Wheelhouse

KotH Wheelhouse b3

Yrr

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Wheelhouse - A small KOTH map around a watermill.

This is my first attempt at mapping for TF2, so I'm starting simple with a fairly small KOTH map.

Really looking for feedback on what I'm doing wrong and what I'm doing right.

 

tyler

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From the screenshots, this looks really well put together for a first map! Well done! The mid point area does look really cluttered, though. And I am sure some layout issues could be found during a playtest ;) It looks like you compiled with HDR--don't bother for alphas, as it just complicates the release process and often makes dev textures look way too bright.

You should join the Steam chat right now, if you can--they've been talking about starting an impromptu test up soon, you could get it tested pretty quick!
 

ExtraCheesyPie

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You have to be kidding me.

I'm currently making a map called koth_wheelhouse since it's based around a water wheel; i procrastinated and was about to release it later this week

what am I supposed to call it now?


You dont even have a wheel in your map :mad: (judging by screens)

The backup name was wheelhaus, but yours is koth too... damn it.
 

Yrr

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You dont even have a wheel in your map :mad: (judging by screens)
There's a placeholder brush one next to the point.

I'm thinking I might make it rotate at a later point, so that you cant camp above the point.
 

ExtraCheesyPie

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There's a placeholder brush one next to the point.

I'm thinking I might make it rotate at a later point, so that you cant camp above the point.
Very well then, carry on.

I'd take any of your rejected names, since "abandoned riverway" just isn't that catchy
 

phi

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Deer furry best furry

Map looks a little cluttered prop-wise around mid but that should be able to be worked with pretty easily. Looking forward to playing it.
 

Yrr

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  • Opened up point to outside area
  • Removed some of the interior clutter
  • Widened river and provided easier exit possibilities
  • Finally got the wheel to spin (It'll kill you if it hits you tho)
  • Fixed some clipping issues
  • Nobuilt the riverbed

Read the rest of this update entry...
 

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OctoBlitz

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I actually think Yrr can bring this back from the dead..
 

Yrr

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i mean it was literally my first attempt at tf2 mapping i didn't understand anything about designing a level for it

its underscaled and the concept itself is flawed enough that i'd need to start the layout over from scratch, and the gimmick isn't even a good idea


but it lives on in an overlay on bagel :)
 

OctoBlitz

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All maps, including maps that are literally just a box with spawns and a point, have potential?

With love and care put into them? yes. As long as it's fun and people like to play it.
 

Muddy

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*respectfully disagree*

Anyway, ultimately it's up to the map maker if they want to continue a project or scrap it. Not much point trying to convince someone to continue something they abandoned many months ago literally over a year ago
 
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