[Super WIP] Lyithdonea: The Azurian Isles : III - Morrowind

» Sun May 16, 2010 3:01 am

I needed a break from landscaping. So I have been working on Nur Dunroeth's daedric minions. They are the outcasts of Oblivion, outfitted for destruction and terror. And yes that IS a Storm Atronach base, sorry for any disappointment...

The ~~Epinachs~~ Chthonachs

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/md_ND_nach_02.jpg

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/md_ND_nach_03.jpg

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/md_ND_nach_01.jpg

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/md_ND_nach_04.jpg

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/md_ND_nach_05.jpg

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/Lyithdonea/md_ND_nach_06.jpg

I had a lot of fun making these, so I hope you all like them! Although they are sort of the same class as the Atronachs, I took some artistic liberty with their names, since I have heard Cosminachs and Poetronachs both mentioned before... so I don't see why there can't be ~~Epinachs~~ Chthonachs!

Later :wave:

-Melchior Dahrk

FYI, I have come to a final decision on the name. They will be known as the Chthonachs (thoh-nok-s). G'night everyone :wave:

p.s. I'm still working on the trees, it may be a little while 'til I have things the way I like them. But I'll post as soon as I do

» Sat May 15, 2010 5:22 pm

I whole-heartedly approve of the new name. I remember learning the word chthonian during my senior year of high school and believing that it was quite possibly the coolest sounding word ever, particularly if an apostrophe is randomly inserted to make it ch'thonian. I think my class' senior play even managed to have a Princess Ch'Thonia in it.

» Sun May 16, 2010 6:30 am

I whole-heartedly approve of the new name. I remember learning the word chthonian during my senior year of high school and believing that it was quite possibly the coolest sounding word ever, particularly if an apostrophe is randomly inserted to make it ch'thonian. I think my class' senior play even managed to have a Princess Ch'Thonia in it.

I agree, I thought the word fit well with them as well as sounding very cool! After all it appears that Atro in Atronach most likely comes from Atro-cious...

» Sat May 15, 2010 10:05 pm

Alright, I have been playing around with a new tree mesh as well as the awesome palm zackg sent me (I made a short version as well as using his existing tall version). I wanted to show you guys the results here, to see what you thought.

Look at the new palms! :blink:
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot45.jpg
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot46-1.jpg
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot47-1.jpg

Secondly I have been working on some new trees for the small Jermora area, which is a highlands island with a large shallow lake on top of it. The lake tumbles down in the Cataracts at Jermora. But here's a sneak peek.
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot43-1.jpg
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot44-1.jpg
I think I know what is causing the gray on the trees. I'll test it out though.

-Melchior Dahrk

» Sat May 15, 2010 10:54 pm

Updated the OP to include all the pictures spread throughout this thread. I've mainly been working on the questline for the mod, so not to many visual updates ATM.

» Sat May 15, 2010 9:59 pm

Alright, I have been playing around with a new tree mesh as well as the awesome palm zackg sent me (I made a short version as well as using his existing tall version). I wanted to show you guys the results here, to see what you thought.

Look at the new palms! :blink:
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot45.jpg
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot46-1.jpg
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot47-1.jpg

Secondly I have been working on some new trees for the small Jermora area, which is a highlands island with a large shallow lake on top of it. The lake tumbles down in the Cataracts at Jermora. But here's a sneak peek.
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot43-1.jpg
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/ScreenShot44-1.jpg
I think I know what is causing the gray on the trees. I'll test it out though.

-Melchior Dahrk

Looks amazing, especially the 1st pic. However, now the other tree looks crappy in comparison.

» Sat May 15, 2010 4:45 pm

How's it going with the quests, Melchior?
Any new updates to share?

» Sun May 16, 2010 5:34 am

How's it going with the quests, Melchior?
Any new updates to share?

I have been adding small bits and pieces here and there. However, I've been missing Morrowind, plain Morrowind, so I started a new character and started playing through again. I call it gathering ideas to add to the mod

...other things have http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/5TheWeaponofChoice.jpg...

But don't worry, this is NOT going to die. I'll try and have an interesting update ready sometime in the near future. I appreciate the interest, it's encouraging :bigsmile:

» Sun May 16, 2010 12:34 am

I have been adding small bits and pieces here and there. However, I've been missing Morrowind, plain Morrowind, so I started a new character and started playing through again. I call it gathering ideas to add to the mod

...other things have http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/5TheWeaponofChoice.jpg...

But don't worry, this is NOT going to die. I'll try and have an interesting update ready sometime in the near future. I appreciate the interest, it's encouraging :bigsmile:

BFG... at least I think its a gun...

» Sun May 16, 2010 12:04 am

BFG... at least I think its a gun...

Yes it is, my char moonlights as a Tinker... lol! So I had to make her some http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/1ThisThingsHeavy.jpg.

» Sun May 16, 2010 1:28 am

This looks amazing! I'm really fond of tropical places, especially when they contrast mainlands and whatnot, and you hit the nail. I'm eagerly awaiting this mod, if anything to relax around the beaches!

Kinda unrelated, but what is that purple-ish armor with the Ordinator mask in that title shot?

