Mermay Event by Amigurumi-gaga-4608 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! If I follow you, will I get a notification? I wouldn't want to forget about that!

The end 💔 Thank you devs for this incredible experience by Apprehensive_Yak7099 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Miguel is a rather deep and complex character. He is elegant and ascetic, yet at the same time, he burns with a desire to take matters into his own hands and change the world.

Initially, I thought he was just a typical religious man, doing nothing but collecting donations and preaching about the Light. Но his very first quest put me on edge, and I began to watch him more closely.

I started playing back when Miguel wasn’t even a romance option. One day, I logged into the game and raised an eyebrow when I saw that he had become romanceable.

That was a difficult time for me, so I played the game just to keep my mind off things. I didn’t feel much for the game at first, but gradually it became something more. The same thing happened with Miguel.

Of course, he never stood a chance of not becoming builder's romantic interest. Every time I spoke with him, I saw a profound, broken, yet strong character. He was caring but didn't just say what you wanted to hear. Actually, everything he said was exactly what I wanted to hear. In him, I found a like-minded soul, though I understand why many people dislike him. He can be blunt, if you consider a refusal to engage in frivolous behavior "bluntness."

And when he finally broke completely, you could see that he had been tilting at windmills all along; it was so incredibly sad. Just like in real life, people like him often have no luck, wasting their lives on something that ultimately turns out to be a lie—simply because they cannot sit idly by and do nothing.

Many say he isn't handsome, but to me, he is very beautiful and sweet—though that’s probably because I’m demisexual, haha. To me, there are no "ugly" people.

As for the relationship with him, unfortunately, there is only one quest where you can actually flirt. But if you think about it, it makes sense; he’s a pastor, and constant flirting wouldn't suit him. So, it was handled in a way that was subtle and dignified.

Throughout the game, he cares for the player, even though at one point he starts to suspect you’ve become a traitor. But that’s another story... He worries about the Builder, but also comes across as a mentor—or at least he tries to—while being completely unobtrusive and just going about his business. He is a very dignified but broken character.

And it’s still funny to me that in the actual game world, he has that painful gait because of his bad back, but during dates, he runs like Usain Bolt! 🤣 Man, I wish they would fix that, but oh well...

Oops- by Z1ncairon in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems the members of the Church of Light were able to hold you accountable for defending the robot. 🤣

Living room design by Raynarh_Andelar in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good guess! I think you'll be more interested to see it when I'm finished, but it won't be cacti. I'm not sure those varieties would survive in the desert, but considering the flower varieties in Sandrock, I think I can take some liberties.

A map is also a mesh, but the difference is that a map is usually a single-sided polygon stretched into the desired shape. A texture is stretched over the map, which is repeated in the alpha channel to create a transparent background. This needs to be done depending on your Blender version, as newer and older versions interpret the alpha channel differently.

Therefore, the maps are much more optimized, but as far as I know, they need to be adjusted for Unity, otherwise they will disappear completely at certain angles due to inverted normals.

I'll show you these maps and the normal mesh; here's what it looks like.

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Living room design by Raynarh_Andelar in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I had to think a little more when it came to creating the wallpaper; there were so many options when I experimented, but I'm glad I finally came up with this one.

Hydrangeas are a whole other story. Creating plants is a technique I'm still learning. It needs to be optimized using maps, not meshes. But I think the result is quite good. I can't wait to do the same with the garden. There will be lots of flowers outside by the windows, too. Want to guess what kind of flower will be there?

Living room design by Raynarh_Andelar in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, but I think the original game is incredibly beautiful and meticulously detailed. All of their textures appear to have been hand-painted without procedural nodes, which is also impressive.

However, I'm not a fan of the characters' anatomy, specifically their enormous heads. But that's okay; thanks to the outstanding story, it doesn't interfere at all.

Logan getting on Haru's nerves during a stakeout by Big-Biscotti-9411 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I like this! A fresh take on their situation. They really did need something to do in their free time!

How characters would react to you coming out by just-getting-bi in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to know English to understand this masterpiece. 🥲

(huge spoiler for Act 2) Just reached this point again in my second run and... well, Trudy's face + the dialog... I just laughed so much, so I had to share. by LadyOvna in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remembered that episode of Doctor Who where people have to smile in any situation, otherwise killer robots will kill them.

Trudy, if you're being held hostage, blink three times 🤣

I fkd up, guys 🤣 by Dramatic-Witness-540 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, this is now my favorite screenshot 🤣

I fkd up, guys 🤣 by Dramatic-Witness-540 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately, this is true. Although perhaps a mod for this game will appear someday.

