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2006 Mapping competition. Created 18 years ago2006-05-06 21:13:54 UTC by Orpheus Orpheus

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Created 18 years ago2006-05-06 21:13:54 UTC by Orpheus Orpheus

Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-25 13:21:39 UTC Post #182017
Thanks Daub.. Biggest map I've made yet, well, for it being one area.. In the compo, you are only restricted to 1 room.. so I thought, that I could'nt really make an indoor map.. so decided to take it outside..
Things still to do:
- Make a 3D Skybox:
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- Having an APC drive by on top of the arch in the firstscreenshot.
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/7116/robot47jk.jpg
-Texturing adjustments
- 2 Architectural Buildings

I Have to win this for HL1.. It's the Competition of the year!
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Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-26 20:33:13 UTC Post #182194
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Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-27 07:58:44 UTC Post #182224
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Habboi
Habboi
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-27 08:00:34 UTC Post #182225
Saw the second map on Interlopers...Had no idea it was being entered in this competition.

Liking the church but the ceiling has weird colours that don't blend in...

So how many entrants are there at the moment?
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-27 08:03:02 UTC Post #182226
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Orpheus Orpheus
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-27 14:36:27 UTC Post #182254
I'm entering, and hopefully with more than 1 map.. if possible.

:D
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Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-27 14:58:44 UTC Post #182258
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Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-29 13:10:59 UTC Post #182591
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Kasperg
Kasperg
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-29 13:35:27 UTC Post #182595
I agree it has a copy-paste feel. It was a widely used method of creating modulated architecture in ancient times, but textures in today's games make it very obvious.
I don't think using more textures or adding overlays would really help at all :confused:

http://www.kleekaemper.com/Homepage/Spanien/Spanien_95_Sued/Spanien_95_Cordoba_Mezquita.jpg

http://www.wfu.edu/academics/art/pc/images/pc-piranesi-scale.jpg
Kasperg Kasperg
Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-29 16:38:47 UTC Post #182610
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Orpheus Orpheus
Kasperg
Kasperg
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-29 16:45:20 UTC Post #182614
I agree. But out of habit, I always think about the structures that would hold the map if it was a real place, as I need to follow that process when making projects for class :(
If you think about it, a world where the player follows the laws of gravity and the stones around him don't, is far from being coherent. Nowadays, I flinch when I see structures in games that either need more support structures or on the contrary, many less. In a way, it's destroying my view of level design, sadly.
I'll give myself more freedom with the "Combine Transport Hub".
Kasperg Kasperg
Kasperg
Kasperg
Posted 18 years ago2006-05-31 08:15:22 UTC Post #182890
A little preview of the map, just in case anyone believed I wasn't working on it.
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and
http://img420.imageshack.us/img420/8959/entrance8ru.jpg
Kasperg Kasperg
Elon Yariv
Elon Yariv
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-01 03:04:40 UTC Post #183058
I might be entering after all... how many days do I have left.

I just made a map with nice tarrein work I hope it will pass as something:
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Elon Yariv Elon Yariv
Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-02 15:07:27 UTC Post #183314
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Psycho
Psycho
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-02 15:14:43 UTC Post #183315
Wow. Just wow.
Psycho Psycho
ZombieLoffe
ZombieLoffe
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-02 15:39:05 UTC Post #183317
Looks like Doodle's one.
ZombieLoffe ZombieLoffe
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-02 15:39:43 UTC Post #183318
ZL, Tis Doodles one. :D
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doodle
doodle
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-03 00:04:18 UTC Post #183431
Yup, all that matters now is getting it done on time (harder than it sounds ;) )
doodle doodle
rowleybob
rowleybob
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-03 01:38:50 UTC Post #183435
Kind of a vague compo imo, but whatever, some really nice screens. That dm_Persia map is completely amazing btw--just played it.[/latecomer]

-So if I built a library, could I walk through the stacks, or behind the information desk?

-If I build a pool room, can I jump in the water??

-If I build a cathedral, Can I walk down the aisle, or through the pews?

-If I build a stadium, can I walk through the stands?

I'm half-kidding, but do you see what I mean? I apolgize in advance for my autism on this, since apparenty no one else sees this as an issue... just looking for clarification more than anything.
rowleybob rowleybob
Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-03 08:09:26 UTC Post #183485
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Orpheus Orpheus
rowleybob
rowleybob
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-03 20:56:48 UTC Post #183633
Fair enough. Daft of me anyway for not reading the Snark threads... sorry!

