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[Das Tentakel]

sjpelkessjpeler wrote...

Well yes, dark rituals in the dark deep roads surrounding Kal Sharok..........



The dwarves there could have some kind of shaman that leads dark rituals
that are about a new accepted religion that is a combination of their former
believe in the stone and a new one.

There can be dwarven maidens that dance around a lyrium statue while the
dwarves pay respect to their new found god .

Somehow, I am visualising this.
They do things differently in Kal Sharok



And another candidate for the idol



and alternatively we have this gentleman:blink::



I think we just left Gimli's 'comfort zone'

Modifié par Das Tentakel, 25 avril 2012 - 07:00 .

[the_one_54321]

Really really really really not at all interested in seeing dwarves depicted in that kind of way. Like, I would be very put off.

[Das Tentakel]

the_one_54321 wrote...

Really really really really not at all interested in seeing dwarves depicted in that kind of way. Like, I would be very put off.

Awww, you no-fun monoculturalist;)

Here, enjoy some conventional dwarves www.youtube.com/watch and immerse yourself in their fascinating culture

Modifié par Das Tentakel, 25 avril 2012 - 07:10 .

[the_one_54321]

I'm not against providing wildly different cultures. Just don't name them after fictional societies that already fake-exist.

Dwarves are dwarves. Make a different fictional culture and name it something else.

Modifié par the_one_54321, 25 avril 2012 - 07:11 .

[brushyourteeth]

I think something really crazy would have to happen near Kal Sharok for the dwarves to do anything that unusual. They're super practical and conservative. Like, they don't even have hardly anything to do with magic, and their religion only consists of speaking to their ancestors in the stone when they need something.

But I actually really really like the idol in the bottom picture. Except for his... *ahem*... you know.

[Zexiv]

Avejajed wrote...

There's a spot in Witcher 2 that is utterly gorgeous. It's a ruined elven bath and I just wanted to stay there the entire quest. It's beautiful and I'd like see DA's take on something like this. The use of light and water is wonderful. It's not a spoiler- just a photo.

Lots of awesome pictures in this thread overall but thanks for the image from Witcher 2  that's pretty stunning.  I might have to think about picking it up for the laptop or PS3.

Take it easy

[Das Tentakel]

brushyourteeth wrote...

I think something really crazy would have to happen near Kal Sharok for the dwarves to do anything that unusual. They're super practical and conservative. Like, they don't even have hardly anything to do with magic, and their religion only consists of speaking to their ancestors in the stone when they need something.

But I actually really really like the idol in the bottom picture. Except for his... *ahem*... you know.

Bes would actually be the kind of God worshipped by dwarves like Varric. A fun guy .
Come to think of it, it's not too much of a stretch he would be the kind of God celebrated by outcasts - not a Paragon he, but a dude who loves drink and life. The kind of God whose feast would bring some release from the reality of their bleak lives.
And man, would the Shaperate hate his cult...

Modifié par Das Tentakel, 25 avril 2012 - 07:22 .

[Annie_Dear]

Someone mentioned Prague. Why not the Prague Castle?

Modifié par Annie_Dear, 25 avril 2012 - 07:33 .

[the_one_54321]

Annie_Dear wrote...
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Gorgeous. And, as a side note, ironically mostly brown and tan.

[Annie_Dear]

the_one_54321 wrote...

Annie_Dear wrote...
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Gorgeous. And, as a side note, ironically mostly brown and tan.

I love the Prague Castle, it's amazing.

Also, Sanssouci in Vienna is sort of Orlesian.




The room above is known as the Voltaire Room. I thought this look very Orlesian, because it's decorated with flowers and birds, which reminded me of what Leliana told the Warden about Orlesian fashion.

Modifié par Annie_Dear, 25 avril 2012 - 07:42 .

[Annie_Dear]

Another great example is the Tower of London:

[brushyourteeth]

Annie_Dear wrote...

