KotH Smiw A12

[Pawlakov]

Smiw - A small KoTH map

Smiw (pron. smeev) is a small KoTH map in its early stage of development. Any feedback will be appreciated.
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[Pawlakov]

Changes:

• Added some team-colored walls.
• Raised skybox.
• Marked the capzone limits.
• Adjusted the capture time to be the same as on Harvest.
  
• Small changes to geometry in order to break sightlines.
• Small changes to pickups' location and size.

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[Pawlakov]

Changes:

• Recolored the entire map for better orientation.
• Attempted to break at least some of the nasty sightlines.

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[Pawlakov]

Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A2

The general layout of the map is the same but every element of it has been redone.
Most notable changes:

• whole map is slightly larger
• less campable spawns
• a new flank bypassing the point
• theme partialy estabilished
• deadly pits

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[Pawlakov]

Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A2a

greatly simplified the right side:

• one less basement exit
• outpost building more open to the right
• outer bypass merged with surrounding spaces
• new big rock blocking the sightline

faster frontline access:

• spawnpoints moved slightly forward
• wider ramps

killzone foregrounds:

• less boulders near the point
• higher ceiling in the basement and wider passage toward the point

central killzone:

• bigger control point zone...

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Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A3

general:

• (hopefully) no unnecessary files are packed this time
• completely redone how the map is split into instances
• completely redone all displacement-based surfaces to reduce ledge jumps
• the whole map got slightly "twisted" clockwise
• some basic optimization (areaportals, details and a viscluster)

the point building:

• some crude basic detailing
• fenced off the bypass flank
• removed part of the awning around The Designated Spamfest Killzone(tm)...

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[Pawlakov]

Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A3a

the point building:

• funny gimmick room directly underneath the control point
• simplified the ground slightly
• more optimization inside the (now team-colored) side buildings

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Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A3b

general:
- ironed out janky displacement seams which sometimes hindered players' movements

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[Pawlakov]

Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A4

theming the left field:

• added an elevated alley along the edge of the map (kind of)
• extended the paved street from the control point along the front of the outpost building
• removed the boulder, instead added 2 trees and a van

theming the control point:

• lowered the awning above the control point
• added a tree and some minor detailing

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Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A4a

trying to remedy the most urgent issues while working one the next proper version:

• extended the outpost's wall to break the sightline across the point
• removed a bizzare clipping brush around the bypass boulder
• no more jumping over the bypass security fences

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[Pawlakov]

Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A5

coming back for more
general:

• whole map rethemed into an urban construction site
• spawn location moved to make the left field more useful
• reopened the bypass (again)
• closed some paths which allowed to penetrate too easily the other team's positions

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[Pawlakov]

Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A5a

small fixes:

• optimization of the outpost buildings
• fixed the control point's color not changing
• fixed the easter egg's doors opening incorrectly

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Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A6

spawn:

• added markings indicating the limits of the spawnroom volume
• improved fence clipping

base yard:

• widened the passage to the right yard
• simplified the ground and moved the basement doorway slightly
• more fences indicating what is oob

left yard:
- complete reconstruction making it more open and less flat

right yard:

• blocked off the passage leading to the tree yard
• more fences indicating what is oob

general:

• ...

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[Pawlakov]

Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A6a

a few minor changes:

• hidden a tine hole in the ground
• fixed clipping of the stacked tables
• redone the signage
• lit up some of the doorways

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[Pawlakov]

Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A6b

another batch of minor changes:

• lit up the spawn room a little more
• fixed a defective areaportal
• widened the stairs in the tree yard
• removed part of the protruding wall in the back yard
• smoothened the ground in the back yard a little more
• some small attempts at optimization

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Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A6c

minor changes:

• cosmetic holes in displacemnts
• fixed clipping on top of the newbuild
• readjusted the tables slightly and made them impossible to get on

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[Pawlakov]

Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A7

A few changes including some to the layout.

spawn:

• rearranged spawnpoints to make leaving the "room" more intuitive for the brainless w-clickers
• nothing changed in regards to spawncamping allegations - theorically possible, practically doesn't happen

back yard:

• clipped some signs
• minor changes to the ground geometry

newbuild/outpost:

• a small partition wall added in the middle
• tis all

left yard:

• extended the wooden...

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Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A7a

An aggregation of small fixes:

• fixed a misaligned occuluder making stuff that should be visible invisible
• cosmetic fixes to z-figting, holes in displacements and other stuff which should irrelevant for an alpha map
• enlarged trigger of the flank door
• increased speed of the flank door
• prevented both flank doors from opening together
• added some invisible barriers to defend against spawncamp allegations (which are baseless, so far no such thing has occured)

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Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A7b

Minor changes:

• a bit of fiddling with the flank gate to prevent it from acting as catapult
• removed a clipping brush over the trees behind the resupply locker
• slightly raised the anti-spawcamp barrier

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Pawlakov updated Smiw with a new update entry:

Update to version A7c

Significant changes:

• widened the capture zone
• removed a clip over the sniper barrier

Minor changes:

• removed the horizontal grass
• increased the trigger volume for the flank gate
• added a gutter to hide some brush misalignment
• fixed some irrelavnt hole in a displacement

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