Reference 01
Low Fidelity
A heroic defense of the polygon budget: boxy trees, reusable scenery, and just enough route detail to prove we did, in fact, leave Minecraft.
Exterior + Environment Fidelity
Representative Fidelity Comparison
Three visual references for discussing the level of exterior vehicle and route-environment detail appropriate for the Metro light rail simulator.
Discussion boundary: The operator cab interior is expected to remain high fidelity. This comparison focuses on exterior vehicle and environment modeling, where fidelity can be balanced against recognizability, performance, production effort, and cost.
Side-by-Side Reference
Representative examples for conversation—not a specification or final visual target.
Reference 02
Medium Fidelity
Recognizable corridor features, selected landmarks, and practical environmental detail—enough to make the route feel right without modeling every shrub in Minneapolis.
Reference 03
High Fidelity
Every rail operator deserves a heroic entrance: bokeh, god rays, glass reflections, depth of field, and one lens flare away from a summer blockbuster.
Questions For Tuesday
Let’s agree on what needs to look familiar, where we can simplify, and where extra detail is actually worth the time.
What needs to look familiar right away to a Metro operator?
Where can we reuse simpler buildings, trees, and other scenery without making the route hard to recognize?
Which stations, crossings, landmarks, or other spots need to be built in more detail?
How busy does the world outside the cab need to feel?
How much detail can we show while keeping the simulator running smoothly for the whole route?
Where would more visual detail actually make the training better—and where would it just add time and cost?
Full-Frame References
Each source is shown at its natural aspect ratio with the complete frame visible. Review details at full page width before selecting a representative target.
Low Fidelity
Boxy trees, reusable scenery, broad route cues, and a fiercely protected polygon budget keep this world proudly one block beyond Minecraft.
Medium Fidelity
Selected landmarks and practical environmental detail make the corridor recognizable without modeling every building, tree, and shrub along the route.
High Fidelity
Bokeh, god rays, glass reflections, depth of field, and a heroic lens flare turn the route into the summer-blockbuster cut.