Updating Delfino Square (Part 1) [Track Revamp]

[@merlang7]

omg, the mix of realistic water shading with the cartoony foam texture is so good. it could stand to be a bit bluer, but its already tickling my brain with how pretty it is.

[@InaneBlatherskite]

This looks so awesome! I think something that could add way more life to this map honestly is adding more buildings, making it less of an island in the middle of water. I wanna see more Isle Delfino landmarks spread around, make it feel like more of a landmass and town with life

[@rhysplaysvirtual]

I'm a blender artist myself. Nothing professional but I'd say I'm pretty decent. And man? You make making custom tracks seem so easy. I'm blown away knowing how much work and love you have to put into these to get them even close to decent! You do incredible work, keep it up.

[@guardian_OfEden]

On the mechanics of the drawbridge: it looks like you came to the conclusion that the bars needed to move back by assuming that the rope would be lifted straight up. Its actually the _rope_ that needs to be "pulled back" in order to stay connected to the same point on both the bars and the bridge.

[@Jmathington]

This looks really really good! For updates I think you can 1. Change the park into a more accurate forest, as having another Delfina statue there kind of takes away from the twin square’s statue, and 2. Making the buildings more 3D I think could go a long way. Mainly just the ledges under the windows and the “roofs” above them (not sure of the technical name). Other than that I think it looks great Edit: I realized that if they fit, the buildings from Toad Harbor would work very well

[@nicrule4424]

If anyone cares, the meshes are separated by material because that's the way the GPU wants that data. GPUs 'generally' want every vertex to belong to 1 material and have 1 set of normal vectors. This means any vertex used by 2 faces with different normal vectors or materials must be duplicated so it has one copy for each face. Blender just lets you merge vertices because it's way easier to work that way. Also, I finally looked up his closing music. "Adventure Time: Party in the Clouds"

[@FloraVeebee]

I didn't expect to see you do another one of these so soon. In terms of coming back to update more things, I think you should try to remodel the buildings at some point. I personally don't think that using normal maps and stuff will save dated textures lol, so redoing them completely seems like the right move. I think taking some inspiration from the buildings in Toad Harbor would be good for this track, since not only is the architecture similar (or at least, I think so), but the buildings in Toad Harbor are very vibrant as well, compared to the many dead-looking buildings in both the DS and Wii renditions of Delfino Square. I also think some islands in the background would be nice too. I wish you luck!

[@CafeCharlie]

That's a good idea using Toad Harbor buildings as reference or even base geometry. I'll definitely be putting more work into the buildings next time, thanks!

[@meerkatmustard9871]

You're on fire with these map remakes, just dont tire/burn yourself out.

[@acekingbones]

I can see your version fitting in with the base game while Croco64’s version fits more with the BCP. Two different takes on a really good track!

[@Gmanrocky]

I think just generally adding some flowers or other props in the grass would be nice, it feels rather empty currently. Great stuff!

[@dylanmcloughlin2187]

This. Glad someone said this

[@Megapig9001]

Gotta say I think it’s very cool how you’re able to use a hobby project as a way to learn more about 3D Modeling

[@ARDIZsq]

Not sure about the whole “Blender removing features” thing since from my experience with I believe 4.2, they haven’t. A lot of things have just been reorganized like the modifiers in the modifier tab. I think your issue with not being able to change the shadow blending mode comes from using EEVEE’s ray tracing, since on regular EEVEE and Cycles it shows up for me no problem. It seems flipping the normals did the job anyway, but it’s worth noting that Blender generally doesn’t remove features, just renames or moves them. Why this is, I have no idea, but it’s worth keeping in mind. Same goes for EEVEE ray tracing, which makes things oddly different for materials.

[@saturnmunchies]

an easier way to get an object to not render shadows would be to go to Object Properties (the orange box) and then go to Visibility>Ray Visibility> and uncheck Shadow These videos are also super fun and I'm so excited to see more! I've done some very similar stuff before myself with Mario Kart it's a blast!

[@totidoki05]

Trying to get this comment up since he could have just watched the changelog as any software user should do before a big update especialy in a complex field like 3d, i'm glad he at least has people like you who can help! but reading the changelogs would sure make his life easier at a single hour cost haha

[@GameBlock_]

It would be really cool to see the buildings remodeled a bit to give them more depth. That would probably make remapping the textures a lot of work so I totally get if you don’t end up doing that, it would just be cool to see. Also all the changes you made in this video were super sick! It’s crazy how this was only done in a week!

[@TeaIngyer]

To answer your question on what could be improved, I'm gonna say what ya already know. The building textures are a nice placeholder, but I feel like you should put more work into them since they line large parts of the track, and racers get really close to them. Great work on the track thus far. I love seeing the glow ups you do for each track.

[@woopwoop4637]

i literally live for these videos they make me so happy

[@happi-entity]

I like the idea of the middle area being a park, and i do like seeing the statue over the wall, but i reaaaly miss those autumnal trees, they are just my favorite type of tree and they help add to the warm autumn colors and earthy tones the track had. Maybe combine both ideas and model a small forest park back there? That would help the track feel like a real place and help the tracks identity, and you could even add a gate to the brick wall that surrounds that area as a way of showing how anybody would get to the park in the first place.

[@joshuqthehusk]

Btw there is a plugin for Blender that can mass rename UV maps for all selected objects to make merging easier.

[@TFactor419]

I love your mk videos so much! Me personally, when you land from the drawbridge, to the right there are the Mario kart advertisements, then just an empty space. I would love to see a small sidewalk up there, or something to fill the empty space. I would also add the benches and chairs and tables from peach gardens onto the side of that section, maybe in front of the advertisements. Also, the buildings could use a bit of work. They just look so outdated in my opinion. I would also add some Mario sunshine references to tie the whole Delfino setting together. Things like the painted red m’s on the walls, an updated version of the wall texture from sunshine, maybe even the volcano in the background. If you’re looking for any more ideas, Croco 64 has a video where he created a custom track of delfino square and it looks terrific. I would recommend you watch it. Hope I helped in some way, I can’t wait to see what you do with this. Whatever you decide to fix, I know it will be incredible and worth the wait (however long it is) ❤

[@nolanjthesupergoanimator2909]

There are also benches, tables, and chairs from the animal crossing track and some other base game tracks, and even the 3DS Wuhu Town battle stage

[@That1One-Guy]

This is amazing! I really like the two part structure, we get more content and you get more hours of sleep. I think that what could use an upgrade would be the buildings, just giving it more volume like in places like the roof would benefit this a whole lot.

[@tdm3bros]

I love seing my favourite childhood track get renewed

[@HeresOctopux]

Woow! You are incredebly talented! 🤩 Very cool video, it's fun to watch!!

[@MiroBouchard]

You updated the best mario kart map.

[@robotboi1247]

Honestly I love to see the care u put into these projects, you doing what Nintendon't I feel like it would be nice if Delfino Square felt more like it was on the edge of a land mass rather than an island in the ocean, and while I know that isn't accurate I feel like it would look cooler

[@Bass_fishing_boygames]

It’s so weird to come back to this video an see how far the project has come!

[@MLWJ1993]

The water ended up pretty neat (And seems to be something Nintendo usually cares A LOT about)!

[@Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi]

It could be interesting to see how this goes, I could imagine stuff like adding a glider ramp onto the moving bridge

[@VOXD56.MP3]

Babe wake up, new charlie's café video!!

[@Krystal_G]

Love the video! For things to improve, add some boats with people on it. To give the island a tourist vibe. Secondly, flowers are a must in some sections. Would give the grass section before the bridge much needed colour. Finally, add a little stand next to the bridge that controls the bridge. I forget the name but it would look so cute! Hope this helps!

[@fusionoftheaces9097]

Yes I want to see more delfino square. It's probably my favorite course. Still sad it didn't come back. I don't have anything particular I want to see done though I just love seeing it get some love

[@tunafishsandwich3720]

for the next video it would be cool to see things like new signs for streets, the shops, and those hanging clotheslines that DS had

[@yaryoo]

as a longtime series fan, seeing the words "DS Delfino Square from Mario Kart Wii" sent a pain straight through every organ in my body

[@alexkartoons3659]

Here’s some courses you should totally do! SNES Ghost Valley 2 N64 Sherbet Land GBA Bowser Castle 3 GCN Dino Dino Jungle DS Luigi’s Mansion Wii Dry Dry Ruins 3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon

[@nolanjthesupergoanimator2909]

He should do Daisy Hills too. And he should get textures from some texture sites for that track too

[@brickbot2.038]

I think the work you've done looks really great, would love to see the entire track get the same treatment. My only critique is the desaturation of the trees makes the track feel less bright and friendly, the original track has very strong yellows and blues that give it a fun, cartoonish vibe.

[@SoapyStats]

We need these 5 tracks remade Mushroom Bridge (the scrapped bcp track) Piranha Plant Pipeline (another scrapped bcp track) Koopa Cape (literally took away everything gray rocks, koopa sign, full tube, lighthing thingys,) Airship Fortress (track we wanted in the bcp and we never got) Shy Guy Bazaar/Yoshi Desert (no reason I just like this track and want it to see remade)

[@nolanjthesupergoanimator2909]

I don't mind the zappers being gone, the tan cliffs, and the tube that we got currently (even the koopa sign, even though it would be nice if it can be brought back)

[@Raccooji]

So happy to see another Track Revamp. :]]

[@kelloggisson]

id like to see u revamp a track with some personal touches, like your mechanical work for example. Watching you build the pumps on the toad map and and the bridge and stuff like that is rly fun

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

Love this, very impressive work under such a strict time limit! I agree with some other comments where the only think that stood out as a bit old are the trees.

[@ethrine]

CHARLIE MY GOAT spectacular video once again

[@koosloo_ulia]

Ooo caught this one early! Looks nice, it’s shocking how well the building textures hold up with a bit of cleaning up. (If only they added those textures to BCP ports of tours cities-)

[@joshslater2426]

The weird forest area being replaced with a park is a decent idea, but it could do with a few more trees. I’m interested to see what you could do with the track in the future.

[@Videobustersgames]

Amazing video and amazing work on delfino square!

[@pbgamer115]

I think the park needs some benches, make the trees more orange, add some custom balcony’s, add some NPC outside the track to give it life, maybe birds if Mario kart 8 has some

[@bs_blackscout]

I think the buildings could use some more detail they look pretty flat. But what you've got so fast is pretty good considering the time constraints! Good work!

[@Herothecreaturemaker]

Charlie... I'm starting to think you have an addiction to shooting yourself in the foot with blender projects. Not that I'm complaining, I get free entertainment out of it!

[@Mr_Sideways]

I feel like it would be a great idea to add peach beach or daisy cruiser in the distance near the short to make it feel more in the Mario universe.

[@bluesam2717]

YYAAAAYY ANOTHER REVAMPP

[@cheeseboy2251]

Guarantee when Croco64 dropped their Delfino Square custom track Charlie slammed his desk lmao

[@MewMewMeadows]

You should update the plaza area and that dock section next. Overall, this looks really really amazing! 👍

[@thedude4063]

Oh hell yeah!!! My favorite retro track!!!

[@prank7287]

Fun video, I think we wouldn't mind waiting a little longer if that means some big texture remakes, like the main buildings on this one, work however is more fun for you tho!

[@sm00se]

Love it! Love this series!

[@danielvakser9993]

What you should update? Well, besides the grass and the shading problem earlier, you should absolutely add alternate routes similar to Mario Kart Tour. Since the final and first turns of the track are blocked off, you can remove those barriers and be free to add whatever you want to the alternate route. Hills, buildings, trees, a seaside? All up to you. Then, the people who port your stuff in Mario Kart 8 can do the routing and have each lap a completely different route much like the tour tracks.

[@TroboTicTac]

Oh wow This (5:37) is such a good idea!

[@OmegaKatana]

He couldn't help himself lmao

[@0gcryp]

Amazing content - Can you render a few shots in Cycles instead of EEVEE so we can see what these maps would look like with fully path traced lighting?

[@loool72]

YESS!! I LOVE THIS CHANNEL AND VIDEOS

[@mmx3374]

Best DS Delfino Square remake you should look at is Croco 64’s remake. It’s designed like it’s made for Tour, features some Isle Delfino landmarks (Like the Shine Gate & Corona Mountain) and includes a reverse route for the final lap like the Peach Gardens remake.

[@Fernando0rgasmo]

cool edit: i'm watching this at 2 am

[@PixelMakerProductionsYT]

Ok we can all agree that you need to do Mario Circuit Wii next

[@LetsGetBuildingOfficial]

Charlie pls do Airship Fortress. There’s genuinely no good mod that looks good for Mario Kart 8. it even has a high quality tour model

[@Michael4Times]

Love this content so much

[@Iamboredallday]

yes I did enjoy watching 🥰🥰

[@sean-oi7gl]

Only 3 hours?! Finnaly i find you early

[@luckyperson590]

you should really try out ninja ripper and remaster some non mario kart related locations, I think it would both be very entertaining, interesting, and educational!

[@GAHAHAHH]

The "ray traced shadows" will always look a little "weird" because they are traced in screen space not world space so if something isn't in view it doesn't exist as far as the render is concerned this can somewhat be mitigated with light probes but that's just a fundamental flaw with EEVEE that is ultimately the price you pay to have it render so quickly. However I think the fact that you are calling it "ray traced shadows" and you demonstrated "no changing settings seems to help" by toggling the "shadows" shows you might be looking in the wrong section. I think what you want is under the "Fast GI Approximation" set the ray count and step count to a higher value like 8 or so should work. What you are noticing might be a denoise issue from a low sample count but I honestly have no idea since I have trouble recreating the problem you could try adding some light probes to the scene but for all I know it could be that you accidentally set the metallic in your shaders to 1 when it should be 0. If all else fails you can always just bite the bullet and use cylces if you are conservative with your settings and have a good enough gpu it won't take too long to render. I would suggest 16 samples and noise threshold shouldn't matter at such a low sample count and under light paths just select the "direct light" pre-set and finally use some sort of denoiser, optix is much faster but doesn't look as good and isn't even available if you aren't using an "RTX-GPU". If you are rendering thousands of frames these extremely low settings might be necessary but if you are only rendering a few still images you can go crazy high with some of the settings and just leave it overnight. I know it's subjective but personally I think even at lower settings Cycles looks significantly better than EEVEE and at least on my hardware it renders just as fast with these settings sometimes faster. I don't use EEVEE for anything but fast previews while I am working on lighting/materials, so I am having trouble even noticing your "problem" but as far as I can tell this was also an issue with the old EEVEE. Also a lot of what you are doing is easily done with the python integration look up "scripting for artists" for a good place to start; you shouldn't be renaming hundreds of UVs or connecting alpha channels by hand. It's like 2 or 3 hours of work one time to learn enough python to be able to do this sort of thing vs however many hours it takes for you to do things manually and I assume it's a lot.

[@datnastysalad5616]

another banger map udpate

[@Riddim_glitch]

This needs to be a playable texture hack in the game itself

[@TiggerTheTiger112]

5:28 how DARE you not make the trees orange like they are in the original

[@TokyoDrift456]

2:10 they probably keep it separate to make different parts of the track be different types of terrain

[@axolofa]

In terms of coming back for a second pass, you'd definitely need to redo the buildings. Flat textures for windows and balconies doesn't quite do it for a "modern" look

[@ceo_reuben]

Love your videos btw :D. You're the ZPL of MarioKart 8 DLX

[@spike-the-red-king]

Looking pretty good so far. What if you made it look closer to the Super Mario Sunshine Isle Delfino? By using those textures, color palette, and models it could look very nice when added to MK8

[@crunch1es651]

i really wish i could pull this off, i learned so many new things about modeling in this video! ever thought about making blender tutorials for junior modelers?

[@TeanGreatCappy]

Update the buildings, the bridge to make it more accurate and the models to and more detail and put more work on the signs and add more trees to the park and add deferent tree colors.

[@flapjak_stax]

lowkey really think it could use a bit more saturation, but other than that, looks AMAZINGG

[@panathentic]

In the Photoshop Neural filters, there's one called "Super Zoom" Or something to that effect. That uses AI to upscale images instead of just doubling or blending between pixels. If you upscale textures using that, I have a feeling they'd look a lot cleaner!

[@CafeCharlie]

I'll have to try that, thanks!

[@Shakked_R.]

I was confused on why you were using assets from other Nintendo games for some of the models becuase if I were you I would probably get models off of websites like sketchfab or blender kit which is an add on for blender. Most models are free and are also copyright free. Awesome work btw, if I could change one thing about this, I would probably make the textures parallax becuase right now the road is flat and super unrealistic and it’s the same for a couple other textures, it’s as simple as adding a height map or making your own procedural textures which is easy with a tutorial very editable and very fun.

[@Eggdog12322]

All i can say is. 👍

[@lilfisheyy]

LOCKED IN🔥🔥🔥

[@thedabmaster287]

DS Delfino Square

[@TroboTicTac]

It would be really cool if you timed a boat going under the bridge while its timed to go up

[@Christ_Enjoyer]

The trees unfortunately throw things off. They made my eyes lock in to them whenever on frame in a bad way. Something more cartoony would look better. Maybe take a high quality green tree from another map and recolour it?

[@afartingguy8541]

Yesss

[@Bupboy]

For the trees that are closer to the track, why not use the animal crossing autumn track's trees, those might look good

[@Squiddy-go1du]

Could you not go and borrow some buildings from Toads harbour? They’re probably the closest thing to what Delphino square uses also that bridge is almost perfect but if you want it like the OG, it could do with some dash panels.

[@maxgraivier2024]

Where’s the boost panels on the drawbridge?

[@theboyfromla3781]

Yes moreee

[@AtomicSoul29]

The colors seem quite muted and I feel like the sky should be sunnier and more blue. Other than that it looks pretty nice

[@plushie_gang1]

maybe next you can do phiranha plant pipeline from tour

[@SuperComet101]

let’s goooooooo!!!!!!

[@SpookyL1ttleDude]

If you ever do return to this model maybe make the tree leaves a more vibrant orange, the current color is just, ew

[@coconut1211]

YESSSS🙌🙌

[@andreworders7305]

6:59 they removed a feature that was there before?

[@N8-Squared]

4:59 Real Charlie

[@andreworders7305]

3:55 why’d you make a tree the background?

[@twello9969]

The trees are not tropical enough. Its tropical island so you differently put more vibrant colors in. Even use some of the trees and other foliage from Mario Sunshine.

[@andreworders7305]

Where even is Delfino Square? It can’t be on Delfino Island?

[@randomgamerkid8172]

Hi

[@CafeCharlie]

Hi

[@zanyerthelegend3501]

Hi

[@PenguinBoi27]

Damn