Teaser Update, Jan. 6: A look at a new shader

I think they are entitled to their opinion. All too often around here I see people who are disrespectful when it comes to differing opinions. I am not saying that you are that type of person mind you, I actually respect you and agree with you quite often, but I think we need to keep an open mind and be careful to make sure everyone feels welcome here. 

As for my opinion on this I have none. While I like the look of it, it has no background and the picture is framed oddly so even though it only shows the character model it barely shows it. I am optimistic though but I can't say anything till I see more of it.

Throwing shade at NeoGAF is only going to begin sowing negativity that no one needs. If someone doesn't like this preview then they are encouraged to let their opinions be known in mass. They need to do it in a place where the development team can respond to their constructive criticisms. There's no need for us to start chewing on them or each other.

That said, yeah... how can anyone not like this? Is it perfect? Nah, the crystals need to look less like a tattoo and more like an affliction, and we still don't know what's up with that extra clothing on her shoulder, but otherwise it's totally amazing!

It's not about throwing shade at neogaf. It's just THST there's some bizarre things being said. You look at the concept art and then this model and they're so close to nailing the actual look of the concept art. To say it looks like another mighty no 9 when it's getting the look of the actual art is straight up weird to me.

I'm all for criticisms to help the devs, I've been doing plenty of thAt but this is spot on to the art. Why the hate?

This video sums up how I feel:




YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! 

There are definitely some improvements.
The major issue I had was the stained glass, which they unfortunately did not address. It looks nothing like it, again, it looks like she just has tattoos. I hope that is changed considering the whole game is basically based on the fact she is turning glassy.
Also, whatever about the bust size, they will make it what they want to make it, but her right breast looks flat.. Perhaps it is just the angle, but honestly, it looks like they made the armor stick out to match the left side but did nothing to the breast, so it looks a little silly.
And a very small complaint is that her horn crystal things look like plastic.

If anyone has a NeoGaf account I'd suggest you post it in their thread to show just how much an improvement this new shader is over the last one.



They.... REALLY improved it. just look at the detail on the belts on the side of her clothes. It literally looks like concept art in 3d form.

squees ^_^

so pretty, i like where this shader is going, i do agree they need to do a stained glass effect test on the curse and the crystals lack that glassy look, but i dont think theyve gotten that far yet

it has a very painted look and the colors are pretty, looks like theyve been working on lighting and cel shading which is good, maybe the next room pics will show a better sense of depth and shadow while maintaining that hand drawn look, the ruffles are perfect \^_^/, still curious how the shoulder piece looks in the back

the hair im torn on, i really like it and it looks really good and has this crayony stippled edge effect which is very unique and it may end up blending very well when the model is normal size on screen, at the same time im also curious what it would look like with a more ink brush look with those colors (similar to some ukiyo-e like this ), but i think any fine strand detail and color/highlight gradation would be lost or muddied when the model is normal size

I don't know if it's a matter of shaders 1-4 anymore, more that they've already begun to compile feedback to make "the one". I don't know if we can expect a numbered 3 and 4, seems more like they will continue to refine and take feedback on this one.

Which I'm 100% fine with!

That's true.  Shader 3 really does seem to be the clear winner. I wonder if there will be a 4 or if it will just be decided among the three or if three is just obviously the direction to go based on positive responses.