dm_diesel_beta

This is my first map. I am looking for someone to put it on a server, preferably close to the pacific north west so I can play. Comments and suggestions welcome, also looking for somewhere to host the file.

EDIT Should I just start a server and try it that way? I am only on DSL so I'm not sure if it will play very well.

I wouldn't get your hopes up on seeing your first level on a server,
even though this does look pretty good for a first level. You might try
global assault however, as they host custom map servers and do little
reviews...

http://www.globalassault.com

looks nice for a first map :smile: keep it up! :biggrin:

Thanks ReNO, that is what I was looking for. I really just want to know if it is playable and if not what is it about it that doesnt work. That site looks like it will give me the feedback I need. Would be nice to play it online with others but oh well.

Looks good for your first map. The pipes textures look abit streched and the lighting is abit bland.

Here is a link to where the map can be downloaded.

http://downloads.punkassfraggers.com/index.php?&direction=0&order=&directory=HL2DM%20Files/beta%20maps

It is called dm_diesel_beta3, I have improved the FPS and would like some feedback, specifically if it is smooth now or not.

Nobody? Does it suck so bad? I need feedback, does it still lag? Is it fun? How could it be improved? One thing that will be changed is I am going to move some windows so they line up better with the beams for access.

I'll give it a gander some time and tell you what I think about it...

Thanks I would appreciate it.

I downloaded and goofed around on your map :smile: I don't play HL2DM because I prefer CS but your map looks pretty good. Not on par with the professional maps (gives you something to shoot for!) but definately not any worse then many of the maps that make it onto the servers. I thought it was pretty cool... plus I liked throwing things around with the gravity gun since I never completed HL2 or played HL2DM so I've never gotten to play with one hehe... throwing exploding barrels is fun.

Thanks uberDingo, ya throwing barrels is fun but extremly dangerous if there are other people about, braining an opponent with a toilet is where DM shines. I prefer CS too but DM is easier to map for, I got another DM map in the works then I may take a shot at a CS map.

I like it -- nice and bright, no camping in this map :smile: Only suggestion would be to put in more cover. The lack of things to jump behind in a gunfight makes this sutible for about 4 players.

/edit: K, looked at it again. I did over look some things it appears -- just the "center" of the room looks like an absolute death trap :razz:

Ya the center is a deathtrap :smile: and I just realized that I didnt build cubemaps on that release (dm_diesel_beta3) D'oh! Why didnt anyone tell me :sad: There is lots of cover along the edges and upstairs, I did intend it to be fast and furious. heh dm_diesel its fast and furious :razz:

k I am going to release dm_diesel_beta4 with a couple fixes, mainly I will run cubemaps this time grrrrrrr!

OK fixed the cubemap problem and did a couple other small fixes. Map can be found here

http://downloads.punkassfraggers.com/index.php?&direction=0&order=&directory=HL2DM%20Files/beta%20maps

Comments and suggestions welcome, and if you looked at beta3 then this should look way better :/ I musta been bagged when I up'd the last one. Made double sure this time.

dm_diesel_beta4 BTW

I'll download the map when I get home and give it a whirl. Looks nice for a first map!

dm_diesel_final is done, can be found in the PAF HL2DMmaps files section.

http://downloads.punkassfraggers.com/index.php?&direction=0&order=&directory=HL2DM%20Files/maps

Thanks onniguru, screenshots dont do it justice, you have to play it.

Hey all this map is Final, dl link active, hope you enjoy it. Cleaned it up, improved performance, added some weapons, sorry no slam it went final before that update.

PS final name dm_diesel_final

This is a nice map. Its looks realistic structurally with the girders and sheeting. I may of missed it but i couldnt find the rpg though you may have left it out due to the maps size.It may have positioned ok in the middle of the map or perhaps on one of the trains making it difficult to get. But this map is final now i will look forwards to your next one.

Pictures aren't working I'm afraid :sad:

Ok picture links are fixed, with newer screen shots too, ty reno.

Ya I did not put the RPG in the map and the secondary ammo for the ARG? not sure about the name, is hard to get. SMG secondary is pretty easy but you need to know where it is.

Working on my next one now, did a quick awp map after diesel but this next one is mega-huge in complexity. Here a link to a thread on it if your interested

http://www.hlfallout.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=33000

Should be sic if I can pull it off.

Ok I have learned alot and have applyed this new knowledge to dm_diesel. I have changed the lighting, sounds and a whole lot more. Re-releasing it as dm_diesel_redux, will post a link as soon as I can get it hosted somewhere. Maybe snarkpit would like to host it? Maybe put it on your server? Really should try it it rocks.

EDIT OK got a working DL link now.