Re:Dev Diary - Splats
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:41 am
EarlofWarwick wrote:
There are more people who can operate Photoshop than there are who can exert the disciplines expected of an historian. The works of War3D map makers that I have observed have taken so much time because the maker has focused on what most matters to them personally--an accurate representation of the battlefield in question. I applaud them all for their discipline, attention to detail, and devotion to the idea of history.
War3D II will not provide an \"electric paintbrush\" that replaces the 75% of effort that resides outside the CPU. It will however, provide a dynamic canvas for the imagination of the artful dodger to achieve his or her ideas in a rapid, and meaningful way.
EarlofWarwick wrote:
EarlofWarwick wrote:
Ummm...I know alot of these guys. They move mountains in their spare time. The bulk of their efforts involve developing accurate data. When they finally open Photoshop, they are about 48-72 hours out from producing an accurate map.Given the fact that folks are currently devoting weeks and months to making new maps, a day or two of hard work will be nothing for some of these hard-core landscape artists.
There are more people who can operate Photoshop than there are who can exert the disciplines expected of an historian. The works of War3D map makers that I have observed have taken so much time because the maker has focused on what most matters to them personally--an accurate representation of the battlefield in question. I applaud them all for their discipline, attention to detail, and devotion to the idea of history.
War3D II will not provide an \"electric paintbrush\" that replaces the 75% of effort that resides outside the CPU. It will however, provide a dynamic canvas for the imagination of the artful dodger to achieve his or her ideas in a rapid, and meaningful way.
EarlofWarwick wrote:
An Army officer thinks the same way...over and over and over again...in peace and war...as long as there is, \"What's around that bend?\"...Sometimes, when I'm driving or walking, I'll survey my surroundings and say to myself, \"OK, how would this ridge line with this parallel riverbed play out with opposing infantry brigades supported by a few squadrons of heavy cavalry?\"
EarlofWarwick wrote:
No. Your thoughts are completely rationale when explosives and high velocity projectiles are involved. If you are driving through Kansas, then it's prolly best to just enjoy the vastness of the plains and wonder how long it took to string all that wire....I sometimes think I need professional help....
