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Offline coheed82

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My Science Fiction Epic ...
« on: April 06, 2011, 10:07:09 PM »
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Hello everyone, im back, been busy working on my latest level, im splitting my time between working on my metal gear solid Map & this one.
the mgs map isnt something ill be releasing for awhile yet.. i want to faithfully recreate every little detail possible..  This new map will be a science fiction spacestation based level, going through many stages, starting out on a distant planet with harsh conditions, like mars. and eventually reaching a shuttle to take you into orbit, and onto a massive spacestation thats being attacked by alien craft..

Im taking note of the help given to me on these forums and working to crete something that you guys will truly be inspired by, unlike my 'awesome level' that truly sucks..  but hey ya gotta start somewhere..  im also putting everything into this map, utilizing all the elements that mapster 32 has to offer..   Please be patient as this is only an early draft, but will be a worthy title when complete..  thanks..
For now enjoy a bunch of images that will set the mood :)
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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2011, 10:11:24 PM »
more images!!!
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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2011, 10:12:22 PM »
Yet another image..
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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2011, 11:22:42 PM »
Do i see the smoke clouds from my map?  >:(  :P

I like the dnf easter egg

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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2011, 12:04:07 AM »
Do i see the smoke clouds from my map?  >:(  :P

Do you have a patent on putting large transparent sprites in a map to simulate fog?  I'm sure I have seen that in other maps for many years...


@cohead82:  Anyway, about the screenshots.  It looks promising, but it's kind of hard to tell.  Why are all the screenshots taken in game instead of in mapster?
« Last Edit: April 07, 2011, 12:06:45 AM by Dan G »

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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2011, 12:44:25 AM »
Heya Gambini..
thanks for the reply, i didnt even realize that i copied your fog clouds..   i was watching alien' on dvd and thought id add a more brooding tone to my map :)

glad that you caught on to the DNF easter egg...  thought that people would enjoy a laugh at DNF..
And thanks dan G, i dunno why, i just like going into the game proper and then i think to take screenshots.. 
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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2011, 10:02:04 AM »
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Hey guys,
i just bought the new medal of honor for pc today along with vice city' gta...
im gonna thrash MOH for afew hours, would anyone help with my level and Beta Test what ive done so far................ i dont wanna make a massive map if what you guys think of this so far isnt very good so anybody, Maybe puritan? Gambini?  its not that big at all yet, but you could give it a good testing'  and letme know what your reactions are...

if your willing ill attach the Beta for my new level to this posts and wait your replys...   
i hope someone wants to, especially since my 'awesome (epic fail) level' didnt go down as well here as i thought it would, thanks for your time in reading this anyway when you do.

Clint.

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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2011, 11:16:21 AM »
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ok Here's afew shots (in mapster)  ive just tweaked afew things in the level making me THAT much prouder of my map!!  :)

and ill attach the MAP file below also...............  please BETATEST this asap as i would like to know your thoughts on this so far..

Again, im like 2% complete with the map but i just think instead of a bunch of screens...... that you beta test this and you'll get a better feel for this map and be able to make a more precise review  ;)   

Thanks..
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« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2011, 11:31:32 AM »
a MAP. shot, just to show part of what ya getting in the above post Beta.zip

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enjoy
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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2011, 11:58:58 AM »
Why would we want to beta test a map that is 2% complete?  That's not beta testing, that's not even alpha testing.

Also, there are sprites sticking halfway into the ground in one of those shots.

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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2011, 02:18:08 PM »


Also, there are sprites sticking halfway into the ground in one of those shots.

A solution to that might be to point at the sprite in 3D view and hit "C"... ;)

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I gave the map a try tonight.
Please do not consider me as a betatester! I don't have the time on my hands.

But a few hints, though:

1. Sit down with a piece of paper and a pencil.
2. Write a short story for your level.
3. Draw a rough sketch of your map
4. Start Mapster.

When you have a sketch it's easier to keep the level and progression clean.

Your map is messy and confusing.
Example: the starting area looks like Duke had one hell of a LSD party in a joint that is a combination of Duke-Burger , arcade, restroom, armory and what not.
No offense, man. :)

Keep it clean!
Build one area that naturally leads to the next.

Do NOT put every build trick in the book in the very same room!
« Last Edit: April 07, 2011, 05:12:37 PM by Puritan »
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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2011, 06:35:42 PM »
Do you have a patent on putting large transparent sprites in a map to simulate fog?  I'm sure I have seen that in other maps for many years...

lol I´m not claiming royalties. I´m just pointing that they look very very similar to the ones of my map. It has been stated a lot of times that people can take ideas borrowed from other maps, at some degree it remains being ethic. What people definetely should not do is modifying maps from other people without their permission ;)

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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2011, 05:54:17 AM »
 >:(    :-\    >:D    O0     ok, Dan G im new to here and not fully aware of the terminology..  when i said to beta test, i didnt know, its not a final piece i said that, i just wanted feedback before wasting months on a level that everyones gonna think is shit again.

Thankyou Puritan, and the sprites are 'purposely' partly into the ground..  the victims in the sub station , i thought i made it obvious thats theres a crack in the floor with water and blood?  and the victims are partly 'underwater'.
About the LSD party? lol....     i do have my own idea of what im doing, its NOT a hash or rushed slap up work, whats wrong with having a 'cola' machine in an office room? the arcade i thought was a cool idea, and it all ties in with the easter egg of randy pitchford hangin upsidedown with the 'beta' of duke nukem forever..  And i dont see whats wrong putting many tricks everywhere. its a SURPRISE i think to start off in that horrible weather and in the first building your confronted with aliens storming  trough the roof straight away...  did you like the ventilation text on the wall??   
And to Gambini, i know your not claiming royalties man, your cool :)  if i want to get help using your levels ill be sure to ask your consent first man,    I do appreciate the comments, you guys are way ahead of me here,  i have so many ideas... maybe im trying too hard.
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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2011, 01:51:25 PM »
Haven´t tested the map yet, but screenshots look delicious thanks to their colourful presentation. Have to check this out soon.  ^-^

OK, tested it out. The first thing happened to be at the start was that I got stuck behind the sign and died. Of course this was my own fault, but if you die like that, it´s just too obvious. Please try to fix it.

The serious problem I´ve noticed in your maps is that they offer tons of things in too tiny places.  :o Perhaps you try to create your levels more versatile that way, but unfortunately that´s not how it goes.  (N) You must make more room for player: don´t add too many things into too many places. It´s always even bit annoying.

You also seem to have a good hand of doing different effects, now just don´t overuse them.  (Y)

Oh, and pay attention to trimwork - misaligned textures aren´t good thing at all, actually they pull out rushed performance in your maps. 'O' -key should help you out a little.  ^-^
« Last Edit: April 08, 2011, 02:11:25 PM by Henri K »
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Re: My Science Fiction Epic ...
« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2011, 10:38:04 PM »
After being gone for so long, I see this nice map, and the latest porn bot...
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