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Titel: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 29. Jan 2016, 23:01

(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/365/364637/hd_edition_logo.png)
 (http://www.moddb.com/mods/battle-for-middle-earth-2-hd-edition)

(http://t3aonline.net/static/main/images/site/revora_small.png) (http://www.revora.net)(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/365/364637/t3aonlinelogo.png) (http://t3aonline.net/)

(http://t3aonline.net/static/main/images/site/gr_small.png) (http://www.gamereplays.org/)

What is it?
 
The BFME2: HD Edition is a model pack featuring both reworked and all-new unit and hero models for BFME2.
Our primary goal is to preserve the distinctive style of BFME2's models
while thoroughly polishing them up.
 
How does it work?
 
The same way as the previous HD texture packs.
The most important feature of this model pack is that it's intercompatible, meaning you can use it
online even if your opponent doesn't have it installed.
You will not run into any compatibility or out-of-sync issues while running this pack.
 
How can I get it?
 
It's still under development. Currently, BFME2: HD Edition is being developed in
close cooperation with Gamereplays' BFME2 admin and patch developer Valheru.
The plan is to release it simultaneously or at least in close proximity to his upcoming
BFME2 community patch. Once it's released, it will be available for download on ModDB,
and likely also as an optional part of the aforementioned patch.
 
Future packs for BFME1 and RotWK are planned.

For more information, refer to our Moddb Page below.
http://www.moddb.com/mods/battle-for-middle-earth-2-hd-edition

Some quick news update links:

And of course some enticing renders and screenshots have been included to make you all click these links.

If you have any questions, comments, or just anything to say by all means feel free.
~Rider of Rohan & Mathijs
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 29. Jan 2016, 23:10
Good working ! The tower guards are my favorite, they are very beautiful !
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Odysseus am 30. Jan 2016, 17:10
That's some shameless advertising you got there ROR :P. In all seriousness, I had followed it for a little while now, and it looks really amazing! I also find the Tower Guards to be my favourite. I wish ET would be able to make use of them, but I suppose they would rather do it themselves.

I'll keep tracking this one and I wish you good luck with further progress!
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 30. Jan 2016, 17:36
Thank you both! And we just want to reach as much people as possible so we've gotta go out and advertise a bit  :D.
Also I may be doing some new Gondorians for Edain after this project, my current gondorians look outated compared to Edain's other models.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 30. Jan 2016, 18:02
Cool I would like find your models of the tower guard and the Gondorian soldiers in the Edain Mod.
(I hadn't seen the model of the Gondorian soldiers, it's also beautiful)
The Gondor is my favorite faction  :)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Fredius am 30. Jan 2016, 18:08
Also I may be doing some new Gondorians for Edain after this project, my current gondorians look outated compared to Edain's other models.

Now thank you very much! Gondor is my favorite faction and making the models even better than they are is ofcourse very awesome!
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Joragon am 30. Jan 2016, 18:56
As I said on moddb great project :D
To me the current gondor soldiers look very cool and not outated, but better ones would still be better  :P
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 30. Jan 2016, 19:04
Congratulations and good luck to you, RoR, and Mathijs for this great project  :)

I hope this might open new possible forms of cooperation between you and the Edain Team in the future  8-)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 30. Jan 2016, 19:44
Thanks for the support guys.
As I said on moddb great project :D
To me the current gondor soldiers look very cool and not outated, but better ones would still be better  :P

Trust me Joragon, my old models can definitely use some improvement.


