High Elven City Tileset

[Legacy_kalbaern]

               

There is a Wooden Elven Interior tileset on the new Vault--not sure whether that is quite what you want. Judging by the screenies, it could use a few more tree trunk pass-through openings. But it looks fairly decent.

Yep, that one was also added into the CEP a few years ago. while -different- I've never felt it was truly -elfy-. There's several other -Elven Interiors- folks have done over the years, but they're all just retextures of the Bioware Drow Dungeon or Castle Interior and again fall short, at least in my mind.

 

As for the recent pics posted, I too love the tall dormers. Nice work.

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Oseryn]

               

Another vote here for the tall dormers, but not a fan of the skylight concept - unless they were like the upper round window section in the tall dormer.

 

Really appreciate your efforts and just love this set!

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_rjshae]

               

Not sure about a cupola tower.  This building is already tall enough that adding extra height might be a waste.

 

I should probably clarify that I didn't really mean it should protrude above the top--it was more of a thought about a side tower with a cupola at the top. But it was just a stray random thought anyway. '>

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Carcerian]

               

Very nice looking!

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Pstemarie]

               

Use the tall dormers. If you don't like the skylight shape, have you thought about using a hexagonal or octagonal shaped skylight - kind of like Oseryn suggested. The more complex geometry would definitely look better with the tall dormers, is more interesting than a rectangle or square, and would fit in well visually with the window at the top of the tall dormer.

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Zwerkules]

               

They all look pretty nice. The taller dormer windows might fit the style a little better if the peak flared up a bit to match the main roof. Another variant would be a tall dormer window surrounded by a shorter dormer window on either side--that could provide artistic balance...

I think that's a very good suggestion.

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Estelindis]

               

Thanks for all the great suggestions.  I will try them out!  '>

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Tarot Redhand]

               

Hmmmm... Is this just coincidence? I just saw this house on the tv and thought it might be inspirational. Anyway here are three articles (with photos) on it.

 

Uncluttered view.

Daily Mail (UK paper with Mr. Angry attitude) Detailed views.

Daily Mail Locals attitude towards house.

 

@Estelindis It makes that elven house look positively tame  '> .

 

TR

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Estelindis]

               

Gosh, Tarot, I shudder to think how my elven house looks if that "prize-winning" design seems like an inspiration for it!  How horrid!  '>

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Bannor Bloodfist]

               

Actually, since "Gingerbread" and "Elvish" are diametrically apposed, there is no comparison.

 

The Gingerbread is very gaudy and interesting I guess, as in the old Oriental Curse "May you live in interesting times..." but definitely not something I would expect to find in a D&D environment.

 

No worries for Estelindis, I seriously doubt anyone would consider the Gingerbread as an inspiration for the works you have generated.  Your tileset is reserved and elegant, as well as beautiful.  All aspects attributed to high elves so to speak.

 

However, for someone to actually build a "Gingerbread" style house is a bit of a shock.  I mean, can you imagine being a person looking to find a new home for your family and being taken to that house by your Real Estate agent?

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_3RavensMore]

               

Gosh, Tarot, I shudder to think how my elven house looks if that "prize-winning" design seems like an inspiration for it!  How horrid!   '>

 

In today’s society, “prize winning” is too often used as an award for something that pushes the envelope—and nothing more.  Beauty, style, elegance, thought provoking, artfully meaningful, of lasting quality, and truly innovative are superlatives that have been cast by the wayside in favor of the edgy schlock that fills our modern version of so-called entertainment.  In the television and movie realm, most of it is foisted on us by talentless writers, directors, and producers selling their steaming piles of award winning “edgy” crap.

 

Oops…did that turn into a mini rant?

 

As Bannor said, your work has both beauty and elegance, and it has been a delight to watch as you've crafted it.

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Zwerkules]

               

In today’s society, “prize winning” is too often used as an award for something that pushes the envelope—and nothing more.  Beauty, style, elegance, thought provoking, artfully meaningful, of lasting quality, and truly innovative are superlatives that have been cast by the wayside in favor of the edgy schlock that fills our modern version of so-called entertainment.  In the television and movie realm, most of it is foisted on us by talentless writers, directors, and producers selling their steaming piles of award winning “edgy” crap.

 

For a moment there you sounded like Baba Yaga. '>

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_rjshae]

               

Hmmmm... Is this just coincidence? I just saw this house on the tv and thought it might be inspirational. Anyway here are three articles (with photos) on it.

 

Uncluttered view.

 

...and that's just the garage.

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Pstemarie]

               

Hmmmm... Is this just coincidence? I just saw this house on the tv and thought it might be inspirational. Anyway here are three articles (with photos) on it.

 

Uncluttered view.

Daily Mail (UK paper with Mr. Angry attitude) Detailed views.

Daily Mail Locals attitude towards house.

 

@Estelindis It makes that elven house look positively tame  '> .

 

TR

 

I just gained 10 pounds - thanks

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_NWN_baba yaga]

               

For a moment there you sounded like Baba Yaga. '>

CONFIRMED '>

still a wonderfull tileset '>