So, what are you working on right now?

[Spooks]

I've been thinking about the lack of radiators myself as I feel an upper class interior would benefit just from the visual interest of a radiator slapped on a wall/below a window, but I agree about the aesthetics. I've half a mind to try and put something together but I'm already procrastinating on my map as it is.

 

OT, I'm slowly prodding along with my objectives, so the architectural side has been kinda done/on hold for awile. Nothing too showy. Here's a current picture of a corner:

 

 

 

And here's an old picture of a horse pulling tricks in the backroom for those sweet carrots:

 

 

Edited February 16, 2016 by Spooks

[Melan]

There are already multiple fireplaces and stoves among the assets, which are the common methods of heating in the implied setting.

[SeriousToni]

Thanks for the clarification Springheel.

 

I understand the radiator is clashing with the setting, so i leave it out.

Instead you guys can still take a look at the finished model on sketchfab: https://skfb.ly/KYyC

 

Looks really nice! Is there a reason you didn't shift the textures in the middle between the gaps randomly? Does this take more GPU usage? Because it does clearly repeat. Otherwise, really nice!

[Ralle321]

Thank you SeriousToni.

I could have mirrored some of the stacked uv-shells to reduce the repetition, but the way the triangulation is setup, the shading would then be messed with.

[SeriousToni]

Ah okay, well thanks for the heads up - I don't know this

[RPGista]

Hey deadlove, really digging those dynamically lit spaces, and the creative placing of objects!

[Deadlove]

I'll spend a lot of time moving around the candles in game, and then why I find the proper arrangement I'll go reposiition them in the editor for maximum shadowplay. Thanks RPGista.

[Epifire]

Two days back I realized I wanted a control system for mappers to use, so I kinda did a thing...

 

 

 

 

 

 

The shadow mesh has been optimized and the only thing I'd like to change is to get the glow deformer on the bulb rings. The internal arc loses visibility through the glass warp at a distance. I'm curious as to what other glass shaders are available? I like how this one looks otherwise, I'd just like the bulbs to have a bit of a outline in the final result.

 

The unit consists of four meshes total. The main junction box, and three separate lever/bulb sections for starters. These separate meshes share the same origin as the junction box. So basically all you have to do is position the box, then duplicate it and switch to the desired mesh slot you need the lever to sit in. There's a fourth separate lever mesh to parent to a mover entity, as the actual switch. So with that and on/off skins, it should have everything a mapper needs to add in their own switches for in-game purposes.

 

Also! Unlike the arc transformer, this one has a back panel and isn't limited to being placed against a wall.

[Melan]

O-ho! I have wanted a control pedestal like that for a while. I even have a few brush-based prefabs. This will come handy!

 

Thanks.

[Xarg]

That control system looks fantastic!

[SeriousToni]

Looks like I'm gonna do a true Frankenstein mission soon

[Deadlove]

I got the light placement right for the downstairs part of this room!

 

[Springheel]

Two days back I realized I wanted a control system for mappers to use, so I kinda did a thing...

 

 

 

Wow, awesome!

[RPGista]

Those are some of the most sophisticated models to be seen in TDM, brilliant work man, it seems youve completely mastered the particle mechanics!

[RPGista]

Regarding the bulb question, the only thing that occurs to me and I dont know if its feasible, would be to add a bit of alpha grime to them, give them a bit more of a shape. Because I dont think you can fake reflections or shine. Well, actually, do glass materials have a specular?

[Epifire]

Regarding the bulb question, the only thing that occurs to me and I dont know if its feasible, would be to add a bit of alpha grime to them, give them a bit more of a shape. Because I dont think you can fake reflections or shine. Well, actually, do glass materials have a specular?

 

Primarily I wanted to customize one of the existing glass_warp materials. It needs a bit less translucency and a bit more ambient color to define the shape for the off mode. The on state needs to be able to show the internal arc detail when close and have a kind of yellow glow to the shape. Doesn't the lantern use the deform flare? I was hoping to just reduce the rings back to quads to try that and see. If it didn't have any major impact on performance, that would be perfect for what I need then.

 

A material example is really all I'd need to attempt that with, as I really couldn't find any sufficient usage of it on the idSdk site.

 

 

Looks like I'm gonna do a true Frankenstein mission soon

 

You may like what I have in mind coming up. I don't exactly have a full take on a mission to put it into yet, but there's a certain scene I want to script and model out. Without putting out too many details, it'll make great use of sounds and visuals for what I'm currently capable of doing

[VanishedOne]

Here's a flare:

textures/darkmod/sfx/flare_custom
{

	noSelfShadow
	noShadows
	nonsolid
	//sort postprocess
	deform flare 32
	translucent

		{
			blend add
			map textures/darkmod/sfx/candleglow.tga //textures/particles/fbeam
			clamp
			colored
		}


}

Reduce the 32 to make it smaller (32 is pretty big, and I've had trouble with this one clipping through walls in some circumstances). Seen here in a test map as part of another radiator design. (The 'reactor meltdown' effect is more muted against a proper backdrop.) Whether it'll suit your needs is another matter...

Edited February 20, 2016 by VanishedOne

[Aosys]

Maybe not the best project to be tackling as a newbie...

 

 

I think I need to redo the blade, tbh.

[RPGista]

Pretty neat, you can definitely see this as a sacred sword abandoned deep inside some forbidden crypt somewhere.

Edited February 22, 2016 by RPGista

[Epifire]

Maybe not the best project to be tackling as a newbie...

 

 

I think I need to redo the blade, tbh.

 

I like the shape a lot. If anything I'd just thicken the middle of the blade a little bit. The hilt looks perfect imo.

 

To be more specific my thoughts would be to have it widen right at that sharp curve and then taper off to the end. All while keeping the same overall shape. Also if you want any advice or aid with the texturing feel free to hit me up via PMs.

[Aosys]

 

I like the shape a lot. If anything I'd just thicken the middle of the blade a little bit. The hilt looks perfect imo.

 

To be more specific my thoughts would be to have it widen right at that sharp curve and then taper off to the end. All while keeping the same overall shape. Also if you want any advice or aid with the texturing feel free to hit me up via PMs.

 

Hey Epi, thanks for the response! In regards to the shape, it's actually already 1 to 1 scale with this irl khopesh (which is the one I'm attempting to replicate), but I'll certainly consider your advice:

 

 

I definitely will need help with texturing later, so thanks in advance!

 

Also, tiny update, finally fixed the blade and got the edge in. I'll try and finish the rest soon.

 

[SeriousToni]

 

You may like what I have in mind coming up. I don't exactly have a full take on a mission to put it into yet, but there's a certain scene I want to script and model out. Without putting out too many details, it'll make great use of sounds and visuals for what I'm currently capable of doing

 

I'm very curious now, but don't spoil us yet - I'm sure from seeing what you've achieved so far this will be a great setting! Good luck with it - can't wait to see it! :)

[Aosys]

I've finally got the finished high-poly (I guess?). I have no idea what I'm doing...... XD

 

 

No doubt the scale is completely off for TDM, so that'll have to get fixed at some point. In the meantime, what do you guys think, is this ready for texturing?

[rich_is_bored]

I'm not liking how glitchy and imprecise fragment programs are but this is one of the things I'm experimenting with ATM...

 

[Epifire]

I've finally got the finished high-poly (I guess?). I have no idea what I'm doing...... XD

 

 

No doubt the scale is completely off for TDM, so that'll have to get fixed at some point. In the meantime, what do you guys think, is this ready for texturing?

 

Well done on the creases! Only thing I'd do at this point (if you plan on baking it) is to get a fairly dense lowres mesh over that and maybe put some smoothing on your highres reference you've been working on. By smoothing I mean subdivision refinement. You may have to add some various edge loops so that you don't lose the good shapes going on here. But it'll make for some smooth'n snazzy normals when you're done. I'm a boss with baking in XSI but I don't know precisely how that's done in Blender (assuming that's what you're using?).