GOLF - Alien Escape

ufo.mesh

Well... I've got some progress with my idea so I decided to make a post here

Some secret base specialized in alien studies captured a UFO with alive specimen. Short time later an accident happened at this base (maybe aliens decided to rescue their comrades and sabotaged the base..?)
One of alien containments was broken and the gray prisoner was able to escape. To get out the base he has to roll as a ball very quickly and find an exit.

Some level sketches


and blockout

ufo.mesh

Time isn't on my side as always... But I'm still trying to finish my idea.
I modeled an alien containment pod that's used at this base. Here's a shot of it and a dif texture.

ufo.mesh

First room in progress...

ufo.mesh

By the way, I suddenly found that ID of this forum topic is ... 13 0 666... I chose wrong idea...

bcarter

The textures are looking really nice so far, they will give a lot of life to the scene as you continue to fill it up! Looks like it will be fun to play through as well! Good luck!

ufo.mesh

Thanks for your feedback, bcarter!

ufo.mesh

Small update: I created a pod "filling". Texture isn't finished yet, I still working on it.

Sharvo

Looking nice ufo, how are the other rooms coming along? I guess you can repeat some of the textures you have used in this room?

Some small particles might look cool in them, like bubbles or something just something fairly subtle.

ufo.mesh

Well... I'm stuck with other rooms a bit. I want to complete this one to use wall textures as you said. I drew some variants of wall panelings but wasn't satisfied with result. So I switched to other things.

>Some small particles might look cool in them, like bubbles or something just something fairly subtle.

Yeah, I thought about bubbles. The problem is I don't know the engine at all. I have to setup particle system or something similar to it. But before implementing my scene to the engine I want to finish it or at least to have about it.

Sharvo

Yeah fair enough, on there website they have a few more tutorials that may come of worth, i too dont really know the engine, but fire any questions away i am sure someone will be able to help

ufo.mesh

Another update. Still lot of stuff to do. But I use all my free time for this.

ufo.mesh

Alien Escape
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Thread: http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130666


Some secret base specialized in alien studies captured a UFO with alive specimen. Short time later an accident happened at this base (maybe aliens decided to rescue their comrades and sabotaged the base..?)
One of alien containments was broken and the gray prisoner was able to escape. To get out the base he has to roll as a ball very quickly and find an escape ship.

Shots:




full view:


wireframe:


textures:


gameplay:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUCOYe5_oLE"]Alien escape - YouTube[/ame]

Shiv

Really cool final pics man, is there any vid of the playthrough?

ufo.mesh

I spent a bunch of time trying to capture video of game play but something gone wrong. I always got black screen. I will try to find another free soft and capture it today. But I won't be able to attach it to my post in 'submissions' thread.

Sharvo

Love the style and the textures! Great job on getting it all finished. If i had one criticism it is that it might be hard to tell where to go, i cant tell by the pictures, but maybe if you had light panels on the floor directing the player that would have been good But as said really love this entry!

ufo.mesh

I want to improve my work, I had many ideas but didn't have time to embody them
It's my nearly first attempt to create something gamedev-like, so the lack of experience makes itself felt, I spend tons of time to draw a small thing

Sharvo

Sorry if it came across a bit harshly, as said just a thought and as a near first attempt at something like this it is really good so dont get too disheartened from my cooment

ufo.mesh

No, no, I didn't see any harshness in your comment. I'm ready and open for any comments, critique and so on. I see it by myself - level is messy, it doesn't have good structure and has a lack of details like smoke sparks, blown tubes...
Thanks for feedback!

bcarter

I think your submission turned out really nice! I like how there is a little story leading you through the whole scene, and the textures look great as well.

ufo.mesh

Thanks, bcarter! And I love your crocodile!

Davidskiwan

Must say I really like the style, it's got the old school vibe for sure. Texture work is top notch makes me feel nostalgic!

ufo.mesh

I finally recorded and uploaded a video of gameplay. Sorry being too late, but maybe it will be interesting for someone.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUCOYe5_oLE"]Alien escape - YouTube[/ame]

Grindy

Oh, your ball is an alien! :O Had a good chuckle when I realised that!

ufo.mesh

Yeah, I forgot to concentrate attention on this. The only thing that can give a clue is a phrase "he has to roll as a ball very quickly and find an escape ship" from my description. And I forgot to post it in final submissions thread too...

garriola83

ahmed, 3d tutorials are a dime a dozen. they are everywhere, try youtube or just google some. then work your way up.