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Blizzard Next-Gen MMO - Weapons & Armor 06.18.2010 by Webnet
Blizzard has posted a job listing which shows that the next-gen mmo they're working on will include armor and weapons. We know that the next-gen MMO is not the 5th game (which is a completely new IP) in the works. While we're still not sure what it is other than it will be based off of either Warcraft, Starcraft, or Diablo, rest assured that you'll be able to kill and destroy.
Job Listing (1)
3D Character Equipment Artist - NextGen MMO at Blizzard Entertainment
Location: Irvine, CA (Orange County, California Area)
URL: http://www.jobs.blizzard.com/
Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Functions: Art/Creative Industries: Animation, Arts and Crafts, Computer Games, Computer Software, Entertainment Posted: June 8, 2010
Job Description
Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled 3D character equipment artist for a team focused on next-generation massively multiplayer online games. The ideal candidate has extensive experience modeling and texturing a diverse visual range of character armor and weapons. A solid grasp of armor and weapon design, structure, color, and light for the creation of both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3D character/character equipment artist must have a skill in another art task as well (illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing), and be well-versed in related tools -- Maya, Photoshop, etc.Skills
Requirements
- 2+ years game development experience modeling and texturing sci-fi and fantasy character armor and weapons for next-gen art pipelines
- An exceptional understanding of visual design and a keen eye toward form, shape, structure, and silhouette with regard to modeling and texturing character equipment
- Superior eye for light, color, and detail in creating texture maps of different material types
- Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player
- Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks -- illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing
Plusses
- Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a 3D character artist
- Experience with Mudbox, ZBrush, (or equivalent modeling program) and the process of converting high-poly sculpted characters into lower poly game models
- Experience with the creation of next-gen shaders and materials
- Strong foundation in the traditional arts, including but not limited to figure drawing and illustration.
- Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of games
What game would you like to see Blizzard make?
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07.05.2010
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| I'm fairly certain it will be a completely new game as well... from what I had read from the blues. | |
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07.05.2010
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| I'm fairly certain it will be a completely new game as well... from what I had read from the blues. | |
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Anony
06.23.2010
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| The new MMO will be based off of steam punk. A favorite of some of the Blizz team. | |
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06.20.2010
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| I'm not intrested what ever morp they are making, because their morps you have to pay 20 dollars just to play the game. | |
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Jdamlan
06.18.2010
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| Next gen MMO is said by Zahrym a US WoW CM that it will be a brand new IP. I don't get why BlizzPlanet and you want to push a obviously wrong idea that it will be based off past IPs. Just go read Zahrym's post, it's really clear. | |
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06.18.2010
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| Sorry, I meant this: "We know that the next-gen MMO is not the 5th game (which is a completely new IP) in the works. While we're still not sure what it is other than it will be based off of either Warcraft, Starcraft, or Diablo" | |
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06.18.2010
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| Sorry, I meant this: "We know that the next-gen MMO is not the 5th game (which is a completely new IP) in the works. While we're still not sure what it is other than it will be based off of either Warcraft, Starcraft, or Diablo" | |
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06.18.2010
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| Imo, this makes no sense... have I missed something? | |
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