Modders Resources and new items

[Lady Nerevar]

there are 4 separate variants of the cave vanilla cave texture, each one only goes with one other. the vanilla cave tiles come in four variants, the new pieces might also have to do this to accommodate all possible texture matches.

[Ibsen's Ghost]

Thanks folks! It'll be great seeing you back in action again, llamaranger! =)

I thought about something like bile a long while back but I've been so busy with everything else that's it's been put aside for now. Anyway, here are some possible textures for the caves. In order, they are:

• Swampv2
  
• Swampv6
  
• Swampv7
  
• Mangrove Rock
  
• Jungle Mossy Rock
  
• DirtySwamp01
  
• Swampv5
  

Most of these have already been used or are marked for use in the BM regions but I couldn't decide on which option to go for whilst re-texturing them. I felt there was a distinct need for a dirtier, more marsh-like cave set. I'll also be looking into how I can create green versions of Senten's glowshrooms.

Personally, I think my favourites are Mangrove and DirtySwamp...at a push.

[Lady Nerevar]

4-6 are my favorites, with 4 being the best imo. the rest dont really look like rock imo, more just like sludge.

[Senten]

Originally posted by Lady Nerevar
4-6 are my favorites, with 4 being the best imo. the rest dont really look like rock imo, more just like sludge.

thx,both are my texture.

`Senten

[Sachiel]

Originally posted by Ibsen's Ghost
Here are a few screenshots of me experimenting with Sachiel's cave tileset. Sachiel abandoned work on these caves as they were not going according to plan but, apart from a texture issue, I see possibilities for making something pretty cool with this. Plus the memory count is exceptionally low for the models.

So the main problem with Sachiel's tileset is that the textures mis-match i.e. there is a noticeable 'join' between the separate tiles. I'm not sure yet if this is due to the UV mapping or the textures themselves (I can't think of the technical term right now....something like 'fluid textures' where the gap between the edges of textures becomes unnoticed....I've sorted stuff like this before) but if it's the UV mapping then it will be tougher to sort out. The current textures are vanilla though so it shouldn't really be texture problem.

Yeah, the UV-problem was one of the main issues that let me give 'em up. And, though I tried to include some unique pieces, I feel most of the time just using vanilla caves, maybe retextured, would just be wiser, visually.
But if there's anyone who CAN actually fix the UVs i'd be greatful forever if he/she let me know on how that was done. Apart from that, I also think Senten's textures are the best.
The armor looks cool, too.

[Ibsen's Ghost]

Yes, I think we're all agreed then because 4 and 6 are Mangrove and DirtySwamp respectively.

Regarding the tileset, the UV mapping is indeed the only major issue, I'm afraid. As a tileset, they wouldn't have much longevity with only the current models available. Particularly when they are so huge, it makes them hard to clutter interestingly so the tileset wouldn't be a common one. However, it would nonetheless be a nice refreshing little change...and perfect for 'rootworm caverns'....all for a filesize that is next to nothing!

Plus, having the bridges and abysses offers some very interesting gameplay options even if I end up merging these models with vanilla caves....

@ Senten - You don't fancy making another glowshroom or two, do you? Some green ones would be nice!

[Ibsen's Ghost]

I just added a few things to the CS such as the new armour sets and KP's new oilplants. I've sent PH the Gideon buildings so they should be ready for the next update too. In the meantime, I did a little work on the Flame Hut in Pholmolo and here are the results. It's not finished yet, although I'm using the Arden Sul altar hidden beneath a more fitting Dementia object. Obviously, I'll be altering the altar soon because it's referred to as the 'Arden Sul' altar and talks of the blessing of Arden Sul. This will be modified. I added some oilplants to brighten up Sloughpoint as well.

[llamaranger]

those plants look incredibly awesome (also IG, did you upgrade your comp recently? cause them screens are looking awful pretty

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[Koniption]

Whoooo....pretty. I like the eery green-blue glow of the lighting. Nice screens, IG!

Koniption

[Ibsen's Ghost]

Originally posted by llamaranger
those plants look incredibly awesome (also IG, did you upgrade your comp recently? cause them screens are looking awful pretty

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Those are KP's magnificent oilplants. I just tweaked my Oblivion settings a little. My graphics card was certainly able to handle it. It's just that my processor isn't up to much (2.8 Ghz Celeron).

Actually, I was thinking that this little shrine could act in the same way any shrine does by blasting you with a blessing. But, if you're out of favour with the Hist, it should hit you with a curse. =)