Maybe I'll come up with something that Edain likes, maybe not we'll see  xD

Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: LordDainIronfoot am 30. Jan 2016, 23:32
My comments on ModDB I think say enough,so I will not spam needless and say same thign here too RoR! You know I adore your work guys! :)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 1. Feb 2016, 00:20
Thanks again Dain your comments always encourage.
Here are some more Renders that we've uploaded lately:
By Mathijs
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/aragorn.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/comparison_thranduil.jpg)
And a donation by DúnedainRanger
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/GondorRangerRender.jpg)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Adamin am 1. Feb 2016, 00:42
I can't say that enough, so here it goes again: I really love this Thranduil!  8-)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 2. Feb 2016, 17:57
Thanks again Adamin!
And up today is
Éomer, son of Éomund
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/eomer_comparison.jpg)
"And before we get comments on his lowly shield design; this is the only kind of shield Éomer actually used in the films (at the Black Gate)."
~ Mathijs
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: hoho96 am 2. Feb 2016, 20:26
Thranduil and the Ranger are pretty sweet :D Aragorn as also awesome for bfme2 standards IMO xD
Eomer is badass as always. Compairgin the two now, the vanilla one looks like crispy chips  [uglybunti]
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: LordDainIronfoot am 2. Feb 2016, 20:29
I can't even tell as what does the Vanilla one looks  [uglybunti] [uglybunti]
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Odysseus am 2. Feb 2016, 21:29
The fact that ROR and Mathijs are on good terms with ET is already a wonderful thing in itself. A collaboration is a luxury that we cannot take for granted and it should be treasured ;).
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 2. Feb 2016, 21:35
Thanks guys, I do think the Eomer before and after looks badass as well  :D.
Also today we have a bonus screenshot
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/leader_of_men.jpg)
And Mathijs and I don't mind helping other mods every now and then once we have the time. But do note that THESE models aren't going to be in Edain.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 2. Feb 2016, 22:23
And all this precious material leads us to one fundamental question: what will be of our beloved and iconic Ring Heroes (Sauron and Dark Galadriel)?  xD

Their HD versions would rule over all  8-)

P.S. Albeit being not playable, there is also a model of Galadriel (normal appearance) in the BFME2 campaign, if I'm not wrong...  :P

Greetings  ;)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: FG15 am 2. Feb 2016, 22:37
I really like all the HD versions, but my favourites so far are your Men of Dale.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 2. Feb 2016, 23:04

Ring heroes are being negotiated right now, so I can't say for sure yet.


Thanks, currently mine is the Ram Wagon hehe.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Gnomi am 2. Feb 2016, 23:24
Agree with RoR. The Ram wagon looks really nice xD
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 3. Feb 2016, 00:45
Mine's got to be the new Aragorn model.

Also hi!
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 3. Feb 2016, 01:00
Hi Mathijs, welcome to the Edain Community  :)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 3. Feb 2016, 01:58
Be sure to enjoy this Render Video teaser for BFME HD: Edition's Gondor [uglybunti]:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYSZC_UaT4c
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 3. Feb 2016, 06:40
They are very beautiful ! Good work !  :)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: makis89 am 3. Feb 2016, 09:36
excellent job both of you...!! the video with the models is awesome .. congrats !!!!
 P.S. the model of Tower Guard from the video is one of  my favorite :) :)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 5. Feb 2016, 17:25
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/HD_Rohirrim.jpg)
The new Rohirrim.
With BFME2's Rohirrim being an elite unit, this status is now reflected in their design.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 5. Feb 2016, 18:58
Very good !  ;)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Arathorn am 5. Feb 2016, 19:22
Looking really great :) Nice to see a new mod presenting progress in this forum
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 6. Feb 2016, 13:23
That is good for me is the model W3D because I think than It's preferable to have a good model W3D because much models has a very good new texture but have not a new models and this create a default (for example a helmet and a face who give an impression to be the same).
While your models have not this problem, we see good than these model has her helmet separated of its face.
The HD edition has so a very good models and textures.  ;)

Comparison : Example of the soldiers of Gondor

This have the problem explained above
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/11/10679/gondor5_1260212911.jpg)
And this doesn't have this problem
(http://zupimages.net/up/16/05/dd12.png) (http://zupimages.net/viewer.php?id=16/05/dd12.png)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 6. Feb 2016, 14:54

Actually these are the current soldiers in the game that I made for Edain. They met the standard back in those days :D :
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4yj-iC6AuhM/VrX4DukNOLI/AAAAAAAACQQ/pKu1tx3AiXU/s800-Ic42/game_2015-07-16_22-11-27-60.jpg)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Odysseus am 6. Feb 2016, 17:15
I still fricking love these guys. They look just right, for BFME's engine and Edain mod's overall approach to textures, in my opinion :).
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 6. Feb 2016, 17:59
Well compared to Edain's newest work they still carry cartoony proportions and wired shadowing once you're an artist you'd understand hehe
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/sshot0425.jpg)
Demolishers got them neat looking goats now as well as a new crew.
Big thanks to NDC for the binding and animation assistance!
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 7. Feb 2016, 02:24
The Fourth Overhaul Part 1:
Men of the Riddermark


Next up: the Rohan portion of the Men of the West faction. As you're probably used to seeing by now, each hero and unit has received significant visual updates.
The heroes in the Men of the West faction are some of the worst looking vanilla models in the game. We hope you'll agree they look a lot more dignified in our HD pack.

