need to increase the visual quality of the textures. On my to-do list. Edit: @@AshuraDX, would you be okay with me bundling your Ahsoka lightsaber hilts, along with their readme, with this model -- to make it easier for everyone to download?

I know... I couldn't convince Cadellin. He wanted to keep the poly count as low as possible. Now I can't extrude it because the poly layout does not match. I'm afraid that'll have to stay skinned. I'll try to do a good job skinning it, so that it at least creates the illusion of 3D... The advantage is that the model is more re-usable, for creating new skins, without it.

It's not paint...

It could be red dirt. Quite common is some parts of the world (like here in Australia), and I suspect on some Star Wars planets, too.

I didn't like that look, either, but at least that was consistent with her character features.

I love it, Intone! You really should write this story. Those are some really good creative plot ideas. It sounds like something that should have been a part of TCW2, or a full novel following TCW. That's what I've always loved about TCW and Star Wars -- the personal stories of all involved, Jedi, civilian, and soldier alike. This would make a great story, and I would definitely read it. *nods* Edit: Well, it doesn't even feel like the same character anymore, @@Circa. I'm having trouble relating her at all to the original Ahsoka we've grown to know and love... That's fine if you like the new Tano, but I find this new direction quite hard to swallow...