Yeah. I feel like it should be placed a little bit down more. It seems high enough where I'd see the thing's outline or something.
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Keep in mind that's a video of fullbright Hammer. The whole area will likely be much darker when lit.
Sweet, almost how I'd imagine Redmond living.
Beamos
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I 100% agree. If YM's map does not become officialized, it'd be fantastic if YM could add some event stuff, like the exploding pumpkins and maybe the ghost.
I must say... I'm digging the chair and sofa.
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As the libary in http://forums.tf2maps.net/geek/gars/images/1/8/5/library_02_wip.jpg is right next to the final point, can I make the suggestion of having that entrance styled as being behind a swing-out bookcase. You know, like the secret rooms you see in movies where they pull out a book and the bookcase swings out thus revealing the hidden entrance.
On another note, I can't help but feel that that screenshot, despite looking absolutely amazing, is edging little bit too much towards realism. For example, the halloween candle on top of the bookcase, contrasts quite heavily with the candles in the brackets, as does the ladder - the original TF2 props do stick out quite a bit (though that may just be my familiarity with them). This: http://forums.tf2maps.net/geek/gars/images/1/8/5/wip_02.jpg looks fantastic however, the gravestones really fit.
On another note, I can't help but feel that that screenshot, despite looking absolutely amazing, is edging little bit too much towards realism. For example, the halloween candle on top of the bookcase, contrasts quite heavily with the candles in the brackets, as does the ladder - the original TF2 props do stick out quite a bit (though that may just be my familiarity with them). This: http://forums.tf2maps.net/geek/gars/images/1/8/5/wip_02.jpg looks fantastic however, the gravestones really fit.
Trying to pin down the lighting inside and out, I'm having a hard time with the strong contrast between dark exterior and light interior. However here's a 3D shot of one of the corridors I'm working on now (yeah there's a 2D version too) - 3D isn't nearly 3D enough. The light bloom on the ceiling is far too bright.
I'll have some exterior shots for you tomorrow probably, as the outside is nearly all done. Just have to tidy up a few things to make it compilable and fix my missing skybox textures (whoops!)
I'll have some exterior shots for you tomorrow probably, as the outside is nearly all done. Just have to tidy up a few things to make it compilable and fix my missing skybox textures (whoops!)
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Chemical Alia
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Hey, don't make us huntyour normal screenshots, we don't all have 3d glasses lying around.
Also, it's kind of silly, but I just wanted to throw out the Luigi's Mansion actually has some great examples of already-simplified detailing of similar architecture and interior space. Especially for trim and atmosphere in general. For as few actual "things" as they have and dealing with such low poly stuff, they managed to create really filled-out and lively spaces. I think wainscoting would be a big help in that hallway.
Right now, my biggest issue is that the space doesn't feel like a house in any way, and has some awkward proportions and structures inside it as a result (the size disparity beween the rug/mantle/sofa/doorway in in the living room, for example, or the random ramp/stairs of the newest shot.) The theme still feels a little shoehorned into the space provided by Valve, but I hope you come up with some clever ways to hide these issues and make the space feel more believable.
Also, it's kind of silly, but I just wanted to throw out the Luigi's Mansion actually has some great examples of already-simplified detailing of similar architecture and interior space. Especially for trim and atmosphere in general. For as few actual "things" as they have and dealing with such low poly stuff, they managed to create really filled-out and lively spaces. I think wainscoting would be a big help in that hallway.
Right now, my biggest issue is that the space doesn't feel like a house in any way, and has some awkward proportions and structures inside it as a result (the size disparity beween the rug/mantle/sofa/doorway in in the living room, for example, or the random ramp/stairs of the newest shot.) The theme still feels a little shoehorned into the space provided by Valve, but I hope you come up with some clever ways to hide these issues and make the space feel more believable.
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Chemical Alia
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Well yeah, that's part of the problem too. I don't have any solutions, but making it more narrow or a tighter space is definitely not it!