[building preview] - 3D Taq-i Kisra

**Pompeius Magnus** · April 11, 2009, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by Wundai

But what I'm trying to say is that towers would direct attention away from them, or even fill up their spot, and this is just such a nice thing of Sassanid Architecture.

very good reason

**jermagon** · April 11, 2009, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Wundai

@Jermagon
-No white please, reasons are stated by Karlo.

-I like the banner idea Jermagon,giving it a more Sassanid feel.

-As for statues, well if Pomps wants to continue with them ok, but I can't make them, my modeling experience doesn't go that far

We could take some of the vanilla game.

-Towers next to it? I don't really like that since I already made these beside the Taq-i Kisra:

On the left of the building these, large rectangular stones with long small black windows in them, sry for the description, my english fails me here

But what I'm trying to say is that towers would direct attention away from them, or even fill up their spot, and this is just such a nice thing of Sassanid Architecture.

@Ramashan, thanks for the support mate

Wundai... you have done well so far your models are fascinating, and thank you for adding the banners. about importing statues from the vanilla I don't think it would be a good idea since the vanilla sculptures are Romano-greek.
I found this pic yesterday what do you think of it

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

**Wundai** · April 11, 2009, 01:59 PM

Hmm well about the statues like I said, if someone else can model them and Pomps really wants to go on with them..fine with me

**Pompeius Magnus** · April 11, 2009, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by jermagon

I found this pic yesterday what do you think of it

First of all I think:
1. where is the source
2. what kind of building you are showing here
3. is it a temple?

etc.

Now I will give some facts:
(normally I don't do this to publish my internal hist. primary sources)

The only known thing from this building is
a) the front wall and
b) the ground plan or layout

And as you see the Taq-i Kisra was not quadrangular. It was rectangular.

And now compare that kind of source with your little painted buidling. It doesn't match. Furthermore you see that even today the real front-wall is much bigger.

I hope that helps a little bit.

In this case Wundai's building is "unintended" much more historical.

**Aetius1** · April 11, 2009, 02:32 PM

that's why I like PM
always good for a surprise.

I also think you can add some trees and a nice banner. But the building looks superb
Wundai, you made a geat job.

**jermagon** · April 11, 2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Pompeius Magnus

First of all I think:
1. where is the source
2. what kind of building you are showing here
3. is it a temple?

etc.

actually it's from Age of empires II, the taq i kisra was a persian wonder

Now I will give some facts:
(normally I don't do this to publish my internal hist. primary sources)

Originally Posted by Pompeius Magnus

The only known thing from this building is
a) the front wall and
b) the ground plan or layout

And as you see the Taq-i Kisra was not quadrangular. It was rectangular.

And now compare that kind of source with your little painted buidling. It doesn't match. Furthermore you see that even today the real front-wall is much bigger.

I hope that helps a little bit.

In this case Wundai's building is "unintended" much more historical.

Thanks for the infomation it cleared alot of things +rep... yes Pompey as you said little is known about the sassanid imperial palace which the taq i kisra is only remaining part of it since it was demolished through ages....
it's said that 2nd Caliph Al-mansur wanted to demolish taq i kisra but his vizier convinced him not to do so..
Wundai is the man of the hour I love his works, Wundy even if the taq kisra is black I won't stop lovin' it

**Nakharar** · April 14, 2009, 01:56 PM

great stuff

**Giovi** · April 17, 2009, 07:12 AM

wow i love the new buildings

keep it up

**DaVinci** · April 18, 2009, 01:46 PM

Awesome progress ... can't wait to play the final result

**Wundai** · April 19, 2009, 01:28 AM

Thanks people

**Hound of Ulster** · August 27, 2009, 08:55 PM

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Wundai** · September 02, 2009, 01:26 PM

I'm glad it still found as "awesome" 4 months later

**PSEUDO ROMANUS** · September 03, 2009, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Wundai

I'm glad it still found as "awesome" 4 months later

... and it will certainly still be found awesome in the next 4 months

.

**Wundai** · September 05, 2009, 06:12 AM

why, thank you

**Aetius1** · September 14, 2009, 03:43 PM

you are an artist Wundai. Great building(s)!!!! I know you made much more than this for the capital of the Roman Empire.
one more reason to stay with my opinion: AoD2 is the most promissing mod for next year (beside RS2)

**Pompeius Magnus** · September 14, 2009, 08:27 PM

the building was improved by Wundai some weeks ago with additional banners.
by the way - the sassanid banner was originally made by pacco exclusively for the AoD2 battles.
enjoy! (and rep to Wundai!!)

**ThePianist** · November 23, 2009, 02:37 PM

http://free-textures.org/other_textu...ure-for-3d.jpg
http://gdpit.com/Art_photos/ancient_...385-001-55.htm
http://gdpit.com/Art_photos/ancient_...45-001-503.htm

here are some textures to help you.

**Pompeius Magnus** · November 23, 2009, 05:00 PM

thank you , but we have enough textures.
If you have skills and knowledge in texturing (incl. UV mapping) then be welcome to join our team and make it by yourself.

**Wundai** · December 02, 2009, 11:54 AM

Heh most +rep goes to Pacco my friend, I just attached the banner

Hey Aetius1, sorry for not replying thanks for the compliment

I can see why ThePianist offered textures though, up close it just doesn't look as intimidating... Maybe thats because it is twice the size, as I originally created it for