Terraining Fortress Challenge

[Killer_Mushroom]

As I have stated before, if there are enough entries, I will add a 2nd place and possibly 3rd, the rewards of which will be rep.

WIP

 

[rulerofiron99]

Nice usage of those doodads there, killer mushroom. That's a skill we could all use

 

[demonsofdante]

I tried to make a fortress inside a mountain, similiar to Blackrock Mountain in World of Warcraft cause i wanted to work w/ lavaish terrain but that turned out not working very well on the large scale i wanted.

I was thinking of a wooden one but i wanted to try something realllly different but lacked ideas. So im just gonna observe

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

I think I'm in. I've done a couple basic ones already, but I'm still trying to decide on which one I'll finish and submit...

 

[Deckboy]

Well, I'm afraid I may have to drop out of this contest. Unfortunately my mom was contracted with cancer last december and just had her surgery recently. She's back home now but I and the rest of my family have to look after her right now so I'm afraid I won't be spending much time here. I will however, do my best to moderate the outpouring of maps and answer any pm questions etc. . .

I wish this website the best of luck. . .

-Deck

 

[The_wand_mirror]

Well, I'm afraid I may have to drop out of this contest. Unfortunately my mom was contracted with cancer last december and just had her surgery recently. She's back home now but I and the rest of my family have to look after her right now so I'm afraid I won't be spending much time here. I will however, do my best to moderate the outpouring of maps and answer any pm questions etc. . .

I wish this website the best of luck. . .

-Deck

ah man thats sad dude =(

Good luck to u 2

 

[Ezikielth]

Deep within the Heart of Ashenvale lies... The Grove of Cenarius

How do u guys like, i had an idea and i tweaked with it. the more i worked on it the more i realized that the smaller the better

 

[rulerofiron99]

It's quite nice - short, sweet and to the point.

 

[The_wand_mirror]

Previews of my fortress coming up now to

 

[rulerofiron99]

really nice, buy in future lower the guard tower, cause i dont see how anyone can climb up that 75 degree ramp.

 

[The_wand_mirror]

Yeah i know the ramp yeah but its acctualy supposed a stairs in wc3 i think.. but i was thinking of creating a stairs anyway i wont lower the guard tower because it wont look nice

 

[rulerofiron99]

You could perhaps add a small building there as the base and entrance of the tower.

 

[Herio-san]

Aw man I love these kinds of contests. Im in!

 

[Herio-san]

Ok well I just started working on it. This is one of the minor islands that will be around my Night Elf fortress "Serenity". Lemme know what you guys think.

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

Lemme know what you guys think.

Looks pretty good, though I am saddened to find out that others know to use hidden models. I am using bridges just like that (minus the torches) in my entry....

 

[JetPack]

I suppose I'll join, I haven't entered a contest in ages. It's always fun, even when you lose.

 

[Herio-san]

Hm. I have an important question I was thinking about while I was working on my terrain. Can the winner donate the +Rep and the Winner icon to another member? Because if I were to win, (not saying I will because my terrain isnt very creative) i'd like Deckboy to recieve the +Rep and Icon since he couldnt compete because of his need to look after his sick mother. Would that be alright Mushroom?

 

[Karzvitch]

Yeah Deckboy deserves it even if he wasn't helping is mom

 

[demonsofdante]

hidden.....models.....? say what? anyone wanna inform me on this or am i on my own?


and yeah thats really nice for deckboy

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

hidden.....models.....? say what? anyone wanna inform me on this or am i on my own?

There are a number of models in the blizzard archive that are not actually used in the game and cannot normally be accessed unless you know the paths for the objects. If I am not mistaken, you can get a list of all the hidden stuff either on this site or on wc3campaigns. Good stuff though....

 

[13anshi]

Hey, new here but count me in

 

[Herio-san]

Project Serenity: 70% Complete

Just an update on my Night Elf Fortress "Serenity" Im outta fresh ideas so im going to finish it tomorrow. Id say its about 70% done. I hafta add in some units still and some wildlife and some more buildings. Afterwards im going to add some triggers to the map for anyone who wants a realtime tour. Other than that id say its pretty close.
---One of the overlooks on Serenity. This Archer watches over the shrine entrance overlooking the swamp.

---The bay outside the entrance to Serenity

---The Second Courtyard of three courts. To infultrate Serenity an enemy must enter the bay. Bypass the outer, second and inner courts.

 

[Killer_Mushroom]

Add some sort of stone wall/chunks by those gates. They look lonely.

 

[Herio-san]

Will do. Anything else?

 

[Karzvitch]

Ehh, can anyone teach me with detail (PM me instructions) on how to access the hidden models >.> I want that bridge!

Nm I used Archians tutorial.

 

[rulerofiron99]

You don't need that bridge to be cool. Use the table.

 

[The_wand_mirror]

Herio-san u sure u dont use custom models ????

