Finlay catle

[Legofin2012]

Born a simple farmer, he always dreamed of adventure. when he grew up his parents died and left him a mysterious chest, when he opened it, not only did he find gold, but also a note that read: Son, by the time you read this I will be gone, this gold is for you and so is the helm and this sword, they once belonged to me, when I lead my troops into battle.... The helm was silver and gold, and the sword of the finest steel in the land. With that he set off, with the gold he brought some armor, and a small castle, on the way he met 7 men, who fought with his father... And here is the castle he brought:

Untitled by Legofin2012, on Flickr

Untitled by Legofin2012, on Flickr

Untitled by Legofin2012, on Flickr

Untitled by Legofin2012, on Flickr

Finlay: So what do you think of the castle?

Kyle: Very nice, the Orcs will have trouble getting in here...

Finlay: Well I hope we won't have to deal with them to soon..., at least until we have a few more men...

Kyle: Agreed, with 7 men, well'd lose most of them... and what about them docks?

Finlay: Turns out there's a trapdoor in my leading down a tunnel out off the cliff to the docks, impossible to see from the cliff!

Kyle: Interesting, could be useful...

Finlay: Indeed...

-Finlay of Teridyan

Edited May 26, 2013 by Legofin2012

[soccerkid6]

I like the section over the waterfall and the inside looks good as well The transition from grass to cliffs could be done better as right now it is just a straight line.

Cool portcullis, is there anything in the cave?

[Legofin2012]

Thanks, and yes it is a bit straight isn't it...,the cave leads up a tunnel in to the house, added a dialogue that might help.

[Maxim I]

Very nice way to make a cliff!!!

[Legofin2012]

Thanks, could do with a bit more layering, don't you think? ...

[Str0ngbad]

More layering would be good but I think the castle wall could use some added depth a little more than the cliff. Also, going back to Soccerkid's suggestion, breaking up the line between the cliff and the grass would help it look more organic; even just some foliage over the edge might do the trick.

[Legofin2012]

Yes, I think I'll put some flat green pieces on the cliff to break it up a bit.

[Legofin2012]

Sorry for the double post, but thought I'd post a picture of the better layering (I hope):

agent declartion page 2 004 by Legofin2012, on Flickr

Thanks to soccerkid6 and StrOngbad for the suggestions!

[soccerkid6]

That is better, I like the addition of the green plates overhanging the cliff

[Legofin2012]

Yes, thanks for suggesting it, hadn't noticed before you commented.

[Gideon]

Sorry for the double post, but thought I'd post a picture of the better layering (I hope):

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Thanks to soccerkid6 and StrOngbad for the suggestions!

I really like the change, when the colors don't change exactly with the geometry the transition between ground and cliff looks much better!

[Legofin2012]

Thanks, GoH is already improving my building skills .

[Maxim I]

Indeed a nice improvement!!

[Legofin2012]

Thank you, personally think it's a lot better!

[Garmadon]

Yes, I agree with the others, it is a great improvement. Maybe a bit more of a transition where the waterfall hits the bottom would be good too (if possible). BTW, did you mean to name the topic Finlay Castle (it says catle). I bet a certain friendly regulator could fix that, though .

[Legofin2012]

Thanks, unfortunately I can't change it any more, since it has been destroyed to make my watchtower .

And yes, was mean't to spell castle and not catle