CP_Redstone
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Hmm. A virus warning from the download link? Regardless, it at least looks phenomenal. I especially like the planet set in the backround of the first pic. I see this map as being a major fps killer though. Will download tomorrow when I'm not sleepy. And I've updated my virus thing 
Scoobingsthe2nd
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- Nov 11, 2007
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Said it in the TF2 steam forums and I'll say it here. I'm so envious of the custom content you got to work with. You and your friend did an excellent job of modeling. Beyond that I haven't played it yet so I can't say
MapCore has hosting problems and it's reporting some false positive trojans.
My download links shouldn't have any problems:
http://www.dod-federation.com/media/maps/cp_redstone_b1.rar
http://www.dayofdefeat.fi/temp/cp_redstone_b1.rar
My download links shouldn't have any problems:
http://www.dod-federation.com/media/maps/cp_redstone_b1.rar
http://www.dayofdefeat.fi/temp/cp_redstone_b1.rar
Scoobingsthe2nd
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Only criticism I seriously have right now is atmosphere. The planet in the sky looks out of place because we simply do not look like we're on another planet. You need to do something more to clue us in as to where we are, or nix the planet and make it take place on earth.
It's not meant to be realistic. That planet just adds more to the map's look.
- Nov 12, 2007
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It's more a matter of consistency than realism. Some of the map puts me in mind of something like The Martian Chronicles, but then the rest of the map just seems like standard Earth/Desert/Industrial setting.
Take the atmosphere you've got going on in the diner and carry it through to the rest of the map. It doesn't have to be a heavy presence, just enough for thematic consistency. There are only a couple spots right now that make me say "this is redstone", as opposed to well or granary. You've got great visual identity in the diner and the center area though. I want to see more of it. =)
Take the atmosphere you've got going on in the diner and carry it through to the rest of the map. It doesn't have to be a heavy presence, just enough for thematic consistency. There are only a couple spots right now that make me say "this is redstone", as opposed to well or granary. You've got great visual identity in the diner and the center area though. I want to see more of it. =)
Buddikaman
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- Dec 31, 2007
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I agree with those guys, i found the map design solid overall, the mapping itself was solid as well. But like said already, the theme just doesnt carry, i say nix the planet in the sky, as people will just wonder wtf is going on, it really doesnt add anything, or you could just change the map name to Cp_2Earths.
As a tf2 env artist, id also have to comment on your custom props, the texturing is barely passable for tf2 styling(to much noise, not enough abstract), and the normal mapped rocket engine looks out of place, would have looked better with just a diffuse and spec/phong. Your colors are way oversaturated as well for the red and blu.
I think a tf2 space base theme could have been really really nice, i would have liked to have seen you go more in that direction considering you had the resources to do so, as it stands, it looks a bit to much like your average tf2map, in terms of styles, architecture, textures, ect to really distinguish itself from the crowd.
Still one of the better custom maps out though!
-Buddikaman-
As a tf2 env artist, id also have to comment on your custom props, the texturing is barely passable for tf2 styling(to much noise, not enough abstract), and the normal mapped rocket engine looks out of place, would have looked better with just a diffuse and spec/phong. Your colors are way oversaturated as well for the red and blu.
I think a tf2 space base theme could have been really really nice, i would have liked to have seen you go more in that direction considering you had the resources to do so, as it stands, it looks a bit to much like your average tf2map, in terms of styles, architecture, textures, ect to really distinguish itself from the crowd.
Still one of the better custom maps out though!
-Buddikaman-
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Yeah I have to agree with the above (boy were a tough crowd).
The space theme would be awesome, and I like the diner area/style too.
Outside could be martian land with a crashed rocket etc.
As always, getting this on public servers is the toughest part, cos you know Orange maps are so much better than this... ugh.
The space theme would be awesome, and I like the diner area/style too.
Outside could be martian land with a crashed rocket etc.
As always, getting this on public servers is the toughest part, cos you know Orange maps are so much better than this... ugh.
QFT
Pad See Ew
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Keep the planet. Geez.
I tested the other night and my criticisms/comments are at steampowered.
I tested the other night and my criticisms/comments are at steampowered.
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And I say praise continuity, make the rest of the map so that the planet fits better. :tongue_smilie:
Scoobingsthe2nd
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continuity is important. If you have a schizophrenic theme (not saying that yours is just as example) then harms the overall quality of the map.
I would rather see you take the space theme further than remove the planet. I think the planet is cool, just right now it's out of place. As I see it to make this map even better you have two options:
Get rid of the planet (lazy man's route)
Carry your theme one step further and really put us somewhere different and unique.
I'd much rather see the second.
I would rather see you take the space theme further than remove the planet. I think the planet is cool, just right now it's out of place. As I see it to make this map even better you have two options:
Get rid of the planet (lazy man's route)
Carry your theme one step further and really put us somewhere different and unique.
I'd much rather see the second.