How Tolkien's universe hinders game design | Behind ArdaCraft’s Workflow (#2)

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Episode 2 – Exploring Rohan and Gondor

Step inside the world of ArdaCraft, the breathtaking project recreating Middle-earth in Minecraft. In this episode, David chats with the ArdaCraft developers about comparisons between their work and the games industry, alongside delving into some of the behind-the-scenes details. We explore how they developed tools, workflows, and a unique creative philosophy to bring Tolkien’s world to life.

0:00 Introduction
1:01 Comparing AAA games vs. ArdaCraft
8:10 Rewarding exploration
12:22 Detailing rivers and vegetation
14:45 Performance mods
17:33 Gondor gravesites/textures
20:42 Application process
23:42 Gondor's history and real-world history
26:42 Local geology
27:49 Views of Minas Tirith
30:03 Farmland and project organisation
33:00 How this compares with the industry
35:10 Wrapping up
36:08 David's outro

ArdaCraft Website: https://www.ardacraft.me/
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Middle-earth Biome Map: https://www.micahvanderlugt.com/middl...

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