The Rohirrim

(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/HD_Rohirrim.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Rohanscreen02.jpg)

In BFME2, the Rohirrim serve as the mounted elite of their faction, so we opted for a more powerful and standardized look, reminiscent of Weta's Royal Guard designs
but mixed with regular Rohirrim design features.

Théoden

(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/render.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Rohanscreen01.jpg)

The King of Rohan is now properly rendered, his intricate armor displayed in full detail. In addition, his horse has been given the armor seen in the films.

Éomer

(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/eomer_comparison.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Rohanscreen03.jpg)

The Third Marshal of the Riddermark has received a complete overhaul, now riding into battle in shiny 1024x1024 texture quality.

Éowyn

(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/rendereowyn.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Rohanscreen04.jpg)

Same as above, really. We gave her a fresh new model. There's only so many ways to describe that.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of the Fourth Overhaul.
~ Rider of Rohan & Mathijs
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Adamin am 7. Feb 2016, 17:49
Nice details on the Rohirrim. The changes to the Royal Guard armor work quite well.

Eomer is just gorgeous in every way, from his armor details, to his correct small green shield, and his amazingly accurate face.  xD



Well compared to Edain's newest work they still carry cartoony proportions and wired shadowing once you're an artist you'd understand hehe
Aww, come on. Don't make me blush. :D
You guys had a lot of that artistic understanding much sooner. For example I'm still oogling over some of the early Gundabad Buildings from Shadow and Flame.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 10. Feb 2016, 11:55
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/Faramirrender.jpg)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 10. Feb 2016, 12:17
Beautiful model !
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 12. Feb 2016, 02:10
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/boromir_comparison.jpg)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 12. Feb 2016, 10:18
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/boromir_comparison.jpg)

Boromir is my favorite heroes of Gondor an this model is just perfect !
Good work !   ;)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Adamin am 12. Feb 2016, 10:59
Quite nice. It's not often that you see a smiling Boromir. ^^
I like how the Horn got a more accurate mouthpiece.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Hüter am 13. Feb 2016, 14:54
Those models look very beautiful and are indeed HD, but this is where I started wondering, if you already had a playable version of the mod (not to download, just for your own testing purposes), because I am really interested in the performance of the game with all those amazing textures. Will the engine resist?  :o

I definitely hope so, because this is brilliant work, keep it up!  :)

Greetings, Hüter
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 13. Feb 2016, 22:00
Those models look very beautiful and are indeed HD, but this is where I started wondering, if you already had a playable version of the mod (not to download, just for your own testing purposes), because I am really interested in the performance of the game with all those amazing textures. Will the engine resist?  :o

I definitely hope so, because this is brilliant work, keep it up!  :)

Greetings, Hüter

Hi!

Sure, we run tests every time we add a new model. I haven't noticed any performance issues (and I run this game with a lot of Nvidia injections to make it look better). The only thing that seems to be affected slightly is load times, for some reason.

These models aren't thát crazy in terms of polies or texture sizes. We do optimize, and we have clear limits.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: CragLord am 13. Feb 2016, 22:35
I see some "new" faces here. :)
Mathjus&RoR welcome to forum. :)
I just want to express admiration to your work once more. All HD models are pure love!
I really like Aragorn, also Boromir is epic (horn is pure love guys!). :)

P.S. I see you have implemented new goat skin for new battlewagon (it is great), is that goat from AOJ movie? (I remember you have made ram (goat) ridders mount, but its horns were different, same to model from BOTFA movie?)

Best regards,
CragLord
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 13. Feb 2016, 22:43
Hey Crag, thanks for your generous compliments!

