Posted by ravenlok at 2007-06-30 05:39:49 Voted 4.00 on 06/30/07
This map is gorgeous, so don't get me wrong when I critique it. If I were just going on the design and aesthetics of the area, I'd give it something in the 8-9 range. There's a lot more, however, to making an area. Please take my comments in a spirit of constructive criticism (that's how I intend them).
The map, in it's current form, is unplayable. The walkmesh is severely broken. There are so many houses and placeables in such a small area that when the area is baked, the character basically can't move around. The initial bridge didn't work, so I fixed that before I could even get to the village to check it out. The wharf (walkmesh) is such a mess that I'm not sure it's salvageable. I put many many hours into modifying and improving the area, so I'm really frustrated that it was never tested by the creator. One test run would have discovered these problems. In the future, please don't post untested prefabs.
I really like the design (and I've already put several hours work into it), so I think I'm just going to delete everything in the town and the wharf and redo them with more space. If anyone thinks they might want to use this area, be aware that you'll likely have to do the same.
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Posted by malafein at 2006-11-29 12:07:41 Voted 8.50 on 11/29/06
Very nice. Good attention to detail.
The only problem I had was with the walkmesh. That can be fixed though :)
I look forward to more of your work.
Thanks!
Posted by Reaper_SC at 2006-11-15 12:41:16 Voted 8.00 on 11/15/06
Nice look to it, however due to the walkmesh issues it's unusable, without some reworking. Navigation is a pain.
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Posted by Mayaran at 2006-11-13 01:40:52 Voted 9.00 on 11/13/06
Just to add my appreciation for this work.
I agree with Red for the walkmesh issue, but, you know, we are still almost all noobs with this new toolset.. So, time to learn for everybody, keep up the good work friend!!
Posted by Valeroth at 2006-11-12 06:19:15 Voted 9.25 on 11/12/06
If ever need a fishing village in one of my modules... I'm using this one.
Posted by Sammoth at 2006-10-26 21:54:18 Voted 9.00 on 10/26/06
Great Work
Posted by Jak-El at 2006-10-19 23:03:43 Voted 9.00 on 10/19/06
Very nice. Took several hours to finish off the countryside but it's nice that you left that as an option.
Posted by The Ridge at 2006-10-17 07:48:42 Voted 9.25 on 10/17/06
Pros:
- great attention to details
- nice/functional layout
- good use of textures
- lighthouse jutting out into the water makes for a great visual
Cons:
- skyboxes need adjusting
- shoreline beyond lighthouse incomplete (this seems intentional but may be visible ingame from certain locations of the village...)
- walkmesh issue at footbridge (starting location)
- there is a npc in the stream off to the right side of the footbridge (intentional?)
- the overall terrain is very flat outside of the village propper. I believe this may be intentional (farmland/shoreline) but seems a little too flat for my taste (ie. no variances in the terrain makes it feel a little to NWN1 for me).
note: the cons are just VERY MINOR niggles I noticed.
Overall I really love this map! Great job mate!
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Black Feather, it is a medium area... so it isn't really big. I don't know why it is so huge.
Redunzgofasta, yes I know it isnt' finished yet this area.
What do you mean whit "half towns tiles don't bake"?
And what is the walkmesh? :) sorry I still don't know everything of this toolset.
Ah and I left the surrounding land because so people who whants it to use in his module can adapt it more easely (that is what I thought, if you think it is better to do more work on the land tell me pls)
Posted by Redunzgofasta at 2006-10-12 18:36:58 Voted 7.50 on 10/12/06
I voted an 7.5
I realy like the layout and atmosphere of this town.
Unfortunatly there are quite some walkmesh issues. Almost half the towns tiles don't bake. You realy need to tweak the walkmesh manually. Also the surrounding land could use some more work.
Posted by Black Feather at 2006-10-11 15:56:11 Voted 9.00 on 10/11/06
How big is the actual area? I'm just curious because the download size is huge.
Well it really true, never touched any toolset and never played the NWN game, but I'm studieng 3D and Ilustration and I think that is helpen me a lot.
The only thing I did before is follow a basic tutorial to know how to move and put things on the map.
Yeah I know abaut the blank spot... just didn't finish that part :)
When finished I will update it
And... thanks again everybody :) I'm really happy you all like it that much. ^_^
Posted by Br0adsw0rd at 2006-10-11 09:22:17 Voted 9.75 on 10/11/06
i've would have rated this a 10 i weren't an envious bastard... just kidding buddy, looks great just i'd gave it a 10 if they wherent that huge blank spot in the north east (looks a bit out of place after you made massive use of the grass). keep up the good work... how is that spelled in spanish? ah yes!
mucho bueno amigo!
now i'm just looking forward to lanessars prefabs ;)
Posted by Black Feather at 2006-10-11 08:50:36 Voted 9.00 on 10/11/06
This looks good. Almost professional. Hard to believe you've never touched the toolset before.
Posted by Johasthan at 2006-10-11 07:20:15 Voted 10.00 on 10/11/06
Buf, impresionadisimo me has dejao con el area esta. Para ser la primera, absolutamente impresionante :D
Posted by sedyaneen at 2006-10-11 06:47:34 Voted 10.00 on 10/11/06
I like how you made the design of the little town. Its nice for a little riverside market, bustling on a warm summer's day. =) Sadly, I didn't preorder the NWN2 toolset, so I won't be able to actually see how it looks until I get it in 20 days, but I'll be sure to check it out. =) _________________________ Link
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I get a Nordic feeling over it! it's like a minor version of the viking capital Birka
Posted by puychaudko at 2006-10-10 23:52:24 Voted 9.00 on 10/10/06
I am a DM rather than a designer, so this looks fine to me - perfect for a starting base for my players - many thanks for sharing
Posted by Lanessar at 2006-10-10 20:45:17 Voted 8.00 on 10/10/06
This is a great little spot. Good prefab, well designed, the textures could use a bit of touch up, but I think overall it's quite nice. _________________________ Lan's Placeable Groups v1.5
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