Assets In Progress

ver the course of 2024, the F/V Scully's interior has steadily gained depth and detail through not only the fishing boats structure, but also its individual assets. Below you can see a selection of various pieces of equipment I've been focusing on that would have been crucial to the vessel's operation in the 70's.

For example, the handheld walkie-talkie. I paid particular attention to finding a model that not only looks like it means business but also reflects the period it was originally made in. Similarly, another model, the tape drive, is so distinct with its mechanical buttons, knobs and details, its sole presence serves as an essential visual cue to the era the game is set in. As mentioned in my last post, I feel this attention to small details is essential to create a rich and believable environment, ensuring each element, no matter how seemingly minor, contributes to the overall immersive experience.

As the asset collection grows, I've increasingly focused more and more on balancing detail with optimization. This requires thoughtful management every time of the poly count, the use of efficient UV mapping, and constantly questioning the necessity of each new piece with "Does this serve a purpose? Is it essential I model this?". Maintaining this balance is key to ensure that each model enhances the immersive and captivating atmosphere of D_ROGUE, without forgoing performance of the overall experience.

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In the next post, I'll share screenshots of my progress modelling the cabin rooms!

Thanks for reading :)

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