We’ve just posted the next VT alpha open release, 0.8.2.0
You can get the link to in the forum.
March 27, 2009
March 16, 2009
VT Fantasy Table
I’ve finished the table for the VT game we’ll be playing. We’ll be using the Warmaster rule set, and the battle will be between Empire forces and some raiding Gospodar (Kislev).
For the models, we’re actually using ‘paper’ stand-ins (see http://www.juniorgeneral.org) made with VT Paper Model Builder. The paper model builder allows you to create stands from bitmap images. That way, if you don’t have 3d models for a specific game system, you can throw together some stand-ins pretty quickly.
VT Fantasy and 15th century Table
Here is a small screenshot of some halberdier regiments placed on the table.
Regiments
All of the Empire troops that will be taking place in the battle have been created as models, except the cannon. As for the Gospodars, I’ll start making the 2d textures for them pretty soon.
March 11, 2009
2mm Fantasy Table, WIP
So, here is a table being created for a fantasy battle. I’m planning on keeping the table fairly simple to allow a lot of maneuvering of the forces. Though it takes a bit of clicking, the overall effort is fairly small. Sometimes models need to be moved and rotated, but all-in-all this table will only take about 2 hours to make.
Additional buildings will be added to the library eventually, and some other small details to flesh out the little villages. Those additions will bring a little more life to the table, though we don’t want to overdo it and make it run slowly - as always, its a balance between appearance and usability.
2mm Fantasy Table WIP
March 10, 2009
Getting Closer to a Nice Table
A Few Houses
So, I’ve created the basic fantasy house, and made three different colored roofs. This really helps, even though the wall textures are the same. When viewed far away, the different colored roofs add a nice amount of flavor. I’m working on a larger house at the moment, and when it’s finished (with a couple different roofs as well), I should be able to make a nice 2mm village.
Also, a hall and a barn will be coming, then I’ll put it all together and see what kind of table it makes.
March 9, 2009
Low Poly Assets for VT
I’m creating a few low poly models for VT. I’m starting with some fantasy buildings. There will be about 5 models in this style. A couple houses, a barn and a hall. They are designed for 2mm battles and very low poly.
The next set I will probably put together will be some kind of science fiction type structures. Again, probably about 5 models to get it started.
While its nothing fancy, it is intended to have many on the board at once. I’ll post an image of a 2mm table with them when I’m done. The fantasy buildings will be used in one of the VT test games. If you’re a member at the forum, you’ll be able to download the 2mm terrain pack when its ready.