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Ever had that moment when you wanted to kick yourself for not knowing something that seemed like it should be obvious? While looking over some miscellaneous techniques, I've run into simple things that I could have been using all along to make better renders, and I question how I was shackled to old methods and strict usage of in-game assets for so long. I've been experimenting more with different Bump maps on materials rather than using existing game normals, and I'm surprised to find some better results. Also, I've found past lighting methods have been quite lacking too. It's time to keep carrying new ideas forward. I don't know if any of the subtle changes will be noticeable compared to older renders, but I'm using new tech anyway.

Nyotengu is the sole DOA contender for a nemesis for XCraft. It was difficult to decide on costumes though because none of her stuff feels sci fi without being a crossver costume or really deviating from her traditional look. Her primary defaults are a bit too flowy for initial uses, so at the least the left costume is somewhat signature and still looks maybe, combat friendly. Once I get a few more things done, you'll see why she will parallel some of the other choices.

Asset Notes: I used her default costume from DOA5, clipped the shoe stilts and merged her X3 torso. Her Hair and Dark Prison costume are from VV and also merged with her X3 build. The pose is a still from one of her win animations, so normal cheats apply there.

Edit (12/04/2018)
I got the Dark Prison malfunction version done, as well as Nyotengu's unique hairstyle from DOAXVV.

Extracted with miscellaneous modding tools
Imported using Blender
Edited, Modified, Rendered in Blender 2.79
Resolution: 2100 x 1920

Default
Samples: 1000
Render Time: 32 Minutes

Dark Prison A
Samples: 1200
Render Time: 39 Minutes

Dark Prison B
Samples: 1500:
Render Time: 48 Minutes

Credits
DOA Assets (Koei Tecmo, Team Ninja)

Description
Ever had that moment when you wanted to kick yourself for not knowing something that seemed like it should be obvious? While looking over some miscellaneous techniques, I've run into simple things that I could have been using all along to make better renders, and I question how I was shackled to old methods and strict usage of in-game assets for so long. I've been experimenting more with different Bump maps on materials rather than using existing game normals, and I'm surprised to find some better results. Also, I've found past lighting methods have been quite lacking too. It's time to keep carrying new ideas forward. I don't know if any of the subtle changes will be noticeable compared to older renders, but I'm using new tech anyway.

Nyotengu is the sole DOA contender for a nemesis for XCraft. It was difficult to decide on costumes though because none of her stuff feels sci fi without being a crossver costume or really deviating from her traditional look. Her primary defaults are a bit too flowy for initial uses, so at the least the left costume is somewhat signature and still looks maybe, combat friendly. Once I get a few more things done, you'll see why she will parallel some of the other choices.

Asset Notes: I used her default costume from DOA5, clipped the shoe stilts and merged her X3 torso. Her Hair and Dark Prison costume are from VV and also merged with her X3 build. The pose is a still from one of her win animations, so normal cheats apply there.

Edit (12/04/2018)
I got the Dark Prison malfunction version done, as well as Nyotengu's unique hairstyle from DOAXVV.

Extracted with miscellaneous modding tools
Imported using Blender
Edited, Modified, Rendered in Blender 2.79
Resolution: 2100 x 1920

Default
Samples: 1000
Render Time: 32 Minutes

Dark Prison A
Samples: 1200
Render Time: 39 Minutes

Dark Prison B
Samples: 1500:
Render Time: 48 Minutes

Credits
DOA Assets (Koei Tecmo, Team Ninja)