The one-week Environment #1 (Closed!) Updated with screens on post #1

[Acies]

Okay, I've had an idea.

Gather a bunch of people, variously talented in mapping, with the goal of having each of them create a similiar-looking environment under the time-span of one week.

I will attempt to provide models, textures, particle effects, tweaks etc. to fit into the environment during the course of the week. At the end of the week each participant will have their own (hopefully beautiful) environment; which will be showcased in this thread with a "beauty shot".


The ultimate goal is to have it looking as beautiful as possible! To your help you will have me and other users participating to share tips and tricks for making "stuff look better". As everyone is working on a similiar environment the tips and tricks become directly applicable to your environment.

So.. Let's get started!

For the first week we will draw inspiration from Khyrpa's beautiful screenshot showcased in the "Screenshot criticism thread".
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/32826151/24hpicturesmall.png
So the theme is water/underground/temple.

I will update the main post with my progress as well as post links to models/textures I make. Use this thread to post your progress and recieve feedback. In case you want to make a request for a custom asset, post a printscreen of your environment and draw a figure of what you want - where in your environment. I will pick up on some of the requests made and make those assets available for everyone participating.

In case you make any assets or discover any neat techniques; share them!

This thread is all about making something good-looking through sharing!


Due to a swedish holiday coming up this first run might be two weeks.

Edit: Modelbatch#1
http://www.frictionalgames.com/forum/thr...#pid238483

Screens:
Amn


Kiandra


Jonny


The mug

[FlawlessHappiness]

Uh oh.
I just have to get this clear.

We create our map, in a week, and post at picture at the end of it?
We look at the picture and then we draw inspiration, creating a map with the given themes.

[Acies]

During the week the people participating provide screens for criticism, much like the "screenshot criticism thread". The only difference is that everyone is working with the same type of environment (facing the same challanges). Through collaboration within the temporary group knowledge is shared. : ]

At the end of the week people should have environments which look as good as if there had been "a team" working on a single environment; only that each individual have constructed their map to their own preferences.

So the map being created is simply a scene; made to look good from the printscreen perspective.

[7heDubz]

Seem's really fun! if only i had a computer to work on 24/7 D:

[WALP]

We are allowed to use custom models right?

[FlawlessHappiness]

We are allowed to use custom models right?

In case you make any assets or discover any neat techniques; share them!

This thread is all about making something good-looking through sharing!

Yes of course. No ruljes, other than helping and follow the theme, i guess.
It's not a competition It's for fun, to get better, and to share

[Hardarm]

huehuehue

[CarnivorousJelly]

I think I'll follow this; not sure if I'll participate for a while, but I could definitely learn a lot from just watching, too!

[Rapture]

Sounds fun, but I still have to ask the obvious...

(1) When does this start? Your little snippet at the end wasn't helpful.

(2) We are allowed custom models, and since you 'Acies' will be supplying some, can others supply models for this 1 week to be dated fun?

(3) Are we allowed multiple pictures?

P.S. - I would appreciate a "Rules" & "Starting Time/Date or TBA" posted!

[Acies]

1) Starting now; giving it two weeks (as I'm away from thursday-sunday). So... Finish around 30th.

2) Everyone can supply models, particles, gobos, textures etc. Shared effort!

3) Yes, "the one picture" is more a guideline of refining the environment greatly. It should look really good from at least one angle, if it does from several that's good too!

Rules (guidelines):
# Share assets
# Make it beautiful - refine, refine
# Interact through this thread to provide help/input
# Above is subject to change

This isn't competetive-focused, but if people want to we can have a vote at the end :]


Edit: Great to see interest! Shall be fun seeing everyone's take on the area

The beginning of some assets:

Spoiler below!

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/1334...-37-73.bmp