Inspirations

RENTAL · 07-27-2007, 03:43 AM

I figured this would be a good, high-level, imagination-driven thread.

Please post things that give you inspiration to make maps.

I'll start.
This might seem simple, but google.
I work in NYC and i see a lot of cool architecture. Things from subway stations to parking decks are very FUN things to create in HAMMER. Go think of somewhere cool with great atmosphere, google it up. Take a look at some pictures.... start drawing a sketch... create.

Next....

nodnarb · 07-27-2007, 03:57 AM

I live in one of the top 5 oldest cities in Texas, so there is alot of interesting architecture that I look at for my city maps.

Ihmhi · 07-27-2007, 05:34 AM

I live in Newark, NJ. There is an interesting mix of gothic, French, Italian, and Rococo architecture. There is also way more postmodern crap than there should be. (How I hate the 80's postmodern boom!)

I do not map much (I have tried and failed D: ), but I get a lot of good ideas for architecture and the like from there. Newark is one of the oldest cities in the nation... some of the buildings have been around as long as the mid 17th century.

own3r · 07-27-2007, 07:53 AM

The best inspiration i have had recently came when i was experimenting with different shapes for a ramp and has shaped the theme of the whole level. Deviant art is a very inspiring place also.

**squeek.** · 07-27-2007, 07:55 AM

I live in the worst place for interesting architecture ever. Google image search fills that gap. Plus, redoing everything I do until it looks somewhat decent helps.

own3r · 07-27-2007, 08:54 AM

imageafter is quite good aswell

BumGravy · 07-27-2007, 11:36 AM

i live in edinburgh, loads of cool stuff here:

and our silly parliament:

*edit and of course edinburgh castle, a castle on a hill in the middle of the cityy:

own3r · 07-27-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BumGravy

That reminds me of your map now that you mention it.

BumGravy · 07-27-2007, 02:01 PM

thats the national museum. originally i was inspired by the old royal high school, just up the road frome me:

Player · 07-27-2007, 08:07 PM

Edinburgh Castle owns...stuff

own3r · 07-27-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Player

Edinburgh Castle owns...stuff

Definitely, so where do you hail from player?

Iggy · 07-27-2007, 10:39 PM

I love Europe. Germany and the Czech Repuplic I have been to(I don't really count England, since that was only a layover and we didn't leave the airport). I want to move to Germany one day. It is my focus, it shall become reality.

Player · 07-27-2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by own3r

Definitely, so where do you hail from player?

Not from Scotland; I went there for a "day out".

TheWetMule · 07-28-2007, 11:15 AM

I have a reservoir and an old swimmin' place. I live in the most interesting part of England

own3r · 07-28-2007, 10:00 PM

Put in an adjective describing the term you are searching for which describes the theme or the intended impact of the term.

For example searching for "modern corridor" will get corridors in the modern style (usally minimalistic style with plenty of curves - perfect) getting much better (read relevant) results that simply searching for "corridor".

Another example searching for "polluted river" to get inspiration to fill a midfield of an industrial map will get the best results rather than just "river". This can be applied to most generic terms very well the more specific terms like workshop or factory floor for example do not need adjectives to get relevant results but if you need something specific it may help.

Etzell · 07-29-2007, 03:57 AM

Thanks, Own3r.

own3r · 07-29-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etzell

Thanks, Own3r.

lol.

nodnarb · 07-29-2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etzell

Thanks, Own3r.

I missed this. :P

Doughnut-4|4- · 07-30-2007, 07:50 AM

Inspiration for me has come from movies, architecture, and pondering on different historic eras. One of the best 3d art lessons for me was copying an Unreal map to TFC. Oh there's been one other influence... other mappers' maps. Y'all are a ton of influence on my maps.

Player · 07-30-2007, 09:38 AM

Everything from films, books, history, imagination et cetetetetetetera

07-27-2007, 03:43 AM	#1
RENTAL Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Inspirations I figured this would be a good, high-level, imagination-driven thread. Please post things that give you inspiration to make maps. I'll start. This might seem simple, but google. I work in NYC and i see a lot of cool architecture. Things from subway stations to parking decks are very FUN things to create in HAMMER. Go think of somewhere cool with great atmosphere, google it up. Take a look at some pictures.... start drawing a sketch... create. Next....

07-27-2007, 05:34 AM	#3
Ihmhi [AE] 0112 Ihmhi SJB Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newark, NJ, United States Class/Position: A little bit o' everythin' Gametype: Also a little bit o' everythin' Affiliations: [AE] Asseater, SJB Straight Jacket Brigade Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	I live in Newark, NJ. There is an interesting mix of gothic, French, Italian, and Rococo architecture. There is also way more postmodern crap than there should be. (How I hate the 80's postmodern boom!) I do not map much (I have tried and failed D: ), but I get a lot of good ideas for architecture and the like from there. Newark is one of the oldest cities in the nation... some of the buildings have been around as long as the mid 17th century. __________________ Support FF: Anime: The Thread: Reloaded The one and only anime thread on these here forums. Select the pistol, and then, select your horse.

07-27-2007, 11:36 AM	#7
BumGravy Black Cyclops Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	i live in edinburgh, loads of cool stuff here: and our silly parliament: edit and of course edinburgh castle, a castle on a hill in the middle of the cityy: Last edited by BumGravy; 07-27-2007 at 11:41 AM.*

07-27-2007, 03:57 AM	#2
nodnarb Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	I live in one of the top 5 oldest cities in Texas, so there is alot of interesting architecture that I look at for my city maps.

07-27-2007, 07:53 AM	#4
own3r Custom mapper Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	The best inspiration i have had recently came when i was experimenting with different shapes for a ramp and has shaped the theme of the whole level. Deviant art is a very inspiring place also.

07-27-2007, 07:55 AM	#5
squeek. Stuff Do-er Lua Team Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern California Class/Position: Rallygun Shooter Gametype: Conc tag (you just wait) Affiliations: Mustache Brigade Posts Rated Helpful 352 Times	I live in the worst place for interesting architecture ever. Google image search fills that gap. Plus, redoing everything I do until it looks somewhat decent helps.

07-27-2007, 08:54 AM	#6
own3r Custom mapper Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	imageafter is quite good aswell

07-27-2007, 02:01 PM	#9
BumGravy Black Cyclops Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	thats the national museum. originally i was inspired by the old royal high school, just up the road frome me:

07-27-2007, 08:07 PM	#10
Player D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	Edinburgh Castle owns...stuff

07-28-2007, 11:15 AM	#14
TheWetMule Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England, Midlands Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I have a reservoir and an old swimmin' place. I live in the most interesting part of England

07-28-2007, 10:00 PM	#15
own3r Custom mapper Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Put in an adjective describing the term you are searching for which describes the theme or the intended impact of the term. For example searching for "modern corridor" will get corridors in the modern style (usally minimalistic style with plenty of curves - perfect) getting much better (read relevant) results that simply searching for "corridor". Another example searching for "polluted river" to get inspiration to fill a midfield of an industrial map will get the best results rather than just "river". This can be applied to most generic terms very well the more specific terms like workshop or factory floor for example do not need adjectives to get relevant results but if you need something specific it may help.

07-29-2007, 03:57 AM	#16
Etzell D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Thanks, Own3r.

07-30-2007, 07:50 AM	#19
Doughnut-4\|4- Join Date: May 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Inspiration for me has come from movies, architecture, and pondering on different historic eras. One of the best 3d art lessons for me was copying an Unreal map to TFC. Oh there's been one other influence... other mappers' maps. Y'all are a ton of influence on my maps.

07-30-2007, 09:38 AM	#20
Player D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	Everything from films, books, history, imagination et cetetetetetetera

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