Looking for suggestions for environment

DarkChilde3DCG · 2006-02-02T20:59:47

Well, basically, I want to hear opinions on what style of architecture would look most interesting in a game. the choices can be as broad as "Ancient Greek" or as specific as "Roman Temples" Please explain a bit on what you like most about the look. I'm not looking to re-create a civilization or anything, I'd like to know what technological specifics, like "post and lintel doorways" etc. Its not very easy to create an 'alien' environment . . . most of the stuff you see on tv, movies and games that feature alien architecture is way too far fetched to me. Most of these architectural types are simply un-sound in design for a culture that would be so advanced. It takes up too much room, and as far as function, well, it looks like they would have merely spent a lot of money and that's it. So I'd like to know, again, what types of architectural technologies you think would look well mixed together to form something that may well have been built by a culture that would have found they're own way in a different way than us. Thanks in advance for all your feedback.

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Started by DarkChilde3DCG January 29, 2006 12:13 AM

11 comments, last by Cybergrape 19 years ago

Cybergrape

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February 02, 2006 02:32 PM

Hey Sun&, what do you think about totally natural structures like tree hollows etc?

sunandshadow

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February 02, 2006 04:08 PM

Well, I think pretty much any natural structure must be modified somewhat before people can live or work in it. But I like caves and giant seashells or bones, and trees, and all that sort of thing. I have also played with the idea of living buildings and spider web-like nets. I think the important point is that the building must look like it works, not like it's just a bit of artistic whimsy.

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