- Jun 19, 2009
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This is my first map ever, I have been learning more and more about Hammer along with the development. I've been taking my time for the past 3 weeks or so working on it and I think it is ready for some feedback and playtesting.
Concerns/Feedback received so far:
-The map is too big: I like to keep saying that it is around the size of Sawmill, but it probably isn't. I understand that there might be too much vertical height and I will have to find a solution to that.
-The map is too scout/sniper friendly: From the one playtest I have done so far I have to agree, being that map looks epicly huge people tend to play Scout to get to places faster, or Sniper for long range pickings.
-Needs more interiors: I possibly agree with this, as adding more interiors will overall make the map seem smaller (or actually bigger depending on how I do it) as well as provide more cover.
-Make the map CP or CTF: I don't know about CP, but if I expand the map a bit it might actually work as a CTF map.
Known Problems:
-Two overlays got cut off because I clipped a brush and forgot about it
-Texture problems here and there
-Lighting may be too dark, or too bright in some areas
Changes to come:
-Displacements will be more refined and less cubey
-I'm probably gonna add more fences and other sorts of cover if people so demand it.
-Add hints, areaportals, etc. Because the only type optimization I have done so far are func_detailing
-Lighting
-More details and props
"Story to the map":
Arena Concord pits RED and BLU against each other at an abandoned facility built high above and in a chasm. Rumors has it that this abandoned facility was once where RED and BLU conducted experiments together peacefully. But now, this abandoned test zone has become a warzone for what once were two groups in concordance.
Screenies of past versions:
If anyone is interested, I have a photobucket containing images from the maps alpha days (though it was named differently and labeled beta, but don't mind that) as well as beta 1 and 2.
Alpha days:
http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c64/Zephyrak/arena_zeph/
Beta 1 and 2 days
http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c64/Zephyrak/arena_concord/
My Steam Community
http://steamcommunity.com/id/zephyrak
Constructive criticism, as well as questions will be appreciated
Thank you for your time.
Concerns/Feedback received so far:
-The map is too big: I like to keep saying that it is around the size of Sawmill, but it probably isn't. I understand that there might be too much vertical height and I will have to find a solution to that.
-The map is too scout/sniper friendly: From the one playtest I have done so far I have to agree, being that map looks epicly huge people tend to play Scout to get to places faster, or Sniper for long range pickings.
-Needs more interiors: I possibly agree with this, as adding more interiors will overall make the map seem smaller (or actually bigger depending on how I do it) as well as provide more cover.
-Make the map CP or CTF: I don't know about CP, but if I expand the map a bit it might actually work as a CTF map.
Known Problems:
-Two overlays got cut off because I clipped a brush and forgot about it
-Texture problems here and there
-Lighting may be too dark, or too bright in some areas
Changes to come:
-Displacements will be more refined and less cubey
-I'm probably gonna add more fences and other sorts of cover if people so demand it.
-Add hints, areaportals, etc. Because the only type optimization I have done so far are func_detailing
-Lighting
-More details and props
"Story to the map":
Arena Concord pits RED and BLU against each other at an abandoned facility built high above and in a chasm. Rumors has it that this abandoned facility was once where RED and BLU conducted experiments together peacefully. But now, this abandoned test zone has become a warzone for what once were two groups in concordance.
Screenies of past versions:
If anyone is interested, I have a photobucket containing images from the maps alpha days (though it was named differently and labeled beta, but don't mind that) as well as beta 1 and 2.
Alpha days:
http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c64/Zephyrak/arena_zeph/
Beta 1 and 2 days
http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c64/Zephyrak/arena_concord/
My Steam Community
http://steamcommunity.com/id/zephyrak
Constructive criticism, as well as questions will be appreciated
Thank you for your time.
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