dm_zakks_house by midkay

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dm_zakks_house is a map based on the layout of my house.
There are tons of throwable objects, making this a gravity
gun-based map. It's rather small, and I doubt it would go
over too well on a full 8-player server - 6 players might
be comfortable.

What's new since Beta 1:
  • Higher ceilings, slightly larger rooms
  • Removed some smaller props and disabled pickup of them
  • Added doorframes
  • Improved upon outdoors area - still inaccessible
  • Retextured some areas
  • Removed heat haze effects
  • And tons more little things.....
Thanks to all PHL members (and Rimmer) who playtested with me.

Discussion

Posted by midkay on Tue May 31st 2005 at 3:22am
[Author]

All done! :) Any comments?
Screens updated.
Posted by midkay on Sun May 29th 2005 at 6:16am
[Author]

If I meant "shelves" I would've wrote the word "shelves". They are deli
display fridges. I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. They
also look pretty stupid being in a computer room. As does your whole
map.
Whoa... calm down. Ever hear of a "wink" before? It looks sorta like
this: :wink: It means something like "I'm kidding". Here's the kicker... I
used one in my previous post. Also.. double check that definition. Last
I checked, plastic display shelves were not fridges.

@ Orpheus:

Thanks, appreciated. :smile:

@ AtM:

I shall, thank you.

I actually can't think of anything else I've got to add. I'll compile
it fully and see how it looks... do a careful search for any bugs that
need resolving, or things that should be moved.... and that should be
it. Might come out tomorrow.
Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Sun May 29th 2005 at 2:54am

But in
making this I learned a ton about Hammer, and I'll be glad to put that
new knowledge to use on my next map. Again, thanks for the input.
That's the right attitude. Keep it up.
Posted by Orpheus on Sun May 29th 2005 at 2:24am

Spartan said:
As does your whole map.
Honesty is one thing bud, bashing is another.

So far, this guy has been stand up decent.

I don't mind bashing when the author is being a prick but... I think you overstepped yourself this once.

course.. who am I, but the worse example of "good judgment calls" :rolleyes:
Posted by Spartan on Sun May 29th 2005 at 2:18am

You mean those "shelves" in the "computer room"? :wink:
If I meant "shelves" I would've wrote the word "shelves". They are deli
display fridges. I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. They
also look pretty stupid being in a computer room. As does your whole
map.
Posted by fishy on Sun May 29th 2005 at 1:42am

and we want to see doorframes next time :biggrin:
Posted by midkay on Sun May 29th 2005 at 1:39am
[Author]

You mean those "shelves" in the "computer room"? :wink:

I will release it... agreed, some may not enjoy it... but I wouldn't
like to waste so much time working on it... if one person plays and
enjoys it, that's good enough for me. :smile:
I also agree with this sort of being a test map; I started on it VERY
early on, and thus had to redo many sections where I screwed up. But in
making this I learned a ton about Hammer, and I'll be glad to put that
new knowledge to use on my next map. Again, thanks for the input.
Posted by Spartan on Sat May 28th 2005 at 2:49pm

Why are there deli display fridges in the living room???
Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Sat May 28th 2005 at 1:52pm

The first real thing I ever tried to map was my own house by
memory. It's on my profile, but I never even considered releasing
it. I treated it as a way to gain experience. I would have
to agree with Orph. I mean -- this map is carried by props.
And while it's probably really cool to run around your friend's house
in HL2, I doubt anyone who didn't know zakk would enjoy playing
it. Time to think about the things you've learned during this
map, and then apply your new knowledge to a more ambitious
project. Perhaps a true DM map, with an original location, and a
layout specifically designed for DM.

I mean, you can go ahead and release it, but don't expect it to be played by many or in any servers.

I'm still interested in seeing updated screenshots reflecting the changes you've made to the house.

Good luck with your next project.
Posted by Orpheus on Sat May 28th 2005 at 10:58am

Agent Smith said:
Nice place, lots of room :wink: .
You... are much to kind.

I firmly believe that we all need confidence boosters. It can go a long ways toward improving ones works. I also feel honesty is always the best course of action as well.

This map, (based on the screens alone) is not releasable material. It is obvious you put a lot of work into its creation but it should be consigned to the hidden places of your hard drive designated for "teaching tools"

Do not release this, you may regret it later.

But then again, look at my earlier works. I am not a good example, or am I? I did release 9 pieces of s**t after all. :cry: