72hr Jam 2024 cp_endeavor_72hr a9

PATCH NOTES:

• Added displacements to the rock walls to make the rooms more cavey
• Fixed some lighting issues caused by the displacements
• Did an art pass on the foyer of both bases
• Added a few identifying overlays on each base
• Fixed a few random BLU spawn points that were inexplicably facing the wrong direction when the round started
• Clip-brushed the stalagmites to prevent players getting stuck between them and the displacements
• Textured a few more things at mid

That's all for the jam! I'm gonna keep working on this afterwards, but I'm really proud of what I accomplished in the 72 hour time limit. I only started working in hammer on Tuesday the 10th, so I'd call this a resounding success re: learning this skill! I can't wait to continue mapping and improving. Feedback is appreciated as always!

Patch Notes:

• Added more walls to the main path to mid. These will be rocky displacements when I start doing art-related things to this map, but for now they're here to help break up the open space.
• Enclosed all of the "outside" areas except directly above the mid point - this is both tightening the playspace and building to theme (two mining bases fighting over a building in mid exposed to the open sky).
• Due to popular request, added a round timer. This functions identically to the timer on cp_powerhouse - it starts at ten minutes, and capping mid resets the timer to ten minutes.
• Added more overlays to direct players towards mid. Hopefully, people will no longer get lost.

As always, feedback is appreciated! Unless playtesting brings up any drastic issues today, I'll be looking to start making these caves feel more cavernous (and I'll be adding props, too!) for a9 when I get off work tonight. Thank you!

Patch Notes:

• Added blockbullets brushed stairs to the fast path to disrupt sightlines and add options for vertical combat
• Added small entryways to the mid pavillion on either side of the staircases mentioned above. These paths do not give direct LOS on mid, but allow classes like Heavy and Pyro to contest mid without having to deal with the chokey spam and snipers of the fast path's direct entrance to mid.
• Added signpost overlays at various positions around the map to help avoid confusion
• Fixed spectator cams being skewed in a way that destroys your camera
• Fixed a couple of weird inconsistent indents in the terrain surrounding mid
• Added lights in a few more important locations

As always, let me know what you think! Constructive criticism is always appreciated

Update Notes:

• Completely, fundamentally redesigned the middle capture point. The upper floor is no more! The building is much smaller, and the medium health and ammo kits that were inside the building now are only accessible from outside.
• Added a bunch of walls to more open areas to try and break the monotony of the flat, uninterrupted spaces that plagued a5. Displacements will come with a7 and beyond to fit to theme
• Created more displacements, and begun replacing skyboxes with rock ceilings to fit to theme
• Added a wall (with inset window) to the attacking balcony on last. Ideally this gives the defending team better angles and more opportunity to defend by funnelling all attackers through one door on the top floor
• Added "forward spawns" - when you cap mid, your spawn direction flips to orient you towards the forward push door.
• Fixed the funny spot on mid (thank you testers for the "YOU CAN STAND HERE?" comments!)
• Fixed the floating resupply cabinet in RED spawn
• The flanks from a5 now end in one-way doors; you can no longer bypass interaction with the enemy team altogether by taking the outside path

As always, let me know what you think needs changing! Hopefully, a7 tends towards primarily artistic changes with minor gameplay changes. Thanks!

Update Notes

• Fixed a few seams on the displacements I placed in a4
• Added a window to the room opposite mid overlooking an out-of-bounds rocky outcropping (just basic detailing now, more will be done w/ this in a6 or later
• added full flank paths connecting the outermost houses on either side with the building opposite mid, complete with additional medium health kits, a one-way window, and two floors to fight on. This means you now have a path to reach the enemy team's base without ever contesting the sightlines in the outside area - will need to focus on this in playtesting to make sure these options aren't totally imbalanced

Patch Notes:

• Added a third spawn door that leads directly to the outermost flank building on either side
• Added glass windows to the main exit of the base (to combat sticky camping)
• Changed mid; side doors replaced with windows, upper floor windows rotated (now opposite the open doors on the first floor).
• Added displacements in the outdoor area to disrupt sightlines - more of this to come in a5
• Expanded balcony on outer part of each base - runs across the far wall, with doors to a balcony above the main exit
• Expanded the health kit area opposite mid by 128hu on either side to create a more dynamic area for combat
  

Update Notes

• Made spawn windows one-way
• Pushed ramps out of last further back
• Made balcony at mid 64hu longer for visual consistency
• Enemy doors from spawn to mid now lock when you cap mid
• Added spectator cams

PATCH NOTES

• Fixed so that players cannot open enemy team's spawn doors
• Added a side one-way door from each team's last to mid
• Made most of the slopes gentler
• Added a balcony to the outer room of both team's last points
• Added pathways to reach the upper pagoda of mid
• Raised the windows into mid from each last by 64hu