"RusHHouR" <gee### [at] mailnu> wrote in message
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> "Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> wrote:
> >
> > I certainly like it. Looks like a fortified mansion. In the Middle Ages,
> > building in stone was reserved for the rich, so most buildings were made
of
> > wood (hence the many fires; remember London in 1666). So, I believe this
is
> > too expensive to be a tavern... but never mind :-)  These kind of
buildings
> > (are you planning more?) could be great for the creation of some kind of
> > town... (oh... just thinking of the Discworld...)
> >
> > Now for a couple of comments:
> > The use of image_maps is alright, but be aware that they should be in
> > balance with the structure and the people living there. The stones
appear
> > alright at first glance, however I think they are a bit oversized if you
> > imagine a person in front; also in comparison with the size of door and
> > windows. The wood beam textures should certainly be scaled down. They
appear
> > too large imo.
> > What Are you going to do for the roof? Slates? Tiles? Thatch?
> >
> > Thomas
>
> Thanks a lot Thomas!
>
> Im gonna scale the texture down and see what becomes.
>

nice work. I'd agree with Thomas, he really covered more than I thought of.
I know modern houses have lights near the doorway. Would an old style house
like this have lanterns out front?

-r

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