[Building] Soul Cage

Vehem · Apr 5, 2008

Soul Cage from Dawn of War. Converted to Civ4 nif and single DDS texture.
Polycount reduced to 2376 - might be best as a wonder.

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Chuggi · Apr 5, 2008

Looks awesome! Pity about the poly count though.

Vehem · Apr 5, 2008

Chugginator said:
Looks awesome! Pity about the poly count though.

I've just added a lower-res version at 713 poly's. Definite drop in detail, but will be a little easier on graphics cards.

avain · Apr 5, 2008

Kinda make me want to cage some souls!

(Actually, that's something I've always wanted to do with some people

)

Chuggi · Apr 5, 2008

Vehem said:
I've just added a lower-res version at 713 poly's. Definite drop in detail, but will be a little easier on graphics cards.

It doesn't look as good as the original, but that's unavoidable and it shouldn't be noticeable at civ-scale. Also that's a huge drop in poly's so it's worth it.. now, if only I was making a fantasy mod. :lol:

Ploeperpengel · Apr 6, 2008

The versions version looks like they don't have a smooth modifier placed on them? Just mention this because I noticed Santos Tools usually kill this modifier on import and therefor you see the edges.

Vehem · Apr 6, 2008

Ploeperpengel said:
The versions version looks like they don't have a smooth modifier placed on them? Just mention this because I noticed Santos Tools usually kill this modifier on import and therefor you see the edges.

Thanks - I'm actually using Blender with a roundabout export route (.whm->.x->.blend->.nif) rather than Santos' tools for 3DS, but I think the same thing applies. I've applied a smooth to the low-res version, and it does seem to make a difference when you look closely. I've updated the uploaded file with it.

woodelf · Apr 6, 2008

I think it's beautiful and 2500 polys for a one per game wonder is perfectly fine.

Vehem · Apr 6, 2008

woodelf said:
I think it's beautiful and 2500 polys for a one per game wonder is perfectly fine.

Thanks - must admit I'm jealous of what Firaxis pulled off in less than 500 poly's though

woodelf · Apr 6, 2008

Vehem said:
Thanks - must admit I'm jealous of what Firaxis pulled off in less than 500 poly's though

I assume they have professionals getting paid to do this.

RTS games simply can have more polys so they can afford to be extravagant.

Vehem · Apr 6, 2008

woodelf said:
I assume they have professionals getting paid to do this. RTS games simply can have more polys so they can afford to be extravagant.

True

I'm very much an amateur still given that my first untextured-blob of a Blender-export was about 5 days ago.

Vehem · Apr 7, 2008

Winddelay has reworked the Hi-poly version and added a glowmap, light and shadow. I think it makes a huge difference in-game - thanks Winddelay :goodjob:

He also shaved another 300 or so polys off of it by removing the chains.

Files are now included in the download.

[Building] Soul Cage

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