Forgotten Realms: ArtStation Challenge
I created this scene in UE5 for the ArtStation Challenge Dragon's Rise: Forgotten Realms. I had a fantastic time working on this scene! I learned a ton throughout every step, from creating modular kits to working with Nanite meshes.
Thanks to Marta Sanz Antúnez for the amazing concept art!
https://www.artstation.com/challenges/dragons-rise-the-forgotten-realms/categories/160/submissions/67660
Modular Breakdown - I used the main reference image to plan out the primary models.
Additional Reference - I reached out to a geologist for input on the stonework and decided to primarily use marble, which cracks similarly to the reference. This magnitude of marble would be excessive, like the devotion of the dragon's followers.
Project Management - I use Asana to organize my tasks and estimate project length. This helps keep me on track the whole way!
Custom Alphas - I painted these alphas in Photoshop and imported them into ZBrush to create the carvings in the stonework.
Carvings Example
Tilable Walls / Floors Example
Modular Kit 1/3 - Pillars & Main Entrance
Modular Kit 2/3 -Walls & Archways
Modular Kit 3/3 - Floor Tiles & Rubble
Timelapse - I hope you enjoyed the process! :)