Ineffable Wingbolt Dahak Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Something is missing, what should I add? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Dahak:Something is missing, what should I add? Nice! What scenario is this for? When will we see it out? If possible, I think you need a way to get rid of that horrible looking hill wall (the thing which makes the grass a level higher) - Archmagus Micael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 I like the raised grass, actually. I think it looks fine like it is. If I think of anything, though, I'll post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Dahak Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Micael, the hills should stay. The islands are supposed to be floating above the Abyss. It comes out whenever I finish, which is whenever it happens. I rarely have that free time, so it is slow. Thankfully, I don't need much in the way of towns are outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Hawk King Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 try 651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 The abyss could do with having a bit more colour added to it. Maybe a nebula in that big empty space below and to the left of the party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Niemand Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 May I ask how you got your bridge to work? I have made one myself that looks similar; the graphic is adjusted upward by the height of a few levels of cliff, and it looks great when the party walks on it, but getting on it is a problem because technically they have to jump off of a cliff to reach it, even though it looks like it is at he same height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Dahak Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 There are 3 types of height: Game Height Floor Height Terrain Height I left the game's height alone, dropped the floor, and raised the bridge's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Archmagus Micael Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Well, when you've made your scenario, and i have some free time, I'll beta-test it. - Archmagus Micael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgeoning Battle Gamma emulrooney Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Is there any way of making the bottoms of the little islands spiky? Making them look more like flying rocks and less like flying squares (Actually, they kinda remind me of Chia Pets as they are now.) could help the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Donald Hebb Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Dahak, do me the honor of letting me bear your children. This is genuinely awesome. I agree with Thuryl, though- something in the space would be nice. Why not make the bush go on the hills, and place something magical (runes, lantern, etc) on the hills instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Aran Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 For half a year I have been trying to design "starry void" graphics for BoA that look remotely authentic. Needless to say, it's not half as good as this. Please, please put those graphics up at the Louvre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Dahak Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 Okay. Several things first. 1) Changed rock type. Opinions? 2) Cannot do underhanging rocks. BoA is unfriendly about it (tile coverup) 3) Anything else? 4) Those are the Vahnatai light, outdoors = no light emitted. Not bushes. Although, maybe I could use the big lamps... Hm. 5) I am zipping up the files to be sent to the Louvre. Edit: I tried to add a nebula (Orion Nebula actually is where this takes place), but the images I have are BIG, and all my attempts to shrink to managable size (32 floors) failed. I'm trying though. Maybe others objects to fill in the void? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Hmm. The Vahnatai floor on the tableau looks out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan ef Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Drakey used to house Motekye's boulders on his site. They were very good, more irregular and natural. Where are they, Drakey? I like this stary void. Yes, a spiraling nebula would be great. Why not make one from scratch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/graphics/work_003.gif If you change the 003 at the end of the URL to anything from 004 to 012, you'll get the rest of Motekye's graphics. EDIT: 005, 006, and 007 are monster/PC graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I think the green tile floor looks good there. I notice that people always complain whenever someone tries to use that floor for something besides a Vahnatai building. I don't understand why, though. It's just green tiles. There's nothing particular about green tiles that's specific to the vahnatai. My mother was considering getting green tiles for the kitchen a few years ago. Honestly, people, get over it. EDIT: Also, I like the grey rocks better than the brown rocks. I don't like the brown rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Drew Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I would edit the bridge graphics so that they don't look so much like wood - either changing the graphics to a metallic gray color, or even better, making a sort of cobblestone foot path, where you can see the black of the void through the cracks - as though the stones were just floating in the nothing. Very cool work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Nebula: Would this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Donald Hebb Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 The nebula should be 2x2, just because I can't yet place it without the nomenclature. Meanwhile, I can't say I agree with the use of floors in the second shot- too many colors. The bright R, G and B don't set one another off very well- maybe using a green regal carpet or a darker mosaic tileset would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I'd say that the green and red are problematic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I think the green looks fine. Blue and green go well together, in my opinion. The red doesn't look good though. I'll make a bigger nebula in a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan ef Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Too many colours and too many patterns, yes. Look at the first picture, where the void has a majesty that is no longer noticeable in the second pic. If you want to blend void and passageway into one flowing, otherworldly experience, choose colours and patterns that add to the flow and do not break it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I'm doing something wrong, but I don't know what. This bigger nebula simply doesn't look nearly as good as the smaller one. I'll keep trying some other time. EDIT: By the way, I hope you're putting as much effort into the plot of this scenario as you are into the way it looks. Have you read the articles I listed in this thread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Dahak Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 The red is a flying carpet that you arrived on. I could ditch it and add a portal, but I felt that the "portal" arrival was overdone. Quote: Originally written by The Almighty Doer of Stuff: I'm doing something wrong, but I don't know what. This bigger nebula simply doesn't look nearly as good as the smaller one. I'll keep trying some other time. EDIT: By the way, I hope you're putting as much effort into the plot of this scenario as you are into the way it