[Role Playing Game] The Cataclysm

[Vinz]

Daily dose of bump, cake, and motivation.

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[Heinvers]

Keep on caking CM The progress is good so far Hell_Master.

 

[Forsaken]

This tile fits very well the terrain, isn't? The terrain is pretty fine, do you have some ideia of some kind of beta version?

 

[Vinz]

^lol there is no gameplay yet. It's in the terraining stage, I think he will complete the whole map. Correct me if wrong.

 

[sonofjay]

You can also try and tint down the arcs and columns to lets say 120, 120, 1220. It might actually look nice.

 

[Binsu]

You can also try and tint down the arcs and columns to lets say 120, 120, 1220. It might actually look nice.

How about to 100,100,100? I tinted them to that... actually all of my doodads are.

 

[sonofjay]

Really? When you tint down the columns and arcs to that they will look too grey but on your screenshots they don't look like that. Oh and also lol for my 120, 120, 1220.

 

[Vinz]

I thought numbers above 255 will still increase the color, but it just is a multiple of 255. For example, 512 == 255, 513 == 1. </3

 

[Binsu]

Really? When you tint down the columns and arcs to that they will look too grey but on your screenshots they don't look like that. Oh and also lol for my 120, 120, 1220.

That is quite weird because they are really in 100, 100, 100 except for the gates though.

 

[Heinvers]

Why not try 87 87 87 tint?

 

[Binsu]

Why not try 87 87 87 tint?

Not much changes but keeping on lowering them might make it worse and so dark, don't you think?

But thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Heinvers]

well, just make the red color something like 97 and the other 2, 92 92.. Dunno what you prefer though.

 

[Vinz]

What is the terrain fog? Green or Purple?

 

[Binsu]

well, just make the red color something like 97 and the other 2, 92 92.. Dunno what you prefer though.

I think I'll go with the 100 for now seeing that lowering it a bit does not change much a bit and lowering it further can make it too dark as well.

What is the terrain fog? Green or Purple?

Gray as suggested by SonOfJay. It works well with the terrain and with the new dalaran base tile and cliffs that Forsaken suggested and shared.

 

[Heinvers]

ok, then just leave the 100 100 and 110 for red. Anyway how's the progress with that room now?
Yes a lil violet for the doodads. Adding some necromancers or skeleton mages with the Lich boss would be good.

 

[Vinz]

I see, however I think you should leave a little shade of violet along with the gray.

 

[Binsu]

The Cataclysm - Progress Update #5

I see, however I think you should leave a little shade of violet along with the gray.

Indeed, to be honest and realizing just now, it feels weird with only a gray fog.

Anyway, here are two screenshots showing the hallway that leads into two paths also with the gray fog as suggested by SoJ but I might add some violet fog into it as well to make the atmosphere dark. One is to the Death Knight and one is to somewhere (still deciding what will be here.)

Anyway, I'm just curious. What fog do you find best, this grey fog, the previous Violet or Green?

 

[Heinvers]

Keep this one and also you might wanna add some northrend fences below those arches to give it a more threatening look.

 

[Binsu]

Keep this one and also you might wanna add some northrend fences below those arches to give it a more threatening look.

I don't know If I fully got the idea (except for the Northrend Fence, I got it). Mind showing a screenshot?

 

[Heinvers]

Yes, here I've attached an example! Only in some places not everywhere.

 

[Binsu]

Yes, here I've attached an example! Only in some places not everywhere.

I see, thank you very much. I'll apply that into the terrain!

 

[Vinz]

I prefer Grey + a little bit violet.

 

[Binsu]

I prefer Grey + a little bit violet.

Yeah, I'll do that. I want the terrain to have some darker feeling to it.

Thanks for the input anyway.

Anyway, I've implemented the fences as suggested by Heinvers and they're looking great I must say. Expect the next following terrains to have this!

 

[Binsu]

Sad to say guys but it looks like there would be no updates (or in case if there is, it's a minor one) because I've been so busy on school as of lately and I joined an activity that requires us to memorize three-pages poem (as far as I know, it's a poem).

I hope everyone is doing great there. Will try doing some updates when the flow of events on school gets lighter.

 

[Vinz]

Take care.

 

[Binsu]

Take care.

Thanks, take care as well.

 

[Heinvers]

Sad to say guys but it looks like there would be no updates (or in case if there is, it's a minor one) because I've been so busy on school as of lately and I joined an activity that requires us to memorize three-pages poem (as far as I know, it's a poem).

I hope everyone is doing great there. Will try doing some updates when the flow of events on school gets lighter.

No problem, I wish you good time at school.

 

[DUTY OF RS]

You signature picture, the big robot there, is from Downlink/Excision =D

 

[Binsu]

The Cataclysm - Progress Update #6

You signature picture, the big robot there, is from Downlink/Excision =D

Well, to be honest, I actually don't know. Just find it a fit for the signature's theme. Thanks for the comment

And to bring up some spice to the thread again. Here are two screenshots showing the Hallway (a long one for me) to the Death Knight. Applied Heinvers' suggestion of fences underneath Archways as well as shown on first image.

 

[Forsaken]

It's looks really good, but what do you think of use this skin for the archways, columns, and such? Just try then xD

Good work!

Path for the skin: Textures\CityStructures.blp

 

[Binsu]

It's looks really good, but what do you think of use this skin for the archways, columns, and such? Just try then xD

Good work!

