Just a quick note that the windows problem has been solved and I am now completing the cladding on the ground floor. The cellar is complete, and I expect the ground floor to be complete within a day or two. I expect the second floor to move along quickly. The third floor may be tricky. I do not expect to complete the model until 10/12...but given the difficulties I've experienced so far I can't make any promises. This project has already taken nearly as long as the original Portown 3D model.
Once again, this model is available for free. You will need to download Sketchup 2014, a free download. Then simply post or email a request for the file.
Images are one thing but I don't think that I can post Sketchup files for download here, or else I would.
Be well, A.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Windows on the world
Greetings All,
I apologize for the lateness of this post.
The Dragon is nearly done, though I am having some difficulty with the windows. I should have some time this week to do quite a bit and hopefully complete. Kate Upton is right, modeling is hard. ;).
So it will most likely be October, but I do think the final result will be worth it.
Best, A.
I apologize for the lateness of this post.
The Dragon is nearly done, though I am having some difficulty with the windows. I should have some time this week to do quite a bit and hopefully complete. Kate Upton is right, modeling is hard. ;).
So it will most likely be October, but I do think the final result will be worth it.
Best, A.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
GDI Update
Greetings!
As I feared, this is taking longer than I had hoped. I essentially started from scratch earlier this week, with the previous model informing the current. On the brighter side, the work is going smoothly and quickly, so I anticipate being able to offer it in less than two weeks.
As I mentioned, I started from scratch. Yet, the interior is coming along very quickly and with greater detail. The original model did not include the cellar, though I'd thought about adding it later. The current model has the cellar, and the ground floor (including game rooms, bar, kitchen and dining hall). What remains are the upper floors which I expect to go quickly.
I had originally planned for the 'Dragon to be three floors above ground plus an attic/garret. Though the final decision has not yet been made, I am leaning toward two floors and the garret. Basically, that would mean one less upper floor. The floor plan as designed by R.C. Pinnell seems sufficient, and making an additional floor, though not difficult, seems out of character for the place. If Portown were a larger city, perhaps.
Feel free to weigh in on this through comments or email. I look forward to being able to reveal the Green Dragon soon.
A.
As I feared, this is taking longer than I had hoped. I essentially started from scratch earlier this week, with the previous model informing the current. On the brighter side, the work is going smoothly and quickly, so I anticipate being able to offer it in less than two weeks.
As I mentioned, I started from scratch. Yet, the interior is coming along very quickly and with greater detail. The original model did not include the cellar, though I'd thought about adding it later. The current model has the cellar, and the ground floor (including game rooms, bar, kitchen and dining hall). What remains are the upper floors which I expect to go quickly.
I had originally planned for the 'Dragon to be three floors above ground plus an attic/garret. Though the final decision has not yet been made, I am leaning toward two floors and the garret. Basically, that would mean one less upper floor. The floor plan as designed by R.C. Pinnell seems sufficient, and making an additional floor, though not difficult, seems out of character for the place. If Portown were a larger city, perhaps.
Feel free to weigh in on this through comments or email. I look forward to being able to reveal the Green Dragon soon.
A.
Friday, September 12, 2014
The Green Dragon Inn
Greetings!
I did say that I would update on Fridays, and there's still a few minutes left in Friday.
I was hoping that this would be less involved, but at the moment it appears unlikely that I will make the 9/20 date. But what the hell, here's a sneak peek.
The first floor is nearly complete, but I have much to do, and learn, before this will be a completed project. I'm also doing some reverse engineering, which is stupid of me. I suppose it says something of me that the projects I undertake often include far more detail than any but me notices.
Stay well,
-A
I did say that I would update on Fridays, and there's still a few minutes left in Friday.
I was hoping that this would be less involved, but at the moment it appears unlikely that I will make the 9/20 date. But what the hell, here's a sneak peek.
The first floor is nearly complete, but I have much to do, and learn, before this will be a completed project. I'm also doing some reverse engineering, which is stupid of me. I suppose it says something of me that the projects I undertake often include far more detail than any but me notices.
Stay well,
-A
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Updates
Greetings!
It would be reasonable to assume that I would post some pictures of my Sketchup file of Portown and that would be pretty much the end of this blog.
Reasonable, but wrong.
I am continuing to update the file, and will post new versions of the model and other D&D or Kemen related content on Fridays. I hope to make that every Friday, but let's face it, RL intrudes.
That said, I have not been idle. There will be a significant release on or about 9/20, with release notices on DF and possibly G+. Those who maintain an interest in Portown, or any DM on prowl for something that he can twist to fit his or her campaign would be advised to have a look.
Best Wishes to All,
levallon, the Architect ( silly, isn't it?)
It would be reasonable to assume that I would post some pictures of my Sketchup file of Portown and that would be pretty much the end of this blog.
Reasonable, but wrong.
I am continuing to update the file, and will post new versions of the model and other D&D or Kemen related content on Fridays. I hope to make that every Friday, but let's face it, RL intrudes.
That said, I have not been idle. There will be a significant release on or about 9/20, with release notices on DF and possibly G+. Those who maintain an interest in Portown, or any DM on prowl for something that he can twist to fit his or her campaign would be advised to have a look.
Best Wishes to All,
levallon, the Architect ( silly, isn't it?)
Monday, September 1, 2014
Portown in 3D
[Edited]
In the 1970's, a man name J. Eric Holmes wrote the Basic version of Dungeons and Dragons. This was the now familiar "blue book" of rules that so many of us began with. His "Portown" sample dungeon became an iconic encounter that inspired many.
One of those many was Paleologos, who in 2010 created a map of Portown. Another was R.C. Pinnell, who in 20913 published a map and partial key of Portown based on Paleologos' work. I took his map, imported it into Sketchup and created a 3-d model.
Here are some .jpg images of what I have so far.
I am continuing to update it. The file is huge, but the more detail I can add the happier it makes me, and that's this is all about. I'll post updates occasionally. Anyone who wants to use my Sketchup file needs only to download Sketchup (it's free) and ask me for the file.
In the 1970's, a man name J. Eric Holmes wrote the Basic version of Dungeons and Dragons. This was the now familiar "blue book" of rules that so many of us began with. His "Portown" sample dungeon became an iconic encounter that inspired many.
One of those many was Paleologos, who in 2010 created a map of Portown. Another was R.C. Pinnell, who in 20913 published a map and partial key of Portown based on Paleologos' work. I took his map, imported it into Sketchup and created a 3-d model.
Here are some .jpg images of what I have so far.
I am continuing to update it. The file is huge, but the more detail I can add the happier it makes me, and that's this is all about. I'll post updates occasionally. Anyone who wants to use my Sketchup file needs only to download Sketchup (it's free) and ask me for the file.
Welcome!
Welcome! I've decided to use this blog to post some details about my D&D campaign, Kemen. To some this will sound incredibly geeky. Feel free to move along to some political blog or celebrity picture site. I wouldn't want to bore you.
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