Best way to make these kind of paths?

Hey so uh, it’s probably gonna be obvious by the picture and this topic but yes I’m making a GPO inspired game. Map style would also be similar.
I’m wondering, what’s the best way to make these kind of paths, with rock below and grass above or something:


Now, you’ll probably be like: “Oh yeah, just do it like this, easy!”

( that’s my “map” btw)
It’s not easy for me, I’m a developer that doesn’t have alot of time and making the paths alone would cost me alot of time.
Anyone know the best way? Doesn’t matter if you need to use blender or something since I’m also a modeller.

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Mesh terrain with pbr is good choice but u ccan ise default terrain. Use fill tool to fill the space with sand and erode some sand randomly.

I don’t see how is it costing a lot of time, except you are copying the whole map with the same exact studs. I have tried it and replicate the way they built and it took me few minutes to recreate them. For big structures. About big structures just use a square and put in slate material and copy and put it over the rock and make it a grass, it’s honestly easier than it seems!

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Sorry if this sounds a little rude or demotivating but there’s no best way or the quickest way to do a “building” except you build a plugin or just some tools I guess. cya

(Maybe try giving more points about why is it hard, but try it first)

If you make the actual entire island along with alot of paths, it is hard.

This is how big my island is, you just dont understand how hard it is, I’ve tried doing this like 1-2 months ago and it was stressful and costed me a nice 5 hours just for an island.

Hello.

I agree with you it will take lots of time. For example I’m making a game that has only 2 islands.

  • One island took me about 3 months to fully make.
  • The other island I’m still working on from the building to the ground.

For example my game is to feature multiple islands, but it’s gonna take time to make as I need to do other things for the game that I have yet to get done (This is cause I’m busy, but also taking my time). As most games for example that you look at, they took months upon maybe years to make.

Therefore, you are gonging have to build it yourself as there is no faster way. But the more time you put into a project the better it will be. Don’t rush through it, as you are not timed to get it done by a certain date or year.

You will have to build it yourself, as if you rush you will probably mess up on something.

Just take your time and build. I believe that you will do good! :slight_smile:

Hello, thanks for the reply. The thing I’m really concerned about is how much parts there will be in just one island and it might cause lag. Any way to reduce lag??

U might first create the model and convert it to mesh and import again. Good way to reduce lag