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    Map Complete - Bigby's Tower of the Clenched Fist

    Bigby's Tower of the Clenched Fist.

    If you've ever played DnD you'll know his name, go on admit it... what you didn't know until now though, is what his tower looked like where all his great 'hand' spells were developed, before becoming the stuff of legend. We'll neither did I until a concept decided to intrude on my consciousness on what it might conceivably look like, so I've taken pen to paper (err mouse to GIMP?) and started.

    Original Concept
    Bigby's Tower of the Clenched Fist v0.1.jpg


    Final Map
    Bigby's Tower of the Clenched Fist v1.0.jpg

    Hope you enjoy it as much as I did creating it.
    Ra.

    p.s. Bigby, and all associated guff remains the copyright of Wizard Inc and I've just borrowed the name to make a cool map.
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    Great idea Ra!
    I look forward to seeing it progress.
    I think the rock formation in the shape of a fist is a clever idea... and if you've ever shaken hands with a serious rock climber you'll know why it is Bigby's Crushing Hand!
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    This is a incredibly fun idea. You're floor outlines fit very nicely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by niekell View Post
    Great idea Ra!
    I look forward to seeing it progress.
    I think the rock formation in the shape of a fist is a clever idea... and if you've ever shaken hands with a serious rock climber you'll know why it is Bigby's Crushing Hand!
    Thanks Niekell, I've only known one serious rock climber, but I know exactly what you're talking about!


    Quote Originally Posted by madcowchef View Post
    This is a incredibly fun idea. You're floor outlines fit very nicely.
    Thanks madcowchef. It needs a lot of re-work on the fist to start with I think. I just slammed down the idea whilst I had it so I could work on it later... but you must have a serious eye for detail to see the floor shapes working their way upwards through the hand with that rough start!

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    Question Bigby's Tower - Door perspective & to grass/moss or not?

    The tower has more refinement now, I've solidified the look and feel, laid down some rocks and done some shadow/line work for emphasis.

    But before I go further I feel like the door's perspective is off, am I crazy or have I lost sight of the gravel pit for the rocks?! Or should I just have it completely front-on? Help!

    Also, what are people's thoughts about moss/grass on the tower itself? I kind of like the clean lines, but happy for suggestions or ideas... otherwise I'll start work on the levels and come back to it later. Since they are mutually independent!

    Bigby's Tower v0.2
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    Default Updates - Tower outlines & level 1 interior

    A little more progress on Bigby's tower.

    The overall look and feel of the outside is progressing. I'll re-visit the stairs again now I've adjusted the door, not quite sure what to do, but I'll munge something up. I also want to sort of fade the bottom of the tower out, but haven't worked out how to do that yet so more research required.

    The interior of the entrance level has some decoration (thanks again to Bogie), with a few bedrooms, a bathing suite, and a lounge / library with stairs up.

    Bigby's Tower of the Clenched Fist v0.3.jpg

    More to come as time permits!

    Ra.

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    A Great Idea coming along nicely!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bogie View Post
    A Great Idea coming along nicely!
    Thanks Bogie, I'm hoping to add another floor this weekend but we'll see with RL!

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    This is sooo good. As a fan of Bigby's, this gives me all the positive shivers.

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    Really cool idea Ra. Like what you've done so far. I think the door is better in your last WIP.
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