Sacred 2, The Ancaria Beautification Project

[Vishanka 236]

 

5 hours ago, dimitrius154 said:

Should be adequately compatible. If you don't mind, I'll encorporate the mod into the next iteration, all credit references present.

I'd appreciate it I'll try to get my next release done soon.

 

Added a few blossoms to achieve more of a carpet of flowers look...

I also still have a version with more red but not yet decided which one it will be.

 

I'm not unhappy with the way it turned out

 

[Lindor 435]

Oh that is beautiful!

[Hooyaah 2,817]

It does look wonderful; the lower screenshot's my favorite!

[Vishanka 236]

So today was the day I could not stand the grass anymore.

So here it is, I drew brandnew textured grass.

Not sure if I keep that flower spike model but I hope you can notice a difference in quality.

Before:

After:

 

Edited July 10, 2022 by Vishanka

[Vishanka 236]

And one last thing... Flowers again.

I need to work on all of them one more time but we're getting there...

remember these?

something like that now

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not the exact same spot but at least many flower types... I tried to come up with an own flower species for each texture

 

 

[Hooyaah 2,817]

The difference is striking and will surely help the game's immersive feeling and the splendor of the rich, colorful landscape.

 

Excellent work!

[Vishanka 236]

The idea is to add some variation into the spikes

[gogoblender 3,068]

On 7/10/2022 at 6:46 PM, Vishanka said:

 

 

 

not the exact same spot but at least many flower types... I tried to come up with an own flower species for each texture

 

standout pix.

How many flower types? Im curious what it takes us to feel a "flower field" immersion

gogo

[Vishanka 236]

On 7/13/2022 at 3:53 PM, gogoblender said:

How many flower types? Im curious what it takes us to feel a "flower field" immersion

At least 48

[gogoblender 3,068]

17 minutes ago, Vishanka said:

At least 48

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...!!

gogo

 

ps are these "types" actually based on real flowers found here on Earth  but also unique ones that you fabricate?

[Vishanka 236]

1 minute ago, gogoblender said:

ps are these "types" actually based on real flowers found here on Earth  but also unique ones that you fabricate?

Both, I walk around where I live and take pictures of things I'd like to add. I'm not that creative so I just copy what I see outside. Last time I was walking around taking pictures of grass spikes.

Some are a bit difficult to implement since in the game there seems to be only opaque or transparent and not 50% or something.

So if I draw something very delicate it doesn't come across well in the game, and if I make it thicker it sometimes doesn't fit the object anymore.

[gogoblender 3,068]

10 minutes ago, Vishanka said:

Both, I walk around where I live and take pictures of things I'd like to add. I'm not that creative so I just copy what I see outside. Last time I was walking around taking pictures of grass spikes.

Some are a bit difficult to implement since in the game there seems to be only opaque or transparent and not 50% or something.

So if I draw something very delicate it doesn't come across well in the game, and if I make it thicker it sometimes doesn't fit the object anymore.

What a great side story you have created for our understanding of how, what and where this game is going.  Somewhere in the world there is a lady exploring the fields taking pictures and capturing our world (spikes of grass! ) to put into Ancaria.

Youve made my day. Thanks for always finding time to explain. 

you are an artist

gogo

[Flix 5,116]

40 minutes ago, Vishanka said:

Both, I walk around where I live and take pictures of things I'd like to add. I'm not that creative so I just copy what I see outside. Last time I was walking around taking pictures of grass spikes.

We're lucky to have your contributions!

I have a question - it looks like the link in Hooyaah's lead post is still from quite a while back.  Would you consider adding the mod to the Downloads section (or the Nexus)?  I'm already directing people who visit the Grass Mod page to just use this mod instead.

[Vishanka 236]

4 minutes ago, Flix said:

Would you consider adding the mod to the Downloads section (or the Nexus)?

Yes, on the next release. It will almost complete the project; a few more flowers and grass replacements and then I'll upload it here. What I have currently uploaded to my drive is too incomplete for that.

[Vishanka 236]

Got a nighttime before and after

[gogoblender 3,068]

What a difference... you can see it especially in the depths of shadows... the hill comes alive with significantly more immersion and snares at my curiosity about whats hidden 

... does this extra panache  put stress on running the game?

 

gogo

[Vishanka 236]

36 minutes ago, gogoblender said:

.. does this extra panache  put stress on running the game?

you mean for the system? no it does not matter for the game what kind of image I insert.

[Timotheus 416]

I would love a Sacred 2: Fallen Fries makeover

[gogoblender 3,068]

6 hours ago, Vishanka said:

you mean for the system? no it does not matter for the game what kind of image I insert.

 

52 minutes ago, Timotheus said:

I would love a Sacred 2: Fallen Fries makeover

Count me in for a Fallen Fries Super size upgrade as well pls!!

gogo

[Vishanka 236]

Had some problems balancing out Nor Plat and Human Region, they share grass. I think it's okayish now. There seem to be some spots that I cannot match up perfectly.

orig

new

 

two more I liked

and that's it for today.

Ps: I really enjoy the looks of the grass now. especially when wind waves through it it looks... pleasent.

Edited July 17, 2022 by Vishanka

[Dax 481]

Nice! The graslands look real. I like it!

[gogoblender 3,068]

I like your version of it as well Vishanka, more patchy with chunks of swathes

... though I wouldnt mind a surprise fries box somewhere there as an Easter Egg as well

 

gogo

[Vishanka 236]

I wont even tell  what I changed this time. No fries for sure.

 

Will have to take care of dryad island soon. Tried to replace the plant model they used with common grass but I don't like it.  Too low effort and does not fit the place really.

Maybe I'll draw more leafy grass for that place or I'll take a look on google what kind of stuff would grow in a place like this.

The original plant, I don't know what's it supposed to be. Leafy stuff.

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And first attempt on "grass long"

Not yet satisfied but I'm sure we're getting there...

[Vishanka 236]

Hm, kept the colors... it's damn bright, what do you think?

original

new

[Vishanka 236]

Didn't like it that way
Not the exact same ambient lighting but here... I think it's better that way.. let's draw the rest of the grass blades, right now it's just one texture copy/paste