How to make castles?

[KILLA DIO]

I know this is a weird request but does anybody have any tips on making hexen style castles and other medieval builds, I've been really struggling and I'd love some help

[ReX]

9 hours ago, KILLA DIO said:

I've been really struggling

In what aspects, specifically, have you been struggling? Overall design? Creation of specific constructs (e.g., ramparts, courtyards, towers, arched windows)? Interior décor?

[KILLA DIO]

4 hours ago, ReX said:

In what aspects, specifically, have you been struggling? Overall design? Creation of specific constructs (e.g., ramparts, courtyards, towers, arched windows)? Interior décor?

mainly overall design and texture usage in larger areas

[ReX]

9 hours ago, KILLA DIO said:

mainly overall design

For which DooM format are you editing your map? If you use GZDooM (or other source ports that support 3D floors and portals) your design choices are greater, allowing you to create more realistic-looking architecture. Even with non-3D support you can make decent-looking castles, but you get fewer design choices.

 

9 hours ago, KILLA DIO said:

texture usage in larger areas

Are you looking to use DooM/2 textures? Or are you using a custom texture set? Even with DooM/2 textures, you can edit the TEXTUREx lump to get wider textures using existing DooM/2 patches. If you're using a source port that supports tall textures, you can create varied textures that are both wide and tall. This will make the textures less repetitive.

[ReX]

Meanwhile, here are a few links to castle-design pages:

 

Medieval Castle Anatomy 101

Parts of a Castle

Beautiful Things Photography A Pocket Guide to Medieval Castle Vocabulary

A simple line diagram of a medieval castle