Sept/Oct '19 Lite Challenge: A Volcano and some dwarfs

[Falconius]

Decided to jump right in, not really sure of what my plan is but here is the start:
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DwarfVolcano.jpg
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I'm thinking this should be an active volcano (the tall caldera, the short one is inactive), and the dwarfs have built some sort of temple/mining operation to gather magical minerals they call "Heart of the mountain". They use these stones in their magic rituals/constructions and to animate their golems.

Obviously I haven't even come up with a name yet either.

[Kisachik the Wanderer]

Hi Falconius. What software are you using? Are you going to sculpt the entire map?

[Falconius]

Hi Kisachik, this was sculpted (and rendered) in 3D Coat. I'm using this as the rough block in for the terrain. But I imagine I'll model most of the buildings and stuff in Blender, and probably switch back and forth between the programs and likely do the finished render in Blender either using Cycles (or if I can figure it out Radeon Pro Renderer).

[Bogie]

Welcome to the challenge Falconius!

That's a cool looking volcano!

[Kisachik the Wanderer]

Can't wait to see your blender skills! I love that program and 3D renders in general.

[Pomb]

Ah this is such a good idea! I definitely should have done this to help me figure out my perspective. Look forward to seeing the progress Falconius.

[Falconius]

Quick WIP before I have to sign off.
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Dwarf volcano progress.jpg

[Bogie]

Cool, great 3D depth!

[ThomasR]

I have no idea if the process is time consuming or not but, please, do finish this one, it's gonna be awesome !

[Falconius]

Not long left, and not a lot of significant progress but I'm going to have to sign out again for a day so I thought I'd show where I am.
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Dwarf volcano progress1.jpg
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