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[EvilDingo]

I'm trying to make a first person dungeon crawler. The good news it's easy to make these look good using assets from the Unity Asset Store. I don't think they're easy to make distinct with assets like those. So I thought, why not try vertex color / flat shaded dungeon look?

Ugh.

I don't know what to do. Should I increase the polygons of the wall? Make individual bricks? Do I need to make more 3D detail to replace the detail lost without using textures?

The ability to make vertex colored models with the restrictions involved is appealing, but not if they look horrible like this looks. Using ANY texture looks better. Unless I just go all-in?

Right now I'm at the point where just making it look generic (but good) is winning over making it distinct (and ugly.)

[EvilDingo]

Attempt 2. I like how one wall piece looks in isolation, but not how they tile together. I think they need to be seamless when next to each other and not blocked in with the wood there.

[Oats]

I think that looks good, but yeah having beams placed even does make it look a little odd. Are you procedurally generating it or is it from a model?

[EvilDingo]

It's a model. I have seen flat-shaded models that look excellent, but I can't seem to pull them off.

I did finally get a result I was happy with though. Have a look at this one:

[Oats]

Thats a good style, the torches look super out of place now though. How many variations are there? I mean if you have a lot in a row does a pattern standout quickly?

[EvilDingo]

I agree. I think the torches should be in the same style. Maybe I'll use a mesh for the flame and not a particle effect.

A pattern in the bricks isn't too noticeable, but it doesn't look nice when there are a lot of rooms next to each other. I think once it has some props and doors that will alleviate that problem some.

[RyanB]

Most artists who can make something look "good" take five years or more to hone their skills.  You can't expect to bang out a few models and get a pleasing result.

The same thing applies to artists learning how to program.  It takes time to learn a new skill.  Be patient and realistic in your goals.

[alfoux]

I like the last picture and I agree, the torch doesn't match with the rest.