Terraining Contest #9 - Cataclysm

[The-Rave]

Long Deadline! i'm in for sure, even i just have little chance to win

and my WIP #1 is done, C&C are welcome

 

[Grantuu]

@ Oziris In my opinion there are much too much Ferns but looks nice so far


Edit: I've noticed there are quite many benches in the world Editor is there any model that has got kind of "sit" animation??

 

[Azurot]

I was extremely unhappy with my previous theme, so i redid it!
This is my WIP so far of the new terrain.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Azurot, it's kinda nice, but the lighting is really bad. It's like the real world and in the background there is some big poster, like some sets in movies.

 

[Belgarath]

Here's mine. I didn't have much ideas for the "before cataclysm" but after cataclysm, ho,ho

imo the fern spam looks horrible and i dislike the unformly blob of lightning that may or may not be a sun, kinda good path but a really jerky go-over, and the rocks in the water just kind of pierce it, consider putting some form of flora around them to soften that
personally i hate the purple trees too but thats mainly preference

 

[Sheephunter]

Azurot@

I <3 it

 

[Azurot]

Just thought i would update this before i left for bed!

I am well aware that the sun is a bit fugly, and i will work on it. if you could refrain from commenting on that to much i would appreciate that :[

 

[Belgarath]

updated pre cataclysm and this is the first version of post cataclysm

cpt.znack:
-use foggy sky
-use a closer more blue fog 100/149/237 might fit or 65/105/225
-remove the moon tbh
-use nice and tall structures and focus entirely on the city, don't waste your time with the land behind

 

[Ardnived]

Too many sharks in my opinion.

 

[Belgarath]

i don't even know which of those are sharks since they have obscure dinosaur names but i can assure you that while they look like sharks theyre not really sharks there's even dolphins in there
but yeah i might get rid of some fish

 

[Deolrin]

Doesn't looks very... Underwater-ish. What's the soldier doing there?
I recommend using bubbles, underwater doodads and Moon Rays.

 

[Ardnived]

Ah, yes I didn't really examine them that closely, but too many. I think it would probably be best to just have 2 - 4.


There are already moon rays in there, and I would assume the person is wearing some sort of underwater suit (I guess thats why he chose him). I agree though, the underwater aspect of the atmosphere could be improved. You could put bubbles coming from the guy.

 

[Belgarath]

the soldier is walking around reminding everyone just how fucking cool he is seeing as he survived a massive tidal wave
moon rays are there; i didnt want to use any kind of coral etc since the underwaterness is just fresh. bubbles maybe, maybe coming from soldiers face or something

 

[Grantuu]

as already said some sort of bubbles or something like that would look cool.

And at the pre-Cataclysm don't you think this is a bit much grass????

 

[Tleno]

Well its jungle so I think it has enough grass... it also would be cool if the helicopter would be some kinda like drowned too...

 

[Grantuu]

improved my Pre Cataclysm with some details^^

Comments, Criticism and Tips are always welcome.

I've placed 4 more or less hidden animals can you find them? XD

 

[-Kobas-]

I made small changes to 1st terrain and 2nd one!

99% Completed Terrain Picture (Before)

99% Completed Terrain Picture (After)

P.S. You can see more of this terrain pictures here! Also any comments, ideas and suggestions are welcome!

Credits goes to:

Arathi Rock -> takakenji
Trees -> Nasrudin
Eerie Fog -> sc_freak
Plants -> xXm0rpH3usXx
Waterfall -> Ultimate Terrain Map v3.0 (Author unknown)
Sun Flare -> Ultimate Terrain Map v3.0 (Author unknown)
Dead Trees -> Mc!
Moon -> Thrikodius
Mars -> RightField

Thanks guys

Also I want to say thanks to CHA_Owner, Pharaoh_
and Belgarath for ideas (first picture) within comments!

[rainbow]I can't import burned 'Altar of Elders' something don't work nice sry debode[/rainbow]

 

[Grantuu]

I liked your earlier version of the first (before Cataclysm) better than this.

Looks really great though.

 

[Grantuu]

Here is my WIP of the Terrain after Cataclysm:

Need an Idea what to place at that empty Spot in the left foreground.

 

[Avator]

Wait, your cataclysm is people building a city in a natural area? I'm not so sure if that's ok with the theme.

 

[Tleno]

I don't know, those are changes too you know...

 

[Vista_sucks]

I am new to making maps and terraning, dont hate too much. This is my best terraning so far.

 

[Grantuu]

Cataclysm: Violent upheaval that causes great destruction or brings about a fundamental change.

I think building a city/village is "Violent upheaval that causes great destruction or brings about a fundamental change"

Because Humans are destroying the Forest and are changing/destroying the complete Landscape and ecosystem.

I'll ask Keiji if it fits with the Theme.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Grantuu, you have a point, but you need to show the procedure of the building, not the result, because currently, both pics depict a peaceful theme. Make your terrain based on the time the humans invaded the forest and started pulling it up.

 

[Grantuu]

hm...
OK you're right thanks I'll modify it.

 

[Drakai]

This is a wip of my pre catacylism.Comments are welcome.

 

[Oziris]

I've edited my terrain. Deleted the fern spam in the foreground leaving it empty and not having an idea what to put there. Ides? Suggestions on fixing the city, waterfall or anything else is welcomed.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Ok, way better Oziris (although I preferred the previous lighting -> It was more realistic). You immediately need to change the Lordaeron Summer Grass, it messes the scenery up. You removed many ferns, resulting an area brimed with ferns and an additional empty one. You should just thin out the current fern areas, placing them in greater distance from each other. Also, start using bushes, they add a realistic touch to the scene; fern spammed lands only happen in games, so go for some realism. The background feels too blurry; mind reducing that? Did you add Glows or something?

