Rocky hillside ideas

stubby3596
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Rocky hillside ideas Jan 29, 2021 14:55:43 GMT -5

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Post by stubby3596 on Jan 29, 2021 14:55:43 GMT -5

I would like to create a rocky hillside as a focal point for a hole but can't get the right inspiration going. This is the area/hole where I am looking to build this up.

I would appreciate it if you could please share any visual suggestions or course suggestions that I could fly around to get inspired.

(Ignore the horribly shaped green and fairway for now, those are just rough placeholders for play testing and will be removed and done right. Also, the rocks are not really an attempt, just a bunch of random rocks dropped down as an initial visual test)

lessthanbread
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Rocky hillside ideas Jan 29, 2021 15:27:35 GMT -5 15eicheltower9, scootmcgoot, and 1 more like this

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Post by lessthanbread on Jan 29, 2021 15:27:35 GMT -5

Try making them bigger (like really big) and sinking them into the ground so they're more a part of the land. Here is a sample of the idea I have going also mixing in plants to help cover any weird edges or overlaps help.

Also check out courses by @babybull and arcticfury for some great rockwork.

Last Edit: Jan 29, 2021 15:28:56 GMT -5 by lessthanbread

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hallzballz6908
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Rocky hillside ideas Jan 29, 2021 16:04:41 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by hallzballz6908 on Jan 29, 2021 16:04:41 GMT -5

I’d experiment with adding a steeper, more cliff-like area above the hill you’re working on. That way, the rocks will appear to have “broken off” the main escarpment over time. I’d also suggest using as many different rocks as you can (while still fitting the look you’re going for) and avoid multi-plant with the bigger rocks. Smaller ones it could work ok. Like lessthanbread said, sink your larger rocks into the ground a bit to make them look like they’ve been there for a while.

stubby3596 Amateur Golfer Posts: 263 TGCT Name: stubby3596	Rocky hillside ideas Jan 29, 2021 19:59:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stubby3596 on Jan 29, 2021 19:59:42 GMT -5 Thanks guys, IamBread that image looks really good and that is exactly what I had in mind, thanks for the visual concept.

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Rocky hillside ideas Jan 29, 2021 21:19:58 GMT -5 hallzballz6908 and HoneyBadgerHacker like this

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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2021 21:19:58 GMT -5

I agree with Bread and Ballz...

To make decent looking rock outcroppings, you have to spend an obnoxious amount of time and do a bunch of trial and error. Like Bread said, play an Articfury course... any of them really, and look at his rockwork. Then, try to replicate it, fail, try again, fail,... (repeat until you are about to give up completely)... then, viola! You will have a pretty good looking outcropping.

I can't over emphasize enough that playing courses by experienced designers, and stealing their techniques is the only way to go. I would also recommend Hallstatt Golf Club by VctryLnSprts, Rocky Fork Ridge by Terry Grayson & VcrtyLnSprts, Marlette Fells by B101, and Geiranger GC, Norway by Sindre. There are a few more that haven't been ported to 2K21... **cough** Kraken's Revenge by Terry Grayson **cough** Kamauri Cliffs by gamesdecent **cough** ..., but here's to wishing they find their way to this game.

stubby3596 Amateur Golfer Posts: 263 TGCT Name: stubby3596	Rocky hillside ideas Jan 29, 2021 21:23:51 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stubby3596 on Jan 29, 2021 21:23:51 GMT -5 Trying to achieve ArticFury level is not quite in the cards yet but hey, it's good to have a target to work to. Thanks for the list BB

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Rocky hillside ideas Jan 29, 2021 21:46:52 GMT -5 via mobile stubby3596 likes this

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Jan 29, 2021 21:23:51 GMT -5 stubby3596 said:

Trying to achieve ArticFury level is not quite in the cards yet but hey, it's good to have a target to work to.

Thanks for the list BB

It's most definitely in the cards. Keep in mind that rocks can be blended to create new shapes.

stubby3596 Amateur Golfer Posts: 263 TGCT Name: stubby3596	Rocky hillside ideas Jan 29, 2021 23:19:08 GMT -5 lessthanbread likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stubby3596 on Jan 29, 2021 23:19:08 GMT -5 Thanks again to all of your for your thoughts and ideas. Here is the first draft, it isn't even close to done yet, but I am liking where it is headed.

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Rocky hillside ideas Jan 30, 2021 9:50:02 GMT -5 stubby3596 likes this

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Post by b101 on Jan 30, 2021 9:50:02 GMT -5

Jan 29, 2021 21:19:58 GMT -5 @babybull said:

I agree with Bread and Ballz...

To make decent looking rock outcroppings, you have to spend an obnoxious amount of time and do a bunch of trial and error. Like Bread said, play an Articfury course... any of them really, and look at his rockwork. Then, try to replicate it, fail, try again, fail,... (repeat until you are about to give up completely)... then, viola! You will have a pretty good looking outcropping.

I can't over emphasize enough that playing courses by experienced designers, and stealing their techniques is the only way to go. I would also recommend Hallstatt Golf Club by VctryLnSprts, Rocky Fork Ridge by Terry Grayson & VcrtyLnSprts, Marlette Fells by B101, and Geiranger GC, Norway by Sindre. There are a few more that haven't been ported to 2K21... **cough** Kraken's Revenge by Terry Grayson **cough** Kamauri Cliffs by gamesdecent **cough** ..., but here's to wishing they find their way to this game.

reebdoog 's Old Tom's Ferry. Great course.

reebdoog TGCT Design Competition Directors Posts: 2,742 TGCT Name: Brian Jeffords Tour: CC-Pro	Rocky hillside ideas Jan 30, 2021 16:42:24 GMT -5 15eicheltower9, b101, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by reebdoog on Jan 30, 2021 16:42:24 GMT -5 playing with some different usages for rocks right now actually...

scootmcgoot Pro Golfer Posts: 796 TGCT Name: ScootMcGoot Tour: Kinetic	Rocky hillside ideas Jan 30, 2021 16:46:27 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by scootmcgoot on Jan 30, 2021 16:46:27 GMT -5 Jan 30, 2021 16:42:24 GMT -5 reebdoog said: playing with some different usages for rocks right now actually... I’m waiting for Rafiki and Simba to show up on that one in the back.

reebdoog TGCT Design Competition Directors Posts: 2,742 TGCT Name: Brian Jeffords Tour: CC-Pro	Rocky hillside ideas Jan 30, 2021 17:07:36 GMT -5 scootmcgoot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by reebdoog on Jan 30, 2021 17:07:36 GMT -5 ...maybe

stubby3596 Amateur Golfer Posts: 263 TGCT Name: stubby3596	Rocky hillside ideas Jan 30, 2021 17:16:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stubby3596 on Jan 30, 2021 17:16:52 GMT -5 I feel like I've been transported to the shooting of the next Star Wars movie. Looks really cool Reebdog, cool use of Rocks for sure.