It's pretty much the same goat, but I made a better horn model for it.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Hüter am 14. Feb 2016, 23:58
Zitat
Hi!

Sure, we run tests every time we add a new model. I haven't noticed any performance issues (and I run this game with a lot of Nvidia injections to make it look better). The only thing that seems to be affected slightly is load times, for some reason.

These models aren't thát crazy in terms of polies or texture sizes. We do optimize, and we have clear limits.
One more point to give it a try when it will be released. Thumbs up and thanks for the reply.

Greetings, Hüter
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 21. Feb 2016, 17:36
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/glorfindel_comparison.jpg)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Adamin am 21. Feb 2016, 19:23
What a nice detail to give him Orcrist. So the Dwarves of Erebor gave the sword back to Glorfindel? ;)

Keeping the shoulderspikes yet toning them down is a sweet little nod to the original.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: UlfricStormcloak148 am 21. Feb 2016, 20:07
Copycat  :D 

In the fanfiction I'm writing my female main character Celebwen is the wielder of Orcrist that Thorin gave back after she killed Azog the Defiler for every help she did to his people.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: LordDainIronfoot am 22. Feb 2016, 05:26
Love the new Model,he looks really damn cool and epic!

And the HD Details are outstanding as always an giving him Orcrist is nice fun little detail! :-)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 22. Feb 2016, 10:02
What a solid and realistic design!
Well done  ;)

I'm really looking forward to seeing what you planned the other Elven heroes and the good Ring Hero (if you did it)  8-)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: CragLord am 22. Feb 2016, 12:21
Like new skin&model! :)
Orcrist is very nice touch!
What I find a bit maybe funny is his face, he looks grumpy. :D

Greetings,
CragLord
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 22. Feb 2016, 21:53
Thanks for the compliments guys, and now here is an updated Glorfindel using more unique armor and paying some more homage to the original concept art design by EA:
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/mesh_render.jpg)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Radagast der Musikalische am 22. Feb 2016, 23:37
Looks really great. Maybe the best Glorfindel I've seen so far. The only problem I have is Orcrist. In general, it is a great idea to use a similar sword like Orcrist or Glamdring, but it shouldn't look exactly like these as Glamdring is wielded by Gandalf and Orcrist is buried with Thorin.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 23. Feb 2016, 00:03
That's true. However, since Orcrist doesn't otherwise feature in the HD Edition, this is more of a badly hidden easter egg. If it bothers you, just imagine the Orcrist that lies buried with Thorin in the HD Edition-verse has a different design. ;)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 23. Feb 2016, 03:27
Just a small teaser for our next update that should happen this week.
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/sshot0461.jpg)
"By the blood of our people are your lands kept safe."
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: LordDainIronfoot am 23. Feb 2016, 07:17
Oho looking cool!

"You are Soldiers of Gondor!!.."
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: CragLord am 23. Feb 2016, 13:35
Looks really great! :)
Good work guys!
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 23. Feb 2016, 23:51
The Fourth Overhaul Part 2:
Men of Gondor
 
Next up: The Gondorian part of the Men of the West faction.
 
Gondorian Soldiers
 
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Soldiers-Render.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Soldiers.jpg)
 
The Soldiers of Gondor are redesigned to look like the Soldiers seen defending Gondor in the movies, and as basic units for the Men of the West faction, they are greatly optimized for performance.
 
The Tower Guards
 
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/TowerGuards-Render.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/TowerGuards.jpg)
 
The Tower Guards have been given the same treatment as the Gondorian Soldiers.
 
Rangers of Ithilien
 
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Ranger-Render.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Rangers.jpg)
 
The Ithilien Rangers have been thoroughly redone by DúnedainRanger and capture the feel of a proper elite unit.
 
Faramir
 
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Faramir-Ranger-Render.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Faramir-Knight-Render.1.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Faramir-Rangert.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Faramir-Knight.jpg)
 
The versatile Captain of Gondor has been given a complete makeover, also as a bonus, when dismounted he has his Ranger costume, and when mounted he wears his knightly armor.
 
Boromir
 
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Boromir-Render.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Boromir.jpg)
 
The sturdy, high definition Captain of the White Tower wears his iconic Fellowship of the Ring costume.
 
