Springheel 4582 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 1158 tris Yeah, that's getting closer. Our current swords are all less than 500 tris. It's the texture (including the normalmap) that will really make or break these kinds of models. Quote TDM Missions: A Score to Settle * A Reputation to Uphold * A New Job * A Matter of Hours Video Series: Springheel's Modules * Speedbuild Challenge * New Mappers Workshop * Building Traps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xcen 103 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 1158, 486, 390 tris 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serpentine 127 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 1158, 486, 390 trisAwww yeah, that's fantastic, I can't really tell the difference between then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melan 1806 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 Awww yeah, that's fantastic, I can't really tell the difference between then Indeed! Quote Come the time of peril, did the ground gape, and did the dead rest unquiet 'gainst us. Our bands of iron and hammers of stone prevailed not, and some did doubt the Builder's plan. But the seals held strong, and the few did triumph, and the doubters were lain into the foundations of the new sanctum. -- Collected letters of the Smith-in-Exile, Civitas Approved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Springheel 4582 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 Yep. It's the texture that makes these kinds of things look good, not really the number of polys. Quote TDM Missions: A Score to Settle * A Reputation to Uphold * A New Job * A Matter of Hours Video Series: Springheel's Modules * Speedbuild Challenge * New Mappers Workshop * Building Traps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xcen 103 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bikerdude 3738 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Now thats a TDM sword! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotha 1908 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Yep, looks Pretty Sharp. Quote Clipper-The mapper's best friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotha 1908 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 I haven't shown any mapping work for a while. Let's update a little. I've been building some LOL (Life Of Luxury) modules for some really fancy manor interiors. 11 Quote Clipper-The mapper's best friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Springheel 4582 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Awesome! Quote TDM Missions: A Score to Settle * A Reputation to Uphold * A New Job * A Matter of Hours Video Series: Springheel's Modules * Speedbuild Challenge * New Mappers Workshop * Building Traps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grayman 2905 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Will the "very sharp sword" be making an appearance in 2.01? I'm very interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldwell 2416 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Will the "very sharp sword" be making an appearance in 2.01? I'm very interested. Me too! I have a great place to put it in my map. Xcen any chance you could upload a copy of it? You would get credit where credit is due of course Quote Shadows of Northdale Campaign ACT I: A Curious Mind | ACT II: Down The Rabbit Hole Stand Alone Missions Snowed Inn | Accountant 1: Thieves and Heirs | Accountant 2: New In town | Spring Cleaning | Lord Edgar's Bathhouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ungoliant 120 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 if it were mine, I might even scrawl my name into the hilt texture in some fancy script thats hard to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJFerret 270 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Not to change the subject, but here's my bare beginnings (sorry, pun intended)... Hidden out of view from here, there's a nice warm campfire down there to, erm, avoid... 6 Quote "The measure of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he never would be found out."- Baron Thomas Babington Macauley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obsttorte 1480 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Nice. Quote FM's: Builder Roads, Old Habits, Old Habits Rebuild WIP's: Several. Although after playing Thief 4 I really wanna make a city mission. Mapping and Scripting: Apples and Peaches Sculptris Models and Tutorials: Obsttortes Models My wiki articles: Obstipedia Texture Blending in DR: DR ASE Blend Exporter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melan 1806 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Nice. I'd add a few lights to it if it doesn't destroy the frame rate, but the scene is going in interesting ways. Quote Come the time of peril, did the ground gape, and did the dead rest unquiet 'gainst us. Our bands of iron and hammers of stone prevailed not, and some did doubt the Builder's plan. But the seals held strong, and the few did triumph, and the doubters were lain into the foundations of the new sanctum. -- Collected letters of the Smith-in-Exile, Civitas Approved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldwell 2416 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Not to change the subject, but here's my bare beginnings (sorry, pun intended)...Hidden out of view from here, there's a nice warm campfire down there to, erm, avoid... <snip> That looks really cool! Do you have a story planned out yet? Quote Shadows of Northdale Campaign ACT I: A Curious Mind | ACT II: Down The Rabbit Hole Stand Alone Missions Snowed Inn | Accountant 1: Thieves and Heirs | Accountant 2: New In town | Spring Cleaning | Lord Edgar's Bathhouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diego 196 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 I haven't shown any mapping work for a while. Let's update a little. I've been building some LOL (Life Of Luxury) modules for some really fancy manor interiors. Looks great!these materials could use some more prominent normal maps though. Or even more polys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJFerret 270 Report post Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) Thanks! Heh, most the light you can't see down at the far third, I just like this view. :-) More light, more AIs (you can't make out half a dozen horses and those down by the fire), more sound, more foreshadowing, more frills, more... You know how it is! Yes, story motivated the setting down the hill, basically we're at a trading stopover on a mountain pass, but recent rockfall has cut off the way down this side. Our thief overheard a local trader regretting having sold something to a merchant caravan for the amount he did, since they haven't gotten very far, we can recover said item for him. Of course we don't want suspicion pointing his way, so need to nab other stuff to cover up the main intent as well. Of course, that's only half the adventure. ;-) (I wanted to start fairly basic, to learn what pitfalls to avoid with more complex things for the future, and also measure my investment/enjoyment in the process, thankfully so far so good! Just don't put a domed lid chest up against a wall...) Edited November 6, 2013 by RJFerret Quote "The measure of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he never would be found out."- Baron Thomas Babington Macauley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJFerret 270 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 OK, so I've reached a stopping point. Half the mission is in place (and playable on easy), but before I do more, it would be helpful to know what I've missed in my beginner ignorance, and how it performs for someone on a lower end system. Would someone experienced at poking around newbie maps like to check it out? Might someone with a system that struggles, care to give me insights how it performs for them please? Quote "The measure of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he never would be found out."- Baron Thomas Babington Macauley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
demagogue 1198 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 We have a term for this, an Alpha test. You might ask for a thread on the betatest forum so you can keep everything in a thread. I'd like to help, but I'm up to my ears in writing papers right now! Quote What do you see when you turn out the light? I can't tell you but I know that it's mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krypt 21 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 [i]The Huntsman card room at the Royal Hart Gambling Hall: where the upper crust gather to posture, scheme and wager. It's said that thousands in gold and jewels changes hands within these walls on a nightly basis, and most of it flows right into the house's coffers. No thief has ever hit this place and lived to tell the tale, but those thieves were not me.[/i].. [attachment=9921:Krypt_1.jpg] 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyyrma 230 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Krypt, that looks fantastic. Really detailed, I like it! I know its a four year old post, but still... ... Not really Thief-like, is it? :-) Edited November 13, 2013 by kyyrma 1 Quote FMs: In a Time of Need, Breaking out the Fence, Exhumed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Springheel 4582 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Very nice Krypt, although the door texture looks awfully rough for such a posh room. Quote TDM Missions: A Score to Settle * A Reputation to Uphold * A New Job * A Matter of Hours Video Series: Springheel's Modules * Speedbuild Challenge * New Mappers Workshop * Building Traps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotha 1908 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Very impressive looking scene. I'd double check the floor texture. Looks a bit too high scale. Keep up the good work! Quote Clipper-The mapper's best friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
