Terraining Contest #19 - Aftermath

[Paillan]

All of these entries look great already, may see if i can make something with my meagre skills as a terrain artist, will have to think of something good to compete with these though

Don't worry, we'll substandard their maps because that's clearly not warcraft 3.

Jokes aside, I also feel way overwhelmed.

anyway, WIP

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I wonder what this is...

 

[Heinvers]

All of these entries look great already, may see if i can make something with my meagre skills as a terrain artist, will have to think of something good to compete with these though

That's good to hear. I am sure that you can brainstorm some sweet juice for us to admire ^_^

Don't worry, we'll substandard their maps because that's clearly not warcraft 3.

Jokes aside, I also feel way overwhelmed.

anyway, WIP

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I wonder what this is...

I quite like where this is going. My instant thought upon seeing this was Niagara Falls :]
Keep it up <3

Guys....looking at you @Strydhaizer @fladdermasken (when someones kicks you back into action), @BranaR @~Void~ @2-P come along :'-)

 

[RedLord]

Let me in.

 

[Heinvers]

Be my guest ^^

@Gilles @Azurot @Strydhaizer @2-P @fladdermasken where you at ma bois?

Edit: Our dearest @Naze has offered to judge on the other hand. Welcome ;]

If it is possible I'd like one more judge for our contest. In the meantime I will prepare some works to participate as well.

I could only hope that @Keiji 's toaster will behave and let him get in as well :]

 

[RedLord]

If the picture isn't working click the link, though I don't know how to paste a picture (yeah noob)
Bandit Raid | HIVE

My first WIP.

 

[Naze]

Nice work guys!

In case any of you are "feeling lost" about your entry or don't know what to do next, I recommend to look at the top terrains from our terrain galleries and get some inspiration/insight on the use of doodads.

I could only hope that @Keiji 's toaster will behave and let him get in as well :]

#prayforKeijistoaster

 

[Heinvers]

If the picture isn't working click the link, though I don't know how to paste a picture (yeah noob)
Bandit Raid | HIVE

My first WIP.

Just use the Upload a File option so that you could attach the picture instead. Nice so far.

@Naze #prayforfladderlarder too.

 

[Neruvatar]

Next (and possibly last) screenshot

 

[RedLord]

@Naze

Yeah, I feel I don't belong here since I saw PrinceYaser's WIPs, they are awesome lol.


@Heinvers
Glad, you like my first try on terraining lol

 

[PrinceYaser]

@Heinvers How can I take a quality screenshot? Does that generally depend on my monitor or?

 

[RedLord]

May ask? Is it okay if I import a WoW Model? Which is Genn Greymane...

Sure, Blizzard is probably credited.

If not, then it's fine.

 

[Heinvers]

@Heinvers How can I take a quality screenshot? Does that generally depend on my monitor or?

Depends on your monitor and the AA settings of your graphics card.

May ask? Is it okay if I import a WoW Model? Which is Genn Greymane...

Sure, Blizzard is probably credited.

If not, then it's fine.

Of course.

Come one guys, put your backs at it ;]

 

[Blood Raven]

@Heinvers How can I take a quality screenshot? Does that generally depend on my monitor or?

You can try setting up virtual super resolution to render a picture above what your monitor can display, although I have not tested it with the World Editor (nor have I tried that method in general )
Do report back if you try such a thing, I'm kinda curious

 

[PrinceYaser]

You can try setting up virtual super resolution to render a picture above what your monitor can display, although I have not tested it with the World Editor (nor have I tried that method in general )
Do report back if you try such a thing, I'm kinda curious

That thing, seemingly, is for a Radeon graphics card and AMD driver. Mine is a 5-6 years old NVIDIA GeForce. So yeah, I would not! xD

 

[Blood Raven]

That thing, seemingly, is for a Radeon graphics card and AMD driver. Mine is a 5-6 years old NVIDIA GeForce. So yeah, I would not! xD

Huh, I thought Nvidia had something equivalent to that. Well, I might experiment with it a bit when I have the time to fool around.