» Sat May 15, 2010 5:50 pm

This looks amazing! I'm really fond of tropical places, especially when they contrast mainlands and whatnot, and you hit the nail. I'm eagerly awaiting this mod, if anything to relax around the beaches!

I'm glad you like the way it's looking so far. I'm trying to make something different for Morrowind

I'll make sure there are plenty of scenic beaches on the islands!

Kinda unrelated, but what is that purple-ish armor with the Ordinator mask in that title shot?

Nope, that's not unrelated at all. I like talking about the background of the mod :lol:

The armor is worn by the Refulgent Erudites, who are (kind-of) the equivalent of the Indoril Ordinators in the Azurian Isles. Only they are slightly stranger (especially to talk to!). The armor is crafted from the scaly hide of the Illuvitar, an evil daedra created by Azura in some dark corners of Lyithdonea. The Refulgent Erudites mainly function as guards for the Azuran Presbytery.

Hope that answers you question!

-Melchior Dahrk

» Sun May 16, 2010 7:57 am

Thanks for the updates. Looking forward to REL.

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/5TheWeaponofChoice.jpg...

Whoa! At first I thought it was mounted on the Strider.

Looks cool though.

» Sat May 15, 2010 11:28 pm

An announcement: I am currently on my school semester so updates will most likely be infrequent. Don't let that discourage you from leaving a comment

This mod is not dead, no worries

-Melchior Dahrk

» Sat May 15, 2010 11:11 pm

Just a small BUMP to say that an update should be following soon. I have begun work on the High Presbytery Complex in the Capitol City. The combination of architecture should be fairly unique I hope...

Anyhow stay tuned and feel free to leave comments/praise/criticism/etc.

Later :nuke:

» Sat May 15, 2010 8:07 pm

Alright, for some reason my ingame screenshots aren't working. Maybe someone knows what's up. I am using MGE which I believe my version must automatically enable screenshots, because the option to enable screenshots is not available for checking. However, I also set the enablescreenshot function in the Morrowind file to 1. But when I try to take a screenshot, it just says that it isn't enabled.... any help would be nice.

However, I took a screenshot in the CS which is OK anyway because it captures a large portion of the view.

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/md_azura_01.jpg

I still have detailing and obviously interiors to do, but I got the greater portion of the exterior done

-Melchior Dahrk

» Sun May 16, 2010 4:20 am

Nice!

» Sat May 15, 2010 8:16 pm

Alright, for some reason my ingame screenshots aren't working. Maybe someone knows what's up. I am using MGE which I believe my version must automatically enable screenshots, because the option to enable screenshots is not available for checking. However, I also set the enablescreenshot function in the Morrowind file to 1. But when I try to take a screenshot, it just says that it isn't enabled.... any help would be nice.

Are you sure you're doing it the right way? Ie launch macro editor, click on the button you want to use to make screens, in the upper left box select "function" and in the lower "take screenshots"; then save. MW's inbuilt function will never work with MGE.

Other then that, the High Presbytery llooks great! Though it must have been a nightmare to create and avoid clipping/visible gaps...

» Sun May 16, 2010 2:37 am

Nice!

Danke :jammasterjay:

Are you sure you're doing it the right way? Ie launch macro editor, click on the button you want to use to make screens, in the upper left box select "function" and in the lower "take screenshots"; then save. MW's inbuilt function will never work with MGE.

Other then that, the High Presbytery llooks great! Though it must have been a nightmare to create and avoid clipping/visible gaps...

I don't believe I was doing it THAT way. I will redo it and get it to work, I only use MGE for my widescreen. My computer can't handle shaders

Thanks Karpik,
-Melchior Dahrk

» Sat May 15, 2010 7:47 pm

super excited to add this to my 'must have' mod repertoire!! screenshots look impressive. ... :clap: ...

» Sun May 16, 2010 6:29 am

super excited to add this to my 'must have' mod repertoire!! screenshots look impressive. ... :clap: ...

Glad to hear it

I updated the OP with the http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/md_azura_01.jpg, maybe some more ingame screenshots to follow soon, stay tuned

» Sun May 16, 2010 7:08 am

Glad to hear it

I updated the OP with the http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr256/ericthered1090/md_azura_01.jpg, maybe some more ingame screenshots to follow soon, stay tuned

The chthonachs look awesome, can't wait to fight one. Do you have any other creature screenshots or any in the works?

» Sat May 15, 2010 7:07 pm

There are numerous mods I'm waiting for before I begin a serious game on Morrowind... this is one of them.

» Sat May 15, 2010 4:50 pm

The chthonachs look awesome, can't wait to fight one. Do you have any other creature screenshots or any in the works?

Yes, LOTS, Check the second post in this thread!

There are numerous mods I'm waiting for before I begin a serious game on Morrowind... this is one of them.

Well, work is certainly continuing on this, I enjoy creating the isles

» Sat May 15, 2010 9:41 pm

Yes, LOTS, Check the second post in this thread!

I did see those too

The rainbow bird is cool. If you want some critique... I think the puddlemonkey grunt would look better without his shirt... but that's just my opinion... not that I'm into anything weird like that... :whistle: