Lake

Is the name "KoTH_Lake" taken?


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shaneod

L1: Registered
Feb 16, 2010
17
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Creek

The textures in this map have been completely changed. So has the name..
I decided to start making it again yesterday. I added a sniper spot and made the stairs look better. I removed the cap base doors from the control point room. There are no custom models/materials in this map now. They are all official..There will be another update soon and the arrows will be on both sides

Credits:
Aaronmiles2 for helping me fix the skybox being lower than the actual map.

I couldn't add a 7th picture so here it is:
kothlakeb20007.jpg

These pictures are outdated
 
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honorum646

L6: Sharp Member
Oct 9, 2009
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I don't understand what this map is supposed to be. It just looks like a big open space with small square boxes.

I also don't know if that name is taken but it probably is. >.>
 
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grazr

Old Man Mutant Ninja Turtle
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Mar 4, 2008
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If the CP is inside a building with no windows or open doorways players will not recognise the objective too easily. Generally you want the point to be visible or a focal point illustrated by details or a significant prop (like arena_nucleus's glowing whirly machine). If that fails, include some/more signs. Right now the only thing drawing people to this structure is that it's the only structure in the map.

Additionally, closed dynamic doors provide severe camping capabilities, notably for the demoman and the engi's sentry, but also soldier's, pyro's and heavies. Also, the smaller the doorway, the more effective door camping is. If a medic gets in their with his team mates.. the only thing stopping a team from rolling is limited ammo (an engi is sure to get a dispenser up in there though if they realise this), or if the enemy team manages an uber on a competent player to flush most of the defences out.

If a map requires an uber of players for them to pass a certain location, the map is imbalanced.

Things to consider:

  • More out-lying structures.

    Buildings focus attention to within the map and onto enemies, as they block line of sight to the horizon. They also provide more interesting geometry and a scene for more prop details. Building shape and size also relate to the theme of your map which usualy revolves around a resource that the two teams are fighting over. They also provide oppotunities to flank enemies from within or around them.

  • Variations in height.

    Height variations provide a secondary method of breaking otherwise direct line of sight across large areas, preventing over powering of the sniper class, and the appearence of over scaling.

    Height is a key part of TF2 gameplay mechanics. Including hills, ledges and balconies provides more interesting and dynamic combat experiences for players. The best refence for this would have to be cp_badlands.

  • Do not test your map as a Scout.

    Testing your map as a scout or demoman warps ones perspective on the overall size of a map. People tend to use scout so that they can traverse their map for bugs quickly before releasing it (demomen also tend to sticky jump to important areas). One needs to remember these are class specific perks: This often leads to class imbalances, particularly for the pyro and Heavy who are slower and lack speed perks.

    If you can, test it as a spy. Testing as a spy gives you an average class speed to gage map size, but also makes you more aware of item drop placement as you can actively test cloaking distances. Testing as a soldier means you can test height variations, a slow class's speed and rocket jump boosts; this also means you are weary of health placement drops.
 
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shaneod

L1: Registered
Feb 16, 2010
17
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If the CP is inside a building with no windows or open doorways players will not recognise the objective too easily. Generally you want the point to be visible or a focal point illustrated by details or a significant prop (like arena_nucleus's glowing whirly machine). If that fails, include some/more signs. Right now the only thing drawing people to this structure is that it's the only structure in the map.

Additionally, closed dynamic doors provide severe camping capabilities, notably for the demoman and the engi's sentry, but also soldier's, pyro's and heavies. Also, the smaller the doorway, the more effective door camping is. If a medic gets in their with his team mates.. the only thing stopping a team from rolling is limited ammo (an engi is sure to get a dispenser up in there though if they realise this), or if the enemy team manages an uber on a competent player to flush most of the defences out.

If a map requires an uber of players for them to pass a certain location, the map is imbalanced.

Things to consider:

  • More out-lying structures.

    Buildings focus attention to within the map and onto enemies, as they block line of sight to the horizon. They also provide more interesting geometry and a scene for more prop details. Building shape and size also relate to the theme of your map which usualy revolves around a resource that the two teams are fighting over. They also provide oppotunities to flank enemies from within or around them.

  • Variations in height.

    Height variations provide a secondary method of breaking otherwise direct line of sight across large areas, preventing over powering of the sniper class, and the appearence of over scaling.

    Height is a key part of TF2 gameplay mechanics. Including hills, ledges and balconies provides more interesting and dynamic combat experiences for players. The best refence for this would have to be cp_badlands.

  • Do not test your map as a Scout.

    Testing your map as a scout or demoman warps ones perspective on the overall size of a map. People tend to use scout so that they can traverse their map for bugs quickly before releasing it (demomen also tend to sticky jump to important areas). One needs to remember these are class specific perks: This often leads to class imbalances, particularly for the pyro and Heavy who are slower and lack speed perks.

    If you can, test it as a spy. Testing as a spy gives you an average class speed to gage map size, but also makes you more aware of item drop placement as you can actively test cloaking distances. Testing as a soldier means you can test height variations, a slow class's speed and rocket jump boosts; this also means you are weary of health placement drops.

I added an extra door for reds, blues and the cp building. I now need to find the -> sign and i will test gameplay and upload. also added trees
EDIT: Couldn't Find the sign. Its in badlands if you can help
 
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matou

L2: Junior Member
Oct 25, 2008
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All you need to do is search for the prop in all TF2 Models you're bound to find it then.
 

grazr

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props_trainyard/train_billboard001.mdl

props_trainyard/train_billboard001_sm.mdl


Yea, these are probably the most annoying models to find, for me, too.
 

Radaka

L420: High Member
May 24, 2009
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They really are, I don't know why they wouldn't just call them "GIANT FUCKING ARROW SIGN OF GOD". But in all honesty they could be labeled something more useful.