 

[RedLord]

SECOND WIP.

 

[PrinceYaser]

Will hopefully carry on with this.

 

[Neruvatar]

I'm sorry to say this. I haven't had any time left to do the final edit on the colouration as I am now on my first time ever overseas trip. So if there isn't any final output from me, please take my final wip as my final work. Sorry guys. I had great time, hopefully I can fully use my potential next time.

 

[RedLord]

@Neruvatar
Have a nice trip. : ))

 

[Marjosh38]

Hmmm... a Terraning Contest.
Can I ask?

This contest need a map to submit or just a pic?

 

[PrinceYaser]

@Marjosh38 Quote from Heinvers:

Have you read the contest rule? .....and no, you just need work in progress pictures of it and before the deadline your final submission picture. No map file needed.

This is a scenic terraining contest NOT a playable map contest :]

 

[Heinvers]

Hey guys. How's it going? :]

Thanks @PrinceYaser , that is correct @Marjosh38 :>

I wanted to mention that in the events that you guys have ideas that require extension for the contest, I will grant it as always ^_^
So do not hesitate to ask for one if certain things and happenings demand it.

I haven't forgotten about entering if yer' all asking by the way. It's in the works as I'm speaking and not to mention that a certain someone will show up soon enough fluttering around.

Good luck folks!

 

[Bernkastel]

@Heinvers finish my entry pls

 

[Heinvers]

@Heinvers finish my entry pls

Continue when you have time :}

You're still in and I'm not gonna let you go: P

 

[RedLord]

Don't know how to do next, and what should I add..

 

[Naze]

For you guys who are feeling lost: get references!

Look at a ton of art - the bigger your repertoire of images seen, the easier it'll be to come up with ideas for your own stuff. This works for every art though, music, drawing, etc.

Here are some terrain galleries with interesting use of doodads, composition, lighting, etc.:
Megafyr's Terrains
My Terrain Showcase
elredir's terrains
Showcase 'le fladdermasken
My Terraining Gallery
johannesr's Terrain Showcase
Megafyr's Terrains

There are more galleries here: Complete List of Terrain Galleries

Also you guys can look for references outside WC3. Search for games that you admire the scenery, you'll start to notice some reasons why you find them so awesome.

 

[Heinvers]

Don't know how to do next, and what should I add..

@Naze gave some pointers. What you lack is the terrain's story.

You need to further work on a point of focus and the overall atmosphere. Good luck all of you ;]

 

[Celaquil]

Megafyr is such a legend that his showcase needs to be referenced twice

 

[RedLord]

Why the hell I'm jealous to your works especially on Heinvers?? :/

Anyways, Let's see what I can do..

 

[Marjosh38]

Ahh... Thanks for info.
I'm thinking if I'll join in the contest. Hmm...

 

[Celaquil]

I haven't forgotten about entering if yer' all asking by the way. It's in the works as I'm speaking and not to mention that a certain someone will show up soon enough fluttering around.

Do it.

I won't be able to make it to this contest, but whenever I get myself a new laptop there will be a challenge incoming.

So hone those skills, Hein, you'll be needing them when I return.

 

[Heinvers]

Do it.

I won't be able to make it to this contest, but whenever I get myself a new laptop there will be a challenge incoming.

So hone those skills, Hein, you'll be needing them when I return.

I will try. I also hope that the fluttermasken will come about soon.

Challenge? Oh, that should be interesting.

Ahh... Thanks for info.
I'm thinking if I'll join in the contest. Hmm...

Do consider participating. You'd do well :]

 

[Marjosh38]

If I will join, maybe I can finish my entry in near middle week of December. Because I'm still busy at my school works. But still If I change my mind, maybe I take this challenged. ^^

 

[Heinvers]

The deadline can be extended as I've mentioned before. This applies to everyone ^^

 

[Paillan]

I was not dead, only on the inside

Made some progress, actually questioned if watefalls are needed.
I wonder if someone can figure this one out.

