Pls help!-Random Sci-fi details and kitbashing - Making a scifi city

Question

Hi!

I am looking for some advice on how to approach building a large modular sci-fi city for an open-world game.

I started with making a general block out of one of the buildings, just getting the shape in.

Should I create a library of random objects?

Or should I create now a trim sheat?

To be honest I am lost now :\

Any suggestions much appreciated!!

Thanks

Answer 1 · 2019-12-18T18:17:37Z

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replied December 18, 2019 6:17pm

I would create a library of modular house/building pieces and of stuff to litter the streets with, sort of like a reusable LEGO set with which you can build many many things 😊. And I would definitely go with mostly trim sheets and tiling textures, especially if you go big scale (like open world).

These two YouTube playlists by game environment artist Tim Simpson should give you a good idea on how to approach your environment, as well as how a good understanding on how to use and create trim sheets:

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBi3xvwvY3dncU0vlOi7gov3AFmXhRTOm

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBi3xvwvY3dk09fNSd7jrnEscXS_6_1p2

Also this talk from this years blender conference might be helpful:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTQhmNFRnY

Hope this helps!