The map will be pretty much like 2fort, keeping with the same general layout, but changing the entire feel of the map. I've remade the entire 2fort brush by brush, now I am working on sections at a time. I will finish blue's side, then copy+mirror it, and retexture to red.
Like I said, I will try to keep with the same basic layout. That means entrances, spawns, will be in the same "general" place, but modified a little or a lot. Some places, like the elevator shaft, will be completely redone. The entire basement, will keep the same layout, but modified somewhat. I was thinking of completely removing the water entrance+spiral staircase, with something else like a teleport or wormhole type entrance. I am not sure exactly.
I really want to capture the whole "Tron world" feeling in this map. That's hard, because the HL engine is limiting me on how I want to do things. The glowing alone is a pain, and I want to cover the map with a good amount of it. This is the biggest challenge, keeping the r_speeds at bay.
Please check out the screenshots up at the right, and let me know what you think. Thanks
The concept is good, however you might be hard pressed to translate the Tron world properly with the HL engine. I would look into adding touches of color here and there and definitely make some animated textures so there seems to be life in the map. I believe I posted a tron shot here once:
I'm sure you've played the game, you seem to be off to a good start. Best of luck.
Posted by Yak_Fighter on
Tue Feb 17th 2004 at 1:35am
I think the blue in Tron was a lighter shade. It had more aqua and was not very bold.
DAVE... shaddup :smile: you've seen me upset.. mumbles asswipe
THX-1138,
honestly bud, i have no real interest in finding the right shade of blue, i was only saying, that with nothing else in there, its kinda hard to say for sure is all.
brightness debates have been here a time or two, with no clear winner, mostly because so many different gamma settings are possible with HL.. my advice tho is, since most people have theres set pretty high, i would go for a bit dim, in an attempt to counter any extra high settings.
i remember the movie, dimly, it was ok, nothing i would care to map for.. but original enuff to warrant doing.
i can offer some feedback, but critiques are no longer one of my main concerns... sorry
we do however have others as qualified as i, perhaps one of them could be convinced.
Posted by THX-1138 on
Tue Feb 17th 2004 at 12:22am
[Author]
Ok. Well I just happened to use those textures because Im doing blues
base first. I will include other colors for
sure. As far as blue not being the dominant color, well that's not
totally
true. All the "good" guys had a blue glow to them, their suits that is.
Bad guys, had red glow. The Tron world itself was made up of lots of
colors. But a good amount of it, is actually bluish green. Depending
on your video settings, the glowing color can be really green or really
blue. I don't want to get all technical about it, but if you have the
movie, check it out. The brightness is something I am aware of. I've
tried making it really bright, and really dim. But there are some parts
in the actual movie, where the glowing is really intense, like in the
tanks and in the Recognizer. Im not sure if I make it dimmer, if it
will still have the same effect.
The reason I am making
this, is because I love Tron. I've seen it so many times, I can say
that I am somewhat knowledgeable on it. I hope I don't sound like a jerk,
I just want to make it clear that I am really trying my hardest to pull
this off, and do a good job. :smile:
I have finished all of the upper base of blue, now I will work on the
mid sections. This includes elevator area, and spiral down to basement.
Orpheus, if you would like, try to come up with some diff glowing
methods. Try to get the brightness to where you think it should be. I would really like to see other peoples attempt at the
glowing. Its not hard or anything, but I really want to get that
"perfect" glow effect, and think if I get some input, the final product will be great.
Thanks
Posted by 7dk2h4md720ih on
Tue Feb 17th 2004 at 12:09am
Jon, I had originally posted a 81k image, but swapped it for that one because of the noticeable difference in quality. There's no use promoting image compressors when you can clearly see the difference imho. Didn't have to take yours down and I wasn't having a go at you so just calm the f**k down!!! :biggrin:
