Making a new Tropical Tree Controller

[Itsmo 79]

Hi!

For me, flora is essential when it comes to creating an atmosphere in the game, and I'm amazed by the latest Tree Controllers that use HD Tree Models (I use the Cascadia TC in my personal region, and I love how it enriches the landscape). I've had the project of a tropical island region in mind, but I never developed it, partly because of the lack of elements to create the proper ambiance for it, I must confess I'm not entirely satisfied with the existing tropical TC's.

I'd like to tell you that I'm studying Forestry Engineering and my home is in a rainforest zona in South America, so I have knowledge about trees and forests, and I'd like to apply it to this game that I enjoy playing. However, I don’t have any modding experience. That's why I'm starting this thread.

I would be very grateful if you could guide me on how to start working, I have the Reader and some HD tree models I've downloaded over time. Some of these are props, while others are MMPs. I've been reading some existing discussions about the subject but I still don't have a clear idea of where and how to begin my tests.

My idea is to create a vibrant and species-rich tropical tree mod suitable to represent tropical areas from all around the world. I've searched extensively for HD Tree Models and found some interesting things, but for my purposes, there are limitations in the number of available HD tree models.

I can work with the existing ones to achieve a reasonably good result. But if I’m ambitious, for a perfect Tropical Tree Mod I’d like to include a series of new models, I wonder if any experienced creator would be inspired to collaborate.

Here I share some ideas I have:

• New models of tropical-looking trees:

Many tropical trees have these buttress roots as an adaptation for sustain themselves (many are tall) in poor soils with much competence.

• Trees covered with epiphytic plants, this is very common in tropical regions:

• Standalone trees, some species reach really big heights, such as 40 meters, protruding from the canopy.

• More palm tress: nothing screams ¡Tropical! more than hundreds of palm trees

• Some bromeliads, ferns and shrubs for grow in steep slopes and cliffs:

• Arborescent ferns:

• That could be interesting: a "non vertical" model suitable for grow in slopes:

• Seasonal models for spectacular-blooming trees (a green model and a blooming model), or even have the foliage change between seasons (in many tropical areas, there are two seasons: the dry and the wet season).

I'm just thinking about the possibilities here.

I'd like to read your thoughts and recommendations, best regards! Javier.

 

[Honolulu 2,742]

I think it's a sensational idea. I hope this post helps you move forward with your project. 

 

[Trakt0rdeck 8]

I really like the idea of this and I hope it wasn't abandoned. I tried making something like this myself as well, but little did I know that my visions would exceed my patience. Somewhere along the way, I got stuck and I didn't even know for sure what I was doing, so the project came to a halt. It's still on my PC though, should I somehow decide to get my shit together and finish it. 

[Lucario Boricua 7,028]

I'm also interested in this, especially as one of the leading players using tropical terrains for their cities!