Salvation Spire

[Wazzz]

Nice to see this one released, I bet you didn't know you'd be called to pump more models like these out when you first did your Eldritch Covenant

 

[Villagerino]

Who the hell demolishes a building right after it's built?! A great one, shiny and beautiful, I'd call it an SD+ model, and nevertheless it deserves a 5

 

[Nevanii]

I'm absolutely in love with those building animations with shining and hammer. Overall a beautiful model, worked out to the last detail!

 

[Greka1337]

Vinz as always on top, very cool model

 

[Rhapsodie]

I had to double check if I m in the HD section

 

[FlameofChange]

This model is beautiful, but to be counted as SD I would divide the size by 4.
When a model goes beyond 300Kb it must be for a good reason, more than 400kb is too much for a single tiered building.
Well, it is a commission, even less mine, so I can't say anything right about it.

 

[Bawbz]

5/5 would commission again

 

[SpasMaster]

When a model goes beyond 300Kb it must be for a good reason,

Couldn't the clearly superior quality of textures, effects and animations compared to buildings with 300kb be good enough reason?

You can't expect higher quality for the same "price". It doesn't really work like that.
Especially nowadays when map size isn't really a factor.

You are, of course, entitled to your opinion, but it feels quite unfair to downrate a resource of such high quality, which retains the Warcraft visual style, because of (as expected) higher file size (but still lower than imports from Reforged/WoW/Other games).

PS: Well done, Vinz, your work continues to amaze and redefine what is possible in WC3 modeling!

 

[General Frank]

Just amazing. I love that water basin and the effects.

 

[FlameofChange]

Couldn't the clearly superior quality of textures, effects and animations compared to buildings with 300kb be good enough reason?

You can't expect higher quality for the same "price". It doesn't really work like that.
Especially nowadays when map size isn't really a factor.

You are, of course, entitled to your opinion, but it feels quite unfair to downrate a resource of such high quality, which retains the Warcraft visual style, because of (as expected) higher file size (but still lower than imports from Reforged/WoW/Other games).

I think the old 8Mb map file size made me pervert to a point of crying when a model it too heavy for what it is. I spend so much time saving every little kb anywhere.
Maybe I am too used to having such HQ models with low weight & in-game textures.
Plus I never touched models so I'm just an grumbling old fart hurr durr

 

[General Frank]

A beautifully crafted building model with gorgeous particle effects. The animations are very fine and amazing.
Great job!

 

[StormKnight]

Especially nowadays when map size isn't really a factor.

Map size is definitely a factor and always will be, however, i think your point about this being an exceptional model is what @FlameofChange might've missed out on.

Spas and me aren't just favorite picking models we think "look cool" and arbitrarily deciding its worth the size or not, certain set of classic models from good models makers have been on the heavy side, and the good ones when they did this always loaded the models with things that made the size worth it.

This "castle" model is in the same category as Eternities Crown i think, its not just "A" townhall like building, and if mapmakers use it as a common model instead of a very specific decision then yes in those scenarios the model is big but its also partially the mapmakers decision that has to carry more careful consideration.

just wanted to add my thoughts, see you 2 Legends around

 

[Darkduke219 oRzac]

@Vinz Hi this model is amazing, I absolutely love it however, I'm having trouble importing it, I have followed your instructions. It's gotten to the point where in the editor the model appears fine however in-game the texture seems to not be working. I've included Screenshots to show my problem.

 

[Vinz]

@Vinz Hi this model is amazing, I absolutely love it however, I'm having trouble importing it, I have followed your instructions. It's gotten to the point where in the editor the model appears fine however in-game the texture seems to not be working. I've included Screenshots to show my problem.

Hello. Thank you for the compliment.

I tested just now, and it works fine in HD; both in my original test map and a new one with a fresh folder import. It might be some caching issue, but I don't know how to resolve this, unfortunately.

 

[Darkduke219 oRzac]

Hello. Thank you for the compliment.

I tested just now, and it works fine in HD; both in my original test map and a new one with a fresh folder import. It might be some caching issue, but I don't know how to resolve this, unfortunately.

Thanks anyway I'll try out on a new map and see what happens, I really like the model though keep up the good work

 

[Resyak]

The talent you have to create models and effects is incredible, without belittling anyone, for me you are the best. Congratulations and thank you for your work, it's simply excellent.

 

[KaiZen7th]

You guys make me want to buy Reforged version .

 

[Vinz]

27.06.23
- Added more depth to small tower wrap
- Better texture compression; shaved off almost 200kb
- Insignia update; redrew TC on banner and shield

 

[Jab1z]

I'm stunned by that level of beauty...

 

[FlameofChange]

I partly take back what I said. The high model size implied a large texture file.
Under 1Mb it becomes acceptable & coherent with the very high quality of the model !

 

[MasterHaosis]

That is something amazing in Vinz style!
5/5 + like!

 

[emperor_d3st]

Just what I needed! Thank you kindly! Great work, man!

 

[Lord_Teo]

Cool model! Is it possible to make only a tower and without water?

 

[Dark-Zalor]

Thanks for your awesome sfx man
You're an artist!