Tanks a Lot Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 I started working on a concrete bunker mod yesterday and thought it should have sandbags. Does this look good enough to release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubbies Phan Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 The vision slit looks a little too blurry. I mean the edges shouldn't have soft edges, I don't think. Also the grass along the bottom needs to be a little higher. You might want to put add some vines and stuff kinda like you have in that building in that top screenshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnergoz Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 The concrete and door textures are great but my preference would be to ditch the sandbags and go for a pseudo-3D sunken embrasure look for the firing port (there should be only one in a small bunker). Bunkers I've seen in Europe generally had small openings with the exception of the specialized coast observation bunkers, some of which had a wall-to-wall opening in front so the rangefinder on a pedestal within could function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 Tanks, I support you man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn-Sykes Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 nice concrete textures. i actually like the sandbags, regardless of historical accuracy. maybe a narrower firing slit? also, higher grass around the bottom would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 Looks GREAT I would release just the way it is the Sand bags are a NICE touch this WHOLE game NEEDS more sand bags IMHO (hint hint BTS for CMBB!) -tom w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks a Lot Posted October 10, 2001 Author Share Posted October 10, 2001 Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I made a few changes that you guys mentioned. Which one do you like better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcm1947 Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 Damn I like them both but you asked which we liked best so I'll go with the first one with sand bags. It's different and I bet they used sand bags. But now to make your life a little tougher how about grass around the sides in the first picture. But even if not grass I'd pick #1. Did I mention - nice job and thank you? Well, thank you then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Tanks a Lot: Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I made a few changes that you guys mentioned. Which one do you like better? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> well actually I prefer the sandbags in the first one but the higher grass in this mod is a nice touch Really I think you had a nice look with the sand bags in the firing slit the first time around. but thats just my opinion. -tom w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks a Lot Posted October 10, 2001 Author Share Posted October 10, 2001 Thanks Lee and tom. I could put the taller grass on the first one or maybe put some sandbags on the second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vergeltungswaffe Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 Sandbag the latter and you're ready for release. Keep the great work coming. Just grabbed your winter buildings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks a Lot Posted October 10, 2001 Author Share Posted October 10, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vergeltungswaffe: Sandbag the latter and you're ready for release. Keep the great work coming. Just grabbed your winter buildings.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I just added sandbags. Now its time to visit Mr. Sandman. They should be finished tomorrow. Thanks for the compliments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn-Sykes Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 i think the sloped embrasure with sandbags inside will look great. just to be a bit more demanding... a subdued foliage covered version? [ 10-10-2001: Message edited by: Fairbairn-Sykes Trench Knife ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubbies Phan Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vergeltungswaffe: Sandbag the latter and you're ready for release. Keep the great work coming. Just grabbed your winter buildings.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Where's the Winter Buildings? at DerKessel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks a Lot Posted October 10, 2001 Author Share Posted October 10, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Cubbies Phan: Where's the Winter Buildings? at DerKessel?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> They are at The Last Defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks a Lot Posted October 10, 2001 Author Share Posted October 10, 2001 Originally posted by Fairbairn-Sykes Trench Knife: [QB]i think the sloped embrasure with sandbags inside will look great. just to be a bit more demanding... a subdued foliage covered version? Unfortunately the side texture is stretched out and used for the top texture. It didn't look right when I tried a covered version, but maybe I'll keep trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcm1947 Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 Tanks, I think either one would be fine since they'll have the grass and sandbags so whichever one you prefer is find with me. I love both anyway. Again thanks for your work and time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Trap Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 You really nailed that door. Where they really wood? After all that work a wood door?! Is there a way for the concrete to get scarred over time? That would be nice. I'd to at least get the satisfaction that I was knocking the paint off sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks a Lot Posted October 10, 2001 Author Share Posted October 10, 2001 I think I got it now. A new metal door in the back and sandbags in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn-Sykes Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Tanks a Lot: I think I got it now. A new metal door in the back and sandbags in the front.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That metal door with grease & soot smudges is excellent! I can't wait to rip it off the hinges with gammon bombs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Trap Posted October 11, 2001 Share Posted October 11, 2001 right on! One more thing, the bevelled edge along the bottom edge of the gun slit should be highlighted in contrast to the bevelled edges along the sides and top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubbies Phan Posted October 11, 2001 Share Posted October 11, 2001 Tanks, Make sure you do a winter version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted October 11, 2001 Share Posted October 11, 2001 Tanks a Lot, Nice work! You're probably limited by the BTS 3-D model, but your fortification should have a roof ventilator. Of greater importance, though, is not going with a beveled embrasure, however cool it might look. The reason for this is that you create a shot funnel for inbound projectiles and projectile fragments. What you need to do is insert a small stairstep effect where you have the bevel. This allows the same traverse and elevation for the weapons within, but provides a mechanism which will deflect or stop most of what otherwise would be hurled into the interior of your fortification. If I had a picture to post for you illustrating what I mean, I'd do so, but there are many to be seen on the net under World War II fortifications and a request on this board for same would probably yield either photos or links in plenty. Other fun possibilities include camouflage paint, adding tree branches, moss, rocks and such, or even antigrenade screens. If you can paint in sandbags, the screens ought to be doable as well. Regards, John Kettler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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