[map] ns_forsaken

This is a a discussion topic for the map "ns_forsaken" by Mr.Ben which can be found here

Map description:

Early shots of my NS map.

Map screenshots:

The light fixtures on the stairs look clashing against the actual stair texture, probably because the border of it is lit up. Perhaps if you used an additive glow texture in front as the actual texture light it would merge better? Otherwise everything is looking really nice, I love the infested stuff in there, which compared to a lot of NS maps you see this actually LOOKS really infested. Good job so far.

Yeah i definately need to do a nice additive overlay for that texture. Cheers for reminding me and cheers for the nice comments

I recommend against using additive overlays; I remember they seem to cause lag or something if used in excessive amounts, as they are all func_illusionaries and increase the entity server load. Anyways, I think I already commented on this... But here's some more! I'm not too sure how it looks with an env_gamma in-game, but right now the screenshots really make it look dark. Remember it's only supposed to FEEL dark, not actually be dark. Maybe a few shadowy corners and that's it. Nice job on the infestation; I hope the wpoly is manageble and it doesn't drive your planes up too much.

Hitting max_map_planes is the "in thing" though man

Your a nobody if your not hitting map limits!

lol, lovely stuff. But the xen crystals were so much more shapely, Its a shame you are aparently not allowed to use them.

Looking good there mate. Really like the infested looking areas

Nice hive area. Just lose the red and yellow lighting fetish for the rest of the map, please

I like this map very much, and I look forward to the day I get to run around and play in it.

Looks very nice Ben.

all i can say is: fwoah...

Looking great! This is one of the most original looking ns levels I've seen. The texturing in that 1st pic looks incredible. Also I like that you tried something new with the lighting. A little ingenuity never hurts.

Simply Amazing as a matter of fact i registered just to post this. I was wondering if the map is going to be released on the 5th like it says in your profile.