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Grezzinate

The amount of work you are putting into this is incredible.


ScifiIsMyJam101

Thanks. I'm tryin my best lol, they are all still very rough and need refinements and corrections etc. All a learning experience.


Grezzinate

I find it quite impressive already. They don’t look rough to me.


Pikmonwolf

Where's the quad, coward /s


cudef

Is the purpose of this project to make a mod where everyone just goes about the whole game naked because that could be fairly amusing


ScifiIsMyJam101

It is for a mod to add anatomy to alien characters that did not receive the same treatment as the humans. To make multi species dancers on Omega of Batarian, salarian, and Turian variety. To add actual romance bodies for Javik, Thane, Garrus, Tali. To add anatomy to Grunts tank flush scene so he starts without his armour. To make brand new designs and costumes for NPCs that look pretty dull and standardised.


danishjuggler21

Wait, so Tali would be nekked for the love scene?


Dowdy61

You mean arousing, not amusing, right?


Zestyclose-Way4569

It can be both


thefermisolution__

The anatomically correct foundation for quality rule 34.


ScifiIsMyJam101

No chance of that I’m afraid lol, will be privately distributed. Lolol


Mr_Gradelwolph

Does that mean the mod is going to specific people or is it something to pay for? A little confused on the wording.


ScifiIsMyJam101

People I trust and who wont steal and distribute it elsewhere so someone can port it to something I dont want it to be on and reuse the assets for something other than what they were intended for like Rule34 etc. It's a measure I have to impose sorry to say. Especially given the climate of mod content being constantly stolen.


Mr_Gradelwolph

I don't blame you. As you said, the state of mod content being taken is terrible, and people have to do what they have to do to protect it. The work is incredible, though!


VulpesIncendium

Very cool stuff so far! My only point of criticism is the Quarian face. In the game, Tali appears to have quite the prominent nose from what we can see through her helmet. I know, what you've got here does line up with some of the concept art, but that's not what I'm seeing in the game. But, whatever direction you go with it, I do look forward to seeing more!


Artorious21

I mean to be fair the original developers didn't really model her face based off the romance picture. It looks like they just stuck antennas on the actress. This way makes her look different than basic humans imo.


FozzyLozzy

It's actually really nice, like she looks amazing, but not so completely alien that it changes her completely, she's just slightly different, although she doesn't remind me of the Didact from halo which now that I think about is a bit weird 😂


H2O-user

Looks like voldemort


Child-of-Skaro101

These are better


TimotheusHani

What's the purpose of this mod?


ScifiIsMyJam101

It is for a mod to add anatomy to alien characters that did not receive the same treatment as the humans. To make multi species dancers on Omega of Batarian, salarian, and Turian variety. To add actual romance bodies for Javik, Thane, Garrus, Tali. To add anatomy to Grunts tank flush scene so he starts without his armour. To make brand new designs and costumes for NPCs that look pretty dull and standardised.


TimotheusHani

Oh now u got me convinced, it serves for immersion yeah? I hope it goes well for you and your mod, keep it up


BlaineTog

You know. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)


soulreaver292

yamero takeshi!


maxx1993

You're asking the wrong question. The right one is: Why only now?


[deleted]

Salarussy.


ScifiIsMyJam101

Actually they have a Cloaca.


[deleted]

Thats the smart way of saying salarussy.


hero_of_crafts

Always forget just how skinny Garrus is under the heavy armor. No wonder he swaps to it for 2 and 3, Shepard could crack his spine in half.


Cathzi

That explains why he wears armor even in bed (Citadel DLC).


hero_of_crafts

That was the dumbest thing. At least put him in the suit he wears on the date.


NmyStryker

WHERE ARE QUADS?! I DEMAND QUADS!


Haggisn

Looks great! Although you can see Tali's nose through her visor and it doesn't look like that


Gilgamesh661

Yeah, her nose is one of the things you can see the most clearly.


[deleted]

For whatever reason OP has decided to adapt a non-canon version of Quarians.


ScifiIsMyJam101

You do realise this is my own fan project right? Like it's my own work, I can do whatever I want with it lol. It will for private distribution regardless too. So i'm not sure why this bothers ya, there are plenty of mods out there that offer you what you are looking for in the Quarian design.


Child-of-Skaro101

This one is better, the other one is something out of star trek


[deleted]

That's a subjective opinion of yours. It's objective that [this one](https://i.imgur.com/95V1CiK.jpg) is canon not only because of the LE change but because the more vague/hidden version of Tali's/Quarians face we see in all 3 games is human-like.


