Hello Ladies and gentlemen! It’s my first time here. I hope to create something that stands out while following the rules.
My idea is very simple: “Vikings - Flying”.
I asked myself, “If the Vikings were skilled navigators… their Gods couldn’t be any less!”
And here’s my idea. Combining science fiction technology and the divine instruments of Norse mythology to create a Viking-style battle “spaceship.” Obviously, a divine vessel can’t copy human inventions, so the ship’s shape will have to be something very different. I’ll try to respect as many points of Norse folklore as possible.
I’ll upload a moodboard with references in the next few days !
(For those who don’t know, the Æsir are a group of deities. They will provide the main objects needed to building the ship. Ofcourse together with me and the dwarves xD)
Update
Yesterday I finally started working on my project. Today I spent most of the day refining the blockout, making sure the overall scale and proportions are solid, and double-checking that the scope is manageable so I can finish everything on time while respecting the contest rules.
Every part of this structure is meant to be a small reference to Norse mythology, with a strong focus on Ragnarök – a moment known not only as the end, but also as a new beginning. Interpreting this concept for the contest, every tool and artifact recovered from the battlefield by the survivors is reused in the new era as a technological component.
In this update I’m sharing the main references that inspired the different parts of the vessel. Among them, there’s also a quick Photoshop paintover representing a rough interpretation of the final result, along with a fast shot showing the overall composition.
Now that the base blockout is done, I can better evaluate all the rules and constraints, which means coming to terms with a few necessary compromises – both because of time and polycount limitations. The goal is still to fully realize every major element of the concept, including the giant.
Next up (for those still reading ), I’ll start refining the hero assets — the three main buildings — and begin working on the trim sheets.
), I’ll start refining the hero assets — the three main buildings — and begin working on the trim sheets.
