[Project] Operation Suburb - In Progress

[Silverstream]

Here's a few suggestions:

1.  Perhaps add some frame work above the door as illustrated in the following image?
http://api.ning.com/files/hqqx3JR-BtTT1cH8f4XNfecckWvDApqLL6HfW-U0e*V5iZUwTYELdTM5ncAoZMcu1Vrc2VHQmYu9sxXvditMDzxVi2vKRTcK/house1.jpg

2. Maybe try variations of bricks and plaster textures on the outside of your home?
Maybe these images might help:

http://www.albrightins.com/SuburbanHome2.JPG

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5442657/2/istockphoto_5442657-upscale-suburban-home.jpg

http://ourtownesaratoga.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bigstockphoto_brick_suburban_home_3251444.jpg

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2143958/2/istockphoto_2143958-suburban-home.jpg

http://www.1stchoiceinsuranceandrealty.com/images/suburban_home_lo.jpg

3. Experiment with various texture sizes, (not just default: 0.25). Try going lower (0.10) or higher.

Have a try at these options and see if they appeal to you.
Wow, my first post with no bold.

[Tyrant T100]

Here's a few suggestions:

1.  Perhaps add some frame work above the door as illustrated in the following image?
http://api.ning.com/files/hqqx3JR-BtTT1cH8f4XNfecckWvDApqLL6HfW-U0e*V5iZUwTYELdTM5ncAoZMcu1Vrc2VHQmYu9sxXvditMDzxVi2vKRTcK/house1.jpg

2. Maybe try variations of bricks and plaster textures on the outside of your home?
Maybe these images might help:

http://www.albrightins.com/SuburbanHome2.JPG

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5442657/2/istockphoto_5442657-upscale-suburban-home.jpg

http://ourtownesaratoga.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bigstockphoto_brick_suburban_home_3251444.jpg

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2143958/2/istockphoto_2143958-suburban-home.jpg

http://www.1stchoiceinsuranceandrealty.com/images/suburban_home_lo.jpg

3. Experiment with various texture sizes, (not just default: 0.25). Try going lower (0.10) or higher.

Have a try at these options and see if they appeal to you.
Wow, my first post with no bold.

Cheers for these, I'll probably add a overhang outside the bedroom and put a patio underneath it similar to the brick suburban home.

[Silverstream]

Updated First Post As of April 1st 2010 with Users Involved within this Project.

- Zanarias
- C.Mong
- goldendeed
- Zeitlos Eisen
- CrazyChicken
- Meta-Stick[
- Tyrant T100
- RedCow


Secondly, New Deadline of the Project Has been Extended to May 5th.
This extension has been provided due to upcoming examinations. This should also give you
more time to work on your homes in terms of adding detail.

Best of Luck to All Involved!

Join the Project!
Everything is Provided for you!
- Textures
- Inspiration
- Development House .vmf

[goldendeed]

are you sure your email is correct, i sent you my map but im not sure if you have responded or not.

[Silverstream]

are you sure your email is correct, i sent you my map but im not sure if you have responded or not.

Hey Goldendeed, sorry for not responding earlier, my apologies. I took a look at your map and its quite simply stunning. Your architecture is highly-detailed and well thought out. Great use of texturing and model placement!

This is a keeper for sure. I'll be happy to use this house within the neighborhood.

In the future when I integrate your home into the neighborhood, I may need to re size your home due to its "L" shape formation. I'll keep all the original architecture but the garage might be moved or what not.

I'm not too sure if I need do this at this point but just to forewarn you, this could potentially occur.

Just a friendly question:
Once again, great job! Would you mind if I post screen-shots for the other users to inspire them further?

[Silverstream]

Sorry for Double-Posting.

Updated Home Development Package Download Links with a new alternate link!

Edit:

Download Link has been removed.
The user submission due date has past.

[Tyrant T100]

Sorry for Double-Posting.

Updated Home Development Package Download Links with a new alternate link!

Download Link #2
http://www.mediafire.com/?mmn1jd1d0zj

Thanks for the Mediafire link, I'm sure people will prefer it to the megaupload one.
I hope Goldendeed lets us see some screenshots, might help create some inspiration for the rest of us. :)

[Silverstream]

Here is Goldendeed's submission of his Suburban house. I'm not too sure if this is his finalized submission but it looks well constructed nonetheless.

Provided Before you are a few screenshots as well as a small 1 minute video walk-through of the home. Great Job once again Goldendeed!

