[WIP] De_Dynasty

Quote from kinggambit

My first art pass I heavily referenced Gyeongbok and ‎Changdeok but they have very noisy and strong color palletes, round pillars, etc. which weren't as conducive for Counter-strike:

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so I am currently trying out more of the korean buddhist temples and hanoks like namsangul with the white plaster + gold/brown wood:

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However, thanks for the honest input. I'm looking at some buddhist temples in japan and you're right! I'm designing a palace so I should probably use the palaces as references. I will definitely focus more during my next art pass to get the architecture and colors down to suit the korean feel! I'll try again to add the reds and greens more and touch up on the facades.

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great! I hope you find the way!

Hmm, I feel like you've got a lot of really cool complex geometry but your lighting doesn't highlight any of it, so everything feels 2-dimensional. I think the map absolutely works with the clean style and a gray rainy day, and it's got a weirdly soothing color palette. At the same time though I can't help but feel it doesn't look as good as it could with some more contrast.

I think you probably struck the best compromise in that underground furnace area. The furnaces are bright enough to provide a focus, but not so bright they destroy the relaxed vibe.

Nice work!