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Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
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I am currently working on a Massively Online (FREE) Disney game that takes place in Walt Disney World. I doubt it will ever get to a fully playable completed state but it shall stand as a living portfolio in my dream to be a Disney Imagineer.
I started this post so that I can A) get opinions on my models and how I can improve them and make them better and B) get ideas on projects I can implement into this game. If people are interested I can start posting my models as I complete them.
 
Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
Original Poster
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Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
Original Poster
Hoping that I did my research right. I don't think I need any approval because this is not meant for sale so I won't be profiting off the Disney Image. As far as getting to the point where it could be a concern for Disney I don't believe that will occur because a project of this scale will takes years upon years to complete by the hands of one person which is all I am. :(
 
Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
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Twilight_Roxas = I am a terrible artist when it comes to drawing. It was a skill that I never inherited though my sister did. (I am lucky that I can draw a straight line), but I am decent at modeling and those calculations. Another reason for a lack of concept art for areas is because they are taken directly out of Disney World Something that I am hoping the show off this weekend if everything goes to plan. Speaking of which if I get my modeling done enough I plan on having an Mock-up running with a horibbly designed character running around the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. As for texturing and coloring for the building don't expect anything amazing at the beginning of everything because its a skill I am trying to learn and develop so the more I do it the better I should be getting at it.I only started modeling a week ago but I have been developing ideas and concepts for the MO for the last year. If you are interested in knowing these concepts and Ideas I am more then willing to turn this into a person blog like situation with daily updates and concept information or I can write up a website that contains this information. I am more then willing to share.

Also The Tomorrownaut Thank you so much for your positive words I have some more models that I am hoping to upload today after work. Some are not as completed as the Main Street USA train stations but they will show work in progress.
 
Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
Original Poster
Time for a daily update: I have a couple of models done and ready for UV and Texturing and a few models in the works including the Magic Kingdom Monorail Station. However today I will leave you with utility that we always take advantage of.
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Tom

Tom

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Your models are fantastic. What software are you using? And what type of game are you thinking of?

Are you basing your models off of blueprints or aerial images or what? Very interested in your methods and to see where you take this.
 
Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
Original Poster
Hey Tom. Thanks! I have been working hard on more models including an updated version on the Magic Kingdom Train Station. I haven't posted lately because of other core work in the software aspect. I am using multiple software to work on this project. For modelling the building I am using a mixture of SketchUp Pro and Blender to achieve what I am work with. As for the game engine and Pushing all of it on screen I am using Unity.

To achieve the proper and most accurate scaling I am using a mix of math, blueprints, aerial Images and photos that guest at Walt Disney world take. This works out well for Icons such as Train Station but things such as the monorail station at the Magic Kingdom and the Lamps and trash cans not so much. Hopefully I can start gathering random pictures in my trip do Disney World this Dec.

As for purpose and direction. I don't believe that this project will ever be fully complete do to licensing issues, Working by my self and other items at hand. However I do view this as my living Resume for a future at Disney Imagineering so there will eventually be builds available for users to see,walk around, test out and give me back feedback. At my current rate I am hoping to have a rough draft build of the Magic Kingdom Entrance by the Middle or End of October. I will try to post some update Picture tonight.
 
Tom

Tom

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Voxel said:
Hey Tom. Thanks! I have been working hard on more models including an updated version on the Magic Kingdom Train Station. I haven't posted lately because of other core work in the software aspect. I am using multiple software to work on this project. For modelling the building I am using a mixture of SketchUp Pro and Blender to achieve what I am work with. As for the game engine and Pushing all of it on screen I am using Unity.

To achieve the proper and most accurate scaling I am using a mix of math, blueprints, aerial Images and photos that guest at Walt Disney world take. This works out well for Icons such as Train Station but things such as the monorail station at the Magic Kingdom and the Lamps and trash cans not so much. Hopefully I can start gathering random pictures in my trip do Disney World this Dec.

As for purpose and direction. I don't believe that this project will ever be fully complete do to licensing issues, Working by my self and other items at hand. However I do view this as my living Resume for a future at Disney Imagineering so there will eventually be builds available for users to see,walk around, test out and give me back feedback. At my current rate I am hoping to have a rough draft build of the Magic Kingdom Entrance by the Middle or End of October. I will try to post some update Picture tonight.
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Your models are great - I look forward to seeing more as you progress. Quite an impressive mesh of various references.

You're probably right about being restricted by licensing and copyright issues, but at least it will be a fun project and will definitely serve as a great portfolio and resume builder.
 
Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
Original Poster
Thanks. I haven't made much process the last few days, family situations have arised that caused my attention to be diverted. I hope to have progress on Saturday or Sunday.
 
Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
Original Poster
I was hoping to wait a little bit longer before posting an update but this one is a Disney icon so I could not wait. I started working on the frame work of the Disney World Monorail System. The shells are coming along nicely and I am hoping to start the interior today. We shall see. I still haven't figure out how to handle monorail doors opening and closing nor have i completely figured out how I am gonna get the monorail to travel on the tracks.
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Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
Original Poster
This is probably going to be my last update fro the day but I worked on the cab of the monorail. I am not happy with the final outcome but its something I can work with until I can design something better down the road. The normal cars on the other head turnout amazing.
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Tom

Tom

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Voxel said:
This is probably going to be my last update fro the day but I worked on the cab of the monorail. I am not happy with the final outcome but its something I can work with until I can design something better down the road. The normal cars on the other head turnout amazing.View attachment 33979
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I would agree on both accounts. Cab....not stellar :p. Cars....awesome! Looks like it's having trouble with the conical nose.
 

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