Stan` Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Decided to play around with the rome barracks. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGood Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 I'd look to the split buildings instead of the original barracks, the iron grate and floating arches were a problem in the original, while the crenellations look better than they were sitting directly on the floor, I don't know why the merlons are thicker than the rest, I'd fix that that said i do like the layout and transition from covered walk to the open one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowgetoffyourcellphone Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 8 hours ago, LordGood said: iron grate It's just a grate or door, not a portcullis. *shrug* Surely they had access to the "Iron Bars" technology. Unless you had an aesthetic problem with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGood Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 It's both expensive and redundant, I also have an aesthetic problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan` Posted July 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 I'll try to replace the left building with something else then. Haven't found much inspiration in the current set though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescio Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 There are a couple of barrels included in that barracks. Please remove them. They're a Celtic invention. Barrels were only gradually adopted by the Romans in imperial times (post AD). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan` Posted July 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Meh they are basically my signature on buildings when there is no foliage :/ Ill remove them when I remove the grid. I could just put two doors instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGood Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Also! Keep an eye on the roof tile density, cutting the roof in half to map them equal sizes is a pain but it is noticable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan` Posted July 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, LordGood said: Also! Keep an eye on the roof tile density, cutting the roof in half to map them equal sizes is a pain but it is noticable. Ah right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coworotel Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Nescio said: They're a Celtic invention. Barrels were only gradually adopted by the Romans in imperial times (post AD). That's why I read this forum. I mean, how do you even know such thing... Edited July 3, 2018 by coworotel 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan` Posted July 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Some tweaks, removed the barrel and the grid. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowgetoffyourcellphone Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Nice! I'll use the "old" model for the Roman Auxiliary Barracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGood Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 Maybe the backside of the building isn’t quite as engaging as the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan` Posted June 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 Maybe, only maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowgetoffyourcellphone Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 I don't know what it is. It just looks less "balanced" than the old one, like you took the old one, mirrored it, and made it worse somehow. lol. Sorry if I can't quite put my finger on it. While I still have an interest in architecture and an eye for aesthetics, I haven't taken Architectural theory in 17 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion.Kanzen Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, wowgetoffyourcellphone said: I don't know what it is. It just looks less "balanced" than the old one, like you took the old one, mirrored it, and made it worse somehow. lol. Sorry if I can't quite put my finger on it. While I still have an interest in architecture and an eye for aesthetics, I haven't taken Architectural theory in 17 years. yes is visual balance related with psychology (affects design 3D, 2D, architecture... ). Quote Gestalt Principles How humans perceive patterns can be directly attributed to the Gestalt principles. Our brains are wired to see symmetry and balance of a unified whole, hence the visual perception of the synchronising elements together. Gestalt principles are built on aspects like similarity, continuation, closure, proximity and figure/ground. These principles tend to trick the brain as optical illusions so thorough attention should be practised by designers. Humans tend to go to the path of the least resistance. When we are presented with extensive information, we simplify and deconstruct to its most straightforward meaning. For example, when viewing a building façade from different perspectives, the rhythmic language often represents balance through the consolidated elements. Lines that converge from a single viewpoint create the illusion of depth and scale. The brain makes sense of the visual system by deductive reasoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrique Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Despite of the direction you end up following with the layout, here are some suggestions with the structural parts: Use thicker wall wood beams. The wood beams on the walls are currently too thin. Making them thicker will provide a sturdier feel. Also use the "X" pattern which is very characteristic of romans: For the "boringness" of the walls, you can throw some "indent" arches. I think Pureon also used them in some roman houses. Banners and shields hanging on walls: I think it is a great eye-candy catcher to spice up walls and give the military feel. It is a decoration element used in several of the barracks in-game that works pretty well. Investigate adding different roofing levels: -Except few exceptions (Persians and Seleucids) the barracks often have roof elevation variations to spice up the shilouette, while keeping the "U" shape layout: For further structural inspiration, you could take a look at AC:Origins and AC:Odissey cities screenshots, or fire up the game if you have them. You can get very nice ideas and keep the historical accurracy. cheers! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaxandridas ho Skandiates Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) . Edited April 8, 2021 by Anaxandridas ho Skandiates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaxandridas ho Skandiates Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) . Edited April 8, 2021 by Anaxandridas ho Skandiates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan` Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion.Kanzen Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Stan` said: Late romans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan` Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lion.Kanzen said: Late romans? Trying to update the model to make it less bland, guess it didn't have the expected outcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfinn the Shallow Minded Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 I personally don't care for the addition. It seems overly ornate for a a military structure or at least too round for an otherwise square-ish aesthetic. Granted, that's just my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion.Kanzen Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 I share Thorfinn opinion... But try avoid look an attic. Spoiler Seleucid looks incredible shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowgetoffyourcellphone Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Stan` said: Mmmm. You're right to try to spruce up the roofline. It is quite bland. I think the round part though looks like late Romans/Byzantine as Lion suggests. I would try making the 1st floor "wings" more symmetrical. So both either have roofs or are parapets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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