This review covers the design Stoneybrook by Lex Anteris for the Publish 106 custom castle contest.
Publish 106 (Entry #16 in Round 1) Stoneybrook by Lex Anteris
Castle-only contest. The concept is based on previous experimental keep designs created on TC1 between contests (post/link forthcoming). Design expanded to accommodate castle-size plot.
The challenge this time was to create a cascading creek effect without the ice stairs appearing so much as ice, instead resembling water running over rock or stone. The perfect environment for a wilderness retreat. Since the theme would use grass tiles, stone, clay, and wood, the creek needed to be the tying element. The stone stairs blend with the blue stairs to create the feel of a stone riverbed with flowing water and grassy embankment.
Note that waterfall tiles do not block movement, and deeded and non-deeded objects can be placed or locked down. The short block pedestals have a floor tile underneath so items can be placed here as well. Lots of decorating possibilities.
Two means of entry. First entry method is the falls at the top. Open the gate and take the plunge. Stairs lead down to the 2nd floor. Second method is the double doors behind the west wall of the SW tower (designed so circle of transparency not needed to find doors).
Continued utilizing the earth/clay wall tileset, incorporating some stone elements. Wood tileset retained for the tower huts. The 1st Floor contains flexible common space for customization. The 2nd Floor contains additional common space, plus alcoves for display or storage. Additional space available in the tower huts and the waterfall room. Plenty of exterior vendor placements.
Thanks for the continued interest in my concept designs.
Voting is open on TC1 at the Britain Commons.
Publish 106 (Entry #16 in Round 1) Stoneybrook by Lex Anteris
Castle-only contest. The concept is based on previous experimental keep designs created on TC1 between contests (post/link forthcoming). Design expanded to accommodate castle-size plot.
The challenge this time was to create a cascading creek effect without the ice stairs appearing so much as ice, instead resembling water running over rock or stone. The perfect environment for a wilderness retreat. Since the theme would use grass tiles, stone, clay, and wood, the creek needed to be the tying element. The stone stairs blend with the blue stairs to create the feel of a stone riverbed with flowing water and grassy embankment.
Note that waterfall tiles do not block movement, and deeded and non-deeded objects can be placed or locked down. The short block pedestals have a floor tile underneath so items can be placed here as well. Lots of decorating possibilities.
Two means of entry. First entry method is the falls at the top. Open the gate and take the plunge. Stairs lead down to the 2nd floor. Second method is the double doors behind the west wall of the SW tower (designed so circle of transparency not needed to find doors).
Continued utilizing the earth/clay wall tileset, incorporating some stone elements. Wood tileset retained for the tower huts. The 1st Floor contains flexible common space for customization. The 2nd Floor contains additional common space, plus alcoves for display or storage. Additional space available in the tower huts and the waterfall room. Plenty of exterior vendor placements.
Thanks for the continued interest in my concept designs.
Voting is open on TC1 at the Britain Commons.
