The Making of Blood River Forest

Hey guys! SorcerousSteve here to give you a sneak peak of my latest map the Blood River Forest!

Located in Verdantis along a tributary of the Blood River the Blood River Forest is a lush area inhabited by wary elves. Located within its forested trails there is a fish hatchery and an open pit copper mine alongside some other mysteries to be revealed in the coming weeks.


The Blood River Forest Fish Hatchery.
Located deep in the forest this fish farm focuses on the breeding, processing, and distribution of fish for market. It has several large fish tanks, 2 fish storage facilities, a smoke room, and full distribution center.


A fish pool can be seen in the foreground with a water tower off in the distance.


The fish smoke room where fish are smoked for preservation.


More fish tanks containing different varieties of fish.


A road cutting through the Blood River Forest heading West.


An elven run open pit copper mine deep in the forest. This elven operation was under full swing until they unearthed some copper golems that have now infested the area and begun to push the elves out.


Stay tuned for more progress next week on the Blood River Forest!

Esteben Zaldivar

 

The level of detail you manage to put into these scenes is amazing. Incredible work.

 

I love the fish hatchery! Looks great

 

@Winfield
Since you like fish so much lol

 

love the scenery <3

but what tier would that be?

 

I appreciate scenes where water is somehow used as a feature. This is somewhat of a unique idea, showing it as a fish stock tank off of a mill race or something. Good work.

 

Now I want a copper golem... for science!

 

Me too!

 

I want one too... just because they sound awesome!

 

Looks awesome @SorcerousSteve ! A minor detail though - the fish should be hanging from their mouth, not their tail - the bone in their jaw is what will keep the hook from ripping through their flesh, and having them slide off.

 

Unholy experiments, you mean.

 

there are no unholy ones, only ....
experiences....
and more knowledge

*smelts the remains of the last copper golem*

 

Tier 3

 

Really great work @SorcerousSteve . I too love the fish hatcheries. My father had taken me to several when I was a little girl. It does make me think of fishing. Maybe you will fill some of our lakes and waterways one day soon with many varieties of fish from the hatcheries, well when fishing updates and enhancements make it in game that is.

 

Tier 3 like Britanny Sewers tier 3?

 

True! good one Echondas.

 

Hey guys SorcerousSteve here to give you an update on the Blood River Forest!
This week I focused on finishing up the major points of interest in the map and for the first time I'll be showing the inside of the pyramid complex.

Deep in the forest signs of an ancient civilization can still be spotted as a pyramid rises from the dense brush.


Inside the pyramid is a giant water sinkhole, rumors abound of its existence, but as the legend goes this mysterious sinkhole may provide some mystical powers.


Few have laid eyes on the Golden Jaguar.


Vines and roots fill the once ancient ritual chamber.


Open Pit Copper Mine at dusk.


Looking South at the Blood River Forest Fish Hatchery.


Stay tuned for Blood River Forest this R52!

Esteben Zaldivar
Level Designer

 

Awesome! I love the Aztec/Incan/Mayan influence here!

 

^+1
looks right old south american

 

Very nice @SorcerousSteve and don't forget discoveries in the outlying areas of the scene as well. People explore scenes very fully looking for things beyond what the normal eye can see. I especially love the walls and the golden idol.