Hi guys, here is my entry for the Valve HL2DM competition, NP Refinery.
http://www.snarkpit.com/maps.php?map=1654
Pics here (different from the 3 pics I've uploaded to Snark Pit for the level):
http://www.keved.com/dm_np_refinery_04.jpg
http://www.keved.com/dm_np_refinery_05.jpg
http://www.keved.com/dm_np_refinery_06.jpg
Comments and suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
My only criticisms are that the rocks that border the map look too flat (and with noclip, it appears that they are), so fix that, and maaaybbbeee there are some layout problems- your interiors would be great to fight in, but I'm worries that they won't see much action in an actual game...
Thanks.
Actually, you're right in thinking the interiors wouldn't get as much action as they could. I've had comments to this effect and will be removing a battery & health pack from the yards, adding some to the interiors, and also adding slam & stunsticks to the interiors when Valve make them available.
About the displacements in the 3D skybox, yeah I know what you mean. I think it's more to do with the strength of my sun - it's washing out a number of textures which are light in tone. I'll look into compiling with a number of different sun colours.
I just played this map last night, and I thought it was pretty good. I really liked the outside sections, but I felt the interior was a little too maze-like and some of the halls were really plain. It was pretty fun to play though.
I was going to make a comment about how the outside looks suspiciously like Leadworks, but then I found out you're Gustavo... 
Gustavo?! Heh, you registered two days ago and have 8000 Snarkmarks already 
/me bows
I agree with Yak and Lep - the interior does look a little plain in terms of structure: the walls are a perfect box. Also, the pinkness of the sun is a bit over the top.
/me bows
here 2 days, has the second highest snarkmark score.. 
looked at your credits lists..you mis-spelled my name in a few of them
/runs
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Re: the interiors - yep totally fair point. When Valve contact the 'potential winners' on Jan 30th and I'm not among them I'll do something about that. Making the interiors (mainly the corridors) more interesting should help make it seem less maze-like. With being in the UK I posted it to Valve at New Year to make sure it got there, and because I only actually bought HL2 in the second week in December, it was created in 3 weeks.
Re: the sun, yeah it is currently very strong and as I said earlier on in the thread is washing out the textures which have a light tone. I'm toying with a few different values atm.
Second highest snarkmark eh? I finished second in the egg n spoon race eons ago at my school, second in the HL1 Valve/PHL contest...Always a bridesmaid.
Orph, getting running, I'll give you a headstart, old timer.
Orph, getting running, I'll give you a headstart, old timer.
LOL, its so nice to see a familiar face. have i mentioned that i am glad you are here?
we, are going to have such fun.
*runs away giggling like a school girl*
*trips like a girl*
*looks around to see if anyone noticed like a boy*
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clintdietz@txstate.edu
Thanks for the input guys. I've now got this list of issues of my next hit-list...
- Change light_env values.
- Make the corridors more visually interesting.
- Open all the doors a bit more.
- Add another route to the bottom of each of the two main interior rooms.
Son and I just fragged this thing.. I love it. I think this one beats the Riot map hands down, but could only be because its true HLDM..
my only complaint. i snagged/clipped on so many places it was annoying in its frequency.
the suit chargers were in narrow places and upon turning i snagged. also a few hall/doorways.
overall, i loved it and kept enjoying it cause with each minute i found a place i had yet unseen.. this map is vast.
nice one bud.
[addsig]Thanks, glad you like it. I'll add some more player clips - there are some areas I've been meaning to add player clips to but just haven't got around to it.
Just hurry up and release final!I've done the final compile, but my website ftp space (or email for that matter) is no longer available. The company I pay to host my website etc have decided to bill me the yearly subscription but not actually continued my website and email! I'm waiting to hear of their response.
I love what you've done with the weapons on the sky bridge. That was my only beef with B4. For some reason it broke up game play being at the ends.
The map was polished gfx wise in B4. Now they look unbelievable. I'm going to add it to the rotation.
Thanks,
Akooma
