Post Easter Work
Hello Fellow Racketeers!
This week, we'll check back in with Darren who's been working on getting Jimmy's streeet in the Bronx looking just right.
Day and Night
Part of keeping the Bronx real is having a true day/night cycle for Jimmy to navigate. Day and night lighting aren't only about asthetics, but also determine who is about/available to trade with and influences police presence. Importantly, the night lighting scheme is about conveying that maybe the streets aren't the safest after dark....
One of the unique aspects of New York's streetscape is the many a differing Bodegas. Lots of research revealed there are so many types in different styles, but what Darren has developed looks both authentic and fitting for Jimmy's neighbourhood.
Similarly, the exterior of Shifty Adam's Bar needed to be a welcoming oasis in the night time, but still looking appropriate for the area. We think it looks just right!
Next time, we might look at more of our NPCs who you'll run into or maybe some of the collections of 'hot items' Jimmy can try and collect for profit and put in his scrapbook.
Keep hustlin'
- Anthony (Lead Designer)