Terraining Contest #9 - Cataclysm

[Celaquil]

In short (and understandable) words:

Terrainers are lazy.

 

[66Dragon6]

ok makes sense

 

[Dr. House]

The same thing happens to me all the time.

You 2 are not the only one

 

[Plurkie]

Here's my final pre-cataclysm version

 

[Potluck]

looks good, btw 'not yet sunken ruins'? ^^

 

[Plurkie]

Here it is, my final version of Cataclysm
Some evil force is at work here, if y'ask me...

 

[Pharaoh_]

Although it's simple, I like it! You might want to add a second layer of water though, since it is has high clarity currently. It can't be that clear with all the rain and the ruins, that lie underwater.

 

[Plurkie]

Although it's simple, I like it! You might want to add a second layer of water though, since it is has high clarity currently. It can't be that clear with all the rain and the ruins, that lie underwater.

You're absolutely right
I'll do that...
... tomorrow

 

[WherewolfTherewolf]

My only problem with your terrain is that it creates the whole "edge of the world" effect. Other then that it looks great

 

[Belgarath]

chaoss looks great and amazingly depressing for both
also my terrain was flooded

 

[Oziris]

Chaos, one question. What did you use for the ground? Multiple rocks maybe?

 

[Plurkie]

My only problem with your terrain is that it creates the whole "edge of the world" effect. Other then that it looks great

It is the edge of the world... I guess... perhaps...

nvm I'll try to fix it

 

[Chaos.]

Thanks, Oziris, for mentioning that. It never dawned on me till now that the rocks that I'm using for that aren't on the hive or wc3c. The rocks that I used were the Custom_Rocks from this UTM.

But not a problem. I am currently working on replacing those rocks with some approved ones. The end result should be pretty much the same. Thanks again for bringing that up. I would hate to get disqualified because of it. Especially since the same thing can be done with other rock models, hehe.

And I guess I will have to construct some chains or some other type of support system for my robot thing, since those chains are from that map aswall and not an approved model on these two sites (at least I don't think it is, correct me if I'm wrong). But that ain't a problem either. I have an interesting idea for that.

Btw, thanks for the motivational posts people. My next wip for pre-cat will come soon.

 

[thedeathunterxx]

awwww.

or someone can work on them getting it approved so that we can all use them >=)

 

[Megafyr]

In short (and understandable) words:

Terrainers are lazy.

This should be stickied in the terraining forum, lol

 

[mast3r13orn]

Really awesome contest
I won't be in since i suck at it, but it's an awesome theme!
Goodluck to everyone!
The WIP's i see so far are amazing :O Good job !

 

[Dr. House]

so hard to make good terrain with so many awsome terrainers XD this demotivates me although i got to finish what i started.

 

[Berserk Inferno]

done with pre- cataclysm

 

[Pharaoh_]

You of course need to remove that selection circle.

 

[Berserk Inferno]

removed selection circle:

 

[Racziel]

You need this:
UTM 3.0
Blizzard trees are ugly. Replace them with some from the utm (i would replace the other plants either).
Your idea is pretty cool but i don't understand what this "white clouds" on the water should be. If its meant to be fog then you need to make it more like a big cloud on the water.
You could also change the terrain fog (don't know if its called like that in english) to a green/blue one.

 

[Berserk Inferno]

I am using that.........
The white clouds are steam.

 

[Ardnived]

change the fog to something like, blue, turquise, light green, or perhaps yellow.

 

[Berserk Inferno]

 

[L2love]

If this contest I think is still open I guess Ill join though my terrain may be a fail since i haven't terrained in years sadly.

 

[Windu]

I think I am going to join... if possible :?

I just have to make 2 terrains and take a pic and upload it here, right?

I already have an idea for cataclysm terrain ....

 

[Avator]

2 terrains in 1 map. 1 before the cataclysm and 1 after. You have to provide at least 1 WIP (Work in Progress) screenshot before the deadline and you have to attach the map to your post with your final submission. It's all in the rules.

 

[Windu]

Ok, just one thing: is it possible to make them on two seperate maps ?
(Otherwise I'll have to remove the "before" scene and create the "after" over it.)

 

[Avator]

No, you have to make both terrains in 1 map. That discussion has been made once or twice before and there are no exceptions on that matter.

You don't remove anything. You simply use 1 half of the map for the pre-cataclysm terrain, and the other half of the map for the post-cataclysm terrain. Both terrains must be in the same map that you will have to attach to your final submission post.

