2d or 3d?

[Kyriakos]

This is a poll about which style you think looks better, or if both are equal
I provided a 2d example by Redalert, who i think has created the best 2d cities up to now ever, and one of my own sets, since anyway no one else has yet created a 3d set

It will be interesting if you also mention why you support the option you chose

2d

3d

 

[Antiochus VII]

The 3d sets are better because of the lighting effects - especially in how the buildings interact. But given what an amazing set you chose to use for the 2d example (your 3d set is also amazing ) I think it comes down to execution. All other things being equal, the 3d is better.

 

[Gary Childress]

I voted for both. Both are true works of art. Both are aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

 

[Ozymandias]

I voted for both. Both are true works of art. Both are aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

Ditto.

 

[Civinator]

Both cities are great. May be I´m a noob, but Varwnos I think even your city on the screen is 2d and the style of the original Civ 3 cities is the same style as that of your cities. That said, I like your style of cities a little bit better as the "painted" cities, as there are not so many "pixelish" buildings in it. It´s a pitty, that you don´t do any 4 era cities.

 

[General 666]

I have voted for the 3D variant. Why ? Because it look even more realistic to me. But difficult to decide. So add an half vote to 2D too.

 

[wolf_brother]

It'd be great if we had a mixture of both together. The wide array of colors that RedAlert uses are very, very, very nice. However, the 3D looks great, especially the shadows that you use.

 

[georgestow]

I went for 3d because it fits better with the original civ cities(In my opinion).

 

[Ogedei_the_Mad]

I think judging the way 2d pixellated city graphics look based on their appearance with the magenta background doesn't do them justice; if you look at graphics like that in-game, they don't seem so out-of-place as they do.

It doesn't really matter if it's pixel-by-pixel or created with a 3d modelling program; both styles have their merits and beauty is, after all (to cite an oft-quoted cliche), in the eye of the beholder.

 

[Steph]

In this example, I prefer the 2D set, it looks sharper than the 3D.

 

[Yoda Power]

Of those I would prefer 2d, but only because the 3d cities offer so little variation. All RedAlerts cities are little pieces of unique art while Varwnos' basicly is the same city with a new centerpiece and colours.

 

[Kyriakos]

Of those I would prefer 2d, but only because the 3d cities offer so little variation. All RedAlerts cities are little pieces of unique art while Varwnos' basicly is the same city with a new centerpiece and colours.

Are you an idiot, or are you just trying to flame?
Probably both.

 

[Kyriakos]

I tend to agree with Ogedei. Having also done 2d sets i can understand very well that what Redalert does is not at all easy. It also takes a lot longer to complete than a 3d set, if one is skilled in 3d he can create one in less than half a month, whereas Redalert works more slowly.
I also agree that 3d is without competition when it comes to shadowing, and thus realism. 2d has the appeal of old computer games graphics, which were very stylish, provided that the artist was good.

I am defitely, though, a better 3d artist than a 2d one, even if my 2d works took more time and were more difficult to create.

 

[Madeira]

I voted 2D, but I could go 3D if we had complete sets (4 eras) for all the standard cultures. Varwnos, your sets are very cool, but they dont work for me because they're very different in style to the other sets I have to use in my epic scenario. Perhaps if there were more people making 3d sets like your own to complete the 5 cultures 4 eras

 

[tom2050]

Although I think the 2D set is incredible and was probably extremely difficult to create that well (I never could do that in a million years), and 2D brings back memories of the good old days of gaming, the 3D sets are amazing with shadowing, and look terrific in-game. Although I don't prefer 3D games over gameplay at all, 3D does have tremendous advantages in most all aspects when well done, and both here are very well done. Therefore I voted 3D (now if the infamous Civ4 team posted some of their Civ4 3D artwork in a poll against a 2D blob, I would have voted for the Blob )

Tom

 

[Virote_Considon]

I like them both.

 

[Steph]

Are you an idiot, or are you just trying to flame?
Probably both.

Moderator Action: Yoda is entitled to hois own opinion, you are the one caling names to another poster here.

 

[zo-zo]

Of those I would prefer 2d, but only because the 3d cities offer so little variation. All RedAlerts cities are little pieces of unique art while Varwnos' basicly is the same city with a new centerpiece and colours.

I personally agree with Yoda Power, I have thought the same thing.

 

[Kyriakos]

Reminds me of someone who cannot read, but is of the view that he can critisize literature. If you have zero (or even obviously very poor) ability to create 2d or 3d graphics, and not even the slightest knowledge of how they are made, if you are at least logical you would take that into account. I am pretty sure he only wanted to flame, and i have the right to judge that as i please, like i indeed did.

 

[zo-zo]

Reminds me of someone who cannot read, but is of the view that he can critisize literature. If you have zero (or even obviously very poor) ability to create 2d or 3d graphics, and not even the slightest knowledge of how they are made, if you are at least logical you would take that into account. I am pretty sure he only wanted to flame, and i have the right to judge that as i please, like i indeed did.

You posted a poll looking for a response.

When people respond, there is no reason to insult them.