<rowleybob proceeds to read Snarkpit threads>
rowleybob rowleybob
Kasperg
Kasperg
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 10:53:07 UTC Post #183711
Now, I cannot speak for everyone but I bet a few of us think you have a crew working for you and somehow you're the only one taking the credit.
Absolutely true, but I never talk about them since people wouldn't beleive me :)
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Kasperg Kasperg
Snpbond
Snpbond
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 11:23:57 UTC Post #183713
Hahahaha, thats brilliant Kasperg!
Snpbond Snpbond
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 14:41:25 UTC Post #183737
...
...
...
...
... :aghast:

WHAT HAS OUR COMMUNITY COME TOO!!!

ANIMAL SLAVERY!?
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M_gargantua
M_gargantua
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 15:12:59 UTC Post #183744
thats not source...
M_gargantua M_gargantua
Seventh-Monkey
Seventh-Monkey
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 15:23:47 UTC Post #183749
Cool.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 16:56:41 UTC Post #183775
new screenie.. Beware 56k users (1024x768)
WIP:
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And yes, I'm pushing HL1's limits to the max! :D
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Kasperg
Kasperg
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 17:01:34 UTC Post #183777
Wow, that must be driving the portal leafs crazy :o
Kasperg Kasperg
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 17:35:42 UTC Post #183779
haha, yep.. I'm just hoping to continue this map for the compo, and avoid errors..
When it comes time to final compile, I'll probably be tieing them to a func_illusionary, and then place a func_wall over them to smooth out the shadows more.. :)
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Rednik
Rednik
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 18:20:26 UTC Post #183785
Wow unbreakable! That's a hell of details! My computer would explode when running that map =)
Rednik Rednik
Rednik
Rednik
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 18:21:42 UTC Post #183786
And what is that HLCC that all of you got opened on each screenshot? I'm so noobish that I don't know a shit except that spirit is used to create fog :aghast:
Rednik Rednik
Rimrook
Rimrook
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 18:26:36 UTC Post #183787
you can have like 2 and a half rooms like that before you max out... be very careful.

not even i would attempt somethnig like that. if i did, i'd get the help from some models for sure.

it does look awsome, btw.
Rimrook RimrookSince 2003
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-04 18:58:08 UTC Post #183795
haha, thanks guys for your comments.. I think I'll hold off on the screenshots for a bit.
Rednik:
It's a batch compiler found here:
http://www.snarkpit.net/editing.php?page=files&game=HL&type=utilities
It's essential for compiling large maps! :D

PAROGRESS
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Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 07:48:58 UTC Post #184378
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Madcow
Madcow
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 07:57:02 UTC Post #184380
Awsome screenies!
Madcow MadcowSpy zappin my udder
Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 08:06:02 UTC Post #184381
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Habboi
Habboi
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 08:13:17 UTC Post #184382
That last picture is a bit :
The church wins my vote for now...I wonder if it uses custom models...
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 08:23:10 UTC Post #184383
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Penguinboy
Penguinboy
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 08:34:46 UTC Post #184385
hehe, i know who the blue map belongs to! :P
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Rednik
Rednik
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 09:31:28 UTC Post #184391
7th?
Rednik Rednik
G_KID
G_KID
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 10:15:45 UTC Post #184401
Hehe, Alex doesn't map ;D
G_KID G_KID
Habboi
Habboi
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 10:30:03 UTC Post #184402
Hmm G_KID?
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Snpbond
Snpbond
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 17:35:41 UTC Post #184441
I dont know if I will enter it...it doesnt seem to be gaining much 'likeness' and I personally am not very happy with it, only so much I can do with a prison room I feel (using natural lights)...
Snpbond Snpbond
RabidMonkey
RabidMonkey
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 19:14:59 UTC Post #184450
Bahaha, and when I decide that I want to whip something up I can't find any skinners to decorate my props and I won't have enough time anyway, cause I get home on the 19th ;P - Good luck to everyone from here entering, though.
RabidMonkey RabidMonkeymapmapmapfapmap
Habboi
Habboi
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 19:41:48 UTC Post #184457
But Rabid...Can't you map and skin yourself ;D
Working alone is the true form of mapping.
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 20:11:03 UTC Post #184460
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Orpheus Orpheus
Kasperg
Kasperg
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 20:22:37 UTC Post #184463
And assuming you don't map for a game company...
There are infinite forms of mapping. A lot of paths to get to the same places.
Kasperg Kasperg
M_gargantua
M_gargantua
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 21:08:19 UTC Post #184468
Im thinking of entering a little part that I had made for Hostage Situation, since thats kinda on hiatus for the moment. I figured its just to good of an area not to see the light of day for another halfyear
M_gargantua M_gargantua
Orpheus
Orpheus
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-09 21:52:57 UTC Post #184470
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Orpheus Orpheus
Habboi
Habboi
Posted 18 years ago2006-06-10 06:50:58 UTC Post #184507
Heh...I made a fool of oneself didn't I.
Gets knife out and starts skinning...potatoes!

Ok enough off topicness for me today...Too much is unhealthy.
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
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