[map] dm_playground_enhanced

This is a a discussion topic for the map "dm_playground_enhanced" by Moike_the_Squid which can be found here

Map description:

Map: dm_playground_enhanced
Map Type: deathmatch
Rel: 3/1/2008
Author: Mike Jones - [EM] Moike_the_Squid
Email: Moike_the_Squid@yahoo.com
Spawns: 7
Size: 5.80 megs

• Screenshots:

http://moike.net/gallery/index.php?spgmGal=dm_playground_enhanced

• Download

http://moike.net/hl2-maps/dm_playground_enhanced.zip

• Emanon Systems HL2DM Dedicated Deathmatch Server with the map in rotation

moike.fatlens.com ~ 64.124.140.210:27015

• Credit for the base design goes to Nipper, this map was originally a conversion of Nipper's CS:S map 'playground_x_s_d'

Feedback Appreciated...

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Updates since the release of dm_playground_deluxe (rel ~ 12/18/2005)
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• Fixed the tram system. Trams are visible, larger, easier to get in and out of now, and the button logic system is flawless.
• Skybox improved, live video feed via a 'monitor' to a 1/16th scale model of the map inside the skybox so players inside the skybox can look down and see what is going on inside the map realtime.
• Skybox teleport fixed. Props that teleport into the skybox via the tunnel no longer get stuck in the skybox floor surface.
• Yet again more optimization/gameplay performance tweaks - reduced r_decal_overflow errors, overall FPS boosts.
• Lighting improvements. Changed the 'mood' of the map to more mid-afternoon, brightened up some of the darker areas of the map.

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Updates since the release of dm_playground_final_rc2 (rel ~ 07/24/05)
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• Redesigned playfield geometry for improved gameplay
• Removed some ambient_generic entities to reduce overhead
• More optimization/gameplay performance tweaks - big FPS boost during 10+ player play.
• Improved textures/lighting
• Major hidden bonus feature

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Updates since the release of dm_playground_final_rc1 (rel ~ 7/20/05):
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• Fixed a bug that was causing physics meltdowns with repeated use of the ggun during buzy deathmatch play
• Fixed a problem with the hint/skip brushes. This greatly improves the FPS by quite a bit in many places

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Updates since the release of dm_playground (rel ~ 6/10/05):
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• Redesigned tram system now as working call/activate/send buttons. And the trams are -FAST- now.

Fill the tram bucket with SLAMs,send it over to your crossbow camping friend in the tower across
the way, detonate. Happy explosive death follows.

• Full soundscapes and sound F/X. Ok, I admit I was wrong. The map is much better with ambience.

Thanks for the suggestion.

• The 'fun' phys-props added. The crappers, the sawblades, the sofas, etc, all the things you

wish you could huck at people while standing in line at the DMV.

• Improved textures/lighting/geometry/displacements/props/skybox. Yadda, yadda...it's prettier.
• More optimization/gameplay performance tweaks.
• A couple hidden bonuses

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Updates since the release of dm_playground_beta (rel ~ 3/16/05):
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• Greatly improved overall FPS, heavy optimization, much zippier gameplay
• Redesigned playfield geometry to be less camper friendly
• Complete texture tweaking/rescaling
• New detailed skybox
• Removed the water tower

Map screenshots: