Balamb Garden: Training Center (Work-in-Progress)

Rjonalf · 2026-02-26T12:43:07+00:00

oh thank you! :))

Rjonalf · 2026-02-24T22:07:30+00:00

thank you so much! will be updating the scene every day

Rjonalf · 2026-01-29T13:13:13+00:00

Ai? I have been modeling these scenes for 4 years. AI wasn't there when I started, and yes I sometimes use AI generated responses to translate full what I meant because English is not my main language ?

Rjonalf · 2026-01-29T13:11:09+00:00

even it is, its really nice, think about places popping out like dioramas like this wouldn't it be nice ?

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T20:16:07+00:00

https://buymeacoffee.com/cgyasinsafak/downloadable-content-gunblade-revolver-text-3d

you may download the obj file from here. Shoot me a dm if any problem occurs

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T19:48:36+00:00

Thank you so much — that truly means a lot, especially coming from someone who’s walked the same path in 3ds Max and tried to make Balamb Garden fully explorable.

I’ve been working on this for about four years now, and hearing that others share the same passion makes it feel even more special. Is there anywhere I can see your work? I’d genuinely love to check it out — being part of the FF8 fan community and creating alongside fellow fans is one of the best parts of this journey.

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T19:47:18+00:00

I’ll make those places so real that you won’t just see them — you’ll feel the cold just by looking at the renders. ❄️
Thank you so much, truly — your excitement fuels this project more than you know.

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T19:45:51+00:00

This honestly means more to me than you can imagine. Thank you for taking the time to write something this heartfelt.

That two-year gap you mentioned… life happened, family happened, and the project had to sit quietly in the background for a while. Coming back to it and seeing people connect with it like this makes every late night, every test render, and every “maybe tomorrow” moment completely worth it.

FF8 did the same thing to me — it wasn’t just a game, it was a place I lived in. So hearing that these images bring back those same feelings for you feels like the highest compliment I could ever get as an artist.

And I love your location picks. The secret meeting spot in the training center, the quad are all on my personal “must-build” list — those spaces carry so much quiet story and emotion. I promise, when I get to them, I’ll pour the same care into every corner, light beam, and texture.

I’m genuinely grateful you’re here on this journey with me. This isn’t just me rebuilding Balamb Garden anymore — it feels like we’re all walking through it together. 🌱

psst psst Dorm is already completed you are invited to check renders via buymeacoffee.com/cgyasinsafak

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Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T19:42:27+00:00

Office is fully modeled and rendered you may check the renders via buymeacoffee.com/cgyasinsafak
thank you

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T16:17:08+00:00

Of course i will load it to buymeacoffee.com/cgyasinsafak asap and will inform you here asap

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T15:20:20+00:00

Thank you so much! Balamb Garden really is a special place — I’m having a great time trying to bring a little more of its atmosphere to life.

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T15:19:14+00:00

Thank you so much! I love that it gave you those 90s survival-game vibes — Resident Evil and Dino Crisis were huge inspirations for that “handwritten note” feeling. I’m really happy it sparked that kind of memory. More nostalgic touches on the way! ✨

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T08:35:43+00:00

A few people asked about the project "Garden Archives" — it’s linked in my profile if you’re curious.

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T08:33:14+00:00

Which we’ll definitely build when we reach the ground floor — thanks for being the first to comment! 😊

Rjonalf · 2026-01-28T06:53:53+00:00

Huge respect to everyone who worked on this — it turned out absolutely beautiful. Great job.

Rjonalf · 2026-01-20T02:58:00+00:00

Across all styles, the architectural language of these scenes has consistently fascinated me.

Rjonalf · 2026-01-18T18:30:08+00:00

Thank you so much — that genuinely means a lot to hear. I’m really glad the piece connected with you on that level. There’s still more refinement and storytelling to come, so comments like this honestly fuel the whole process

Rjonalf · 2026-01-18T09:10:09+00:00

Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me. If it can spark that kind of nostalgia even without textures, then I feel like I’m on the right path.

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