 

[Celaquil]

Cataclysm: Violent upheaval that causes great destruction or brings about a fundamental change.

If humans building a damn city in a peacefull forest ISNT a fundamental change, then chicken does indeed have teeth.

Now, my point is that it is approved, obviously, but I would encourage you to do as Pharaoh is saying, as it sounds more interesting than a complete city.

 

[M0rbid]

Time for my first destruction WiP:

(I know the idea is not the most creative thing, but meh, not enough time for me to think of a more creative way)

 

[Pharaoh_]

Really good, M0rbid, but it is kind of unnatural that the bridges stay put and none of the trees has been burnt down. They are actually swimming into lava, the heat is intense. Also, consider swapping the color of that wooden structure with some darker tone, towards black. Finally, add a doodad "Smoke smudge" here in there to perform a burnt look.

 

[Azurot]

Pre-cata nearly finished WIP! I need comments!

 

[Avator]

@M0rbid: It looks more like weird colored radioactive goo then a fire (which I think you're trying to do). Get a bit less glow and place some fire doodads.

 

[Pharaoh_]

@Azurot, increase the height of your trees and get rid of the flowers and the stump hollows. The lighting is really good, since it is actually channeled as rays through the clouds, but the fog is too intense for that lighting.

 

[M0rbid]

@ Avator and Pharaoh_: Thanks for the comments, I agree that it's a little to glowish at the moment, I will remove a little bit of the glow and ofcourse I'll add fire and burn the trees, I didn't have enough time to do that right now, and I'm still searching for a fitting fire, because the ones that are included in UTM don' fit too good to the orange lava.
THank you both for the comment

 

[Jaret]

Here's my WIP #2 (Sorry for the long waiting, I had to do other things):

If this doesn't work for you, try this link:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/members/184657-albums2894-picture26078.html

Not much has changed, exept the day-to-night, the waterfalls, the lightning.
Suggestions are welcome.
I'm gonna focus on my Cataclysm map a little bit now.

 

[Pharaoh_]

@Jaret, Corals look ugly like this; prefer them in an underwater scenery. The moon looks like a bland sun, you might need to remake it. On the other hand, waterfall looks incredible, it's like some painting. Finally, add some fog and remove the units. This is not a playable scenery, it's just a landscape, don't use ugly units at least :S

 

[Jaret]

@Jaret, Corals look ugly like this; prefer them in an underwater scenery. The moon looks like a bland sun, you might need to remake it. On the other hand, waterfall looks incredible, it's like some painting. Finally, add some fog and remove the units. This is not a playable scenery, it's just a landscape, don't use ugly units at least :S

Well, the Units are meant to be there, so... I'm gonna use the Moon model here on thw... Which units are "pretty"?

 

[Pharaoh_]

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/archer-47671/
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/longbowman-48304/
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/plated-footman-now-without-hero-glow-48209/
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/levigeorge1617s-footman-154741/

 

[Jaret]

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/archer-47671/
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/longbowman-48304/
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/plated-footman-now-without-hero-glow-48209/
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/levigeorge1617s-footman-154741/

None of 'em is a Night elf, so...
Who Cares? Here's a new WIP:
WIP #3:

IF this doesn't work for you, try this link:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/members/184657-albums2894-picture26081.html

I've Changed the "Sun" to a moon, now looks more like a Moon.
Nuthing more.

Here's the WIP#1 CATACLYSM:

IF this doesn't work for you, try this link:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/members/184657-albums2894-picture26082.html

 

[Grantuu]

@Keiji OK thanks for supporting me at that point.
Same to you Pharaoh_.

where do I find moon/sun doodads

 

[Dragonmawclan]

@morbid: try using real fire instead of orange fog, and maybe replace the platforms with something more charred

 

[Jaret]

@Keiji OK thanks for supporting me at that point.
Same to you Pharaoh_.

where do I find moon/sun doodads

Oh, you can find one MOON model here on THW. Just type in Moon, and you'll find one.

 

[Grantuu]

OK thanks and how about a sun??

EDIT: OK found it^^

 

[Jaret]

OK thanks and how about a sun??

There are plenty of ways how to make a sun. Use the Fog in UTM.

(Edit)

EDIT: OK found it^^

 

[Grantuu]

Use the Fog in UTM.

How should that work?

do I just have to put many fogs at the same place??

EDIT: and if yes what fog should I use??

EDIT2: OK^^

 

[Jaret]

How should that work?

do I just have to put many fogs at the same place??

EDIT: and if yes what fog should I use??

Yes, and you can change the color of the fog...
Wait, you're using the 8mb version, I suppose?
Use the Light:Glow 3 to make a good looking sun.

 

[Grantuu]

Yes, and you can change the color of the fog...
Wait, you're using the 8mb version, I suppose?
Use the Light:Glow 3 to make a good looking sun.

OK thanks. I think that will improve my pre Cata^^

 

[Oziris]

Another WIP. Suggestions on the mountains, foreground please and the waterfall if possible.

 

[-Kobas-]

My opinion is that you can:

I think that you need to make road, is that bridge or?
City looks empty, add guards, peasants that move in/out with cargo I don't know make something
There is no shallow or deep water change that, sometimes empty shore is best (just sand/mud, one or 2 rocks)
Another empty place (Add grass)
If you wanted to make something like large grass -> small one -> no grass, then you need to change tile color from dark to light green

I don't have time to check all about your terrain if you want pm me!

P.S. also add animals or