 

[Windu]

That's fine.... but what about the tilesets

If different tilesets are needed for the two parts?

 

[Avator]

You can customize tilesets. Ofcourse not all tiles can be combined. You will have to do with whatever tiles you can combine. Maybe you can cover the flooring with models of a tile you need as a last resort if you need a tile that can't be combined.


EDIT: That would most certainly suck, because that discussion has been here before and it was very clear that everything had to be in 1 map. If really every contestant did that, then they better remake their terrains in 1 map or there will be either no contestants or no value to the rules.

 

[Chaos.]

No, you have to make both terrains in 1 map. That discussion has been made once or twice before and there are no exceptions on that matter.

You don't remove anything. You simply use 1 half of the map for the pre-cataclysm terrain, and the other half of the map for the post-cataclysm terrain. Both terrains must be in the same map that you will have to attach to your final submission post.

If that were the case, then every single one of us, so far, would get disqualified. lol
Yes, you can make two different maps.

 

[Avator]

How about we let Keiji explain what's allowed.

Again...

 

[Windu]

Hm.... Ok... But that is a Very hard thing to accomplish :?

1. Tileset limits
2. Copy of the terrain and appropriate doodas
3. Screening angle (so that u don't 'see' the other part or the edges or smoething)
4. Different weather/sky needed ?

That condition really ruins my plans ... yah

One more question:
Does it REALLY REALLY have to based on UTM 3.0? What If I don't need that huge laggy base of models and use my own selection? Is that a problem?

 

[Celaquil]

I cant remember saying that it HAS to be in one map, only that I reccomend it, for the simplisity of things.
And no, of course you dont need to use the UTM.

 

[Windu]

Thank you Keiji! You saved me

I really want to try myself here, so I'll do it.


Edit:
Here we go:



The first WIP of my HL inspired generator thingy, which will blow up and unleash "Unforseen Consequences". I am looking for a way to add the rotating parts from above. And ofc - more things in the place. THat's just the very beginning.

Edit: Found how. Here's what it looks like, now.

 

[L2love]

I have a question would a great attack on a certain building or something count as a cataclysmic event?

 

[Oziris]

Will this do for now? The problem is i have bad grades in school and i did it really fast and i cant go on my computer. Only when my mother cant see me i can go ^^ I moved the angel a little (considering you approved Megafyr terrain this wont be a problem ), but its the same map, everything. So, don't tell me i made everything new and etc. Hope you like it and it isn't finished ofc. For the big crater in the ground i just raised the surrounding ground. It was difficult but i kind of did it. Suggestions and critiques are more then welcomed. Oh and i will be editing the castle latter, no worries

 

[Windu]

Perhaps add more things on the ground? That tree really looks... lonely. Add some other scorched tress and stuff? Perhaps some ground cracks/fissures? Or some eruptiong craters?

 

[Oziris]

Remember, it's just a WIP and i will make those things ofc

 

[Windu]

Here goes another WIP:



I want to find an alternative to those ugly green-tinted power gnerators.

What do you think ?

 

[Oziris]

Windu, good job looks interesting.
Here is my new WIP. I find this way Unique. I will be adding details latter.

 

[Avator]

You don't happen to play Guild Wars by any chance Oziris?

 

[Windu]

Oziris, looks even better. Only add those things on the ground to make it look fuller.

My new WIP:

 

[Tleno]

Oziris, looks even better. Only add those things on the ground to make it look fuller.

My new WIP:

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Looks much better altrough you still need to immprove those green generators. Can't wait to see this lab filled with zombies!

 

[Vengeancekael]

You don't happen to play Guild Wars by any chance Oziris?

lol i was going to say the same thing

 

[M0rbid]

The contest reaches his final days and the submissions spread all around the fourty sides, I must say, even if there were some problems with the rules, this contest is really great yet!

Thanks for hosting it, Keji
I like all submissions a lot!

 

[Celaquil]

Oziris, looks even better. Only add those things on the ground to make it look fuller.

My new WIP:

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If I were you, I would try to make the terrain cleaner. There is awfully much going on in your terrain, mostly color difference. This could be done through making the terrain darker, like really dark. What this place would look like at night or something.

 

[Windu]

Here, I added some ... light sources, look realistic?

 

[Oziris]

Nope, never played Guild Wars in my life. Pity, did i make something similar? You cant make anything original these days.

Sure Keiji, i will see if more dark will be better.

Windu, looks awesome. Realistic enough for me.