User:Jefe

Links

Xfire: jefejefejefe [1]

Youtube channel [2]

About Me

I just started modding Mario Kart Wii, but I've been modding Unreal Tournament 2004 for years, and run a rpg invasion server [3]. You can see some of my custom skins here [4] and maps here [5].

Current and Released Mario Kart Projects

My first Custom track is Rooster Island, which took about a week to model. It took another two weeks to completely finish. I wasn't sure what from-scratch custom tracks were capable of and what limitations there were in terms of poly count and textures, so I aimed for something simple, with an intentional N64 vibe. Since there aren't any tools for lighting levels properly, I also picked bright, vibrant colors. I based my textures and colors on Mario 64, another game that didn't have light sourcing. I am mostly happy with the results, although I am disappointed in SketchUp's lack of texturing options, and had to change some of my texture choices to simple textures that wouldn't show alignment errors prominently. Otherwise I really like the program.

My second track will be F-Zero White Land I. Even though I grew up in the era of the SNES, I didn't get into F-Zero until GX came out. I wanted to pick an easy project and to do something from a MODE 7 SNES game that hadn't been done yet. I choose this level based on the map images on [6]. The layout looks good for Mario Kart, unlike many of the other tracks, which are dominated by long straightaways. A cool feature of this track is a series of eight or so jump ramps surrounded by off-road sections, which will translate quite well to MKWhee. At this point I have the basic track modeled and scaled properly. Even though I used the map image from vgmaps to do the track outline, I will be completely retexturing the track. I'd like to use some background elements from F-Zero GX if possible; this depends on whether I can get my hands on any assets from that game. I might just change the theme completely too.

Possible Future Tracks

A from-scratch remake of a Stunt Race FX level, a game I did play a lot of.