Shiva model!

[Yrusama]

OK one more post:

I thought this video of Sorceress Edea was a geat example of what I expect from Shiva.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NADJo6wOcmA

She's one of the most intimidating women in all of FF, able to destroy you with a dismissive wave of her hand (assuming you aren't a SeeD). She even uses ice magic shortly after this scene, but that's part of a bigger spoiler :3.

I wonder how much of Shiva's new design is inspired by characters like Edea.

[Nuinn]

[Lirion]

This Shiva actually look like an Ice Queen. Although I like the Shiva in past FF games that is not XIII (wtf were you thinking S-E?) I think I like this Shiva the best, in fact I think I prefer the design for all Primals in ARR over the other FF games.

Edit: I have learned that you need to spell it out when it's just your opinion on this forum. This is just my opinion and no one have to agree with it.

[Zantetsuken]

For those who think her face looks strange or w/e, remember that texturing will have a drastic impact on the final look.

We all know from experience that a variety of looks that can be achieved with different coloring techniques on the same face.


Also, please realize that the zbrush sculpt we saw and the in-game model are completely separate models.

The zbrush sculpt will be only be used for generating Normal/AO/etc. maps for the in-game model. (although it could also be used as a foundation for making 3d figures, or re-purposed for CG sequences).

The in-game Shiva is seperate low(er)-poly model, and it is being colored and textured entirely separately with shaders built for the new engine.

As far as the proportions go, I commented on this earlier. Don't forget that she will be giant in this game. Once you see her at full scale and from a lower angle, the proportions should even out nicely due to the perspective.

See Michelangelo's David for a RL example of this effect.



TL : DR? Focus on the concept art. It's almost exactly what she will look like when finished.

[Firon]

This Shiva is hot she not a skinny slut this time around those legs are yummy.

[Shougun]

This Shiva is hot she not a skinny slut this time around those legs are yummy.

She is dominatrix this time around lol.

Although I never thought slut from Shiva's other models she was too tribal and mystic for that thought - more of a "I dont need this extra clothes crap".

Obviously they are mixing it up here, she does have some sexy thighs, cant say I'm a huge fan for the armor BUT I'm not against it either - the face does bother me but that's just feedback**. And just like Garuda if they do it in context I guess it can work, since so far all the primals have been pretty dick like - Shiva being a haughty biaotch could fit lol.

** (Zan said concept art is likely finish look - I like the concept art face so.. sounds good )

[EinSoFZ]

This Shiva is hot she not a skinny slut this time around those legs are yummy.

You know, I've thought many things about the various incarnations of Shiva over the years but this isn't really something I ever thought lol

[Firon]

You know, I've thought many things about the various incarnations of Shiva over the years but this isn't really something I ever thought lol

lol my friend calling shiva a slut kinda rubbed off on me lol, but the FF 10 was one of my favs just because she was like "Bitch hold my scarf(or cape)" Then yuna holds it. I just don't like super skinny girls why i hate the cat girls models. Elzeen are da best.

[Zantetsuken]

Yeah, the FFTA version is very stylish and militaristic


For some reason, I like the FFIX version now, though I didn't back at the release. Her design is a nod to her Hindu roots.




For a long time, the FFVIII version was my favorite though. Ice spirit, with a bit of 'mermaid', I guess.


As far as the rest...

FFX - A solid design - the 'new classic' look for most people I suppose.
FFXIII - I hated the motorcycle transformer thing
FFXII - even as an imperial airship, she seemed less offensive than her FFXIII version.
FF4/5/6/T - the standard, old-school look
FF type-0 - Interesting, and different - I need to play the game to really form an opinion.

Based on concept art alone? The FFXIV version is the clear winner in my book. The ice queen definitely looks her part now.

[Imoen]

Every summon is re-imagined for each final fantasy to some extent this one is no different. They have gone out of their way to make sure of this. Personally my favorite version of Shiva was from 10 with the dreds <3. People need to stop asking for reruns of the old stuff from past games. Think about it ... If Shiva was the exact same from FF1 to now you would be more than sick of looking at her and I'm sure she will be appearing a few more titles to come. Take it for what it is you either like it or you don't because at this point I really don't see them changing anything major on the models other than the colors. Nit picking Shiva cause you think she gives off the wrong vibe is crazy to me, Especially when it's not a finished product.

There is no template of Shiva or any of the Primals FFXIV's, Ifrit doesn't look anything like FFVII's same goes for the rest in every single game . what you are doing is insulting FFXIV's artist on his take of the Primals

Yeah, very stylish

That's an interesting take. I hadn't seen that since I don't do the whole handheld thing. However I still love FFX Shiva. Even so thanks for linking it

I don't want people to get me wrong, I'm not saying "OMG SHE SUCKS AND SHE SHOULD BE CHANGED!" I was only commenting completely out of context what I thought of her so please keep that in mind. As I do know once textures/animations/plopped in the environment/ music etc.. will really help set the mood and attitude of her. I'm simply commenting on the concept and current design.