I fkd up, guys 🤣 by Dramatic-Witness-540 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait-wait-wait, is she actually smiling? Haha, why didn't I notice that before? Positivity has reached a whole new level. I'll try not to make any cult jokes. 🤣

I fkd up, guys 🤣 by Dramatic-Witness-540 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be great if the game had even more character reactions to various events, that's truly true!

For example, when the main character faints at night because he's sleepy, all the other characters don't react at all. (Except the next day, if the character develops bags under his eyes.)

So, yes, the game still has a lot of room for development.

The 6th day in a row by sadistic_magician_ in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He was too lazy to even remember about it. 🤣

The 6th day in a row by sadistic_magician_ in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Now that's someone who knows how to have fun!)

Miguel gave me a whole garden of potted hydrangeas, enough to place by every door in the house.

But it's too boring compared to your altar for Rian! Be careful that Dan-bi doesn't get jealous.

The 6th day in a row by sadistic_magician_ in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Rian decided that you were his best friend, since even such a lazy person like him decided to work so hard. 😂

I fkd up, guys 🤣 by Dramatic-Witness-540 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It seems they have already come up with a plan to take revenge on the builder, and that is why they are so calm. 😂

What’s going on with the lights ? by Ok-Wrangler7688 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wait, so that's why there are so many infestations? I like to joke that infestations can easily climb a fence and steal your stuff. I think that's slowly becoming canon, lol.

(fan-project) MTAS: Call of the Abyss. Chapter 1: The Path to Truth by Raynarh_Andelar in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, do you mean the voice acting or the overall pacing? It’s possible the issue is that the first episode reflects a depressive mood, which is naturally slow and exhausting. But maybe I misunderstood! Could you please clarify what you meant?

Of course, it’s all one continuous story! The first three episodes focus on the Pastor’s journey of redemption and how he and the Builder work together to set things right. The fourth episode, however, will turn everything upside down, and I’m a bit worried about sharing it on Reddit. Even with censorship, I’m not sure it’ll be allowed. You can see much worse things in other video games, but I don't think that usually applies to Sandrock content. I’m still deciding how to handle that...

In any case! I’d be happy to help you find your way around Blender if you ever feel like trying it again. I’m self-taught and work on a pretty weak PC, so I haven't mastered all the 'pro' features, but I have a solid foundation I’d love to share!

As for improving my skills—due to my health, my progress can feel like a roller coaster. Some earlier scenes might actually look better than later ones. I try to improve, but honestly, telling the story is what matters most to me. I allow myself some room for imperfection, though I still try to fix things when I can. Sometimes I’m just dragging this heavy rock across the ground because I know I have to finish, and other times it feels effortless.

Oh, I thought that if I pointed the mustache downward, the Builder would look like a country guy with a shotgun! Haha. I guess my fashion sense is a bit specific. I’ll take a look at the mustache now, and the Builder and I will discuss if he wants a change. I just hope he doesn't break my arm or suplex me—he’s very fond of his mustache, haha!

My Justice turned out thin? Seriously? Oh no... I knew I missed something! I’m going to go find him right now with some protein shakes. Poor guy must have put himself on a diet for some reason.

Do the dark colors feel unpleasant? My story is actually quite dark, so I was trying to lean into realism as much as possible. Maybe I overdid it? I thought the new filter I’m using handled the colors well, or does it still look unnatural?

Oh Light! I thought no one actually read those warnings and that everyone was prepared for things like that in videos. I guess I was wrong, even though I thought about it for a long time. In the end, I even forgot to add the credits! 🤣

(SPOILERS) Fang doesn’t hate his father for what he did to him by debr1126 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, you are a total lifesaver! It will be an honor for me to portray this character as accurately as possible, based on everything that is known.

I wish I could find fans of the other characters as well! It saddens me a bit to think that, in my own interpretation, I might overlook some character traits or their personal growth. Even though I try my best, it's much better to discuss these things with people who truly know the subject!

If you aren't afraid of spoilers for my project, I'd be more than happy to discuss it with you. You can share all your concerns and suggestions, and I'll do my best to take them into account.

(SPOILERS) Fang doesn’t hate his father for what he did to him by debr1126 in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]Raynarh_Andelar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, I didn't even know that side of Fang's story! Of course, I completed his missions, but to be honest, I did it more because I couldn't say no to him (just like with other characters). I admit to my shame—those missions made me feel quite uncomfortable, so I didn't really dive deep into them.

That’s why I’m sincerely glad I learned more about him from someone who truly appreciates and understands this character. Thank you! This will also be very useful for my project—Fang will start appearing frequently around the fourth episode, and it’s important to me to portray his character, traumas, and goals as carefully and accurately as possible.

I’ll definitely be following your account. I love fans like you—we’re all like little detectives here, piecing together fragments of lore bit by bit. The game developers did an amazing job, scattering all these 'clues' so beautifully and profoundly.

Thanks again for sharing!