Nomadic Waterwell: Aeficûm rhée Rehnòva

[Celaquil]

So, yeah.
- Been a hell of a long time since I've kept you lads up to
date on what I'm working on, terrain-wise.
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Considering someone is taking their sweet time to get mine and his co-terrain finished;
I started working on another "3D Terrain Template" for Dawn of Life.
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I really wanted to get more of this terrain done before posting the first WIP-thread,
but I've come to terms with how slowly this is going and how tedious the project is,
there-by I'll provide you this thread to show you what I've done so far,
comments and critique is always welcome.

Some information for the interested party:

This is, as previously mentioned, going to be a full-scale map where I provide a "3D",
in terms of that you can view it from all angles, map to visualize the race of "Nomads"
and their environment, not to neglect their way of constructing out-posts and cities.
Another major part of this map is the Rivaan ruin covering likely two fourth's of the map.
That ruin is what I am currently providing you WIPs of.

Aeficûm rhée Rehnòva - Rivaan speech for: "Temple of Recreation."
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Now, I hope you enjoy this little bunch of very early WIP terrain-shots,
and hopefully someone can come with some helpful advice, pointers or general ideas.
- All is welcome!

 

[vuongkkk]

Hey, it's more than i expected from you, hehe
I wish to see this style in a open space

 

[Sin'dorei300]

Looks awesome, i like how u placed the doodads!

 

[marko9]

I would like to see this finished, at least a part of It so I can know what you're aiming at...

 

[Celaquil]

Yeah, well.

I'd like to see this finished myself, especially considering what I've got planned for the full completion of this terrain.
Just don't get your hopes up, this is nothing but a terrain, I won't be making it playable or path-able or anything like that,
it's simply scenic.

Hey, it's more than i expected from you, hehe
I wish to see this style in a open space

More?

 

[vuongkkk]

Yep, compare this to Saga:
- It's more details in contructions
- Still keep the necessary simpleness
- Have a direct target than something random inspiration

Wait, not like Saga leaks them, more like Nomadic Waterwell shows them clearly.
Anyway, i like both of them and respect you because of how much time you spent to finish them

 

[Celaquil]

Anyway, i like both of them and respect you because of how much time you spent to finish them

Time is irrelevant.
- Basically, by the freedom of one not working for a paycheck - I can spend the time I want, hence the time I use.

- It's more details in contructions

I don't see how this is necessarily more detailed than Saga (though you might have meant it the other way around, hard to tell.)

- Still keep the necessary simpleness

Simpleness? Now THAT'S something I need to work against! >.>

- Have a direct target than something random inspiration

Direct target, as opposed to what?

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Do take note, though. I'm more than well aware that what you're saying might well be intended as
constructive and complimentary. I still do have questions related to what
you say, hence... Well... The questions >.>

 

[bhusta]

You are realy into the moria doodads aren't you? The only combination I haven't seen yet on your screenshots is a massive column like in this screenshot. You see it in the upper-left area. It actually looks like a common column as seen in diablo 3.

But since this terrain is just a template for another engine I don't know how deep you want to go into details.

btw, saw your signature on 9gag. You're mainstream now

 

[Celaquil]

That screenshot is broken.

Well, yeah. I won't deny having a special affection toward those doodads, I just love their versatility. Though, quite frankly,
I've chosen the doodads 'more' because they very properly represents the general look and feel to Rivaan architecture.

This is \not\ a template for another \engine.\
- Why do people continue getting confused on that point.

I've been working on a story, or more like a world, now for about six or seven years that I intend one day to show and tell by means of writing.
And to that extent I like using the WE to make terrains off of specific or general things related to that world/story. It's a 3D "template" of a location
in Dawn of Life that actually has some significant baring to the main story.

 

[Sick]

Awesome terrain! and your story sounds like it is going to be just as awesome. I don't know if you were planning this or not, but I think it would be cool to make a campaign of sorts where the map loaded would be the setting the story is currently at and there would be some sort of book reading system so a player could see the beautiful environment while turning the pages of your story.

 

[Celaquil]

So, slight update.
- I've made one new area behind the Pyramid and added
some minor details around the map otherwise-ly.
Do let me know what you think.

And also, there will be no campaign.

 

[~Void~]

Nice stepwell. Reminds me of a terrain I made a while ago that I never shared