RC6 hype.
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RC6 hype.
Kill_the_Bug
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- Oct 6, 2008
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1. Well done as always getting it lined up.
2. That little ledge better be clipped or players will run along it - unless you want them too.
3. Interesting combat idea - 1st, 2nd floor but neither can interact with the other - can you sticky kill through that narrow glass wall?
Crash: I like the map, and although the little fence you put to help protect pushers helps it still does give the defenders free spam at no cost.
Just spam pills, stickies, or whatever you want.
Otherwise it looks pretty good. I also like how you setup that barrel, and box so that it eats the majority of pill spam so engineers can still defend without having to worry about mindless spam.
Just spam pills, stickies, or whatever you want.
Otherwise it looks pretty good. I also like how you setup that barrel, and box so that it eats the majority of pill spam so engineers can still defend without having to worry about mindless spam.
Suppose I should've posted the rest of the changes in working on in there:
That little yellow railing next to the ramp going to the basement is going to be replaced though. It creates a nasty sight line into the basement how it currently is.
That little yellow railing next to the ramp going to the basement is going to be replaced though. It creates a nasty sight line into the basement how it currently is.
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Gutter props are really big for use like this. I think the current gutters are okay, but should be much darker.
Christ. I FINALLY got the stupid spawn doors to work properly. I kept having the issue of red being able to enter blues spawn.
Here is a video if anyone wants to see how things are coming along.
Stuff to do:
* Prevent demos from being able to sticky the door (at least so they just bounce off).
* Make the glass doors to the building slide slower, but able to kill anyone trying to block it (I'll have to remember to put some sort of caution sign near it).
* Do something to prevent demos/soldiers from being able to jump on top of spawn, and camping [easily].
* Lots of other crap.
Here is a video if anyone wants to see how things are coming along.
Stuff to do:
* Prevent demos from being able to sticky the door (at least so they just bounce off).
* Make the glass doors to the building slide slower, but able to kill anyone trying to block it (I'll have to remember to put some sort of caution sign near it).
* Do something to prevent demos/soldiers from being able to jump on top of spawn, and camping [easily].
* Lots of other crap.
Radius culling is basically just a laggy and inferior version of the cordon tool. In cases where you need to only compile a specific section of your map at a time, cordon tool is always the way to go.
I also took a look at your video - the first thing I'll say is that the map is far too big and open. I assume you'll get around to building a more interesting layout since it's pre-alpha, but starting with a giant empty box is generally considered a bad mapping habit. The skyscraper is (supposedly) your centerpiece, so start building the map around that, and then wall off the play area when you're done. Keep a few player model props sprinkled throughout for a size reference and you should be good to go.
Second, the design of the skyscraper itself seems like it will be funneling everyone in through one entrance. You're going to want a few side and/or back doors to give players options when approaching the point and prevent the holding team from locking down a single entrance. Also consider how you traveled around in your map using sticky jumps - most classes don't have that luxury and will be significantly slower. Don't make them run all the way around the building just to get inside!
Also, to prevent players from jumping on top of the spawns, just add a brush with the playerclip texture
clip: that extends from the roof to your skybox.
I also took a look at your video - the first thing I'll say is that the map is far too big and open. I assume you'll get around to building a more interesting layout since it's pre-alpha, but starting with a giant empty box is generally considered a bad mapping habit. The skyscraper is (supposedly) your centerpiece, so start building the map around that, and then wall off the play area when you're done. Keep a few player model props sprinkled throughout for a size reference and you should be good to go.
Second, the design of the skyscraper itself seems like it will be funneling everyone in through one entrance. You're going to want a few side and/or back doors to give players options when approaching the point and prevent the holding team from locking down a single entrance. Also consider how you traveled around in your map using sticky jumps - most classes don't have that luxury and will be significantly slower. Don't make them run all the way around the building just to get inside!
Also, to prevent players from jumping on top of the spawns, just add a brush with the playerclip texture
clip: that extends from the roof to your skybox.Ya scaling is a bit tough to get the hang of at first, but I will work on it. I kind of want to make it so that the Skyscraper looks big to the player, but not gigantic.
Well essentially the idea is to funnel players up to the top floor, and capture the point, but in the meantime players can defend on the 4th, and 5th floors. Players who take alternate routes (I plan on adding in windows, a fire escape, and maybe some other stuff too) will be rewarded, but they will be sacrificing health, and stealthiness. Basically I'm trying to make a smarter KOTH. It feels like KOTH almost always turns into a spam fest, and I want to give it a more intelligent approach.
I realize this is all easier said than done, but we'll see how it goes. I'm hoping to get Alpha 1 in about a week, but school will be starting soon for me so I may be slower on development.