Path for the skin: Textures\CityStructures.blp

A great share again, Forsaken. You really do share things that fits with the TC's dark environment. Thank you very much and +rep.

 

[Heinvers]

Well, to be honest, I actually don't know. Just find it a fit for the signature's theme. Thanks for the comment

And to bring up some spice to the thread again. Here are two screenshots showing the Hallway (a long one for me) to the Death Knight. Applied Heinvers' suggestion of fences underneath Archways as well as shown on first image.

Excellent work Hell_Master. You're improving by the day.

 

[Vinz]

Agreed.

Forsaken once again shares awesomeness.

 

[Binsu]

The Cataclysm - Progress Update #7

A bigger update than the other.

Here are two... no, but four screenshots showing the extension of the hallway posted yesterday (didn't got to finish it yesterday.) and also the extension for the Lich Boss area and an overview of the area. It's an optional area containing a treasure chests (but didn't placed it yet seeing I'm only showing the terrain here. No units or anything for now.) but one thing's not sure, is it safe or not?

That's all for this update but at least, it contains much more screenshots, lol.

 

[Heinvers]

Good, I'd also put some spikes here and there at the hallway's walls.

 

[Binsu]

Good, I'd also put some spikes here and there at the hallway's walls.

Ah, I see. I will put that as well then. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Heinvers]

That's for a more wild and haunted look. You're doing good so far.

 

[Vinz]

Perhaps some spilled water on the ground to make it look swampy? I don't know if it fits though, or where to get one. The UTM's waters are square.

Other than that, perhaps some mini games in certain areas and mini bosses when you unveil secrets.

 

[Binsu]

Thanks for the comments.

Perhaps some spilled water on the ground to make it look swampy? I don't know if it fits though, or where to get one. The UTM's waters are square.

Other than that, perhaps some mini games in certain areas and mini bosses when you unveil secrets.

I've noticed also that there is no watery part in the map but maybe there would be on the Crypt Lord's area because it mostly involves a castle cave.

As for the mini games, I'm gonna assume that you are referring to different events in-game, well, there are such as the puzzles and etc. There are mini-bosses as well. See the big prison area in the last updates and such? There are mini-bosses there, no worries.

 

[Heinvers]

Castle cave? Well, there you could add some spiky rocks and small water springs plus a waterfall. Some elementals as minions would be good but that's up to you. Also some weeds and thorns as plants would be great if added.

 

[Binsu]

Castle cave? Well, there you could add some spiky rocks and small water springs plus a waterfall. Some elementals as minions would be good but that's up to you. Also some weeds and thorns as plants would be great if added.

Excellent idea actually. Well, this cave is where the third undead boss lies, the Crypt Lord.

 

[Vinz]

Perhaps a ranged Nerubian mini boss somewhere near the Crypt Lord?

 

[Binsu]

The Cataclysm - Progress Update #8

Perhaps a ranged Nerubian mini boss somewhere near the Crypt Lord?

Yeah, that could certainly work before the boss fight with Crypt Lord.


Anyway, here are two screenshots showing the first area of the cave as promised but my terraining skill here is pretty dull seeing that I excel more on the castle terrain rather than this so I'll need some help or feedback here (simple changes would do). Also, as an additional question, can anyone suggest me a model (more likely, a bloody spike) that I can use for the cave and possible to the castle as well? Thanks!

Fogs would be added for the cave to give it some proper lighting and of course for the overall castle as well. In next screenshots, I would remove the sky also seeing that it does ruin the dark atmosphere.

 

[Vinz]

Cool, but you could maybe use custom lighting? Global Dungeon lighting doesn't work well for caves.

 

[Binsu]

Cool, but you could maybe use custom lighting? Global Dungeon lighting doesn't work well for caves.

Yes, as I've written on the above post, I would certainly do that. But any suggestion for the lighting to use? As well, for a spike trap model to use preferably, a bloody spike model? I'll need some inputs of you guys to be guided on the cave terrain seeing that I want to make this as great as my castle terrain.

 

[Heinvers]

Frankly those cliffs won't cut it for the water. I'd make rolling shores for that water as I did HERE!

 

[Binsu]

Frankly those cliffs won't cut it for the water. I'd make rolling shores for that water as I did HERE!

Ah I see what you are trying to point out there. Thanks for the example and of course, for the feedback!

 

[Vinz]

The UTM has a fog model. It isn't really a fog: just a glowing circle. You can enlarge it to emulate lighting.

 

[Heinvers]

I was about to suggest that Cakey:/ This is the model you would need. Just some tint and you can make it colored your way.

 

[Binsu]

The Cataclysm - Progress Update #8A

The UTM has a fog model. It isn't really a fog: just a glowing circle. You can enlarge it to emulate lighting.

Oh I see. I'll have a look at that but first downloading the UTM. I don't have the map since the time my laptop's hard drive was changed.

Anyway, here are two screenshots showing the changes on the cave terrain (not exactly the next area, still the same area I showed yesterday). Some more doodads added to it and changed the layout of the water (instead of deep water simply, it was changed into 'rolling shore" and also added a water model to make the water thick.) It's all thanks to Heinvers, he did all of the improvements! A very helpful individual.

The lighting would be implemented after and on the next cave terrain as suggested by CakeMaster and Heinvers.

EDIT: Thank you, Heinvers, once again for providing me the mdx file!