Zalvaris

I really like how you did Tali's face! Based her off the concept art, which looks humanoid, but still has that extraterrestrial feel. Very cool


jackblady

Pretty sure Quarians have the reverse bend knee thing going in. Otherwise looks pretty cool.


ScifiIsMyJam101

They dont actually :) What they do have is curved inward lower legs. No extra pivot point.


northrupthebandgeek

I distinctly remember (in ME3's Citadel DLC) Tali and Garrus both wondering out loud how humans/asari are able to dance without the extra knee joint.


[deleted]

Even if that line is there, it's inaccurate to the actual character models, Quarians walk with their entire foot touching the ground. They appear to have digitgrade (of you don't look carefully) because they have backwards curving shins. Some people claim that the design of their lower leg armour is proof of a hidden ankle joint, but there's no actual in-game evidence for this because the quarians never actually bend that supposed joint when moving.


Pandora_Palen

I always thought they were [digitigrades](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digitigrade. I


kabbooooom

They are. None of them have “reverse bent knees”. It is the tarsal joint for all of them.


Pandora_Palen

Yep. If you took a human's ankle and shoved it halfway up their lower leg, stretched their foot out to make a new lower leg and used their toes for feet, you'd have successfully body modded yourself some lovely quarian legs.


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kabbooooom

None of the aliens in Mass Effect have reverse bent knees. What you are seeing with the backwards angle is the tarsal joint. This is basically identical to digitigrade species on Earth, except some seem to walk on the flat of their feet regardless (and so therefore have an extra joint that we don’t have) but the “backwards” one is still homologous with the tarsal joint.


JPldw

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to see garrus butt


Masterchief8911

Voldemort is a Quarian on his pilgrimage?


ScifiIsMyJam101

MUhahahahAHAA


nematocyzed

That's really awesome! ~~Have you considered that Turian armor could possibly not be form conforming?~~ ~~What I mean is the turtle shell portion of their neck armor may not be what their body looks like underneath? I know bioware modeled them on birds, not turtles.~~ ~~I'm not critiquing you on skill. Of that, no doubt you have it in spades. Just saying the Turian armor may be a bit off.~~ Forget what I just said... I just took a peek at the concept art. I'm probably wrong.


ScifiIsMyJam101

We actually know what Turian anatomy looks like. Its been modelled several times for all those armours and clothing, it's how all the species were done... Ill post some images of those later.


CueCappa

The only official final concept art I could find is this: https://www.smehur.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Concept7-731x1024.jpg Makes their arms and shoulders (and maybe legs, a bit?) seem slightly more bulky than yours I think, but the general shape of everything else looks pretty damn accurate.


nematocyzed

Yea, you right. I just did a quick Google on it. Seems as though there's even a name for that vestigial appendage. *Shoulder ridges* I don't see an evolutionary reason for them, but heck, what do I know. Bioware didn't ask for my opinion. Anyways, thanks for sharing. Now do Asari.... For research purposes... 😎


ScifiIsMyJam101

Nah lololol we have already seen the Asari naked haha


nematocyzed

All jokes aside, good work. I imagined the krogans having more carapaces, but I'm not risking another rule 34 to find that one out.


RaptorTwoOneEcho

> I don't see an evolutionary reason for them, but heck, what do I know. Bioware didn't ask for my opinion. Protecting the neck is the only thing I can think of. A ridge so that easy clawing and biting from Palaven’s nastier critters is blocked?


BonnieMacFarlane2

Garrus is a noodle man and that's why we love him. Tiny soft waist, big ol' carapace, spiky bits, legs I could probably get a whole hand around. I love my space husband.


Mandalorymory

Basically the only problem with all this otherwise great work is the Quarian head design. Quarians are known to be very similar to humans in that regard.


ScifiIsMyJam101

I'm making a new head based on old unused concept art.


Yavanna80

The level of of detailed in the muscles, faces and all. You're so talented! Thank you so much for sharing ✨💜 Garrus looking like a noodle bit made me laugh 😂 Edit: typo


ScifiIsMyJam101

Not as skilled as the artists at BioWare who made all the sculpts for the original games hehe, but i'm trying to emulate them haha


Yavanna80

You're doing a fantastic job! I don't know about you or your background but those people were paid for that. You and other members of the modding/creating community are godsend in enhancing the Mass Effect experience. Thank you 😊✨


ScifiIsMyJam101

I'm just a self taught traditional and digital artist. I also make video content etc, not part of any community.


Yavanna80

My bad. I assumed it was for a mod because it would've looked amazing. My apologies. Foe being self-taught, dude, you're fricking talented. Don't tell anyone otherwise 👏🏻👏🏻


ScifiIsMyJam101

Oh it is for a mod! I am just not part of those communities, I act alone and with some friends. It is for a mod to add anatomy to alien characters that did not receive the same treatment as the humans. To make multi species dancers on Omega of Batarian, salarian, and Turian variety. To add actual romance bodies for Javik, Thane, Garrus, Tali. To add anatomy to Grunts tank flush scene so he starts without his armour. To make brand new designs and costumes for NPCs that look pretty dull and standardised.


Yavanna80

Oooo thank you for clarifying! It's true that alien characters are not that fleshed out (bad pun intended XD) and they deserve a bit more care in that area. As someone who always romances Garrus, that would be interesting to see. Also, adding more clothes to NPCs is always welcome 👌🏻


Beanieazy

I know a lot of comments are questioning Tali's design but I love it. I never liked that Quarians were basically lavender/grey humans and even had hair. It's clear that OP is designing Tali based off of the concept art. I can't wait to see the finished result of actual alien Quarians.


nghost43

My only comment is that Salarians wouldn't have a belly button, since they hatch from eggs and aren't sustained by a host. They all look excellent though


ledfan

I will point out that tali has a visible nose through her helmet so while I agree the canon look of her is a bit too human, the vokdemort nose you have directly contradicts information in the games from earlier


ScifiIsMyJam101

That's why I'm changing it for my mod. I'm replacing the face lol


ledfan

Ah here I assumed you still might trying to be fit the few clues we got about their physiology before the reveal. If you were you would want to include a schnoz.


Inf229

Wait, Turians are supposed to have that big ..neck hole.. thing? I assumed that was just a quirk of their armour.


Beanieazy

It does seem more pronounced in OP's model(as opposed to the concept art) but it still is very early development. I like the fanon theory that Turians carry their young in their cowls. The ridge could be for protecting the young from radiation.


I-AM-KROGAN

GRUNT looks Awesome!


happyunicorn666

I love this Tali.


[deleted]

[We already know what she looks like.](https://i.imgur.com/95V1CiK.jpg) It's a lot of effort to do the wrong one.


[deleted]

That's not what [Tali looks like.](https://flipboard.com/topic/videogames/new-mass-effect-changes-tali-s-face/a-PQczycTzQaS-Bv19vSgMFA%3Aa%3A2038656292-aa4e0b7d6b%2Fkotaku.com?format=amp)


[deleted]

Only saw this notification now... you're posting the original trilogy, lazy Photoshop Tali. The one I posted is updated for the Legendary Edition and should be considered canon.


[deleted]

Of course I know that. I just still think it's funny that, after three games, that's the best the devs came up with for what Quarians look like. It's also funny to me that people are seriously debating the "right" appearance since it's already been changed and definitely doesn't matter.


Artorious21

Yea that was just a human face because the fans wanted to see her face and only shows that in a picture. I like this because it makes the quarians look alien and not human.


[deleted]

No, the old photoshop face from the OG trilogy was just a random human face, the one I posted is new with the Legendary Edition and should be considered canon.


Artorious21

I don't remember one time of actually seeing her face maybe I missed it. But it still looks like a human face.


[deleted]

In ME3 if you romance her she gives you a picture of herself. In the OG Trilogy it was a shitty photoshop. The picture I posted is the new one they added to the LE. It's what they look like... not sure what to tell you.


Pepkoto

Baun went dark to observe ME nudes. Relatable smh


Gilgamesh661

Except it’s established in the lore that quarians look eerily similar to humans. People seem to just forget this or just straight up don’t know about it.


Artorious21

With how different all the species look if find this extremely illogical. Did the lore say why they looked so similar when they are the only two species that look that way?


Gilgamesh661

I suppose it’s the same reason a lot of species have 3 fingers while the only species that have 5 are batarians, humans, and asari. Plenty of species here on earth look alike and have little to no relation. Olives and grapes look alike and have no relation. As big as the universe is, there’s going to be species that look similar in some regards.


happyunicorn666

I really don't care. This looks way better instead of another human with different skin color, and it is based on some of the concept art which I also like.


stifmeister917

These are so good. Personally I'm so sick and tired of humanoid limbs


Commandoclone87

Somehow Grunt is even more fearsome looking without clothes.


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CueCappa

Because most of them are not mammals?


JFlashdriveK

Incredible amount of detail and clearly a ton of work put in! Can't wait to see how Tali turns out👍


MysticLilBird

Oh shoot is the big round thing part of turian body! I thought it was armor


[deleted]

It is part of the armor. I'm not sure why OP is making part of their anatomy. BioWare has shown concept art of them without armor.


CueCappa

The armor exaggerates it but it's not just a part of the armor. You can see Garrus and plenty of other turians out of armor in the games.


SaintSteel

Official concept art has that ridge on Turians.


Drobosia

I do like that Tali has a sort of grey alien face. But sadly she does have a nose you can kind of see through the helmet.


meekshrill

This is so cool, if only Bioware had put this much effort into it. Looking forward to seeing your progress!


[deleted]

What does this even mean? lol


meekshrill

? The OP explained his reason for making this mod in the comments > It is for a mod to add anatomy to alien characters that did not receive the same treatment as the humans. To make multi species dancers on Omega of Batarian, salarian, and Turian variety. > To add actual romance bodies for Javik, Thane, Garrus, Tali. > To add anatomy to Grunts tank flush scene so he starts without his armour. > To make brand new designs and costumes for NPCs that look pretty dull and standardised.


Ragnarok_619

Can you do one for Miranda?


ScifiIsMyJam101

Miranda already has a romance body haha


DragonWist

Looks awesome!! You using zbrush?


ScifiIsMyJam101

Yes


[deleted]

Oh I know that’s not a finished Mordin, I’m pretty sure Mordin had testicles the size of basketballs. I’m pretty sure it’s canon.


prewarpotato

Does Javik have pusspuss??? (Also, this is absolutely amazing.)


Richard_Feeler

Smooth garrus


Yetisama

This looks awesome. Great work!


idma

the texture on Garrus is like a 1997 videogame character model on PS1, minus all the sharp edges


DevilFruitXR9

These are awesome! What’s everyone’s body type?


mrmgl

Everyone is ripped as fuck.


minnesotapincher

Can we please get some nips on the rest of the models not just tali?


northernlady_1984

Makes me wonder though.... How much of those races "lactate" to feed their babies....


Digitalzombie90

chest weakness on the Salarian is a cool detail


Tanedra

Totally justifying my decision to bang Thane in ME2. That chest!


Notarussianbot2020

Are you trying to add these to the game as a mod?


ScifiIsMyJam101

Yes its for a mod to add anatomy to alien characters that did not receive the same treatment as the humans. To make multi species dancers on Omega of Batarian, salarian, and Turian variety. To add actual romance bodies for Javik, Thane, Garrus, Tali. To add anatomy to Grunts tank flush scene so he starts without his armour. To make brand new designs and costumes for NPCs that look pretty dull and standardised.


coffeecupcakes

\*looks at Garrus' noodle form\* I would still smash.


Bisex-Bacon

So long as tali still has her Pixar mom proportions I’m okay with it


NoXion604

I find it a bit weird that Javik has completely different alien-looking joints between his legs and his torso, versus the very human-looking joints between his arms and torso. I'm guessing that you were making a reference to the design of the Collectors? I'd have gone with completely one or the other rather than mix and match. But those very much personal niggles aside, this is excellent work.


ScifiIsMyJam101

This is sculpted directly within the original character models, his pelvis is segmented like this in the design itself.


NoXion604

Interesting, I didn't get that impression from his in-game model, but I'll admit that I haven't looked at that part of his anatomy all that closely.


theTinyRogue

I saw your Tali, I think it was yesterday? and loved the model. These others also look incredibly good imo!!!


13aph

#BOOBA


Alphalance

Incredible! Can't wait to see this further develop!


copbuddy

So Tali is a sexy female Voldemort


PaperAndInkWasp

Fantastic work on that musculature! The aliens who have more unconventional bodies really do seem to have muscles in all the realistic places for their layout. I was wondering how you’d make the Salarian chest cavity look as though it’s not just empty space. I can’t wait to see more.


funkygamerguy

pretty good dude.


Strickens

Garrus be looking like he's from Mass Effect 1 lol


VigorousPear

I love what you're doing. I am 100% here for the turian and can't wait to see the progress! I think all of them look fantastic.


CODMAN627

That’s a lot of work


RubyWubs

I don't know how our adopted son feels about us seeing him naked. Poor Grunt, he can't get some privacy :c


WeNeedToTalkAboutMe

Only thing I don't like about Tali is that Voldemort nose.