Aragorn
 
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Aragorn-Render.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/members/1/937/936724/profile/Aragorn.jpg)
 
The King of the Reunited Kingdom wears his Black Gate attire from the films.
Stay tuned for the next Overhaul.
- Rider of Rohan & Mathijs
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: CragLord am 23. Feb 2016, 23:57
Really impressive! :)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 24. Feb 2016, 15:45
Very good job ! Beautiful Faction !  ;)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: hoho96 am 24. Feb 2016, 17:25
Is it me or Boromir looks high??!  [ugly]
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Linhir am 24. Feb 2016, 23:29
Yup. He's high... or he just left brothel.  [ugly]
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 25. Feb 2016, 18:46
In my experience, people see whatever they most want to see in a model's expression.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 25. Feb 2016, 18:59
In my experience, people see whatever they most want to see in a model's expression.

Yes, it's often true, at an extent.
Personally, I find Boromir's face a bit particular compared to other ones I have seen so far.
But, I don't really see any negative aspect in it  :)

Besides, I hope there will be slightly wittier remarks than drugs or brothels  [ugly]
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: UlfricStormcloak148 am 25. Feb 2016, 19:38
You know guys I kind of agreed with both Linhir and Mathijs

Zitat
Mathijs

In my experience, people see whatever they most want to see in a model's expression.

In my own view, Boromir has a stupid grin which said "I just got laid, and it was greater than every fantasies I had in my imagination" written on his face. The only think it missed is a blush on his cheeks. 

Sorry DieWalküre but it was too tempting from me to resist with your last quotes.

:D :D :D :D :D :D
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 25. Feb 2016, 20:28
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/sshot0482.jpg)
The new Mithlond Sentries in game.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Adamin am 25. Feb 2016, 21:52
Now with realistic glaives and helmets, sweet.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 26. Feb 2016, 00:18
You know guys I kind of agreed with both Linhir and Mathijs

Zitat
Mathijs

In my experience, people see whatever they most want to see in a model's expression.

In my own view, Boromir has a stupid grin which said "I just got laid, and it was greater than every fantasies I had in my imagination" written on his face. The only think it missed is a blush on his cheeks. 

Sorry DieWalküre but it was too tempting from me to resist with your last quotes.

:D :D :D :D :D :D
Then, going by my little theory, it seems someone must not be getting any...
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 26. Feb 2016, 00:40
Breaking conventional forum rules with a double post:

(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/OnlineShot01.jpg)

(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/OnlineShot02.jpg)

(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/OnlineShot03.jpg)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 26. Feb 2016, 01:21
According to the direct and plain rules of the forum, you should let a day pass, at least, to be able to post a double comment of yours.

Zitat
6.12 Replying to your own posts, that is posting several times in a row in the same thread while nobody else has posted anything, is not allowed. If you want to add something to your previous post, use the edit button to expand it. Once 24 hours have passed since your last post, however, this rule no longer applies.
Forum Rules

However, I think – as a Moderator – that this rule could also be interpreted a bit differently, in specific contexts, if necessity requires it.
And, particularly regarding this and other similar cases, I can say that a kind of 'common praxis' has been followed so far.

Specifically: if the second post has nothing to do with the previous one in content, and if, in particular, we are dealing with threads of this sort in which some comments are periodically posted in form of updates of a project's progress, one can legitimately 'avoid' this rule (but only within these precise conditions).
I believe the rule itself is mainly aimed to concern how to counter annoying spam (which is not this case) or keeping order into the forum; but, essentially, the former is held more in consideration.

Therefore, in very simple words: Mathijs, I think there are no problems in separating one common reply to an update post  :)

Sorry for the 'juridical' parenthesis, but I felt I had to clarify this aspect  ;)
Obviously, if the Administrators disagree, the rule will be enforced normally.

P.S. Apart from the jokes, and, as much as I appreciate an informal and not too serious atmosphere, I would counsel everyone to be the most decently consistent possible about constructive feedback.
Firstly, because this is one of the main purposes of most of the threads of the forum, secondly because not everyone might apply to one's own standards of irony or hilarity, with the risk of misinterpretations (something I have the duty to avoid).

