A simple arena style map. I had hoped to finish it before my work hiatus ended, (hence the name), but having failed that, I still want to finish this one and move on. My goal here is hopefully to bridge the gap between killboxers and more detailed, well crafted map lovers.
OK After hours and hours on my ass I have what I believe to be a fun playable beta. Simple but well made and on the smaller side of medium sized, I am posting dm_hiatus_b1 for your critiquing pleasure.
The setting is just a simple QUAKE style arena. No real setting is intended. I split the map texturally to help the player know better where he is. Heres the download:
Yah, I'm going to lose the fixtures. They started out as kind of floating lamps with a sci-fi kind of feel, but did'nt translate well, plus they use up valuable FPS-age. By using the existing tuts in the editing forum, I decided to use a func_door for the lift. It goes up real well, by player touch, but it won't go up when you are at the top and want to go down. I'm thinking a trigger multiple at the top or something to actuate the door, but I really don't know (yet..... :razz: )
One word about lifts: They are insanely slow or even bugged in more ways than that on Tick 100 servers. I'd try to stay away from them and use a jumppad or the like where possible.
It's terribly hard to aesthetically judge a pic with any orange room textures left. All I can say is that I like what I see so far. I'm not too sure about the four leaf clover style lamps(?) in the first pic. They don't really fit.
OK, Progress so far. I'm trying out texture sets, and adding little things here and there, all the while watching frame rates, so because of the enclossed nature of the beast I'll have to be careful.
In this first shot theres the Jetsons lift. I know this is an editing forums question, but can anybody point me to a good tut on simple lifts. Everythings in place, but I need the cylinder to go up and down!
Excellent thoughts Reaper, I will consider this. I am thinking of adding some barriers around the ring to afford protection from above, and some other tricky stuff will be tried. There will also be teleporters to either side of the ring in the big lower arches. Screenies have been updated by the way.
PS... dont be afraid to jump into the yellowy lit ring in the middle level :biggrin:
I agree, the big, outside ring is a bit killboxish. Maybe cut it in two halves.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of the combine theme. It needs a lot of asymmetry to get the feel right and few (not even official maps) get that right IMO. This looks to symmetric for combine architecture. I'd go for classic HL1 concrete/industrial with interesting lighting, but that's just the first idea that comes to my mind.
seems like a nice arena. i wouldn't go for bricks because of all the curves you've got. also maybe think about adding airlifts/jumppads to increase z-gameplay speed.
well, I am torn between texture sets right now. Combine metallic or stone and brick. I am only going for quality and playability. As for a theme, I guess I am after a QUAKE-ish style arena type map. No particular setting or place. I have included the first alpha for download. I am interested in thoughts about layout, size, should there be more map?. Should I stop mapping? :rolleyes:
