Development Blog Update - Environment Props

whocareswc

i like it how everyone seems grumpy that NS2 hasn't been released, then when there is a blog post everyone is happy.

Disclaimer:
Everyone doesnt refer to everyone

nice work btw

:)

Mr_Charisma

Great stuff, can't wait to see that stuff under lighting etc.

GaidinTS

Gorgeous stuff guys. I love how consistent your art style is. The concepts and the final results are definitely in sync.

Very cool stuff.

BadMouth

I have a feeling the dev post was made into retaliation to the "Lazy Developers! Come on" topic. So now the Devs can say "We aren't lazy. Look at all the hard work we've been doing".

Btw, it looks great.

Squeebo

Great models and concept art!

Megahalo

Looks amazing :P Hope this puts those few naysayers down for a few weeks so they can get some real work done :)

steppin'razor

great post, love reading the more technical side of NS2. These props are looking very good

Quaunaut

Considering that these models seem rather low-poly low-res in general(but well done nonetheless), I assume the light models are going to be the main way of hiding flaws and enhancing strengths? If that's the case, and your light models perform well enough, then that's a pretty good way to get around performance issues, I would hope.

Bulletcatcher

sweet! This is the kind of posts I've been waiting for! Awesome job and keep up the good work!

noncomposmentis

<!--quoteo(post=1719705:date=Jul 27 2009, 08:37 PM:name=BadMouth)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BadMouth @ Jul 27 2009, 08:37 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1719705"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I have a feeling the dev post was made into retaliation to the "Lazy Developers! Come on" topic. So now the Devs can say "We aren't lazy. Look at all the hard work we've been doing".<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I certainly hope it wasn't.

Daworm

I see it as an update to an earlier post showing the concept art for lights for Biodome.

But it could be a bit of a "yes, we are doing stuff" kind of post too.

JzidE

Great post! I enjoyed it!
However, imo the concepts could be a lil bit more realistic ;)
Keep it up!

TempesT487

It looks great!

Keep it up!

Kassinger

I can really see these models bringing the maps to life.

whoppaXXL

These Outer Environment Models are looking awesome!
Very nice Props!

Hoping that some of them have a nice side effect when using them. :)

CheesyPeteza

Looks amazing. No complaints from me.

I remember when NS1 was released everyone was saying how you'd managed to make a HL mod that actually looked good and very professional. I'm glad the same people are working on NS2 as I'm getting that same feeling. Keep up the good work.

Xiphias

I like the little things =)

2 things
1. i like the Taser (remember to change the name) idea, especially with some of the tweaks people have suggested.
2. how far are you compared to where you plan/want to be?

Nazul

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what he said.. REALLY HAWTBBQ!!?!

thanks cory ^^

Freewave

Excellent work! Love the idea of taking oil rigs as inspiration for the buildings outside. The props on the whole look solid design wise-- which will be hard to keep up since you have to make so much.

Delphic

Very smexy, I especially love all the nondescript machines / computers, its those little details that really make good Sci-Fi games shine. I like the big lights too!

One oddity, that outdoor platform model looks like a cross between an aircraft carrier / traffic control tower and an oilrig, I suppose those might come in handy. Would be extra awesome if there was a dropship parked on one of the pads ;D.

locallyunscene

Great blog post. I'm very impressed by how closely the models match the concept art.
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I'm normally one to hate on crates, but those crates look awesome. The built in handles on all of the generic props, including the lights, really captures the utilitarian industrial feel. I love the feel of the art here.

CoolCookieCooks

Well it wouldnt be NS without crates. What else would you do to block line of sight? ;)

spellman23

So sweet. I continually feel humbled by the modelers and artists out there. I've tried some modeling and I'm pretty horrible, not to mention how time consuming it can be to get every little detail you want.

Kudos.

Mendasp

<!--quoteo(post=1719786:date=Jul 28 2009, 04:21 PM:name=CoolCookieCooks)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CoolCookieCooks @ Jul 28 2009, 04:21 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1719786"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Well it wouldnt be NS without crates. What else would you do to block line of sight? ;)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Revolving crates.

Nima_

lol, I was just going through my pictures folder earlier, and I have the pic of UWE with the bill on the roof.. gave me a good laugh.. keep the good work up guys!

ia-spider

Great! this is the type of posts I like seeing. I think the environment artists are doing a great job of turning the artwork into models

Thaldarin

<!--quoteo(post=1719793:date=Jul 28 2009, 03:56 PM:name=Mendasp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mendasp @ Jul 28 2009, 03:56 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1719793"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Revolving crates.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

With real-time dynamic lighting, that would be so hot. I can see a siege map made entirely from revolving crates right now.

brechtos

Not much more to say than amazing artwork.
You you guys have (in my opinion) a group of model/texture/concept artists that make all those giant big budget games look like noobs.

Just love it ;)

Insane

Really cool props, I like them a lot. I think they really fit the whole NS theme nicely.

puzl

Looking great guys, can't wait to see them rendered in the engine.