That ceiling is... wow. I could totally see something like that in the DA universe!

[Vovea]

I definitely want to see some more Orlesian buildings. I'm guessing Chateau Haine was influenced by Orlesian style even though it's built near Kirkwall.(?) Ever since Leliana talked about Val Royeaux in Origins I always thought, "I want to go there."

Oh, and SNOW. I don't know how or where, but snow. A snowstorm even. Put me on top of a mountain somehow and make it snow... please?

[BioFan (Official)]

 THIS

[Brockololly]

Vovea wrote...

Oh, and SNOW. I don't know how or where, but snow. A snowstorm even. Put me on top of a mountain somehow and make it snow... please?

Weather cycles and a day/night cycle would do wonders for atmosphere.

[brushyourteeth]

Brockololly wrote...

Vovea wrote...

Oh, and SNOW. I don't know how or where, but snow. A snowstorm even. Put me on top of a mountain somehow and make it snow... please?

Weather cycles and a day/night cycle would do wonders for atmosphere.

I agree - I really liked being able to explore the DAII locations at night, and didn't we do it in the Leliana's Song DLC also? Anyway, I love that. But I'd love for there to be a bigger difference than just darkness and thugs. I'd like to see some shady looking people out and about and a completely different atmosphere than daytime.

Also YES to what Ericander77 said. Although "Asunder" already kind of tells us some of what's out there, but I won't spoil it for you.

Modifié par brushyourteeth, 26 avril 2012 - 04:51 .

[Das Tentakel]

Annie_Dear wrote...

Someone mentioned Prague. Why not the Prague Castle?

The Hradcin is cool, especially its scenic location, dominating Prague. I wouldn't even call it a castle,  it's more of a fortified citadel containing several churches, monasteries and palaces. A bit like the Kremlin or the Acropolis.

But as for Czech castles, something like Karlstejn would be nice. Unfortunately, there's no real analogy to central Europe in Thedas, Anderfels presumably being pretty darn warm. Perhaps in a more green and southern upland location, near Kal Sharok?



From another direction, different season:



The castle still has some interesting examples of medieval interior decoration bling-bling and use of colour:


(Golden or Holy Cross Chapel, 14th century)



St. Catherine's chapel, semi-precious stones on the walls. The King had money to burn:), but the chapel itself is kinda smallish.
Budget limitations after all?
The use of these coloured stones might be useable as a nice, distinctive yet relatively 'easy' way of decorating certain walls in DA3/4, whatever.


Faded frescoes, but one of them restored to its original glory
I am not sure, I think this is in a stairwell, rather than a chapel.
Imagine ascending the stairs to, say,  your bedroom (of course, the Karlstejn-analogy would be your character's reward for completing the first half of the game, or something), and seeing a depiction of Andraste ascending to the Maker

Modifié par Das Tentakel, 26 avril 2012 - 09:45 .

[ReallyRue]

 I'd really like some rain. Or maybe snow, if we go up into some mountains again. Different weather as well as landscapes. Example.

[brushyourteeth]

Those pictures are briliant, Das Tentakel! I actually really like that style of architecture for Tevinter. What do you guys think?

I'm not a game developer, but I don't see why DAIII couldn't have at least one scene with rain or snow in it. Even if it's just a cutscene at a pivotal part in the game.

[Kail Ashton]

[quote]Das Tentakel wrote...

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NIGHTMARE FUEL~!!!!

[deuce985]

Tevinter Imperium seems like the most interesting country to me and makes total sense for it to be in DA3.

Orlais is the complete opposite of Tevinter Imperium in practically everything...that would be a pretty bold artistic move for Bioware.

Politically, it make sense to have those two as major players in DA3. I think Free Marches being touched up as the third could really interesting too.

Bioware should add some dynamic lighting with day/night cycles and weather patterns in the engine too. Makes the world feel alive and definitely helps atmosphere.

Modifié par deuce985, 26 avril 2012 - 05:30 .