Stadium Under Construction

Teflon Skies · 06-07-2003, 11:41 AM

I'm currently building a completely hand-drawn stadium (by that I mean using only Paint Shop - no image captures) to work with the default fielder coordinates in OOTP. I was contemplating doing a sky and backdrop in Bryce but then decided I would turn over the finishing touches to you guys. As I usually receive a number of requests to alter my ballparks once they're posted, I thought I would take the suggestions beforehand, using the best ones to guide me in finishing this park off. Some areas where I need your input would be:

day, night, or dusk?

type of backdrop - trees, walls, commemorative baseball art?

Cityscape - metropolitan park, suburban park, mountain backdrop? (hopefully you can also point out where suitable art for this can be found - straight on perspective at least 700 to 800 pixels wide.

Scoreboard art - Famous slugger? famous pitcher? Arnie Harris fan cam babe in a tube top?

Post your suggestions to this thread or post your support for somebody else's. Depending on the responses I'll probably finish the park after the weekend.

sofla97 · 06-07-2003, 12:22 PM

Good idea.Really like the color of the seats.The Marlins need a new ballpark!How about dusk with an ocean backdrop[like the M&M one] with some palm trees or even some buildings.[condos of course]Yes-fan cam babe in a bikini-sweet!What ever you decide I'm sure to use it,just keep those seats teal.

Kelric · 06-07-2003, 12:47 PM

With those seat colors I gotta go with the Floridian look as well - ocean, palm trees, mostly naked women.

akw4572 · 06-07-2003, 01:33 PM

i'll second naked women!!

bsbll_n_mn · 06-07-2003, 08:01 PM

i read the title, i was hoping for a finished (sort of) ballpark that is actually under construction

you know how teams play while construction workers are working on the stadium....i think that would like awesome

- but that is my opinion

Eugene Church · 06-07-2003, 08:26 PM

Make it generic so we can use it in several different leagues...and maybe we won't ask for any changes.

As long as it's generic, it doesn't matter to me...day, night, city,etc... They are always done well enough to use.

Put some famous brand names and fictional company names on the scoreboard and walls. If you do a city skyline, paint a sign on the wall of any buildings near the ballpark...especially the ones
adjacent to it.

Keep up the great stadium designs. They are excellent.

markgrace · 06-07-2003, 09:26 PM

i'd love to have an older style stadium, with some 1930's flavor.

bsbll_n_mn · 06-08-2003, 12:15 AM

i wouldn't mind that under construction stadium

DreamTeams · 06-08-2003, 12:35 AM

Definately day.

Backdrop - Commemorative baseball art.

Cityscape - City parks are the best. (Just my opinion.)

Scoreboard - Nothing. Skip the jombo tron. Just use stats or maybe even a hand operated scoreboard would be a nice contrast in a modern park.

Just in case, want to see fans in the stands. You'll probably include fans anyway as you've done in all your fantastic parks.

Thanks for asking for input. This is fun.

adventureran · 06-08-2003, 12:53 AM

I'll second DreamTeams suggestions. Love the idea of the hand op scoreboard.

Thanks!

Scott Vibert · 06-08-2003, 09:24 PM

Smaller scale ballpark. We have so many ballparks for major league scaled leagues... I'd love to see some parks more scaled for those of us with "regional" leagues; of course that's just my preference.

Thanks for all the work you've done Teflon and the rest.

Teflon Skies · 06-09-2003, 10:01 PM

Based on the suggestions to have a hand-operated scoreboard in this stadium, I've altered the design to be more in keeping with a ballpark of such a period. An overhanging upper deck has been added along with more irregular dimensions (I call the notch in left center the "Vast Expanse") and a clubhouse/team office building perched behind the fence. An old-time Pepsi sign was also added to give the park a vintage feel. Still looking for a suitable city-scape, however. As the stadium is still all original drawing, I might have to try and create one to keep it a "virgin". I'm not married to that idea, though, and will gladly incorporate a suitable image if one presents itself. Then there's the matter of the stadium's name. Any suggestions?

hawkeye812 · 06-10-2003, 12:12 AM

How about some buildings with rooftop seats similiar to Wrigley? Also loved the idea of the floridian condos. Maybe 8-12 story condos with rooftop seats?

Big Willis 16 · 06-10-2003, 12:15 AM

I want a "hit it here" sign in a ballpark sometime. Just seems cool to me. I think the buildings behind it, with a few lawn chairs and people chillin up there would be great. Although.. that may get a little to in depth

ey215 · 06-10-2003, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Teflon Skies
As the stadium is still all original drawing, I might have to try and create one to keep it a "virgin".

How bout "Warhol Stadium"? The whole original drawing painter thing.

On a side note I agree with Scott. Love your work! But I would love to see some smaller stadiums for use in regional leagues.

That is more of an aside for all stadium makers not neccesarily just you Teflon.

I am in awe of everyone who does these great stadiums!

Muchos Gracias!

Klew1986 · 06-10-2003, 12:47 AM

How much longer do u think this stadium will take?

bsbll_n_mn · 06-10-2003, 12:50 AM

patience my friend

O-Man · 06-10-2003, 08:35 AM

I would love to be able to do something like that. I still wonder how you guys do those. Any idea where I could learn?

DreamTeams · 06-10-2003, 02:22 PM

Love the classic additions. Here are some possible names...

Pastime Park
Century Field
Classica Ballpark
Vintage Stadia

These are pretty basic, I know, but it's just off the top of my head. If I think of more, I'll list them later.

mrskippy · 06-10-2003, 09:28 PM

Dude how do you do this in PSP? Is all of that hand drawn? That's great and I'd like to take a crack at it.

