My Latest Map! (2Castle_V2)

Beetle

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the skybox texture might need to be the real skybox texture
 

Seba

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1) Please get rid of fullbright by adding lights in your map. Fullbright makes maps look terrible.

2) The ramps in screenshots 4&5 don't look walkable; use a height:depth ratio of 8:12.
 
Aug 10, 2009
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I'll say beforehand the following isn't personal.

You need to remake this map, completely. Layout up.

To start, the layout is small, the yard is pretty unoriginal, and everything is cramped. Your ramps (should be stairs) need to be a 2:3 ratio, so for every 12 units over, a stair goes 8 units up. Your map is also fullbright, so you need to add lights to the map. Additionally, use the skybox texture to use an actual skybox. If you want to make a custom skybox search the forums for such a tutorial. As far as lighting goes, look up "sky list" on developer.valvesoftware.com, at least for your light_env that is. Add normal light entities to make the map light. Also, a word of warning, 2fort remakes, or maps of similar design don't go down too well here, as we (or I at least) view them as pretty unoriginal.
 

Terwonick

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from what I can see, it isn't very '2fortish' (no offense if it was supposed to be). and if your map is completely inside I believe you don't need a skybox (check me if I'm wrong)
 

Hastur

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Only one entrance invites an incredible about of Demospam/Engineers.

All the textures need fixing.

The ground should be an actual displacement, not just a large normal brush.
 

tovilovan

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The previous posters summed it up perfectly. Really there is nothing good about this map, except that you've probably learned a lot by making it. Keep at it, but don't come here with final fullbright maps and expect feedback or appreciation.

Move along folks, nothing to see here....
 

ducklingman

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Jul 31, 2010
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Well, I wasn't trying to 'remake' 2fort, it was just a little idea. I know it's not that great, AT ALL, but still! It's at least fun!
 

ducklingman

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I really, need to get to that. You see, my original level (2castle original) didn't have a skybox texture, I guess, I just never got around to fixing it. I'll do it right away! Thanks for the tip! :D
 

ducklingman

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Well, actually, the ramps are VERY walkable. It does need touching up, but remember, it was a learning lesson, and a starting one too! But thanks for the correction! :D
 

ducklingman

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Thanks! I'll get to that soon! But remember (not just you, but everyone) this is only a V2 to my first map, it will be MUCH better. Trust me.
 

lana

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It's version 2? What was version 1?

Seriously. There are massive flaws to the map that need to be fixed before people will begin to download it. For one, it needs lighting. For two, it needs a skybox. For three, the map needs to have a generally better layout. For four, well, you get the idea.

2) The ramps in screenshots 4&5 don't look walkable; use a height:depth ratio of 8:12.

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