Arena Lighthouse
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Map Exploit (b1b)
Directly behind the health packs players can hide in the wall. You can also build sentries in the wall and they are not visible. However you can make out the shadow of players hiding in the wall. I can take a screenshot later but the location is easy to find.
Directly behind the health packs players can hide in the wall. You can also build sentries in the wall and they are not visible. However you can make out the shadow of players hiding in the wall. I can take a screenshot later but the location is easy to find.
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Changelog
Visuals
There are a lot of small changes but here are the most important ones!
- Changed environment lighting to bring the overall brightness up
- Changed 3D skybox slightly
- Replaced staircase with a smooth ramp
Gameplay
Again, there are a lot of changes!
- Moved cover around to help improve gameplay for slower classes
- Replaced healthkits with a pool of water to improve the pace of the map
- Added large ammopacks outside each spawn and two medium ammopacks on either side of the lighthouse
- Generally re-worked the right-side route
- Added a building at the center of either side to provide hard-cover when moving from one side of the map to the other
- Added clip brushes to the platforms at the ground level of the lighthouse to make it easier to walk onto
Misc
- Volume changes in the soundscape
- Reduced filesize from 34.2Mb to 24.6Mb
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I just grabbed the fog from Well and threw it in. That's definitely something I will be experimenting in for the third (and maybe final) version.
the little water pubble is a bit to deep and steep at the edges, got a bit annoyed trying to get out.
also the base of the lighthouse with the CP seems a bit fragile to support such a tower. the walls are so thin, perhaps add some thicker beams on the outside?
also the base of the lighthouse with the CP seems a bit fragile to support such a tower. the walls are so thin, perhaps add some thicker beams on the outside?
I agree with Youme, seeing a little more cliff detail might be cool.
One of the small red buildings (angled) has angled floor tex, all the other buildings are straight.
I saw z-fighting at bottom of spiral ramp, the brush under it shares the same front face area.
I've been playing this alot, no complaints, one of my favorite arena maps hands down. Lumberyard is my fav valve one, this is right there. Then I like badlands and ravine. So it's better than most Valve arena maps IMO.
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Oh, today while playing i saw a scout up in the top spawn room window, think he double jumped up the shelves.
Probably need to clip those trims.
One of the small red buildings (angled) has angled floor tex, all the other buildings are straight.
I saw z-fighting at bottom of spiral ramp, the brush under it shares the same front face area.
I've been playing this alot, no complaints, one of my favorite arena maps hands down. Lumberyard is my fav valve one, this is right there. Then I like badlands and ravine. So it's better than most Valve arena maps IMO.
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Oh, today while playing i saw a scout up in the top spawn room window, think he double jumped up the shelves.
Probably need to clip those trims.
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I thought it looked good at first but in retrospect I can see why it needs changing.
Thanks.
I'll address the issues you've mentioned, as well as doing some final optimisation for the next (and probably final!) version.
Vigilante212
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I see you use a custom soundscape in your map. I cant seem to get mine working does yours work? Was wondering if you could help me on that.
Scotland Tom
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I've decided that each month I'll be doing a "Promising Upcoming Customs" entry in my blog. This month Lighthouse made it on my list of 3 as it looks to be a map that will actually make me want to try arena style play again. The map is looking great and, judging by the positive feed back, promises some balanced and fun gameplay.
Out of curiosity, how much longer will it be until release?
Out of curiosity, how much longer will it be until release?
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Wow, thanks! :laugh:
Scotland Tom said:
The final version will probably be out towards the end of next month as I'm currently pushing another project towards the finish line.
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Author: Aaron 'Psy' Garcha
Contact: aarongarcha[at]gmail[dot]com
Special thanks to What Is Schwa? for providing the KOTH entity setup!
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RC1 Changelog
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Performance
- Reduced the amount of static props to improve performance.
- Decreased the fade distance of static props to improve performance.
- Overall increase in FPS
Visuals
- Changed 3D skybox fog
- Changed a few textures on RED's side
- Fixed z-fighting at the bottom of the staircase model
Gameplay
- Added a wooden plank across the second floor of the lighthouse
- Moved ammopacks that used to be by the lighthouse to the nearby rocks
- Moved exit/entrance of both middle buildings to reduce line of sight
- Changed water section so it's a lot easier to walk in and out
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The map is finally out of beta and any further changes will be very minor. Consider it finished.
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Don't really have much to comment on now more than before.
Always liked this map, haven't played the new version. Not sure what's different with KOT, have to hold cap for time instead of arena style?
Nice layout for the ad.
Always liked this map, haven't played the new version. Not sure what's different with KOT, have to hold cap for time instead of arena style?
Nice layout for the ad.
Played the KOTH version tonight with 10 people. It was a lot of fun. I think it would be a little better if there was another raised position on either side for people to fight over. As it is right now people just run up and run straight for the lighthouse. By adding another raised position overlooking the lighthouse, you'd give teams a way to attack the CP without having to be right on top of it.
In addition, I'd suggest raising the respawn timer to 10-12 seconds. I respawn after 4 seconds right now and even with only 10 people it was extremely chaotic. Another possibility is setting the respawn timer to the number of players, with a cap of 15 seconds. That would make it play really well with any number of players without letting the timer get too high.
Beautiful work, btw.
In addition, I'd suggest raising the respawn timer to 10-12 seconds. I respawn after 4 seconds right now and even with only 10 people it was extremely chaotic. Another possibility is setting the respawn timer to the number of players, with a cap of 15 seconds. That would make it play really well with any number of players without letting the timer get too high.
Beautiful work, btw.