More Hangar Ref

UT3 Map Mod

Should I? Seems like alot of programming work is needed to make it happen and I not quite sure if I'm even allowed to make this project turn into a mod.

http://udn.epicgames.com/Three/UT3Mods.html#Levels

Examples of Hangar Environments in Games

Now that I think about it I don't have played many games which actually feature the interior of a hangar. I see it a lot in Sci-Fi Films and TV shows but rarely games. Anyway only two major examples I can think of is Shadow Moses Island from the Metal Gear Solid series:

And the hangars the more recent Deus Ex: Human Revolution:

 

Two very contrasting moods from the two examples. I'm looking to achieve something similar to the warmer colour pallete of DE:HR over MGS cooler one. Shadows Moses looks 'dead' cold which really makes it feel dull.

UT2D Mapping

http://www.moddb.com/mods/ut2d/tutorials/mapping-for-ut2d-20

Looks confusing, best leave it be and do a normal looking level.

UT2D

Basically a mod used on UT3 to allow the use of specially designed levels where the players move along a 2D plane like a side-scrolling action game. Looks interesting but it means designing the level is going to need to take an entirely different approach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXR4BVYBfG4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i2RX_mDBLU&feature=related

Duxford Imperial War Museum

Definiately going to visit this place. Went a long time ago around the time when I first arrived to the UK. Because it was a while back I vaguely remember parts of the visit but at least I remember it was very impressive.

http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford

I think I'll be visiting this museum a few times since it's quite close compared to the Fleet Air Arm Museum.

Sketches and More

Done a few sketches and 3D models in MAX.

Fleet Air Arm Museum

Right after giving my presentation Mike showed me this place I should go visit. Had a look at their website and what they have got their looks really interesting. 

http://www.fleetairarm.com/

I hadn’t considered it but a Concorde is actually a pretty good choice to build as the centre piece for my environment. More importantly the museum showroom itself is very much like the hangar environment I want to build.

Whiteboxing

I was told we might need to have whiteboxes to show off at our presentations. Quickly built one on UDK using a UT3 character and a vehicle for scale reference. Here I really notice how much taller the player is than it should be. From the looks of things the player is about a head higher than the UT3 character who is already a big person. 

In any case it appears getting the scale right is going to be important considering the player is going to navigate along seemingly narrow walkways and stairs.