A Project that I've been working on

[LittleBigApple]

I love the environment and lightning in your map! Specially in the caves
Can't believe that they're playavailable terrains..!

 

[AuckeS]

Sorry for the lack of updates. Been having exams and all those stuffs. Now they're over though, so that means more screenshots incoming...

And yeah, I once again did some changes to the already changed map, a couple tweaks here and there. I want to focus more on immersion and from what I noticed the old design had major areas too close to each other, leaving no simple "wander around and enjoy the scenery" zones.

And a HUGE thanks for all the positive feedback and kind words, means a lot to me.

 

[PROXY]

Dat atmosphere.

 

[Heinvers]

The atmosphere is gorgeous and very detailed. Good usage of light models btw.

 

[andreariona]

The lighting and atmosphere are amazingly done.

 

[AuckeS]

Before and after, plus nighttime screen of the same area.

 

[Heinvers]

I like that very much. Cheers

 

[Strydhaizer]

So what's/where's the source of the light ? :l

 

[AuckeS]

So what's/where's the source of the light ? :l

Nowhere I suppose. I'm aiming for eyecandy rather than realism.

 

[Celaquil]

So what's/where's the source of the light ? :l

Aliens, obviously.

Anyway, to be honest: I liked the "Before" image better than the "after."
I just feel like it had more depth to it, what with the overhanging hillside
and the natural column and all.

 

[lord_Turin]

So what's/where's the source of the light ? :l

bioluminescence pretty obvious!
//

but ye i liked the before more aswell for above said reasons.

 

[AuckeS]

Yeah well the before had a rather small territory for gameplay, not enough space to move the units and all. As for the arch it's no big deal, there will be other natural formations to compensate.

Like in the cave that I showed you a few screenshots back. I tweaked it out and expanded it a bit, added things such as always lit bonfires and ancient ruins and stuff.

A must in any RPG.

 

[Heinvers]

Great job man. Also in the center of those ruins (3rd screenshot) you could make a spring or lake. Anyway have fun terraining.

 

[Gilles]

The atmosphere is awesome. Really good use of colour and doodad placement. You've made it look cavernous and rather empty, without it looking boring.

 

[AuckeS]

Screenshot of what's been done so far on the surface. Plus a little edit with SweetFX.

Also I made a little album of the old, finished map.
You can check it out here - http://imgur.com/a/L8qAl#0

 

[Heinvers]

Good job. I like the outcome.

 

[AuckeS]

WIP of the coast area.
Going for the slight Morrowind feel.

 

[AuckeS]

I've been jamming around with the snow models and the result went better than I expected. Sort of gives off a spring feeling.
The question is though, should I continue with this look or stay with the old one?

 

[Duke]

I like it with snow. It also gives the terrain more variety imo

 

[Gilles]

Your use of light really stands out here. Nice work!

 

[Heinvers]

I've been jamming around with the snow models and the result went better than I expected. Sort of gives off a spring feeling.
The question is though, should I continue with this look or stay with the old one?

Continue, it looks good imo.

 

[AuckeS]

Another WIP.

 

[Heinvers]

It looks cool :_)

 

[Kino]

Id really like to know what light models you are using, they are really good.

 

[Heinvers]

You can find the light (orange one) models in ogre's Refuge in Ruins pack.

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/terrain-board-267/refuge-ruins-163309/

 

[AuckeS]

The rest are from a map by Tobyfat50. The "Insomnia State" I think.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/terrain-board-267/tob-s-maps-230243/

 

[Kino]

Thanks.

 

[AuckeS]

And another one.

 

[Heinvers]

Moar cave ruins, me love that <3
Not much to advice, but some small vegetation like thorns or weeds would be good/ even some moss plant. Keep em' going

Where's the LIKE button?

 

[AuckeS]

Expanded a bit, added some vines, webs, ferns and other barely noticeable doodads. The candles were removed, I think it looks better without them.

 

[Heinvers]

Looking good, yes it looks fine without the candles. It's very thoroughly done so far.
Also I wanted to ask, what are you using for that dark light? It's pitch black and I'd like to know.

 

[AuckeS]

It's the DNC model. You import it to your map and bam, everything will be pitch black on the next start up of the map.

I'm using the ashenvale DNC models in the map so they work with the ashenvale light environment only. You can change it in the Scenario > Map options.

Import those two models and set the path to:
Environment\DNC\DNCAshenvale\DNCAshenValeTerrain\DNCAshenValeTerrain.mdx
Environment\DNC\DNCAshenvale\DNCAshenValeUnit\DNCAshenValeUnit.mdx

 

[Heinvers]

Oh, I have those, just wondered about it The management is so perfect that I thought it's some magic. Please do continue your work.

 

[AuckeS]

Here's a completely new zone.

The standard Warcraft 3 models are not final.

 

[Heinvers]

Pretty good. About the fire models, have you tried those from toby (I think) ?
Great work

 

[AuckeS]

Pretty good. About the fire models, have you tried those from toby (I think) ?
Great work

Yeah, all of the custom fire models that I've seen are way too intense for a simple camp/bonfire.

 

[AuckeS]

WIP of two possible arena variations, overgrown and not so overgrown.

With which variation should i stick with?

 

[Freddyk]

WIP of two possible arena variations, overgrown and not so overgrown.

With which variation should i stick with?

In my opinion your "overgrown" is far too much. Maybe an intermediate solution would work better, for example delete all the "light green" plants but keep the rest.
Anyway, the choice depends on your scenario, do you want it to look like jungle or not?

 

[AuckeS]

In my opinion your "overgrown" is far too much. Maybe an intermediate solution would work better, for example delete all the "light green" plants but keep the rest.
Anyway, the choice depends on your scenario, do you want it to look like jungle or not?

I feel that the overgrown version looks overall better, the other one looks too empty and boring. But I suppose you're right, it does seem that the overgrown variation is a mess.

I will trim it up a bit, and add some more details to the non overgrown version. I'm just not sure what kind of details.

I wasn't going for the jungle look, just wanted to make the terrains look less similar to each other.

 

[Heinvers]

I wasn't going for the jungle look, just wanted to make the terrains look less similar to each other.

...and it's a good idea to do so.

 

[SA Dashie]

Amazing stuff! Inspiring to me if anything.
What caught me the most was from post #56.

 

[AuckeS]

The old zone has been updated.

Oh and now there's a simple explanation for the illogical illumination:

fireflies

 

[Heinvers]

fireflies

-_-'

Anyway, lovely area that cries for a spider nest or spider boss fight

 

[AuckeS]

Here's another new WIP.

 

[Veritas 117]

Very nice. I especially like the use of the log walls as platforms and stairs. The difference between night and day is very nice as well. It gives a more realistic feeling when you are actually handicapped at night due to the darkness.

 

[Deleted member 212788]

Your lighting is always fantastic, the atmosphere during the night is very cool, giving a sense of vulnerability because of the lack of vision and the fires serve as beacons. It's all awesome. 1 Question though, where did you get the snow pile models? I've been searching for those allegedly lost models for quite some time.

 

[Heinvers]

I guess those are just re textured dirt models used in ogre's template. You can just swap that and make it use snow.

Edited. Thanks for sharing.

 

[AuckeS]

Thanks y'all

The snow models are from nikikins post apocalyptic city pack.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/terrain-board-267/winter-post-apocalyptic-city-189218/

Although I see that the link to the download is dead. I attached them to the post in case someone will need them.

 

[Deleted member 212788]

Thanks a bunch, I'll check them asap ^^

 

[Vinz]

Terrain screenshots look really awesome.