Thematic Aesthetics

Discussion in 'Halo and Forge Discussion' started by Charybdis, Aug 13, 2016.

  1. Charybdis

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    I would like tips for getting a good theme right. I mostly want something inspired by Destiny's Cabal, but tips towards anything, especially natural themes, would be greatly appreciated! :) :forge:
     
  2. MULLERTJE

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    Google is your friend. Snap screenshots with your phone and think of colors, textures, details, etc. For Cabal you need to create a sandy terrain with some wind, caves and half burried structures and bases. Maybe even that ship they use. Or that crazy tank. And sparkling bronze relic. (Or whatever you call that mars rock you harvest)
     
  3. Randy 355

    Randy 355 Multiplayer Sustain Designer
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    For me, it's all about getting reference images to start a new aesthetic. Googling images for these references is a good start. Collect all of the images you like into a folder on your computer, and try to recreate what you see.

    Something Like this would allow you to make some pretty convincing Cabal Trenches:
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    I honestly didn't see much reference googling to so fast. It may be better to play Destiny and take your own screenshots.
     
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  4. Charybdis

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    The only problem is that my TK edition is for the 360, which I gave to my little sister. So yeah. Thanks for the suggestions though, I can't elaborate how much help you people are!
     
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  5. Randy 355

    Randy 355 Multiplayer Sustain Designer
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    You're welcome to it! If you know of anything specific, I wouldn't mind hopping on and getting you a few screens. I like to be helpful if I can!
     
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    Thank you!

    If you could, I would like to see some of the Cabal base on Phobos plz. Thanks for the help!
     
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    Randy 355 Multiplayer Sustain Designer
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    Alright Charybdis, here are some screenshots from the Cabal base on Phobos:
    http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Randy 355/screenshots

    Keep in mind this is a very dark base, so some of these screens may need to be brightened up to see the details. I made sure to take a lot to make sure you had plenty to reference. Some shots are definitely better than others. I hope this will help you with your aesthetic!

    Edit: I also want to mention that most of this base had flickering lights! Though, it may also be best to avoid this or be very conservative with it for a multiplayer map.
     
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  9. Charybdis

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    Thanks again so much! I rea- @)#+$&$@) - And yet here They march. Armored Caskets of Metal, and of Hard Light. Monsters to Their people, cursed to forever fight.
    --- Double Post Merged, Aug 14, 2016 ---
    Thanks again so much! I rea- @)#+$&$@) - And yet here They march. Armored Caskets of Metal, and of Hard Light. Monsters to Their people, cursed to forever fight.
     
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  10. qrrby

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    Not meaning to obligate his help, but @A 3 Legged Goat does wondrous things with natural forging, if ever you need awe-inspiring forge maps to look through
     

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