Wednesday, 31 March 2010
An apology...
I owe an apology to the team for my recent actions, or better said, lack there of. I'm sorry, I will get on task.
Monday, 29 March 2010
More From Me!
So I've started the high poly model of the fountain. I think it's coming along nicely. I just need to take the top half into Zbrush.
I also have the full low poly version pretty much figured out.
The low poly is made of of 4 static meshes. The pivot point is in the middle so the only thing that needs to be done is to make copies and rotate them 90 degrees in the editor. I've been looking around and this seemed to be the popular approach when making something like this for a game asset.
I also have the full low poly version pretty much figured out.
The low poly is made of of 4 static meshes. The pivot point is in the middle so the only thing that needs to be done is to make copies and rotate them 90 degrees in the editor. I've been looking around and this seemed to be the popular approach when making something like this for a game asset.
Friday, 26 March 2010
Starting Fountain
Alright I decided that I'm going to try and post as much as possible. So today's work has been starting the fountain. This is where it's at:
I'm combining a bunch of different aspects of some fountains I found online. It's missing the top decoration piece. I'm also going to add a bunch of detail pieces all over the fountain so it's nowhere near finished yet.
Let me know if this looks alright. If anyone thinks something should be added/deleted/changed don't hesitate to tell me.
I'm combining a bunch of different aspects of some fountains I found online. It's missing the top decoration piece. I'm also going to add a bunch of detail pieces all over the fountain so it's nowhere near finished yet.
Let me know if this looks alright. If anyone thinks something should be added/deleted/changed don't hesitate to tell me.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Progress Report
I've done what I love to do...start over. Yes that's correct I'm going to start over on the models I already have done. I apologize for the inconvenience. Why am I doing this? Because I've spent the last few months figuring out not only how to model and texture better but how to do it correctly. The way I've been going about everything is wrong. But in the short span of 2 hours I managed to create a rock. A rock that I'm proud of because I made it correctly.
These are directly captured from 3ds Max (not rendered):
Why is this important you may ask. Well for the first time ever I went through the entire process of modeling a game asset. The steps I took:
1. Create Base Mesh (3ds Max)
2. Sculpt High Poly Mesh (Zbrush)
3. Retopologize Mesh (Zbrush)
4. Export Low Poly Mesh (Zbrush)
5. Unwrap Low Poly Mesh (3ds Max)
6. Bake Out Normals (3ds Max)
After that I threw on a rock texture. It would need more texturing but I'm finally getting used to doing everything. Now I just need to remember to do it in this order...
These are directly captured from 3ds Max (not rendered):
Why is this important you may ask. Well for the first time ever I went through the entire process of modeling a game asset. The steps I took:
1. Create Base Mesh (3ds Max)
2. Sculpt High Poly Mesh (Zbrush)
3. Retopologize Mesh (Zbrush)
4. Export Low Poly Mesh (Zbrush)
5. Unwrap Low Poly Mesh (3ds Max)
6. Bake Out Normals (3ds Max)
After that I threw on a rock texture. It would need more texturing but I'm finally getting used to doing everything. Now I just need to remember to do it in this order...
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Pardon the tardy
I put some stuff in the box. Hopefully, if everything goes as planned, most of this weekend coming up is going to be happyTarandel time. I've also made a steamChat folder too. Here are a few pics and a life drawing of the puppy and her best skill. Cheers peeps!
Monday, 8 March 2010
Content
I made a folder on box.net called UDK Packages. I put the package that contains my basic blockouts in there.
These are just basic blocks so Joe can tell how big all of the models that we're making are going to be. I'll upload the same package when the models are completely done so Joe will just have to replace the old one with the new one.
Go Team Awesome!
These are just basic blocks so Joe can tell how big all of the models that we're making are going to be. I'll upload the same package when the models are completely done so Joe will just have to replace the old one with the new one.
Go Team Awesome!
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Naming Conventions
Added a new document to box.net called naming conventions. It goes over some other things as well. Let me know if anything should be changed or added to it. Also let me know if it's clear.
Friday, 19 February 2010
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Question to Ponder
So our game as it stands is shaping up to be a survival type game. We've all said at one point or another about limiting items in the players inventory (only hold 2 weapons, and 2 spells, a few health packs, ect.). The only thing I'm wondering about is the spells. Stick with me for just a bit.
