Materials & Attributes

Materials are how you communicate atmosphere. You need to choose textures that tell a story. A shiny, polished marble floor says "wealth and maintenance," while a rusted, peeling metal wall says "abandonment and decay." In DVC, you will learn to render these properties to show reflectivity, roughness, and texture.

This links directly to PBR (Physically Based Rendering). You aren't just picking a colour; you are defining the "Attributes" of the surface—how rough it is, how it catches the light, and if it has bump details (Normal maps). Your material choices must align with your narrative. Don't just pick "cool" textures; pick textures that fit the world you are building.

Concept from The Art of Game Design	Advice for your Project
Aesthetics	Aesthetics (look, sound, feel) have the most direct relationship to the player's experience. Make sure your materials support the "feel" you want.
Lens of the Nameless Quality	Use textures that feel "alive." Organic imperfections (dirt, scratches) make a world feel real rather than like a plastic toy.

Identify Attributes