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The Making of Westend

Discussion in 'Developer Work and Blog posts' started by SorcerousSteve, May 3, 2018.

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  1. SorcerousSteve

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    Hey guys SorcerousSteve here to give you a sneak peek at the uncloning of Westend!

    Westend is located on the western end of Verdantis in close proximity to the Verdantis Shardfall. Alongside this it is in close proximity to Norgard, so for this particular uncloning we decided to bring in our Viking style architecture and improve the theme of the area as a coastal swamp biome.

    The NPC center and cluster of shops in the heart of town have now received a major makeover with multi-level platforms that rise above the swamp alongside the addition of bringing in viking themed architecture, furniture and additional propping.
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    The Westend docks.
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    Dragon heads and nicely manicured wooden walkways make up the central area of Westend.
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    Merchants put up shop in the alleyways leading to the docks.
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    Eastern town entrance.
    As part of the makeover to Westend a new foliage and texture palette as been brought in to make the area look more swamp like.
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    Stay tuned for more shots of Westend!

    Esteben Zaldivar
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    SorcerousSteve, May 3, 2018
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    Very well done, @SorcerousSteve
    What can you tell us about the cut stone in the pic below: ?

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    Looks fantastic. Great work as always, sir!
     
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    This is kewl.
    I have a house there now.
    I wonder how it will affect my lot's view.
     
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    Looks like the same stone that is in the Mound of the Sun in Middle Downs: see pic in this post (spoiler!).
     
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    Dara Brae needs a cut stone just like that @SorcerousSteve ! Great job on the uncloning.
     
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    Really, REALLY liking the new theme!!
     
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    Hey guys, SorcerousSteve here to give you the latest on Westend!

    The main NPC Center at dusk. Now in its finalized state you can see the radical transformation and push towards Viking style architecture.
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    The Westend Docks facing North, with the Verdantis Shardfall seen off in the distance across the Norgard Channel.
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    An obstacle course in the Westend guard barracks fitted with climbable ropes and mud pits for training the new recruits.
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    A few elves make their home to the east in these slums that border the swamp.
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    Player residential areas featuring the Viking row homes. Serpent lamp posts line the streets and standing stones mark some of the open green areas of town.
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    One of the many new NPC interiors that have now received a makeover, this particular building here is now a hospital.
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    Be sure to explore Westend this R54!

    Esteben Zaldivar
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    another cool scene revamp - <3 it
     
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    The serpent street lamps and new painting from Denis Loubet look excellent!
     
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    Wow! Awesome! Any of the Lunar Rift Area Yet? :D
     
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    The Norgard-themed housing really looks great in this setting.

    Makes me think that the basic brown and white Tutor-styled houses seen so much in the New Britannia region need a visual polish to look as good.
     
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