So if we're thinking of this game in terms of the short 4 level game that we're making then I believe we should stick with what we have. However, I remember at one point this game was supposed to be a "demo" of what would be a larger game. If that's the case I think we might want to do something with the spells that requires a bit more from the player. When most people think of doing spells many people get images of witches, scrolls, Latin, ingredients, and cauldrons. I was thinking that perhaps in order to use a spell the player would get the scroll first. Perhaps at the beginning of the game the player is given a giant book of spells by the head priest guy. Then the player will need to collect all the ingredients for the spell in order to get it to work. Not only will this get the player to search around more but it will give them freedom. If doing this all of the spells (even the most powerful ones) will be available from the very beginning of the game. The player will have access to whatever they want (provided they save the things they've found).
Example:
Ring Of Fire (provides a temporary protective ring of fire around the player)
Ingredients:
Bay Leaves
Pepper
Amber
Open Flame
This spell would require the player to gather Bay Leaves, Pepper, and Amber. And take them over to an open flame to make. After the spell is made the player will then be able to use it when ever they want. It would unlock it for the rest of the game. They would not need to gather the ingredients again. The open flame could be a designated spell making station (think of the store, or the bench in Dead Space).
Anyway, that was my long thought/ramble. This would require a more in depth inventory system, and a larger game. So it all depends on what we're going for. Comments welcome!
So if we're thinking of this game in terms of the short 4 level game that we're making then I believe we should stick with what we have. However, I remember at one point this game was supposed to be a "demo" of what would be a larger game. If that's the case I think we might want to do something with the spells that requires a bit more from the player. When most people think of doing spells many people get images of witches, scrolls, Latin, ingredients, and cauldrons. I was thinking that perhaps in order to use a spell the player would get the scroll first. Perhaps at the beginning of the game the player is given a giant book of spells by the head priest guy. Then the player will need to collect all the ingredients for the spell in order to get it to work. Not only will this get the player to search around more but it will give them freedom. If doing this all of the spells (even the most powerful ones) will be available from the very beginning of the game. The player will have access to whatever they want (provided they save the things they've found).
Example:
Ring Of Fire (provides a temporary protective ring of fire around the player)
Ingredients:
Bay Leaves
Pepper
Amber
Open Flame
This spell would require the player to gather Bay Leaves, Pepper, and Amber. And take them over to an open flame to make. After the spell is made the player will then be able to use it when ever they want. It would unlock it for the rest of the game. They would not need to gather the ingredients again. The open flame could be a designated spell making station (think of the store, or the bench in Dead Space).
Anyway, that was my long thought/ramble. This would require a more in depth inventory system, and a larger game. So it all depends on what we're going for. Comments welcome!
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Nicer sketch program than photoshop?
In my adventures throughout the interwebs I've stumbled across a program used just for sketching. Is it better than photoshop csx ? I don't know. But it is a simple and very small program (342k) that is geared specifically for sketching. This could help or maybe not I don't know, but I do know that this version is free and free is good.
http://wistinga.online.fr/opencanvas/
I'm starting to get into it and see how it works and will be posting up some sketches for items and whatnot.
Good Times.
And also I was thinking we could check out www.Blender.org for our 3d needs. Again, free and free is good.
http://wistinga.online.fr/opencanvas/
I'm starting to get into it and see how it works and will be posting up some sketches for items and whatnot.
Good Times.
And also I was thinking we could check out www.Blender.org for our 3d needs. Again, free and free is good.
Monday, 8 February 2010
Monday, 1 February 2010
Concepting Things
So I couldn't be online long tonight so I decided to post things here. I put some quick concepts I did on box.net in the Level Work folder. I figure that was a good place for them. I drew out an idea for the inside of the church. It's just a basic idea, some more details need to be in it like lights hanging from the ceiling and decorations on the back walls. I also put in a thought for getting to the basement. I thought maybe that the church people may want to keep what's down there hidden. Just a simple hidden doorway. If you have questions let me know! If we don't like this look it's not a big deal. I just had a thought.
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Like I said....
No...balls...panzy. Anywho, just dropped some docs/lists and pics into the box, (the folders are docs & cryptStuff). The docs are a work in progress, hopefully with y'alls help too! :D The levelLego thing is almost complete, however, my initial measurements were off, (by some minutes) and there are small gaps in the wall spaces, (certain connections). I found that if a simple stroke is applied, it clears, (or connects rather) everything up. I'll have the psd. on box tonight. Cheers!
