54 replies to this topic

[Justin9926]

If you can get some pictures of what you want I'd give it a shot..  The next problem would be knowing how to build it for that contour. Was talking with Larry  the other day about possibly if you drew a spline in the area and then exported it as a OBJ, I could probably bring it into blender  and build it from there..  I'd have to find out from DP before I get way over my head doing that

[DPRoberts]

Justin, that sounds like a reasonable plan. However, if Mika would prefer the clubhouse just be placed on an area he is going to be flattening, he can use the ruler to make some measurement markings outlining the perimeter of the location of the clubhouse and take an overhead snapshot. You can then import that into Blender (Import Image as Plane) and use as a guideline.

 

Exporting Contours from Unity using CF and Scene OBJ Exporter

Mika, you can use "Scene OBJ Exporter" from the Asset Store to pass Justin the contours of the area you need the clubhouse. It's free and easy to use. You would trace out a spline over the area you would like the clubhouse and then export that Spline for Justin. It essentially would be passing the heightmap data for him to use. An overhead snapshot of the Spline you are passing him will help him with orientation as well.

 

For usage of Scene OBJ Exporter - follow the first part of my Rapid Bulkhead tutorial - the use of the exporter starts at 1:30

 

Not my course but I thought this would fit well into your course surroundings...maybe a nice thick thatch on that roof would be best as well

[mikahenrik]

If you can get some pictures of what you want I'd give it a shot..  The next problem would be knowing how to build it for that contour. Was talking with Larry  the other day about possibly if you drew a spline in the area and then exported it as a OBJ, I could probably bring it into blender  and build it from there..  I'd have to find out from DP before I get way over my head doing that

 

Hi Justin sounds great if you would be willing to try this! For sure I'd prefer the building be fitting into the landscape without moving too much earth but if that is too much then a design on flat is very fine as well. I can send you OBJ, some pictures and first version of the course to fly around the plot.

 

That style in DPRoberts post below looks absolutely great and I will send you some other ideas but if you prefer, you are very welcome to use your own creativity and choose what you think is the best style/design.

 

You've got all the creative freedom. I'll get you the OBJ and pictures, etc. as soon as possible.

 

Mika

[Justin9926]

Sounds great

[mikahenrik]

Hi all, I'm getting close to releasing the Mt Zanzibar South course for further testing. I've been working with the scenery to make it more performance friendly and would like to have some feedback regarding it. If someone is interested in having a go just let me know and I'll pm the link for the latest version. I have done all tree/ grass planting and can still remove some if needed. Even some very basic descriptive (good, bad etc.) feedback would be helpful. And of course all tips and hints are very welcome.

 

Mika

 

 

 

 

 

 

[granite00]

I'm really looking forward to both of your new courses as well as Great River Red.

[mikahenrik]

Hi everyone!

 

I think I'll just throw this one in here. It's a first beta of the Blackface Mountain. I have played it quite a few times and I'm quite happy with the results. 

 

This course plays very rough and many of the greens have some uneven surfaces with hard and sharp edges that are reflecting the spirit of this course. If you do find something that seems like an obvious glitch or oversight please let me know and I'll fix it. Play it with bumpy greens.

 

There are many weeds sticking up through the fairways.

 

Some greens are very uneven and I would not allow myself to alter the terrain other than what was necessary to prevent mesh tears. We just have to live with it

 

Some greens have stones in the middle. They don't seem to work properly when putting. Any advice on how to make the stone physics work better would be helpful.

 

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

https://mega.nz/#F!r...Bv20jNMAGp6ArEg

 

 

 

[Crow357]

I'll give it a whirl.  Collision physics don't work when the ball is in the "roll" state.

[Crow357]

Holy smokes!  What a track!  I just love love love your colors here, I really felt transported to the locale. 

 

Saw a couple tees that needed flattening.  Also, have you considered reflective water for the large lake?  I was getting anywhere from 180 to 240 fps on the course, so I think there's some spare fps in there.

