I think the total amount of reference images and concept art images we created or gathered for this pack is about 220 and we probably logged about 40-60 hours researching, planning and concepting before any 3D work started. Some people feel that we overthink, over-plan and over-research but this might be the first time I’ve heard someone tell me we should have done more design research. I’ve prepared a small sample of our concepting and research process for those who might find it interesting Game Art Concepting and Planning - Middle Eastern Village - Album on Imgur