Combat Mimic

Devlog

• Mimikyu - All Variants
  June 06, 2026 by thevivs#3D, #Character Design, #Devlog, #Prototype

  The three Mimikyu variants I chose for Combat Mimic were Charizard, Mr. Mime, and Tinkaton. Each character was selected to explore a different aspect of character design and gameplay. CHARIZARD-KYU Ch... Continue reading

  
• Mimikyu - Charizard Variant
  June 02, 2026 by thevivs#3D, #Character Design, #Devlog, #Prototype

  Char-Kyu is a heavy fighter that uses its tail as its primary weapon and its wings for short bursts of speed and mobility. Unlike Mimikyu’s usual design language, where the eyes are placed on the st... Continue reading

  
• Hammer Variants Animation Tests
  May 28, 2026 by thevivs#3D, #Weapon Design, #Devlog, #Prototype

  Completing these signature movement animation tests marks a huge milestone for both this project and my own growing interest in 3D modeling and weapon design. Each hammer variant introduced its own un... Continue reading

  
• Hammer Variants Color Studies
  May 24, 2026 by thevivs#3D, #Character Design, #Weapon Design, #Devlog, #Prototype

  Each of Tinka-Kyu’s hammer variants has its own visual identity and playstyle inspired by different Pokémon. Magical Girl Hammer Inspired by Gardevoir, the Magical Girl Hammer leans into the look o... Continue reading

  
• Chainsaw Hammer
  May 15, 2026 by thevivs

  When I started on the Chainsaw Hammer, I had a general idea of what the result should be, but I wasn't entirely sure how to execute it. Sketching more beforehand would probably help me find a clearer... Continue reading

  
• Scythe Hammer
  May 10, 2026 by thevivs#3D, #Devlog, #Prototype, #Weapon Design

  Each hammer variation takes inspiration from a different Pokémon in the franchise. The Magical Girl Hammer draws from Gardevoir, while the Scythe Hammer is inspired by Mega Garchomp. Here are some ea... Continue reading

  
• Magical Girl Hammer
  May 09, 2026 by thevivs#3D, #Devlog, #Prototype, #Weapon Design

  After watching Arcane, I felt really inspired by the show’s art direction and wanted to start exploring weapon design, which is a completely new area for me. One of the main reasons I chose Tinkaton... Continue reading

  
• Mimikyu - Tinkaton Variant
  May 09, 2026 by thevivs#3D, #Devlog, #Character Design, #Prototype

  I started with a Finn the Human × Mimikyu crossover as a way to practice geometry nodes and experiment more with applying color to models. I also used this project to test creating a “2D” backgro... Continue reading

  
• First Post - Beginning
  May 09, 2026 by thevivs#3D, #Devlog, #Character Design, #Prototype

  A few months ago, I saw someone working on a 3D model through the window of a café while walking by. I remember thinking, “I should try learning that and get back into creating.” After digging th... Continue reading