de_etape

Feel free to use this thread to comment on version number one, which you can all find here: http://www.snarkpit.net/maps.php?map=2644

On this thread I'll be updating you with information about the possible second version. It's a radical change of theme/location and I hope it's for the better, we shall see.
Btw: the layout might stay the same...so your comments on the last map may still be valid! Besides which you'll help me not make the same mistake twice :wink:

Anyway here are some of the screens so far (It's only concept work, so no point yelling at me for lack of detail, just ponder over where its going and give ridiculous philisophical critiques please. :smile: )





That's all for now...updates as I make more

Bit of an update. Added two new buildings:

Looks like a nice enough start, but its early days to give much in the way of useful feedback as I don't really know what you are already planning on. I'd say go a bit crazy with the z-axis by bumping that road up or downhill, and roughen it up with some (subtle) displacement work perhaps. The second of the original shots seems a bit awkward to me in that the style of the inside wall seems to clash with all the architecture in the other shots. Textures look a bit industrial and the brushwork just doesn't match. Otherwise, just keep it up I guess :smile: Looking forward to seeing what you do with it after seeing your recent work!

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Designer @ Haiku Interactive | ReNo-vation.net

I think your last map could've have been much better. You should really go back and finish detailing your last map, it could look so much nicer. You really had something going there.

The reason the last map isn't detailed is mainly because I didn't set it upon a major theme.. that's the whole reason for this second version. There were many things I should've/could've done and I want to try them now in this. Besides...the layout will probably stay the same...

Love the sneaky bastard hiding on shot 1.

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:: Forceflow.be :: Nuclear Dawn developer

Well, er, the buildings aren't too bad looking. They might benefit from a bit more detail and architecture, but that's about it :razz:

Make sure that your buildings aren't all the same height later on in your map. Some height variation and the occasional sniper tower might help.

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Breaking the laws of mapping since 2003 and doing a damn fine job at it

Looks like you're making progress. :smile:

I like the feel of the map - rather old fashioned - especially the second screenshot. Except for that shiny new car - it really seems out of place in this old village area. Is it just to show scale or something? Really doesn't fit.

I like how the road curves up towards the edges, that's nice. :smile: Buildings have cool details.

Nicely done thus far...

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-- midkay

The architecture looks very good so far! Those pavements are a little to high. Or otherwise out of scale. They look a bit too big. Also the balconies look a bit too blocky. The little arches in picture 2 and 3 look a bit unstable. It's either the not-so ideal brick texture or the fact that they go right up to the ceiling. Or the shape is a bit to oval.

The balconies on your building look like they could use some supports and perhaps you could make the railings a little thinner. Other than that and the flat tire on the car it's looking excellent. I'd also like to second Renos' suggestion for adding some height variation to the actual ground as opposed to just adding second floors to the buildings.

Thanks for all your comments so far!! I'm working on those, in the mean time I have two new ones of the central area

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Love that garden area, very lush and colorful. A cool contrast to some of the other shots. :smile: Nice architecture, keep it up!

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-- midkay

Just to revive an old thread... being mine of course. :smile:
I haven't posted updates in ages, yes I know... don't give me that look.
Things are being reworked, I'm scrapping practically everything and turning in a new 'cs_' direction, bringing in hostages and new locations with a slight twist and much better lighting.
It practically wont be etape2 anymore, it's more of an extension of what I planned there.
I'll let you hold off for screens, hopefully not for months.