Naturalistic Log and Mushroom Building

[HKB]

I like this building. It's very interesting. I'm looking forward to more new models, bro

 

[U-K6]

looks good!

 

[General Frank]

This is a nice idea, but the execution still needs work.
There are still a lot of issues and you can improve this model by a lot.

Sanity Test

Fix these issues please. The geoset issues are very severe and might cause issues.
I think you can make the model without using custom textures.

 

[Bleeq]

This is a nice idea, but the execution still needs work.
There are still a lot of issues and you can improve this model by a lot.

Sanity Test

Fix these issues please. The geoset issues are very severe and might cause issues.
I think you can make the model without using custom textures.

I've replaced the model and reduced the warnings. The remaining warnings I don't understand tbh, i.e. I don't understand the terminology, sorry.
The checker says the sequence extents shouldn't be a problem in game.

I'm working on one with standard textures, but I don't promise a masterpiece ;P

One of my other personal models uses bits from many standard textures which I just copied onto the one image so I didn't need 15+ geosets. My logic was also that the game had to refer to fewer textures which might be beneficial (?).
Is it preferable to avoid custom textures mainly to reduce file size?

 

[General Frank]

I've replaced the model and reduced the warnings. The remaining warnings I don't understand tbh, i.e. I don't understand the terminology, sorry.
The checker says the sequence extents shouldn't be a problem in game.

They can be though. If you don't understand things please send me a personal message.

One of my other personal models uses bits from many standard textures which I just copied onto the one image so I didn't need 15+ geosets. My logic was also that the game had to refer to fewer textures which might be beneficial (?).

If you use in-game textures it already is smaller than using a custom one, especially if the custom one is just copy and paste of parts of in-game ones.
The file size of geoset headers and logic chunks is small enough and it does not matter how many geosets you have as long as it is below 255.

Is it preferable to avoid custom textures mainly to reduce file size?

Yes definitely.

 

[Wazzz]

I love this model concept, such a cool structure <3

 

[Bleeq]

Updated the original model and added a Standardised model using only internal textures.
Sanity tester seems to be happy.

Spoiler

Wasn't too bad fixing those problems because I think I understand some the nuts and bolts of the models a bit better now. Also caught some other problems or oversights.

Also lowered the plateau/base so the building sits closer to the ground, fixed the Stand sequence chimney puffs, re-assigned a few erroneous vertices to their proper geosets and added a small light to make the Polypores stand out a bit more. Their intended vibrant orange was becoming more washed out in-game.

 

[hexhound]

Good stuff, this fits something i needed perfectly. Works great as a troll base building imo. in scandi folklore where troll originated they are associated with mushrooms and brews.

 

[StonemaulMidget]

This looks like a really cool model, but instead of "Neutralistic," rename it so it's simply "Neutral." It just sounds better.

 

[General Frank]

When building gets destroyed the small rock platform awkwardly moves downwards. It would be better to have the platform immediately disappear.

 

[Bleeq]

That's because it's the opposite of the birth animation. Perhaps it should construct from a lower point and descend lower/slower. I'll take another look on a steep cliff. I think it makes more sense for a soil foundation to subside than to simply vanish.

Or is the problem that it looks awkward if someone tries to build over it quickly?

 

[General Frank]

It just does not look how normal buildings behave in wc3.

 

[Bleeq]

That's a fair enough point.

EDIT: They've both been updated to have instantaneous death explosions.

 

[General Frank]

A fine model edit with some custom geometry and a fine eye for fitment and coherence.
Some of the particle emitters could be better and improved and some geometry polished up.
But all in all this is quite good and the model works in-game and has no issues.

 

[Villagerino]

Keep developing, @Bleeq, we need more modelers

P.S. General began to rank Oo

 

[Bleeq]

Keep developing, @Bleeq, we need more modelers

P.S. General began to rank Oo

I'm working on my own personal models but I'd really like to make more generic ones for people to share.
If people have ideas on generic models that are lacking I'd like to have a go at them.

Is there stuff that people have said "how the hell isn't there an X custom model after all these years?".

At least that way my effort doesn't go to waste '-_-

 

[akobeid.1]

Would go great as an addition to a building set for the Draenei race (God knows how few of those exist)

 

[MasterHaosis]

I like this very much! It blends with the forest environment. Very useful. And perhaps it can be adapted to a witch's hut. I will see once I get spare time to try this.
And yes, 5/5 rating + like from me

 

[Misha]

hey, this is neat

 

[Kyrbi0]

Geez how am I just finding you... This is really great. Such a perfect little structure, good for Kobolds, Witches, Mushroom Treants, Trolls... Tons of cool stuff fits here. Nice & simple, unique silhouette, Custom & In-Game textured versions... What's not to love?

I'm working on my own personal models but I'd really like to make more generic ones for people to share.
If people have ideas on generic models that are lacking I'd like to have a go at them.

Is there stuff that people have said "how the hell isn't there an X custom model after all these years?".

At least that way my effort doesn't go to waste '-_-

This is a really cool attitude. I'm often delightfully surprised by the kinds of things that somehow still haven't been made, ~20 years into Warcraft's modding history. I don't think I know of any other 'holes' off the top of my head, but I kinda think we should make a Thread for it in the Modeling section, sorta crowd-source that very question!

 

[Chia]

good work