Big Castle

[Meshon]

I keep checking out this thread but I think I've never posted to say how much I'm enjoying watching the work unfold. Also really excited to try some maps where I pay attention to lighting, as you are doing so amazingly here.

cheers,
Meshon

[Jacktannery]

Ternsen01 - yes indeed, that would be better. But I want to try and depict this entire three-level tower on the one tactical map, so that limits my options.

Meshon - thanks.

Here is my second attempt - even worse than the first. I will forget about my spiral staircase and instead do a simple ladder down to the lower floor.

[Jacktannery]

attempt 3 - still don't like it but I do think I am moving in the right direction.

[anomiecoalition]

I would think that the 3 rope bridges would connect (via rope) to a central suspended platform (whereas right now the last step in each bridge is a part of the platform.) So perhaps creating an hexagon or octogon shaped platform for the center.

Still love this project and following all the updates

[AntonioFrade]

Why not, instead of a spiral wooden ladder (that, in my opinion would be quite innestable) do you create a forged iron spiral staircase that connect the platform with the floor level?

[Jacktannery]

Good advice Anomie - here is the platform.



EDIT: & ladder (modified from version by Darkness 2004, dundjinni forums - Dundjinni Mapping Software - Forums: Art Request - Ladders).

[Jacktannery]

Finished (?) version, exterior & interior maps. I think this map is done.

[Jacktannery]

And here's the exterior view of all the completed sections so far, reduced to 50% of size.

Obvious things that need to be fixed (in order of easiness to fix) are:

-seam error between chapel map and nw of w courtyard map
-there's an error in the seam and shadow between the two front courtyards
-I need to make a generic forest background for the black areas.
-my ropebridge should probably go under the main tower in the se rather than just stop in the middle of it.
-the chapel external view is all wrong; those spikes have to go, and I need to do the shadow.
-I need to add the main gate and access to the bridge to bring it all together


I'll start working on the first four issues today.



EDIT: minor improvements along seams and a generic forest background with TERRIBLE seams but no matter:

[Jacktannery]

Started reworking the chapel roof. Hopefully these buttresses will look ok once I add shading.



EDIT: added a little shading. Will wait until I place it to add the shadows.

[Jacktannery]

I have completed the spire and butress shadows for the chapel. Hopefully these will look good when I put the whole thing together. I used photographs of gothic churches in Barcalona to make these.