Market Pack Overhaul: My New Vision

I mentioned in the previous dev log, Complete Overhaul in Progress, that the Market Pack is undergoing a major update. After much consideration, I made the decision to withdraw the current version of the assets pack and embark on this overhaul as part of a grander plan.

Why the Overhaul?

My initial vision for the market pack was to provide modular assets for creating a lively marketplace environment. However, as I continued to develop and refine my skills, I realized that I wanted to deliver something far more dynamic, impactful, and of higher quality. The previous market pack, in my opinion, lacked these qualities and offered very few options. Because of this, the decision to withdraw the assets pack and completely redo all of the models and textures was an easy one. My idea now is to:

• Elevate Quality: I want to ensure that every asset in this pack meets a higher standard of visual fidelity, maintaining the original ideas but improving and upgrading it. This means recreating many of the 3D models and re-texturing them from the ground up to achieve a more polished and professional look.
• Enhance Modularity: While the previous version offered some modularity, I'm aiming for a deeper level of customization. My goal is to provide even more flexible components, including prefabs, allowing you to easily build truly unique and diverse market stalls, shelving, and display setups, ensuring no two markets ever look quite the same.
• Create a More Dynamic Marketplace: Beyond individual assets, I envision a pack that empowers you to create truly dynamic and bustling market scenes. This overhaul focuses on providing assets that not only look great but also contributes to a more interactive and vibrant environment within your RPG Developer BAKIN projects.

What to Expect

The new market pack - renamed as the "BAKIN Market Mega Pack Vol. 1)" will be a fresh start, retaining the core concept of a bustling marketplace but with entirely new assets. This includes a comprehensive collection of 3D models for market stalls (with even more modular base frames and ready-to-use prefabs), shelving, and various canopies in canvas and striped styles.

I'm also dedicating more effort to the smaller details that bring a scene to life. Expect redesigned itmes like trestle and short tables with optional modular frames and tablecloths, various boxes and crates with new contents, and miscellaneous items like buckets, barrels, flour sacks, baskets, and hay bales. I'm particularly excited about adding more animated elements and diverse contents - such as spices - to these smaller props.

Looking Ahead

This is a major undertaking, and I appreciate your patience as I work to bring this improved vision to life. Since this pack is being redeveloped, I will be providing updates as progress is being made here, on X, and eventually on the Bakin Athenaeum.

Some Screenshots

In the meantime, below are some screenshots of the various models and parts.