2tron by THX-1138

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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

Discussion

Posted by Pegs on Mon Feb 16th 2004 at 9:38am

TRON!!
Posted by KoRnFlakes on Mon Feb 16th 2004 at 9:28am

LoL, Thats actually quite neat. Obviously when its finished you wont really have to worry about playability because its such a popular map normally.
Posted by Orpheus on Sun Feb 15th 2004 at 5:03am

consider my comment 30% complete as well..

i reserver judgement as i stated..
Posted by THX-1138 on Sat Feb 14th 2004 at 10:07pm
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Thanks everyone for the feedback. Orpheus, Im not sure what you were trying to say? As for it looking simple, yes, it is. Its also 30% done:) It will look a lot better once I fully finish all the brushwork, and add all the nice glowy to it.

I said I want to capture the feel of the Tron world, and to me, its somewhat simple. Lots of angles, not so much curves and whatnot. If you are a fan of the movie, and Im not talking about Matrix wink , you should know what it looks like. Also, its pretty hard to make the architecture advance, while having all the glowing going on. Im not some pro mapper, so maybe its easy to do if you know how. If anyone wants to give it a test, please go ahead. I would like to see alternate ways to get a good glowing effect. -End of line.
Posted by Yak_Fighter on Sat Feb 14th 2004 at 7:30pm

The MCP will not be pleased. It looks like you have the Tron look down.
Posted by Gollum on Sat Feb 14th 2004 at 4:59pm

I love seeing new maps like this with an original theme. Okay, so the boxy design of 2fort makes the architecture a bit simple, but that's not the point. The point is that you're imposing your artistic vision upon a medium that is full of repetitive clones. It's a great idea to experiment like this, drawing inspiration from sources that are not just other HL maps.

The screenshots show off some really neat design.
Posted by Orpheus on Sat Feb 14th 2004 at 1:47pm

remove the unique textures and i see... rectangles.

unique, yes, outstanding... not really.

you have a chance here, don't waste it.

[edit] i just realized this is a remake.. i reserve judgement[/edit]
Posted by Forceflow on Sat Feb 14th 2004 at 11:46am

Looks awesome !
Posted by Perin on Sat Feb 14th 2004 at 6:48am

Pretty neat map. It reminds me of a cross between Buzzy Bots and Ricochet in a TFC form. Welcome to Snarkpit, and keep up the map work.