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Hi!
I put some stuff in the box, in the "Level Work" folder. Sorry about the artie-shatness...you'll see.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Weekly Chat
Just for the blog record. Our weekly chat on Steam will be on Mondays at 7pm (6pm Central time...stupid Illinois).
I don't think either of you have my Steam name, and if you do I don't have yours. So just add me as a friend. My name is: stankispoor.
Go Team Awesome!
I don't think either of you have my Steam name, and if you do I don't have yours. So just add me as a friend. My name is: stankispoor.
Go Team Awesome!
Sunday, 20 December 2009
On My Way Back.
Hey guys. I'm leaving today. Let me know when you're free to get together to talk about everything. I'll be home until January 1st. Call me.
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Maybe you forgeting about me?
I think maybe you have forgotten about me. No? Also, while reading you are using my voice. Hahahahahahaha!
Stuff - UPDATE
I set up a box.net folder for us. Keep an eye out for a link. Below are some different priests, holy armor, a holy crystal staff, demons, a sacrificial place, and a painting by Turner. I'm not sure what are priest should look like. I'll Photoshop some stuff up as soon as I get home. I have more pics on box.net plus a ton to come. Just some ideas.
I thought it would be cool if we could get some kind of armor or something, (hence the armor pic). I also was thinking about the use of weapons, (the power glove, staff, etc) are mystical weapons a one time use? Do they get charged up by killing demons? Can they be destroyed? Do the demons carry some that Tarandel could use? Can we only carry so many? I'm probably jumping the gun like a son of a bitch here. If I am, sorry. I just want to throw ideas out and around. I know we mentioned only a few levels, (to start). So I would imagine that the "grand picture" will not be part of our first release. I'm a bit drunk right now. Enjoying my last couple of days in Texas. When I get back. I'm gonna buckle down hardcore in U3. Cheers.
I thought it would be cool if we could get some kind of armor or something, (hence the armor pic). I also was thinking about the use of weapons, (the power glove, staff, etc) are mystical weapons a one time use? Do they get charged up by killing demons? Can they be destroyed? Do the demons carry some that Tarandel could use? Can we only carry so many? I'm probably jumping the gun like a son of a bitch here. If I am, sorry. I just want to throw ideas out and around. I know we mentioned only a few levels, (to start). So I would imagine that the "grand picture" will not be part of our first release. I'm a bit drunk right now. Enjoying my last couple of days in Texas. When I get back. I'm gonna buckle down hardcore in U3. Cheers.
Different Kind of "Hell"
So I was thinking about the style and feel of our game. Thinking about demons, hell, and things of the sort I automatically picture violent red colors. However, I'm not sure if that's the direction we should take. I came across this picture on Hourences site and thought something like this may fit our game perfectly.
http://www.hourences.com/portfolio/work/new3/gowspire1.jpg
http://www.hourences.com/portfolio/work/new3/gowspire1.jpg
Friday, 11 December 2009
Pardon the penis
These are some old school demons. I really dig the look of their faces. Not like the new age style futuristic gaudy crap demons. These are courtesy from http://triplxr.net/art2.htm The site has a breakdown of their business. If we could "shoot" for the older lithograph style demons and monsters, I think it would be much scarier. Without the penis. I'm doing more research on their amulets, trinkets, powers, and rulings, as well as other various forms.
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Remember Programming
Sometimes it is AWESOME!
So things with UDK have been going really good. It started off very slowly but I'm learning it the best I can. I currently have a guy that walks around in a 3rd person view. Right now it's close up to him but we can make it as far away as we like.
To build on Joe's 3rd person puzzle, 1st person shooting idea. I started to make a development that would tell if the player had his gun out. Right now I have the ability to not make him shoot if he's not allowed to. I was thinking of switching the camera when the player pulls out there weapon. In other words there will be a "combat mode" and a "roaming mode". This will switch on and off with the press of a button. If we don't want 1st person I was also thinking we could just zoom in to a closer 3rd person when in "combat mode".
Anyway I'm just rambling. So now is the time to really start thinking about what we want from this game. We should have a list of "abilities" that we need the player to have. Things like climbing, pushing objects, collecting items, flying, doing some crazy dance. We need a list of mechanics. That way I can program them.
I hope all of that made sense...it's late.
So things with UDK have been going really good. It started off very slowly but I'm learning it the best I can. I currently have a guy that walks around in a 3rd person view. Right now it's close up to him but we can make it as far away as we like.
To build on Joe's 3rd person puzzle, 1st person shooting idea. I started to make a development that would tell if the player had his gun out. Right now I have the ability to not make him shoot if he's not allowed to. I was thinking of switching the camera when the player pulls out there weapon. In other words there will be a "combat mode" and a "roaming mode". This will switch on and off with the press of a button. If we don't want 1st person I was also thinking we could just zoom in to a closer 3rd person when in "combat mode".
Anyway I'm just rambling. So now is the time to really start thinking about what we want from this game. We should have a list of "abilities" that we need the player to have. Things like climbing, pushing objects, collecting items, flying, doing some crazy dance. We need a list of mechanics. That way I can program them.
I hope all of that made sense...it's late.
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
UDK Training
So I've been looking around for information on how awesome the UDK is. I've discovered that it is in fact very very awesome. I've just downloaded TONS of videos on how to use it (it's pretty similar to Unreal 3). The main thing is that we can easily make it our own game. I've just run through a tutorial on how to do that. It loads up a custom main menu and starts our own level. I ran into a bit of trouble when I tried to package it for distribution. I'm going to run through the tutorial again because I may have missed something. If I get it to work I'll upload it for you guys to install and see the greatness.
On a side note: Since I'm stuck in Illinois I was wondering if there was some chat thing we could use to talk to each other. Maybe we could set up a time every week and get on that chat to discuss the game. That way we can have instant discussions. Just a thought.
On a side note: Since I'm stuck in Illinois I was wondering if there was some chat thing we could use to talk to each other. Maybe we could set up a time every week and get on that chat to discuss the game. That way we can have instant discussions. Just a thought.
Sunday, 6 December 2009
"OUR" game v. Flash
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/136337
This might give us some inspiration or maybe just ocupy an hour of your time. Either way good times will be had by all.
This might give us some inspiration or maybe just ocupy an hour of your time. Either way good times will be had by all.
Sunday, 29 November 2009
A Small Change
NOTE: All of this is subject to change! Feel free....
Title: Tarandel
Genre: 1st - 3rd person shooter/puzzle
Theme: Realistic/horror/educational
Platform: PC (for now)
- Quick Breakdown -
Main Character: Father Tarandel
Birthdate: Unknown
Organization/Religon: Unknown
Years of Service: Unknown
Note: Not too much is known about Father Tarandel. Keeping it vague allows for a wider "religious" demographic.
Premise: You are a priest on the East coast of the USA. You receive a frantic letter from the Vatican, (possibly some place else) "get here asap...do not delay." Upon arrival, you are informed that hell, (from all religions) is about to take over. Man & woman kind (HA!) have gone to far. The demons and evils are taking their places getting ready to make hell on Earth. You, Father Tarandel, are on a quest to travel around the globe, study different religions, thwart the unholy with relics, spells, and of course...some good ol' fashioned classics. This is all in the efforts to save the world, while learning about, and developing respect, for different religions.
Personal note: I've got some other stuff that I'll add to the post later...chow time.
Title: Tarandel
Genre: 1st - 3rd person shooter/puzzle
Theme: Realistic/horror/educational
Platform: PC (for now)
- Quick Breakdown -
Main Character: Father Tarandel
Birthdate: Unknown
Organization/Religon: Unknown
Years of Service: Unknown
Note: Not too much is known about Father Tarandel. Keeping it vague allows for a wider "religious" demographic.
Premise: You are a priest on the East coast of the USA. You receive a frantic letter from the Vatican, (possibly some place else) "get here asap...do not delay." Upon arrival, you are informed that hell, (from all religions) is about to take over. Man & woman kind (HA!) have gone to far. The demons and evils are taking their places getting ready to make hell on Earth. You, Father Tarandel, are on a quest to travel around the globe, study different religions, thwart the unholy with relics, spells, and of course...some good ol' fashioned classics. This is all in the efforts to save the world, while learning about, and developing respect, for different religions.
Personal note: I've got some other stuff that I'll add to the post later...chow time.
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Sunday, 13 September 2009
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