Anyway, again the map is excellent thus far. I think you should make it an oriental theme
for this contest no
Though I would like to see your take on oriental models.
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for this contest no
Though I would like to see your take on oriental models.
I'm in agreement, I don't like the idea of oriental entirely as a theme, somehow seems to me to be forced, just oriental for the sake of being different, unless you have a legitimate reason (no offense Aly, keep on your oriental theme, it's promising).
Also, oriental or asian? Which is PC?
Also, oriental or asian? Which is PC?
I might be thinking of the right theme, but you know the map ctf_orient? I always loved that map for it's theme. I've always wanted someone to recreate a style like that.
I like the sorta theme you have going anyway, so perhaps it's best to stick to it
I might be thinking of the right theme, but you know the map ctf_orient? I always loved that map for it's theme. I've always wanted someone to recreate a style like that.
I like the sorta theme you have going anyway, so perhaps it's best to stick to it
shhhhhh... (see sig) trying to do it better for this contest (don't need Rexy's competition on that front)
Sorry for thread derail Rexy
OK, new version stage_a_11 is ready to be tested, might throw it up in an impromptu later today/tonight. Check the OP for download if you'd like it now. Some changes have been made that should make stage 1 pretty solid, apart from a few tweaks I might need here and there. Thanks for all your feedback so far to help make this a good product.
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Well thanks for those, I don't know quite what the problem is, this is unique to me...if maybe he can try a few things and see what happens, like maybe tell me what version of direct x he's running with is config. I know his video card is apt, it's a strange problem.
But besides that I think this stage is well enough off to start another one. Good news!
But besides that I think this stage is well enough off to start another one. Good news!
Right, which is more why I think it's a texture related problem, but hard to say. Do you play l4d on low quality or performance settings?
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Lots of fun so far. I especially enjoyed your drunken medic the other night.
Here are some thoughts:
1) Attacking kinda sucks. I don't want to leave the red spawn on the right hand side. Mentally I just think "if I take that door I'm going to get spammed and sniped before I can take two fucking steps."
I've exclusively taken your side route when attacking. However, I feel like this cuts me off from most of the action. The side route is good, but I feel like offense is depending on it a little too heavily.
In general, I think offense should be able to secure the area right outside their spawn after a minute or two of map time. I think moving the spawn exit up in height will improve this area dramatically.
2) Remove your new exit from spawn. I feel like this dilutes the action too much and further guides players into the side route.
3) Break up the sight line a little bit. I think a fence or two in the picture below would really improve the flow. Block the direct line of sight into spawn with a fence. This doesn't actually cripple defense, instead it gives soldiers and demos a nice ledge to dance around on .
4) Put some health/ammo here.
5) Let everyone walk on this ledge
Here are some thoughts:
1) Attacking kinda sucks. I don't want to leave the red spawn on the right hand side. Mentally I just think "if I take that door I'm going to get spammed and sniped before I can take two fucking steps."
I've exclusively taken your side route when attacking. However, I feel like this cuts me off from most of the action. The side route is good, but I feel like offense is depending on it a little too heavily.
In general, I think offense should be able to secure the area right outside their spawn after a minute or two of map time. I think moving the spawn exit up in height will improve this area dramatically.
2) Remove your new exit from spawn. I feel like this dilutes the action too much and further guides players into the side route.
3) Break up the sight line a little bit. I think a fence or two in the picture below would really improve the flow. Block the direct line of sight into spawn with a fence. This doesn't actually cripple defense, instead it gives soldiers and demos a nice ledge to dance around on .
4) Put some health/ammo here.
5) Let everyone walk on this ledge
Updated to stage_a_13:
I've decided to go ahead and get the gameplay just right for the first stage in favor of trying to get 2 more stages--and then do a full detail pass on the first stage. This way, I can be sure to have a strong entry in the contest, and if there's time left I'll start testing 2 other stages (one of which is half way done).
In a_13, I've done some gameplay changes with the first stage, reworked blu's spawn entirely, and added some new setup gates, along with some other new assets. Also I tweaked the lighting some.
I've decided to go ahead and get the gameplay just right for the first stage in favor of trying to get 2 more stages--and then do a full detail pass on the first stage. This way, I can be sure to have a strong entry in the contest, and if there's time left I'll start testing 2 other stages (one of which is half way done).
In a_13, I've done some gameplay changes with the first stage, reworked blu's spawn entirely, and added some new setup gates, along with some other new assets. Also I tweaked the lighting some.
I'm in detail mode now, the gameplay is at a place I enjoy right now, which means full speed ahead. I'll have some surprises for you, hopefully nice surprises. I'll post hammer screenshots for now as I go, everyone is welcome to give thoughts.
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