In this version:
* I re-themed , and detailed the map all over again. ( more about that on the notes below )
*Improved optimization and clipping.
thats all I think. it doesnt sound like much but it is honest work.
Notes:
Funnily enough the approach I took with the map this time around was the my original vision of sharkbay.
Truth to be told I didnt know how to detail a map. I almost never reached Beta in any of my "good" maps ( not counting my old maps that the first release was RC1 - I still dont know what I was thinking back then lol) So my first attempt at detailing this map didnt go as well as I hoped it would go.
Despite that I am really happy I took this decision to start almost all over again.I feel like Sharkbay Looks like a map now. I really wanted to play the map again cause its been like 2 months since I last played the map with real people and I wanted to see peoples' reactions. This is why I decided to release B2 a bit earlier. When The map reaches B3 I will have it fully detailed and maybe I will add a better 3D skybox as well. Until then enjoy sharkbay B2!
Oh Btw I tried solving the sniper sightlines but I couldnt fix them. My only and best solution was to add a door to the main door but i dont think that would be a nice idea. I will see what I can do though.
the 3 following images are a comparison of Before and After:
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After
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The rest Now will be only the new changes-details around the map.
In this update:
-The whole map got textured. apart from a building in the center which I have to idea what to do yet.
-Blue side is almost fully detailed.
-Added Sharks to the map ( hopefully people will stop complaining that there is no shark in sharkbay lol )
-added more clipping
-added some soundscapes to the map.
-added 3D skybox ( not 100% done either )
-More details around the map were added.
I would like to thank my good friend cig0073 who provided me with the shark model and in the future with more props and animations. and Da Spud Lord for making a custom "func_croc" for the shark to work in my map.
Thanks to them this update was possible.
Notes:
Personally, I am pretty Happy with the map , how it plays , how it looks and I cant wait to see it in action.I decided to release the map earlier to get feedback from you guys and I hope you enjoy it. I will fully detail it soon.
I shoot for B4 to be the update the map is almost there. We will see.
As you can tell from the screenshots My main focus was on Blue side rather than Red. I had more ideas for that side and they turned out to be great. In the future I will show more Love to Red team.
Something you will Notice while playing the map is that each base and spawn is completely different from the other. Thats something 2fort does pretty well and I wanted to mimic that in a good way. In short I didnt want both sides to look the same just with different colors.
I would love to Hear what you got to say about the map and if you got any feedback leave them down in the comments.
in questa versione:
* the capture point was sped up ( based on feedback and now hopefully recapturing the point will be 10 times easier and quicker. the point has the same capture rate as viaduct when previously it took like 22 seconds for 1 person to capture now it should take 8 seconds)
* adjusted the duct tape around the point so as to match the trigger better.
Notes:
I dont anything new to say.
In this version:
*made the cover around the control point shorter.
* the sniper balcony cover was changed a little so the sniper can actually look around more and sniper people easier.
(Dont forget these changes here are temporary. If i see that the sniper is now OP i will probably go back to the previous version)
Notes:
Before I say anything I would like to thank you guys for your help and feedback even if some of them are not quite on the point I still appreciate them.
Personally I am really happy with the Map right now. I dont think it needs anything too game-changing right now. Most likely I will go to Beta after A7 version since I am happy with the gameplay and stuff and you seem to be too. I watched every single demo so far. I just wish i was able to join the server too but unfortunately sometimes the Imp starts Way too late for me. ( like 2 in the night )
in dieser Version:
* the control point's trigger is now smaller. ( as big is the cover around it approximately)
* Fixed a small lighting problem with a door.
-And a change that I may regret but because we are still in alpha and I heard many people saying that the ship needs some more attention......-
* made it possible to go on top of the ship ( on the high ground when previously only soldier , demo and scout was able to go ) accessible to all the classes. ( you have to climb those 4 blocks to get up there though.)
Notes.
Personally, I am really happy with how the map has turned up but I wish i could keep the large capture area but what can you do? sit here and argue? Anywayz.
So.... I did all the changes I had in mind. to be honest I dont know what else to do. Maybe keep improving some areas? Not sure, time will tell.
If everything goes well, I will go to Beta( start detailing) by the end of the Month. And also thanks a lot for your feedback guys! it helped me a lot and I wish the final product will be worth it.
dans cette version: ( in this version * in france )
- Added some windows to the building close to the ship which has this big balcony. only 1 of the windows is open.
- The third route to the point was slighly changed.Now it looks better and there are no major sightlines from there.
- Light was added to some dark areas.
- the ship's "roof" got moved down a little bit , so as to make it easier for classes as scout to jump up on. ( i dont think making it available for all classes a good idea - even if i have a nobuild up there )
- Finally, I fixed a few more issues like a small sightline that was under a prop that the other team could neither predict nor react at all. ( since it wasnt visible ).
Notes time Baby!
So far the playtests are going pretty good! So good infact that I may go to beta next week if everything goes as planned. I want to keep testing the map a little more just to make sure. I noticed that you guys think the map's layout , structure and overall performance is good enough that i should start texturing. I will pretty soon dont worry. If i learnt something almost 3 years now mapping , is that i shouldnt rush but take my time.
Oh and before I post this I want to say that I am taking part in the new payload contest. I will upload the map early December I believe , so look forward to that.
In this aggiornare: (Update)
- mid was remade from the start. ( more in the notes below )
- a new design for the ship was made
- fixed a few issues with the map.
this update looks small but it isnt lol
Notes:
Well , well , well.... I wont stop remaking my maps , will I?
Probably not but I think the map has benefited from this update a lot.
Now i think the control point area is a lot better and more fun to fight on, the ship is closer to the point , smaller and of course more viable to most classes. I tried around 6-7 different designs for the middle area but i couldnt make them work. I recently saw a simple koth map and i was like why not try something similar for the mid area? of course i would change it by adding other buildings , the ship later etc. But the point is thanks to that map ( Benzin ) I was able to finish this new version.
I was personally happy with how the map is right now. ( i dont see myself remaking it , is what i mean lol ) but i am taking part in this new payload contest so the updates will be slow but i will try my best.
Thats for now. Peace Mappers.
