Regarding references, I previously talked a bit about terrain, and now it's time to share the story of the heart of every diorama – the buildings! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43912064/3fe131a3756f8415e89dde8e849113e633ea7783.png[/img] As you've probably noticed, I have a deep passion for medieval architecture. It's a subject that has fascinated me for many years. So, it's hard to say that when working on Outside the Blocks, I did any research because, in reality, this research has been a lifelong endeavor. Wherever I go, if I encounter an open-air museum or an old town, I always make sure to carefully observe and document what I see. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43912064/764baef2e010779ff23029aba00d4adf97a3ab20.jpg[/img] One of the most amazing places I've had the opportunity to visit was Troyes – a small town in France renowned for its beautifully preserved timber-framed buildings. In fact, Troyes became one of the key inspirations when I was working on the modular system in OtB! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43912064/e9e561102c24b379d85708a0b583a6d6327ca6dd.png[/img] In designing the building blocks, I gathered 1,750 references of interesting buildings, which I meticulously analyzed and broke down into appropriate modules. I can confidently say that the vast majority of them could easily be reconstructed my game! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43912064/f4c95dadfccd2744b328f2b256b76c45c73871e5.png[/img] Of course, Outside the Blocks wouldn't be complete without captivating props and small-scale architecture. For this, I drew inspiration from visits to Polish open-air museums that document everyday life from various historical periods. I’m sure many of you, looking at these photos, will immediately associate them with The Witcher. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43912064/46e3b1330de0889de94fa0af3c35a2fb6550149b.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43912064/f552b583d1fa9b48040da9b396c5462d381276dc.png[/img] I’ve already managed to model some of these elements, but there are still plenty that are patiently waiting in the backlog. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43912064/0deeaf7c884c61b63b9a28dcf9464680515ed338.png[/img] I hope you share my love for the medieval era, and that you’ll have a blast designing your own dioramas – something I’m excited to see happening very soon!