[WIP] My Landscape Redux

[Porscha]

Starting to do landscapes now. All I have so far is snow.

lol, I don't know what my fascination with the snow stuff is lately

What do you think so far? What can I do to make it better? What changes are there?

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/8682/tesv2012010702310537.jpg

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http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/2411/tesv2012010702410753.jpg

Of course ..... Not 1, but 2 Frost Trolls & a Dragon have to come and ruin my shoot.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/9804/tesv2012010702413391.jpg

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[Porscha]

Variation:

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3564/tesv2012010704453630.jpg

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1461/tesv2012010704463390.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4337/tesv2012010704465160.jpg

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http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8182/tesv2012010704482886.jpg

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5946/tesv2012010704483122.jpg

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[Zehryo]

This one shows repetitiveness of the texture pattern.

I'm talking about the white stripes, is it just the texture or the normal map?

[Porscha]

Those white stripes get even worse! Might be a normal map thing. During my testing, I've noticed it had a lot to do with the dynamic shadowing from the game's engine. The further distance I was away, the more it'd shown. Most present and visible on slopes. I'll see what I can do.

Edited January 7, 2012 by Porscha

[InsanitySorrow]

Very nice

[Porscha]

Thanks

Someone just posted an image and listed their mods, but it was in a snowy scenery. You can also see the multiple lines. Maybe it's a shadow thing?

http://www.skyrimnexus.com/imageshare/images/3169078-1325942663.jpg (http://www.skyrimnexus.com/imageshare/image.php?id=23440)

Notice: if cross-site posting such as that place isn't allowed, I'll be happy to remove it or feel free.

Edited January 7, 2012 by Porscha

[InsanitySorrow]

Posting links to other sites is fine as long as they're within our rules, I.e PG-13

I've not seen the shadows cause lines like that before, though it might be tied to the users specific setup.

[Porscha]

Word!

Might be my Normals.

[Porscha]

beta roads! and bridge. Started this morning.

Bridge = roughed moss.

Road = hardening mud.

I'm getting happier with the roads, although it still needs work. Not so happy with the bridge; gonna need to take more care to it.

Before: http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/5333/tesv2012010909423195.jpg

After: http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/6633/tesv2012010909335327.jpg

Before: http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1857/tesv2012010909430195.jpg

After: http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/7927/tesv2012010909352432.jpg

Before: http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5417/tesv2012010909432830.jpg

After: http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8510/tesv2012010909380267.jpg

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[darthsloth74]

Word!

Might be my Normals.

The textures look really good. I really like the fine sparkling quality the snow has. The shadow issue, well I'm certain thats the normal map I've seen similar issues with some of the landscape texture packs I've downloaded off Nexus. If I remember something I read, the alpha also works as a blend map in some cases.

Not sure how to fix it though, I don't do landscape textures it involves making so much tileable it drives me nuts, sorry I can't offer more help.

[Porscha]

Perfect timing! look above

Yeah, I'll need to look into the normals. Thanks for the heads up

{edit} oops, I should note the Before pictures aren't vanilla. They're Skyrim HD. I forgot about that.

Edited January 10, 2012 by Porscha

[InsanitySorrow]

Hmmm your textures look nice, though there red colouring is a litle strong when compared to the rest of the vanilla textures, might not stand out so much when you've replaced more though. Also your road texture seems to have a shine to it (night pic)

[Porscha]

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I was wondering if someone would mention it! I'm partially color-blind, I tried to get them as brown as I could

Back to the drawing board.

[InsanitySorrow]

Just need to desaturate a little is all, 20-30% should be enough

[Porscha]

I've been so busy that I haven't had time to work on my Skyrim stuff. I'm intending to do the rest of the landscapes. However, I did teach myself a few tricks here and there.

Again, I'm semi-color blind (there is such a thing!) so any input on how it looks would help me tremendously

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1778/tesv2012011102411349.jpg

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Edited January 11, 2012 by Porscha

[InsanitySorrow]

Looks great , The new textures blend a LOT better now

[Porscha]

[InsanitySorrow]

What textures are you working on next?

[Porscha]

Either rocks or grass/dirt

Maybe grass/dirt first to blend in with the road since it covers most of Skyrim.

{edit} but those mountains can be seen anywhere

Edited January 11, 2012 by Porscha

[InsanitySorrow]

Yep I'd say grass/dirt would be a good choice.

They can, makes texturing them more challenging

[Khettienna]

Holy smurfs, that road tex is really nice!

[Hanaisse]

At first I thought you were going for a "lush and gaudy" look (not that that's a bad thing, before anyone jumps down my throat)

The muddy roads do look better now, except for the perma-shine that plagues the entire game.

[Porscha]

Thanks for the feedback

These are just beta tests. I'm planning to do a full retex like Skyrim HD and Serious Landscapes. I want them to look close to Vanilla as possible, but at the same time as best as I can to make them fit in with the environment and its climate. We'll see.

[vometia]

I really love the snow! Can't quite make my mind up which variation I prefer, but they're both really good.

[Porscha]

Thanks! You guys are too much