Func_Msgboard: Inspiration & Reference

Posted by metlslime on 2003/02/17 08:18:34

I just wanted to know if people had any links to good websites for either level design inspiration (photos, paintings, concept art, etc.) or just for architectural reference. We had a thread like this on the old qmap, but we know how much good that does us.

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@QMaster

#4042 posted by Chillo on 2017/11/02 20:52:21

Thanks! I will probably take you up on that.

@Chillo

#4043 posted by dumptruck_ds on 2017/11/02 22:26:57

The Thing (1982) has some Lovecraftian stuff. Maybe you could try a monster like this:

https://xgulyabanix.deviantart.com/art/The-Thing-1982-Dog-273221922

Since it's a boss it can stay put like this beasty.

Dark Young

#4044 posted by Qmaster on 2017/11/02 23:32:04

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e0/98/8c/e0988c8ea06375976ae908d368495660--monster-design-monster-art.jpg

Dark Young

#4045 posted by oh, that person on 2017/11/02 23:54:38

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DGkHpTXXUAAksim.jpg

Shambler Daddy?

#4046 posted by Qmaster on 2017/11/03 00:46:06

#4047 posted by Qmaster on 2017/11/03 00:46:23

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e8/bb/a3/e8bba37a56b44ac0d2593a2895883bc8.jpg

Kawaiik's Quake Art

#4048 posted by Chillo on 2017/11/03 02:47:41

Giga Shamnler and Giga Fiend
https://goo.gl/images/e2USJV

Designing Monsters Is Fun,

#4049 posted by Text_Fish on 2017/11/03 15:15:10

Lovecraft's monsters don't actually translate that well to Quake, because his stories aren't about badass soldiers killing things with rockets. Quake may have channelled some of the essence of Lovecraft in its visuals and naming conventions, but that's really where the similarity ends so I think it's a mistake to look for specific mythos creatures to turn in to bosses. Instead do what ID did, and design something new that fits an action game.

I took the liberty of sketching out a couple of concepts this morning:

URTHKLAH

MECHOGRE

Apologies for poor image quality, I'm not near my scanner.

URTHKLAH can move through walls like a ghost and when she's really angry she'll charge with all of her front mouths. Her back mouth fires a volley of zombie gibs. Think projectile vomit. If a gib volley completely misses the player a zombie gets spawned wherever they hit.

MECHOGRE has a slow turning circle so it's wise to get behind him to avoid his charge and rocket attacks, but as soon as you do so he'll launch a volley of grenades to keep you busy dodging whilst he turns. And yes, he does have a giant toothy vagina. It's purely for decoration though, so don't get any ideas.

Michael Whelan - Portals

#4050 posted by Zwiffle on 2017/11/04 04:05:40

http://www.michaelwhelan.com/gallery/personal-visions/portals/

Monsters

#4051 posted by Chillo on 2017/11/04 19:15:55

I think a two-headed ogre would be cool.

Text_Fish

#4052 posted by Qmaster on 2017/11/06 03:35:36

I think it's funny how you say Lovecraftian monsters don't fit and then your sketches have hallmark Lovecraftian features: tentacle or tentacle-like appendages, extra mouths, mouths in wierd places, and features borrowed from animals such as triangular teeth mouth like a loggerhead turtle (on the back of your urthklah) and tortoise shell (such as on the front of your mechogre).

#4053 posted by Text_Fish on 2017/11/06 09:24:55

Quake may have channelled some of the essence of Lovecraft in its visuals - Text_Fish [81.135.34.3] on 2017/11/03 15:15:10

IkChurch?

#4054 posted by dumptruck_ds on 2017/11/09 00:15:17

https://twitter.com/archpics/status/928396218417467392

Shape-shifting Building In Shanghai

#4055 posted by negke on 2017/11/09 09:07:19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-A9MeX9TWk

Attica

#4056 posted by Zwiffle on 2017/11/12 14:55:40

Cool photo
https://imgur.com/gallery/CE0JO

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