STEP 37 OF 67 · YOU ARE THE ENVIRONMENT ARTIST
Block out the world
Rough out roads, landmark shapes and building masses with simple meshes. Drive and run the main routes to check distances and travel time before any detail.
How to do it
- Block roads and building masses.
- Run and ride every main route and time it.
How AI speeds this up
Through the MCP plugin, an AI assistant can place blockout masses from your map plan.
Example from a sample game
Ashfall: Cinder Flats to Ember Gate is a 3-minute ride. Good.
Before you move on
In Duke Forger, this step's gate checks:
- You upload proofWorld blockout screenshot
- You confirm itMain routes timed and feel right
Words to know
- Blockout
- A level built from plain gray boxes to test sizes, routes and fun before any real art is made.
Do step 37 on your own game
Start freeIncluded in Creator, Academy and Studio. Duke drafts it with you and checks it before step 38 opens.