Spoiler: whipy whipy

 

[Neruvatar]

Deadline extended? Till? Cuz I might change my entry

 

[Bernkastel]

I'm not dead, almost though because I'm sick but I'm still breathing.. Ish.

Spoiler: I managed to place more trees though !

 

[Heinvers]

Guys, how about an extension 'till 23rd of December? Will that all you guys to finish your entries?

Looking swell and hawt @Bernkastel ;]

BUMP!

 

[Kristopher]

Guys, how about an extension 'till 23rd of December? Will that all you guys to finish your entries?

Looking swell and hawt @Bernkastel ;]

If so, I can create entry.

 

[NightStalker]

I will try to come up with a scene in short time! Here is the first WIP shot, to say hello ^^

IMG

UPDATE:

IMG2

 

[Paillan]

Yeap, make an extension.

 

[WolfFarkas]

If so, I can create entry.

same here

I would like to participate, for fun (I am newby).
The extention would be great, still I will try to reach to the day 15.


WIP 1

The orcs have destroyed a great elf wall.
To move faster they main army abandoned the siege weapons to conquer NE lands.
Orcs stablished a small camp to guard the engines.


Features (for the moment):
- NE elf Wall.
- Orc Wooden Juggernaut.
- Orc small siege engine.

WIP 1

 

[PrinceYaser]

Well, I myself probably won't need the extension, but apparently people do need it. And sounds like a good opportunity to work more on our entries.

Anyhow, I've changed my piece. The first 'n last WIP until the final entry.

Still not sure if an angeled camera would help!

 

[WolfFarkas]

WIP 2

 

[NightStalker]

A new update, I'll probably not post anymore till I'm finished or get stuck and need some feedback.

 

[WolfFarkas]

Some coments:

Neruvatar: remembers me a wow region, where insectoids live, plaguelands or some sort, really nice!!.

Mythic: ?? interesting??

Prince Yaser: it remembers me Skyrim enviroment,wich is great, even more with those skeletons (that may rise??), I like it!!.

Bernkastel: the building destroyed remembers me WWII warfare, Stalingrad in particular, the factories destroyed, snipers hidding.
I like the camara and the buildings on the distance.

Lord_Turin: your idea is similar to mine, with the diference that I wanted to focus on orcs siege engines.
and that your wall is Human while mine is NE. I like the roof of the tower.

@Paillan: Is an Orge Mound??, by looking the main positions of the rocks...

Red Lord: Perfectly fitting with the portrait screen, with the human seeing the stuff. It also remembers me Skyrim. Very, very nice!

Nigthstalker: remebers me Starcraft. It seems that the crusier conquered that city , nice!!

WIP 3

WIP 3

I still going to add cages, barrels and stuff to the Juggernaut, and more plants, to make it more lively

May I ask feedback?? what do you think??

It seems I have empty space in front of the Juggernaut and behind the small siege tower, ( I think is good have it empty, like a rest area).

 

[Heinvers]

Hey guys, the contest is extended until the 23rd of December, GMT. Make use of it :]

 

[NightStalker]

Alright, here I am with a new update, and a question. The game fog doesn't do a good job at all so I'm using clouds and other stuff, will it be good enough to fill everywhere? How should I thin it?

And how does this current composition look to an outsider? Any flaws sticking out? I have made a concept art using images from online to get myself a more solid image. And I'm trying to stick to it as much as I can.

WIP4

 

[Kristopher]

Alright, here I am with a new update, and a question. The game fog doesn't do a good job at all so I'm using clouds and other stuff, will it be good enough to fill everywhere? How should I thin it?

And how does this current composition look to an outsider? Any flaws sticking out? I have made a concept art using images from online to get myself a more solid image. And I'm trying to stick to it as much as I can.

WIP4

Cool! Looks like a landscape from the Mortal Engines movie.

 

[Heinvers]

Hey @NightStalker is that a StarGate? It reminded me of that. So far so good for a layout that is ^^