looks. Have you read the articles I listed in this thread ? Sent you a PM with details. You tell me if I got it right. --- I'll work on an alternate bridge. Hm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Sullust Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Perhaps a floating wooden or stone slab would be more appealing to the eyes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Overwhelming Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Quote: 2) Cannot do underhanging rocks. BoA is unfriendly about it (tile coverup) Think about changing the wall terrain to give that spikey look (like estalactites [sp?]), instead of adding any graphics to the base of the floating islands. About the nebula pic you say you can't shrink... What's the problem about shrinking it? Maybe I can do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Dahak Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 I managed to get a nebula to work, but it didn't merge seamlessly with the black of the surrounding terrain. I need to edit a bit first. Edit: I'll get back to it in a bit, but first, I want to read the Half-Blood Prince. Toodles! Edit2: I managed a nebula, changed the bridge, and changed the hills. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 The pillar-rock combo seems odd to me. Not sure why, but my eye is drawn that way. As far as the bridge, it is a great improvement, but I think that was in mind earlier was more on the lines of stepping stones in a pond. But with stalagmites. Not sure how that would work in the RP, maybe a dexterity check to make sure you can get across the floating bridge? *this message sponsored by horsehead lager - which mightly approves of the nebula* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Donald Hebb Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Oooooh!!! I love the nebula- and the pillars are fantastic. The green and purple really set one another off. The cobblestone bridge is also preferable to the shoddy-looking wooden one. 5/5 Now finish the damn thing! ;_; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Dahak Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Frankie Vallium:Oooooh!!! I love the nebula- and the pillars are fantastic. The green and purple really set one another off. The cobblestone bridge is also preferable to the shoddy-looking wooden one. 5/5 Now finish the damn thing! ;_; To Do: Finish last town <-- Current step. Create creatures Place creatues Add town scripts Type intro Type dialouge Proof scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Personally, I liked the original raised hills better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Yes, I also liked the lit hills better. And the wooden bridge. It added a certain precarious nature to the image. But the new statues and nebula are both nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast *i Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 This is exactly what I had in mind for the Nexus in Emulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Overwhelming Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 It's looking great, although I liked the lit hills better. The columns in flat panel look a little bit odd. Anyway it's great. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Venom Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Fascinating imagery, but highly unusual. I am curious to see how this can figure into a BoA plot. It seems like you have much work to go, but I will await the release with much anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Dahak Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 BoA style plot or BoA world? This scenario has NOTHING to do with the BoA world. The plot is a mystery with some fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Silent Motion Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Frankie Vallium:Oooooh!!! I love the nebula- and the pillars are fantastic. The green and purple really set one another off. The cobblestone bridge is also preferable to the shoddy-looking wooden one. 5/5 Now finish the damn thing! ;_; TM - Please don't swear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I don't know if you've noticed, but TM is banned and will be for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Zxquez Zolohahni Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I liek the pillars better. It goes with the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Perhaps if you put the pillars on the hills, it would make everyone happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Dolphin Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 The void and nebula are awesome! The pillars and tile go very well with the grass and trees. The stone bridge looks good too, but I liked the wooden bridge a bit more. The floating rocks and stars look great, too. I like the idea of the floating carpet arrival, but I'm not too into it being red. Thank you for sending the graphics to the Louvre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan ef Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Both images are good. What you prefer depends on what you try to express through them. I'd say follow your own instinct. You made this phantastic void, didn't you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Venom Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Quote: I don't know if you've noticed, but TM is banned and will be for some time. Actually, despite the BANNED notice, I have it on good authority that Mr. Vallium is no longer banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Dolphin Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Quote: Originally written by Venom:Actually, despite the BANNED notice, I have it on good authority that Mr. Vallium is no longer banned. Teasing like that is mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Kelandon Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I'm trying to find some kind of joke or hidden meaning in that. I mean, trying to correct the forum administrator about whether a member is banned or not is kind of funny, but I'd have thought you'd play it for more laughs. EDIT: In reference to Venom, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I don't know what that means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Sullust Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 That's because Drakefyre is TM, but he's trying to keep it on the DL. As for the topic I prefer the hills to the pillars just seemingly floating out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Venom Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Did I say something funny? If so, it was completely unintentional. I wanted to verify Frankie Vallium's status two days ago, so I sent a PM to one of the forum moderators inquiring how he could be banned and yet still post. That moderator gave me the information I recently posted. Please forgive me if I was misinformed, but that is the message I received. I don't know exactly what a forum admin is, but Drakefyre is not listed as one of the moderators for this forum whom I contacted. Please, though, continue to focus on the main subject here. I too prefer the hills to the pillars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 TM (or Frankie Vallium) is banned, and he hasn't posted since his banning. All of his posts are dated before he was banned. And I don't need to be listed as a moderator, because I'm an administrator, which means I moderate every forum automatically, and I can also do behind the scenes stuff, like banning people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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