I'm re-posting this for bannister as he replied directly to me and not isogame@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 2009/12/11 <> > So: Steam punk world yes? the map you drew for the laborotory seems very > modern style. I think you should look at 18th century Victorian Era > Laborotory, Double gas seal doors, similar to old submarine doors, and the > room should look like a domed room.. > > Try to imagine, what was this room built for, who built it, before it > became a Lab, This is the attention to detail most designers forget and > design something that seems ok, but not authentic. > > I see rooms all the time inside old churches, or old schools, built into > something new, you can see details that don't quite match, I think your > rooms in this basement need to have that feel. > > Old 18th century buildings have very square, elongated rooms, with domed > rooves, as basements, but the walls can sometimes be built inside of the > room to create seperations, these walls always have a 'different' look to > it. > > Just some thoughts to consider. > > Got photo's you can help out with? you can upload to flickr or picasa for free and link us :)