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Title: Modeling Balamb
Post by: halkun on 2015-03-25 02:32:20

I don't know.. It looks like a cupcake :)

(http://i.imgur.com/0MSqjTk.png)

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: nfitc1 on 2015-03-25 13:21:44

I think my daughter's made some Play-Doh sculptures that look like that before....

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2015-03-25 15:05:34

Well it's a start! :D

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: Kaldarasha on 2015-03-25 18:26:39

Reminds me on some buldings from Kenshi.

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: halkun on 2015-03-27 04:45:29

Update
 (http://i.imgur.com/jvNaE9A.png)

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2015-03-27 10:38:56

I love cupcakes! Great idea for a real life Balamb Garden one! ;)

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: nfitc1 on 2015-03-27 14:39:47

Hmm. What image(s) are you using to model this after? I don't remember it looking like that.

Or is this the overworld model?

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: Maki on 2015-03-27 15:03:20

Probably this: http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130310211733/finalfantasy/images/8/89/Balamb_Garden_FFVIII_Artwork_3.jpg

This is problematic however. After Balamb become mobile you can still access training zone, quad and etc. However, the 3D model of worldmap Balamb is only the core thing with class rooms, without other places. Maybe someone understand this? Because I can't imagine how does Balamb really look.

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: Shard on 2015-03-27 15:16:32

They have a Portal gun.

Also, this image is much nicer: http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130310211540/finalfantasy/images/6/62/Balamb_Garden_FFVIII_Art.jpg

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: halkun on 2015-03-29 03:02:54

Update!
(http://i.imgur.com/YOiKexr.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/VjY3rdi.png)

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: Aavock on 2015-03-29 04:26:27

Nice improvement!

More pictures for your project:

(http://www.ff-omeganebula.com/galeries/ff8/bio/8b-balamb_garden_5.jpg)
(http://www.ff-omeganebula.com/galeries/ff8/bio/8b-balamb_garden_4.jpg)
(http://www.ff-omeganebula.com/galeries/ff8/bio/8b-balamb_garden_2.jpg)
(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110503231651/finalfantasy/images/d/d0/Balamb_Garden_Area_4.jpg)

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: halkun on 2015-03-29 06:24:02

Those are what I've been using for reference...

Oh, the model is going into "Cities: Skylines" as a university. I'll post the workshop link when I'm done.

(http://i.imgur.com/QURX9hy.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/wwU7wMT.png)

Textureing is next!

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: halkun on 2015-03-29 21:29:34

Quote from: MaKiPL on 2015-03-27 15:03:20

Probably this: http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130310211733/finalfantasy/images/8/89/Balamb_Garden_FFVIII_Artwork_3.jpg

This is problematic however. After Balamb become mobile you can still access training zone, quad and etc. However, the 3D model of worldmap Balamb is only the core thing with class rooms, without other places. Maybe someone understand this? Because I can't imagine how does Balamb really look.

When Balamb "Converts" into the ship the following things happen...
The ring increases in size and moves to the bottom
The spire angles out to be the "tail"
The "cupcake" extends higher and changes shape
The domes are retracted into the ship

This is why you don't go down halls anymore when Balamb is in Ship mode. The quad isn't an external dome, it's inside the Balamb building proper  (On the left side).

However, it's not a 1:1 transformation. The transformation is a bit "fluid" and things change by disappearing/dissolving. It's why the transformation sequence is so obscured.

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2015-03-30 02:11:34

A thousand likes for the City Skylines import! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wARqq5-KKKI#t=60

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: cralso on 2015-04-01 05:38:40

Wow, looks good :D
btw, What is the program you are using? i think is is Wings3D no?

Title: Re: Modeling Balamb
Post by: halkun on 2015-04-01 12:33:25

Blender