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Ambient Sounds

To make my world more immersive and realistic and to improve the experience of playing it I needed to add in some ambience. I scrolled through Freesound.org and found some good ambient wind noises but none were really what I wanted for my world until I found this one:

As this ambience will be present throughout the game I decided to play a 2D sound node in the world blueprint, this is just an easy way to play sounds throughout the game and is tidier than playing it through the play blueprint.

This is how easy it is to do, put a play sound 2D node in and selected the sound you want to play.

Make sure the sound loops though otherwise it will not play again after the entire sound has played.

To do this just open up the sound file in Unreal Engine and tick the looping box and your done.

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Making Fog With Niagara

I used this tutorial to make a fog that I could use for different purposes in my world.

Here you can see that I have used the fog under my bridge to hide the steep drop below. I think it adds to the bridge and makes it less boring.

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Creating Moving Decal

This is the tutorial I followed to turn the decal I made into a moving decal. I will be using this in my new snow storm.

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Making A Snow Decal

I followed this tutorial to make a decal of snow that I am going to use for a snow storm that I am Currently trying to make.

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Finished Bridge

I have now finished the bridge I wanted to put in, I have put this in to make the walk up to the portal longer as to elongate the play time of the game.

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Adding Collisions To Bridge Asset

I put the bridge asset into the world as seen below, and tried to walk onto it but I realised that the collisions on the asset were wrong and the player was unable to walk onto it, so I had to open up the static mesh in Unreal Engine and add the collisions myself.

This wasn't difficult or anything, however it was sort of time consuming as it did take over 10 mins to get everything right. But this has now fixed the problem I had of not being able to walk over the bridge.

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Adding In More Assets

So I found a few assets that I liked the look of and thought would fit into my world well. One is a bridge and the other is a wooden plank. I am using this wooden plank to fill in the missing planks on the bridge as it is a broken bridge.

Here are the assets:

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Reflection

I have given it some thought and I have come to realise that I will most likely not be able fully complete my second world or get it to a level where I am satisfied with it. Because of that I am going to change my plan of the two worlds into just the first world. It will still have a portal but the portal will lead to a game finished screen or something similar and because I will only be doing the first world I will be focusing on improving it and maybe adding a cutscene at the start, but that is only an idea and will most likely not happen.

Here is my action plan:

>Take a look at the photoshop generative tool that I have mentioned previously to get some ideas of what I could add into my level.

>Look for some 3d assets that would be able to improve the world.

>Play around with anything in the world that I think could be improved and add anything that I think would work.

>Finalise my world.

I may add more to this so that I have a rough guide for what I should be doing and trying to acomplish.

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Open World Games Research Pt12

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Open World Games Research Pt11

GTA V:

"Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V)" is an action-adventure video game set in the fictional state of San Andreas. Players control three protagonists—Michael, Franklin, and Trevor—as they navigate through the sprawling open world, completing missions and engaging in various criminal activities. The game offers a mix of driving, shooting, and exploration, with players able to freely roam the vast landscape, participate in heists, and interact with a diverse cast of characters. GTA V is known for its detailed graphics, immersive gameplay, and satirical take on American culture.

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Open World Games Research Pt10

Death Stranding:

"Death Stranding" is a video game set in a post-apocalyptic world where society has been fractured by a cataclysmic event known as the Death Stranding. Players control Sam Porter Bridges, a courier tasked with delivering supplies and reconnecting isolated communities. The game focuses on traversal across treacherous landscapes, managing cargo, and avoiding ghostly entities known as BTs. Along the way, Sam encounters various characters and unravels the mystery behind the Death Stranding, all while exploring themes of connection, isolation, and the human condition.

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Open World Games Research Pt9

Red Dead 2:

"Red Dead Redemption 2" is an action-adventure game set in the late 1800s, following the story of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and member of the Van der Linde gang. The game explores Arthur's journey as he navigates the decline of the Wild West, facing conflicts with rival gangs, lawmen, and internal struggles within his own group. Along the way, players engage in a variety of activities such as hunting, fishing, and completing missions to progress the story. As Arthur, players make choices that shape his moral compass and influence the fate of those around him, leading to multiple possible endings. The game also features a vast open world filled with dynamic weather, wildlife, and characters, providing an immersive experience of life on the American frontier.

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Open World Games Research Pt8

The Legend Of Zelda:

"The Legend of Zelda" is a classic action-adventure video game series created by Nintendo. The series typically follows a young hero named Link who sets out on a quest to rescue Princess Zelda and save the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil Ganon or other threats. Throughout the games, Link explores dungeons, solves puzzles, battles enemies, and collects powerful items such as the Master Sword and Triforce pieces. The series is known for its exploration, puzzle-solving elements, and memorable characters like Link, Zelda, and Ganon.

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Open World Games Research Pt7

Minecraft:

Minecraft is a sandbox video game where players can build and explore virtual worlds made up of blocks. It offers different modes like Creative, where players have unlimited resources to build whatever they want, and Survival, where players gather resources, craft tools and items, and fend off enemies like zombies and skeletons. The game has no specific goals, allowing players to set their own objectives, whether it's constructing elaborate structures, exploring vast landscapes, or collaborating with others in multiplayer mode. Its simple yet versatile gameplay has made it hugely popular among players of all ages worldwide.

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Open World Games Research Pt6

Final Fantasy 7:

"Final Fantasy VII" follows the journey of Cloud Strife, a former SOLDIER turned mercenary, as he joins a group called AVALANCHE to stop the megacorporation Shinra from draining the planet's life energy. Along the way, Cloud and his allies, including the spunky rebel leader Aerith, the tough-talking Barret, and the enigmatic Tifa, uncover a deeper conspiracy involving a powerful entity known as Sephiroth. The game combines epic battles, deep character development, and a sprawling world filled with memorable locations. As they confront Shinra and Sephiroth, Cloud and his friends face personal challenges and revelations that shape their destinies and the fate of the planet.

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Open World Games Research Pt5

Final Fantasy 14:

"Final Fantasy XIV" is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in the fantasy world of Eorzea. Players create their own customizable characters and embark on epic quests, battling monsters and completing missions to save the realm from various threats. The game features a deep and immersive storyline, beautiful graphics, and a diverse range of jobs and classes for players to explore. With regular updates and expansions, "Final Fantasy XIV" offers a rich and constantly evolving gaming experience for both solo adventurers and groups of friends.

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Open World Games Research Pt4

World Of Warcraft:

"World of Warcraft" (WoW) is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in the fantasy world of Azeroth. Players create characters from various races and classes, each with unique abilities and strengths, and embark on quests, battle monsters, and explore vast landscapes. The game offers both PvE (player vs. environment) content, such as dungeons and raids, and PvP (player vs. player) combat, including battlegrounds and arenas. WoW has a rich lore with multiple expansions expanding the game world, introducing new storylines, zones, and gameplay features. Players can join together in guilds to tackle challenges and build friendships, making it one of the most popular and enduring MMORPGs of all time.