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[DrLambda]

So, between making Hierarch worthy of being called finished, experimenting with Epicenter, blocking out a PL map and making plans for the 7.2 hour contest, i found some time to finish up some of the work on Bloodshed, although A4 will still take a while to arrive.

New spawn outside


New spawn inside

(The roof is a bit low on the upper level, i'll consider changing it.)


New OOB area

Still some lighting work needed

 

[Bakscratch]

When you crack out a map in 8hours.

https://tf2maps.net/downloads/enredom.2536/

 

[fubarFX]

When you crack out a map in 8hours.

now make 7.2 :B1:

 

[Izotope]

now make 7.2 :B1:

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[AsG_Alligator]

koth_frostline almost ready for initial release:

The only thing I'm worried about is the fact I'm getting below 100 fps in certain areas of the map with no players on it...

Some more screenies:

 

[Davekillerish]

I've been working on some detailing practice

Spoiler

Spoiler

 

[Hyperion]

Needs lighting practice

 

[Crowbar]

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[Davekillerish]

Sorry for the low res images, or the fact that their lit oddly, but can anyone give me some feedback on a potential PL map idea I've been doodling?

Spoiler: Pics or it didnt happen

 

[Kube]

Sorry for the low res images, or the fact that their lit oddly, but can anyone give me some feedback on a potential PL map idea I've been doodling?

Spoiler: Pics or it didnt happen

Map it out, the worst it could be is bad. You'll make refinements along the way as it takes form.

 

[Davekillerish]

Map it out, the worst it could be is bad. You'll make refinements along the way as it takes form.

Well, I am planning this map for the 7.2 hour contest, so I cant exactly map it out (or I would trust me).

If you need it, I can try to make a digital version of the layout overview.

 

[Kube]

Well, I am planning this map for the 7.2 hour contest, so I cant exactly map it out (or I would trust me).

If you need it, I can try to make a digital version of the layout overview.

Well, I'd say, it's certainly good that you have a plan, and to have such a cohesive plan and you do is a huge benefit.

I'll be honest, there's a heavy reliance on hallways between areas, which is common in layout sketches. But you've got a good idea of what each area should be composed of, so my suggestion would be to work upon those ideas and make continuous changes as you map.

 

[AsG_Alligator]

The more I'm trying to optimize koth_frostline the worse performance I get on it....

Unless I put a horribly short farz clipping plane on the map I can't see how I can get it to run above 60fps with players on it.

I'll try to experiment with adding dense snowfall and fog to the map to cover up farz clipping I guess.

EDIT: This sure made the map look even colder:

Snow particles do clip into buildings a bit here and there tho.

 

[DrLambda]

Remember this?


I blocked it out. Some things were changed, like the red forward spawn which was moved back by a lot.


Sorry for potato quality, i might try to get some better screenshots on a better pc later.

I forgot a route and don't have any logic or inside lighting set up, so you'll have to wait, but i'm a bit hyped for it right now.

 

[RataDeOrdenador]

Good stuff. I like the first pic,it looks like a lot of fun.

Also,I should try to recolor some of the dev textures and use them just like you do. Only 3 and a half colors (grey - light grey) is definetly not enough for me. :V

And good for you for being hyped. That's an awesome sign that you're loving this map.

 

[AsG_Alligator]

I managed to get the map to run with 90-150fps by decreasing farz clipping plane, plus it actually improved the look of the map imho.
Some more screenies:

 

[Cytosolic]

Looks good, although you should be exceedingly careful when implementing fog in the playable space. Make sure player visibility is still strong though out the map.

 

[Hyperion]

Remember that we want to see those bloody snipers half a map away from us. And even more since it is possible to disable weather effects and I'm pretty sure it would give a lot better view in your map

 

[AsG_Alligator]

Sure, you can disable snow particles (I used info_particle_system with particles from coldfront, but the fog can only be changed with cheat console commands. Also, even without fog theres farZ clipping plane right behind it.

 

[Yrr]

if the map is big enough that you can see farZ theres a bigger issue that needs fixing