Hey all, I'm from the Middle-Earth DEM Project - a project with the aims to build a 3D Middle-Earth. Our work is based on the amazing maps created by Pete Fenlon for I.C.E MERP, of which I'm the proud owner of a complete hard copy collection.
I ran a Rolemaster campaign for many years and it was always my favourite rp system. I always wanted to digitise my old maps and convert them to 3D, so that's how the project began really. We've just released a demo so I thought I'd give you the heads-up if you wanted to try it out. I hope this post is relevant to the forum!
The demo consists of a FREE interactive Middle-Earth world viewer as seen in the linked video. The scale of the world is 1:1...real sized.
If you've ever dreamed of flying around Middle-Earth, of sitting by the cool lapping shores of Lindon, of strolling through the singing forests of Lorien, or racing over the cruel spires of Mordor...now's your chance! Just download and install it.
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLHHS5Q_m0g&list=PLGA56Kg3jtzAm2hzWXaACUqNeTVTVpbuY&index=2
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Instructions
1. Download and install the FREE Anteworld demo; the Outerra planetary renderer.
Anteworld 0.7.13.3519
https://mega.co.nz/#!nBMznISQ!UZjmimI4UFcy01Eob1SXDkN5sGldSjune7dW8HWK7_s (Mega)
http://www.gamefront.com/files/22958620/Anteworld_0_7_13_3519_exe (Gamefront)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2spgr2B2dvNeE1EUjBmcGdtd2s/edit?usp=sharing (Google Drive)
Then...
2. Download and install the FREE ME-DEM dataset.
ME-DEM Dataset-1.0.exe (Mega) https://mega.co.nz/#!eIUGzIzb!JlqmnViamoVvg264039tcFtAYPV1dkBZeQEmKJh_byc
ME-DEM Dataset-1.0.exe (Google Drive) https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2spgr2B2dvNb1pvSGpTdEZvQVE/edit?usp=sharing
Use default directories to install to.
Minimum hardware requirements: 2 core cpu, nvidia 8800 GT series with 512 MB gfx memory, ATI 57xx series.
For more info: http://www.outerra.com/forum/index.php?topic=637.0
At the login screen, select the Middle-Earth (medem) demo from the menu. It's that easy.
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At the moment we're using the vanilla Outerra Earth enviroment and textures. Hence the snow in Mordor. Outerra Biomes are currently in development. That will introduce a complete array of ecosystems for the planet, both textures and vegetation.
We're looking for 3D modellers and enviroment artists.
This is a demo. In the coming weeks we'll be releasing a Builders Version of the terrain, which will be an updated terrain model ready for modding.
Included in the Anteworld demo is an entire world based on the Earth. Think Google Earth but with game oriented graphics and engine! Anteworld enables you to change the world enviroment. Also you can add buildings, roads, vehicles, change models and textures too!
ME-DEM:
http://www.me-dem.me.uk/
You can also head over to these two sites and check out our up-to date project threads in the forums.
Outerra
http://www.outerra.com/
Cartographer's Guild
http://www.cartographersguild.com/content
Best Regards,
monks