Greetings  :)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 26. Feb 2016, 14:07
Well, I'm glad I got off scot-free then. ;)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 26. Feb 2016, 22:18
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/lorarcherha.jpg)
A sneak peak at one of the main Elven units.
~ RiderofRohan & Mathijs
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: CragLord am 27. Feb 2016, 21:47
I really like that face! It is soo elven. ;) :)
Good job! :)
Skin is also nice, maybe too much armor for archer (in my opinion), but no matter about that, it has been very nicely done. :)

Regards,
CragLord
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 28. Feb 2016, 16:15
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/rivlancer_comparison.jpg)
The Rivendell Lancers redone by Mathijs.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 28. Feb 2016, 17:12
Great rendition!
A true homage to the Eldar  :)

I can't wait to see other Elven improvements.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Mathijs am 29. Feb 2016, 11:19
Here's one:

(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/elrond_comparison.jpg)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: FG15 am 29. Feb 2016, 11:27
Looks great.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: hoho96 am 29. Feb 2016, 12:06
That look that says "I'm gonna F you up you mother Fer"  :D

Though I can't help but wonder why his armor is red :/
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 29. Feb 2016, 12:09
Though I can't help but wonder why his armor is red :/

Well, it's basically the armour of AUJ  :)
I think we could see it as an attempt to seek for an alternative vision than the very vanilla one.
I personally like it.

I really hope to see his mother-in-law, in case she will be overhauled as well  xD
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: CragLord am 29. Feb 2016, 12:15
I really don't like to repeat myself etc, but once more, you guys are doing amazing job!
I really like that lancer's skin and Elrond's new look is epic. I like that AUJ armor, it is amazing! :)

Zitat
I really hope to see his mother-in-law, in case she will be overhauled as well  xD
Probably only her dark side, I presume :P

Greetings,
CragLord
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 29. Feb 2016, 12:27
Probably only her dark side, I presume :P

Yes, I hope.

But, don't forget that she actually appears also in the Evil Campaign of BFME2 (in the first mission and in the last one) as the bright Elven Queen  8-)
So, this might be an improbable wish in an already-unsure wish.


The Lady is not for turning!  :D
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 29. Feb 2016, 22:42
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/MirkwoodArcherRender.jpg)
The Archers have been refined with realistic proportions and some Mirkwood Ranger gear shown in the Desolation of Smaug.
~ Mathijs & RiderofRohan
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: calsash am 3. Mär 2016, 00:39
Great work guys looks stunning!
I was wondering what software you use the create the model and rig it to a skeleton and animate it?
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 3. Mär 2016, 00:53
Great work guys looks stunning!
I was wondering what software you use the create the model and rig it to a skeleton and animate it?

Hey there, thanks for the compliment!
We use 3Ds Max 8 for creating, rigging, and animating our models.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 3. Mär 2016, 03:45
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/legolas_comparison.jpg)
By Mathijs
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Adamin am 3. Mär 2016, 08:55
Gorgeous. (**)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 3. Mär 2016, 11:22
The idea of the armor is very good I like this Legolas model ;)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Darkayah am 3. Mär 2016, 14:32
He Looks very good. :)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 7. Mär 2016, 20:16
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/sshot0524.jpg)
Aragorn with his fellow kin.
Dunedain model by DúnedainRanger
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 8. Apr 2016, 22:17
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/Haldir_render.jpg)
By Mathijs
Credit to Kwen for various texture elements and props.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Darkayah am 8. Apr 2016, 22:53
Awesome.  (**)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: lord_ellessar am 9. Apr 2016, 11:59
is it compatible with edain mod ? :/
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Darkayah am 9. Apr 2016, 13:27
@lord_elessar

That would be nice. :D
But the Edain Team habe their own Style.



@RiderOfRohan

I saw in your signature the 'the horse lords'-Mod. Is it your mod or you're a Team member ?! :)
I Love this Tauriel in the Mod.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 9. Apr 2016, 14:08
Yes, RiderOfRohan is the leader of the Horse Lords Mod  :)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 9. Apr 2016, 19:10

Most likely it won't be, since Edain mod already overlays/reworks most of the units from vanilla BFME 2 in this patch.


