metaverseDubai/TASKS/phase2_tasks.md

Phase 2 Tasks - Environment Production (Days 15-45)

Week 3: Procedural City Generation (Days 15-22)

PCG System Setup

• Research PCG framework capabilities
• Create PCG_BuildingPlacement graph
• Define building placement rules
• Create PCG_RoadProps graph
• Define road prop placement rules (lamp posts, barriers, etc.)
• Create PCG_Vegetation graph
• Define vegetation placement rules
• Test PCG graphs in blockout
• Iterate on placement rules
• Document PCG workflow

Houdini Integration

• Install Houdini (if not already installed)
• Install Houdini Engine plugin in UE5
• Create building_generator.hda
• Set up modular building parameters
• Create road_network.hda
• Create terrain_sculpt.hda
• Test HDA import to UE5
• Document Houdini workflow

Procedural Population

• Generate LOD1-LOD3 building proxies
• Populate blockout with PCG buildings
• Place road props procedurally
• Place vegetation procedurally
• Validate 60-70% building coverage
• Test performance with procedural content
• Optimize PCG graphs if needed

Documentation

• Document PCG workflow
• Document Houdini pipeline
• Create PCG graph documentation
• Create progress report (week3_report.md)

Week 4: Hero Landmark Modeling + Texturing (Days 22-29)

Cayan Tower Modeling

• Gather reference images of Cayan Tower
• Create high-poly model in Blender/Maya
• Model main structure (twisted tower)
• Model architectural details
• Create UV layout (UDIM workflow)
• Validate model accuracy
• Export model for texturing

Texturing

• Set up Substance Painter project
• Create 8K texture sets (Base Color, Normal, Roughness, Metallic, AO)
• Create glass material textures
• Create chrome/stainless steel textures
• Create emissive/neon textures (if needed)
• Create Arabic calligraphy textures (if needed)
• Export textures (8K, UDIM)
• Validate texture quality

Material Creation

• Import textures to Unreal
• Create M_Glass_8K material
• Create M_Chrome_8K material
• Create M_Emissive_Neon material (if needed)
• Create M_Calligraphy material (if needed)
• Create material instances for variations
• Test materials in level

Nanite Import

• Import high-poly model to Unreal
• Enable Nanite on mesh
• Assign materials
• Test Nanite rendering
• Validate visual quality
• Test performance
• Place in level and test lighting

Documentation

• Document hero asset specifications
• Document texturing workflow
• Create progress report (week4_report.md)

Week 5: Detailed Architecture + Materials (Days 29-36)

Primary Building Modeling

• Model Building 01 (Marina residential)
• Model Building 02 (Marina residential)
• Model Building 03-10 (continue modeling)
• Model Building 11-20 (continue modeling)
• Model Building 21-30 (continue modeling)
• Model Building 31-40 (if needed, continue)
• Create UV layouts for all buildings
• Validate model quality and consistency

Material Library Creation

• Create M_Concrete_4K material
• Create M_Glass_Window_4K material
• Create M_Metal_Facade_4K material
• Create M_Dust_Accumulation decal material
• Create M_Neon_Signage material
• Create material instances for variations
• Document material library

Texturing Primary Buildings

• Texture Building 01 (4K texture set)
• Texture Building 02 (4K texture set)
• Continue texturing buildings 03-40
• Apply materials to buildings
• Create material variations
• Validate texture quality

Shader Variations

• Create MFX_HeatHaze shader
• Create MFX_Fingerprint shader
• Create MFX_Weathering shader
• Test shader effects in level
• Apply shaders where appropriate

Global Decal Pass

• Create weathering decals
• Create crack decals
• Create signage decals
• Create BP_DecalPlacer blueprint
• Apply decals to buildings
• Validate decal placement

Documentation

• Document building pipeline
• Document material library
• Update asset tracking spreadsheet
• Create progress report (week5_report.md)

Deliverables Checklist

Week 3 Deliverables

• PCG graphs created and working
• Houdini HDAs created (if using)
• Blockout populated (60-70% buildings)
• Procedural workflow documented

Week 4 Deliverables

• Cayan Tower model complete
• 8K textures created
• Materials created and assigned
• Hero asset in UE5 and working

Week 5 Deliverables

• 20-40 primary buildings modeled
• Material library complete
• 70-80% buildings at production detail
• Shader variations created
• Decals applied

Notes

• Week 3: Focus on getting procedural system working - can iterate later
• Week 4: Hero asset is critical - allocate sufficient time and resources
• Week 5: Prioritize quality over quantity - better to have fewer high-quality buildings

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