06-07-2003, 11:41 AM	#1
Teflon Skies Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 122	Stadium Under Construction I'm currently building a completely hand-drawn stadium (by that I mean using only Paint Shop - no image captures) to work with the default fielder coordinates in OOTP. I was contemplating doing a sky and backdrop in Bryce but then decided I would turn over the finishing touches to you guys. As I usually receive a number of requests to alter my ballparks once they're posted, I thought I would take the suggestions beforehand, using the best ones to guide me in finishing this park off. Some areas where I need your input would be: day, night, or dusk? type of backdrop - trees, walls, commemorative baseball art? Cityscape - metropolitan park, suburban park, mountain backdrop? (hopefully you can also point out where suitable art for this can be found - straight on perspective at least 700 to 800 pixels wide. Scoreboard art - Famous slugger? famous pitcher? Arnie Harris fan cam babe in a tube top? Post your suggestions to this thread or post your support for somebody else's. Depending on the responses I'll probably finish the park after the weekend. Attached Images Last edited by Teflon Skies; 06-07-2003 at 12:44 PM.

06-07-2003, 09:26 PM	#7
markgrace Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 56	i'd love to have an older style stadium, with some 1930's flavor. __________________ Go Cubbies! <a href="http://www.jobl.net">Detroit Stars of the JOBL</a> <a href="http://www12.brinkster.com/brewers">Milwaukee Brewers of the NOBL</a>

06-08-2003, 12:35 AM	#9
DreamTeams Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,522	Definately day. Backdrop - Commemorative baseball art. Cityscape - City parks are the best. (Just my opinion.) Scoreboard - Nothing. Skip the jombo tron. Just use stats or maybe even a hand operated scoreboard would be a nice contrast in a modern park. Just in case, want to see fans in the stands. You'll probably include fans anyway as you've done in all your fantastic parks. Thanks for asking for input. This is fun. __________________ Last edited by DreamTeams; 06-08-2003 at 07:07 PM.

06-09-2003, 10:01 PM	#12
Teflon Skies Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 122	Construction Update Based on the suggestions to have a hand-operated scoreboard in this stadium, I've altered the design to be more in keeping with a ballpark of such a period. An overhanging upper deck has been added along with more irregular dimensions (I call the notch in left center the "Vast Expanse") and a clubhouse/team office building perched behind the fence. An old-time Pepsi sign was also added to give the park a vintage feel. Still looking for a suitable city-scape, however. As the stadium is still all original drawing, I might have to try and create one to keep it a "virgin". I'm not married to that idea, though, and will gladly incorporate a suitable image if one presents itself. Then there's the matter of the stadium's name. Any suggestions? Attached Images

06-10-2003, 12:15 AM	#14
Big Willis 16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,616	I want a "hit it here" sign in a ballpark sometime. Just seems cool to me. I think the buildings behind it, with a few lawn chairs and people chillin up there would be great. Although.. that may get a little to in depth __________________ A wise man once said "shutup and drink your beer!"

06-07-2003, 12:22 PM	#2
sofla97 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 166	Good idea.Really like the color of the seats.The Marlins need a new ballpark!How about dusk with an ocean backdrop[like the M&M one] with some palm trees or even some buildings.[condos of course]Yes-fan cam babe in a bikini-sweet!What ever you decide I'm sure to use it,just keep those seats teal.

06-07-2003, 12:47 PM	#3
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	With those seat colors I gotta go with the Floridian look as well - ocean, palm trees, mostly naked women.

06-07-2003, 01:33 PM	#4
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,601	i'll second naked women!!

06-07-2003, 08:01 PM	#5
bsbll_n_mn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 593	i read the title, i was hoping for a finished (sort of) ballpark that is actually under construction you know how teams play while construction workers are working on the stadium....i think that would like awesome - but that is my opinion

06-07-2003, 08:26 PM	#6
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,068	Make it generic so we can use it in several different leagues...and maybe we won't ask for any changes. As long as it's generic, it doesn't matter to me...day, night, city,etc... They are always done well enough to use. Put some famous brand names and fictional company names on the scoreboard and walls. If you do a city skyline, paint a sign on the wall of any buildings near the ballpark...especially the ones adjacent to it. Keep up the great stadium designs. They are excellent.

06-08-2003, 12:15 AM	#8
bsbll_n_mn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 593	i wouldn't mind that under construction stadium

06-08-2003, 12:53 AM	#10
adventureran Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 447	I'll second DreamTeams suggestions. Love the idea of the hand op scoreboard. Thanks!

06-08-2003, 09:24 PM	#11
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,210	Smaller scale ballpark. We have so many ballparks for major league scaled leagues... I'd love to see some parks more scaled for those of us with "regional" leagues; of course that's just my preference. Thanks for all the work you've done Teflon and the rest.

06-10-2003, 12:12 AM	#13
hawkeye812 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 34	How about some buildings with rooftop seats similiar to Wrigley? Also loved the idea of the floridian condos. Maybe 8-12 story condos with rooftop seats?

06-10-2003, 12:47 AM	#16
Klew1986 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,727	How much longer do u think this stadium will take?

06-10-2003, 12:50 AM	#17
bsbll_n_mn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 593	patience my friend

06-10-2003, 08:35 AM	#18
O-Man Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 231	I would love to be able to do something like that. I still wonder how you guys do those. Any idea where I could learn?

06-10-2003, 02:22 PM	#19
DreamTeams Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,522	Love the classic additions. Here are some possible names... Pastime Park Century Field Classica Ballpark Vintage Stadia These are pretty basic, I know, but it's just off the top of my head. If I think of more, I'll list them later. __________________

06-10-2003, 09:28 PM	#20
mrskippy All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,011	Dude how do you do this in PSP? Is all of that hand drawn? That's great and I'd like to take a crack at it.