Yes and as DieWalküre said I'm the leader of The Horse Lords, Tauriel was another collaboration between Mathijs and I so thanks for the compliment ;)!
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 13. Apr 2016, 23:07
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/HaldirandLegolasInGameFinal.jpg)
Haldir and Legolas in game.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 21. Apr 2016, 23:31
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/Briefcouncil.jpg)
Elrond, Arwen, and Glorfindel preparing for the goblin invasion.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 26. Apr 2016, 20:06
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/newlorien.jpg)
The updated Lorien Archers.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 30. Apr 2016, 01:29
By now I'm pretty much spamming these topics with updates lol.
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/lorienwarriorrender.jpg)
The Lorien Warriors are also finished now, they also get helmets when upgraded to Heavy Armor. We also decided to remove the shield for this unit.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 4. Jun 2016, 21:28
What's up guys! Sorry for not keeping this community up to date on things!
Well for those who haven't checked the moddb page in a while, enjoy a look at these new portrait replacements
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/new_portraits.png) (http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/more_new_portraits.png)
And also some teasers for Mordor:
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/HDEditionOrcs.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/shadingrender.jpg)

~RiderofRohan
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Arathorn am 4. Jun 2016, 23:46
nice, looking awesome
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 5. Jun 2016, 00:39
I literally adore, in particular, the iconic portrait of the Noldorin warrior  (**)

You have put such considerable efforts in the making of these valuable pieces. Don't worry, RoR, you are always very much welcome to showcase anything about the BFME2 HD Edition anytime you want  ;)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 13. Jun 2016, 22:46
The Corsairs of Umbar
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/rendercrsiar1.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/rendercrsiar3.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/rendercrsiar4.jpg)
The Pirates have lost their bright and cartoony silhouette in favor of a darker one befitting of their Pirate culture.
~ RiderofRohan
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: FG15 am 13. Jun 2016, 22:52
Really love this rework.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: LordDainIronfoot am 14. Jun 2016, 10:38
There is just no way for someone not to love this. Incredible job mate,they look so much better...
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: kingsjewel am 15. Jun 2016, 17:25
These models are fantastic!!
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 8. Okt 2016, 05:08
So after an unannounced hiatus, work on the project continues!  [uglybunti]

Work on the project originally halted to due a series of random, seemingly untraceable game crashes which resulted in us just completely losing motivation. But I recently decided to sit down and take a look again... and managed to find and fix the causes of the game crashes and while doing so, greatly optimize the mod for performance.

And as of now a vast majority of the content is done, but we are taking our time to make sure we get as much content covered as possible. So enjoy these screenshots.

(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/HDEditionUpdate01.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/HDEditionUpdate02.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/HDEditionUpdate03.jpg)

Also a teaser of the new Heroic Statues:

(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/herostatueelf.jpg)
(http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/29/28835/herostatuedwarf.jpg)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Leri_weill am 8. Okt 2016, 11:51
This is doing sex to my eyes.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Julio229 am 8. Okt 2016, 13:18
That Thorin statue... Just... Amazing. Great work you are doing here!
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Walküre am 8. Okt 2016, 15:30
As always, a marvellous work! Very detailed and conceptually valuable.

Thorin's statue is absolutely majestic. Simply imperial  8-)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 4. Dez 2016, 00:09
Hey Guys, we have finally released HD Edition for BFME 2!
Download Link here:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/battle-for-middle-earth-2-hd-edition/downloads/bfme2-hd-edition-v10

Hope you all enjoy! And be sure to stay tuned for news on the ROTWK: HD Edition!
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 4. Dez 2016, 00:12
Good, I will test  ;)
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: FG15 am 4. Dez 2016, 00:36
Congratulations, well done  :)
But the link does not work for me.
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: Glorfindel23 am 4. Dez 2016, 00:38
The link does not work for me.

Try this :
http://www.moddb.com/mods/battle-for-middle-earth-2-hd-edition/downloads/bfme2-hd-edition-v10
Titel: Re: BFME2: HD Edition Showcase
Beitrag von: RiderOfRohan am 4. Dez 2016, 00:41
Ah i fixed the link, should work now.