Those bridges ...

 

[Deleted member 126647]

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Herio-san]

Nope. Im not using custom models, the bridge is already within WE. Its a hidden model. If you want to use it the path is Doodads\LordaeronSummer\Structures\BridgeLog\BridgeLog.mdl. Just create a new doodad in object editor and paste that path in. Im abiding by all the rules promise.

 

[The_wand_mirror]

Nope. Im not using custom models, the bridge is already within WE. Its a hidden model. If you want to use it the path is Doodads\LordaeronSummer\Structures\BridgeLog\BridgeLog.mdl. Just create a new doodad in object editor and paste that path in. Im abiding by all the rules promise.

Strange... i will try that now..

EDIT - It doesnt work! you're cheating? .. u must use custom models because if i use it as normal doodad it doesnt load it says error load and when i use custom doodad it says nothing but just doesnt show the model ...

Prove your not cheating..

 

[2-P]

It is a Blizzard model, there's just a little mistake in the path.

Doodads\LordaeronSummer\Structures\BridgeLog\BridgeLog.mdl

EDIT: Lol, there seems to be a problem with posting the path, there shouldn't be a gap in "BridgeLog"

 

[Herio-san]

It is a Blizzard model, there's just a little mistake in the path.

Doodads\LordaeronSummer\Structures\BridgeLog\BridgeLog.mdl

EDIT: Lol, there seems to be a problem with posting the path, there shouldn't be a gap in "BridgeLog"

Indeed the path looks like this:

Doodads\LordaeronSummer\Structures\BridgeLog\BridgeLog.mdl

And using the stuff from blizzard isnt cheating. Besides, he never said you couldnt create your own doodads. Just no importing.

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

And using the stuff from blizzard isnt cheating. Besides, he never said you couldnt create your own doodads. Just no importing.

True, true. I agree 100%. We all have equal access to the blizzard resources; whether we choose to utilize them or not is our choice. As I mentioned before, a list of all the hidden models, etc. can be acquired easily.

 

[rulerofiron99]

It's like jass: you can use it if you like, but if you use it without it being in a custom script action, you're gay.

 

[The_wand_mirror]

Indeed the path looks like this:

Doodads\LordaeronSummer\Structures\BridgeLog\BridgeLog.mdl

And using the stuff from blizzard isnt cheating. Besides, he never said you couldnt create your own doodads. Just no importing.

I apologize for thinking u where cheating i tried it and it works

Didnt knew this ^^

 

[Herio-san]

I apologize for thinking u where cheating i tried it and it works

Its alright, I dont think you were the only one. Anyway, back to the contest. I've been uploading images of my map to this thread as its being updated. Still havnt got my virtual tour complete (im thinking of adding a short cine instead).

Serenity Isle - A Night Elf Fortress

 

[Chaos]

Sounds nice ... to bad I found this so late, cause I have to do a lot of other things at the moment ... maybe I find the time to join this contest, not for winning, but for joining, and if there are more guys, the publicity can choose the best ... Good Luck to all of you guys !

Chaos

 

[Bob27]

Ok heres a Wip of my entry, just done basic wall and about 2 buildings.

 

[Chaos]

Spend some minutes ... more later on
EDIT: Update

Chaos

 

[Herio-san]

Oooo! finally some more fortresses! NIICE! Man imma hafta start working on mine again after seein the new submissions!

 

[Chaos]

Oooo! finally some more fortresses! NIICE! Man imma hafta start working on mine again after seein the new submissions!

Depending on mine, yours is better And the other are great, too. I hope there will be some good Fortresses up to Voting ... Good Luck for finishing it ...

Chaos

 

[The_wand_mirror]

Finaly some good competition comes up this might get quite exiting

EDIT - Competition is almost over aye? .. i start working on my fortress the last few days giving in some final touches ...

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

Well, haven't had much time to work on it, but here's my entry. Best of luck to everyone...

 

[Chaos]

- Must submit the map and 3 or more screenshots.

And I would suggest a screenshot of the whole map (Fortress) so we can see all the dimensions .. and you need to submit map of course

Chaos

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

Well, I'll post the map on the final date of the competition. And unfortunately, due to lack of time, this is the entire fortress (screenshot 11). More of a fortified outpost than a "fortress," but that is completely acceptable under the rules of the competition.

 

[demonsofdante]

no way im gonna be able to finish mine in time

 

[The_wand_mirror]

I will finish mine tommorow because i have to go to sport this night

 

[Killer_Mushroom]

no way im gonna be able to finish mine in time

You could always request an extension.

 

[demonsofdante]

Not for me, it's my fault I waited so long. Besides, at the rate im going and what i plan to do I would finish in 2 weeks minimum

 

[HappyTauren]

hm... mushrum, can you extend it just abit? i'm bussy with my project and wc3wow.. so plz extend it a little