CP Derecho b4

[phi]

A while ago, the 4th TF2Maps.net 72 Hour Mapping Contest ran. I went and made a 72 hour 5CP map alongside many others.

The map is called cp_derecho, based off of the (pending) theme of a storm front, and a type of wind storm called a "derecho" (hence the name).

I designed the map with strong hold areas, strong flanks, and an emphasis on height variation and open arenas. It also has a spire on second. Additionally, the shortest walk to mid is very quick and simple to do, but becomes a less useful route to use once the initial rollouts are passed (therefore balancing out the quick routes and making the other options more viable).

scout - 9:43 (17 seconds to mid, counting initial 5 stationary seconds of the map)
pyro/engi/sniper/spy - 9:40 (20 secs)
heavy - 9:36 (24 secs)
medic - 9:42 (18 secs)

I haven't tested enough to see what the best rollouts are in the map, but there are some really cool jumps for soldiers on the map, due to all the height variation.

 

[Tarry H Sruman]

Would it kill you to turn your graphics settings above nintendo 64 when taking beauty shots of your maps?

 

[phi]

fine, I retook screenshots with whatever settings were the highest

I don't think it matters that much what quality the screenshots are at since it's only a barely-detailed first beta. once later versions emerge, better screenshots might be more necessary but really for now I don't see how it makes a difference

 

[Prestige]

looked at least ps2/xbox before imo

 

[phi]

introducing...

cp_derecho_b4

Completely (or mostly, last hasn't changed much) remade from previous versions! Went through a lot of internal versions, that's why it jumped all the way to b4.

DOWNLOAD - dropbox (bz2)

Changlog:
- Redetailed at least 90% of the map
- Changed mid around a lot
- Opened up indoor spaces
- Added water to second
- Expanded the skybox
- Added a lot of detail areas
- Clipping by the hundreds
- Streamlined the paths towards last
- Removed a few redundant/unnecessary routes
- Removed ability to access second forward spawn from outside
- Changed spawntimes a tad
- Optimization (and the subsequent lack of it)
- Fun stuff

Screenshots:

 

[Pocket]

The color of the water seems... odd, for the theme.

 

[phi]

dump of possible/necessary changes for next version:

- possibly relocate last (?)
- make last lobby a bit bigger (?)
- maybe make a third route to mid
- optimize a buttload on mid
- optimize in general cause it needs it
- areaportals yo
- spec cameras
- three dee skybox (prolly just going to be water though)
- more signs? maybe?'
- add ammo i guess
- more spawns apparently?
- lighting in areas needs work
- need to figure out what is up with my maps and cubemaps
- light up second a bit more?
- clean up clipping

i wasn't there for the test last gameday or whatever but i know a decent amount of people were there
if anyone remembers anything glaring that isn't on this list/they'd like to stress more go right ahead
otherwise i'm just gunna go on with making b5

 

[Ælement]

The speed at which you gave this such a quality make-up is astounding. gj.