Screenshots


http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/665/goldendeedhouse0005.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1193/goldendeedhouse0004.jpg

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/269/goldendeedhouse0003.jpg

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/4356/goldendeedhouse0006.jpg

Video Walk-Through

Download Link

[AndyTheGeeky]

Gotta say, if that's the size of your template it's pretty small - I was expecting a 2-floor with possible attic or basement, not a ranch.

[Tyrant T100]

I finally got round to downloading the video, some very good brushwork there.

[Silverstream]

I finally got round to downloading the video, some very good brushwork there.

I agree, the brushwork is quite impressive and neat.
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NEWS UPDATE:
Just a friendly reminder:

The Final Submission Date is 23 Days Away (May 5th)

I hope everyone is working diligently on their houses. You still have a great deal of time. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the construction of your home, do not hesitate to post it here.

Good Luck!

[goldendeed]

Thanks for the comments guys,

@AndyTheGeeky,

It may seem small but thats just because i took a bunch of photographs of a real house, and thats pretty much the exact same size it was. but i didnt measure.

@Silverstream,

I can edit it to your liking? i can make it all smaller and such if you want, just notify me on this thread.

[Silverstream]

@Silverstream,

I can edit it to your liking? i can make it all smaller and such if you want, just notify me on this thread.

Goldendeed, your home truly is artistic and well-detailed however if you could move around some brushwork to have it structured more towards a suburban home like those within the pics from this post, I believe it would fit the neighborhood a lot better.

I'm not saying you need to start fresh, I merely suggest you perhaps merge a few rooms, rotate/adjust walls and flooring and structure your home accordingly.

Here's a few suggestions:

1.  Perhaps add some frame work above the door as illustrated in the following image?
http://api.ning.com/files/hqqx3JR-BtTT1cH8f4XNfecckWvDApqLL6HfW-U0e*V5iZUwTYELdTM5ncAoZMcu1Vrc2VHQmYu9sxXvditMDzxVi2vKRTcK/house1.jpg

2. Maybe try variations of bricks and plaster textures on the outside of your home?
Maybe these images might help:

http://www.albrightins.com/SuburbanHome2.JPG

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5442657/2/istockphoto_5442657-upscale-suburban-home.jpg

http://ourtownesaratoga.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bigstockphoto_brick_suburban_home_3251444.jpg

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2143958/2/istockphoto_2143958-suburban-home.jpg

http://www.1stchoiceinsuranceandrealty.com/images/suburban_home_lo.jpg

3. Experiment with various texture sizes, (not just default: 0.25). Try going lower (0.10) or higher.

Have a try at these options and see if they appeal to you.
Wow, my first post with no bold.

[Silverstream]

Sorry for double-posting.

Updated First Post As of April 19th 2010 regarding house construction guidelines.

After pondering whether windows should be only the model used within the dev_house.vmf, I've decided to change this guideline.

- You are not restricted to using the window model within the dev_house.vmf for your windows.        
         Feel free to create your own windows or use other existing window models.

I'm sorry for not posting this earlier. You still have just over half a month (16 days) to finalize and submit your homes.


Best of luck to the construction of your homes!

[Tyrant T100]

I should have the map finished by the weekend, so I'll hopefully send it to you by Sunday.

[Tyrant T100]

Ok I've emailed you the map. I hope everything is fine with it.
If for any reason you don't receive the email could you please let me know so I can send you another with the attached map files ASAP.

[Ajunk]

You really should just upload to filefront or something and PM the link.

[Tyrant T100]

You really should just upload to filefront or something and PM the link.

Then other people can download and steal the content.

[Silverstream]

Ok I've emailed you the map. I hope everything is fine with it.
If for any reason you don't receive the email could you please let me know so I can send you another with the attached map files ASAP.

I have successfully received your email Tyrant T100.
If possible, do you mind if I make a few texture adjustments and alignments regarding your submission? I may also modify some brushwork.

Please know that this will not dramatically change your submission and you still preserve the right to have me either alter or leave your submission as it is.


= Currently Successfully Received Submissions =
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- Tyrant T100
- CrazyChicken

[Tyrant T100]

strong>I have successfully received your email Tyrant T100.
If possible, do you mind if I make a few texture adjustments and alignments regarding your submission? I may also modify some brushwork.

Please know that this will not dramatically change your submission and you still preserve the right to have me either alter or leave your submission as it is.

That's absolutely fine for you to make some alterations, out of interest which textures needed altering.