 

I'll have another play through and make some notes.  I had a blast on my 1st round tho!  Shot a 62...

[pingzing]

Love the textures. blending, colours here mika, just amazing work.

Looks like plenty of time put in here, what software are you using to create textures.

Ps you replied how you go about  getting your vision/ideas , where is that post again, i will copy that and have a good read

 

Awesome work mate, we are blessed to have guys like you around

 

Cheers- sent you a Pm to test course

[mikahenrik]

Thanks for your comments. Tees are placed on the flatter parts found around previous green. Just as with the greens I wouldn't allow any terrain shaping so only way to flatten the tee is to move it to flatter ground nearby and sometimes there weren't any better places. Anyway if you post me a picture I can try find a place to relocate it.

 

I'm using some basic Gimp work for the textures. Mostly they have just evolved slightly from the ones used for previous courses. I'll post them here to share shortly.

[mikahenrik]

Textures for these are in the link below. Feel free to use them as they are or modify if you wish. There is a little info text how I used them.

 

https://mega.nz/#F!3...z6wndo0GioHgBZA

[DoGgs]

Thanks Mika i'll gladly use them at at some point, your other ones served me well on ddraig du,  just played a quick round at Blackface...super job again! immersion is right up there even without sounds...gonna be a winner!

Now i really like greens where shot outcomes like this are possible, even at 14 stimp flat greens are a bit lack lustre when it comes to ball roll.  Shot outcomes like this add a bit more variation to a round and makes for a more enjoyable experience...good job Mika.

[Goran JoeMen]

This was probably my most fun round in a golf game ever, and I have played them all since the C-64 days.

I admit I downloaded this beta for myself and not to playtest , did not see anything wrong and I would not dream of giving you any advice 

 

EDIT: On my 2:nd round I found an issue with the first small bunker slightly to the left after driving a bit short. The golf ball (and my shoes and clubhead) disappeared in the sand, and I was not able to get out of the bunker. It did not say the ball was plugged. I was able to recreate the issue by putting the ball into into the right-hand part of the bunker

 

 

And the same on the 18:th fairway bunker (red dot below)

Edited by Goran JoeMen, 29 August 2017 - 05:18 PM.

[pingzing]

South Course- Mount Zanzibar 

 

Left feedback over at OGT 

 

Spending the next few days after work on your courses and leaving my new one to the side while i test your beauties

Super work, textures and blending are fantastic. you have done lots of study and homework to get that realistic look and feel

and it has paid off mate.

 

Course design, strategically laid out well, really good ideas, visions here mika resulting in one of the best courses i have played to date

doing your homework, google, taking lots of pics and ideas has made you one of the best designers most definitely mate, so the hard work and time has paid off.Your skills set now is at the top, well done and deserved and thanks for the sharing the textures.

 

Excellent work and skillfully created

 

Will beta test north course and get back  in a few days

 

Thank you very much 

[✠ davef ✠]

files came out of folder, what do i need to name the folder to get this course to work i have tried a few things and no show in game

man this post makes me feel dumb, have always been able to figure this stuff out without having to ask.

but im not going to miss a course to keep myself from looking stupid.lol

addicted to PG i guess.

thanks

[Justin9926]

blackfacemountain_1_1

This is how mine reads

[Arsam]

@dave, if you just click "download as zip" in the upper right part of the page it should dl zipped with the proper name. Always works fo me.

[✠ davef ✠]

thanks will give it a try with the name, i did download to zip and it renamed something else.

 

man this is the first course that has run in the 90s/100s FPS

looks great just had to comment about the FPS

[DPRoberts]

Mika,

A joy as expected! You are a true master! You were the kid in grammar school drawing the Sistine Chapel with 3 crayons and the rest of us were scribbling down smiley faces and stick people.

 

Love the challenge you took on with the simplicity of fewer textures and unaltered terrain data. This course file is under 100MB! 

 

Looking forward to the South Course release as well.