The thing I like the most is the shapes that you used.
Your one out of a million to actually use interesting floor shapes and it really makes your map look great.
This may be korny but have you considered having a Italian boat that moves around and takes you around the back area where the bomb site lies.
[CS:S] - de_venetia (WIP)
Created 19 years ago2005-12-08 07:56:18 UTC by
AJ
Created 19 years ago2005-12-08 07:56:18 UTC by
AJ
Posted 18 years ago2006-01-26 19:54:37 UTC
Post #159745
Posted 18 years ago2006-01-27 01:34:51 UTC
Post #159765
I'm getting gondola's made, but they're for looks, not transport.
Posted 18 years ago2006-01-28 23:59:06 UTC
Post #160177
Rawr.
Latest version sucks ass.
Latest version sucks ass.
Posted 18 years ago2006-01-29 00:00:49 UTC
Post #160179
Well, Internal Beta 3 was released and played!
Changes from Beta Two:
Changes from Beta Two:
- Library redesigned
- Custom tile textures included (thanks dewdle)
- Custom book textures included (thanks Rabid)
- Road texture changed
- Buildings redesigned on street level
- Displacements redesigned
- Tunnel redesigned
- Various texture fixes
- Various prop additions
- Custom rock model added
- Custom soundscape added
- New sand texture (from dod_anzio)
- Minor optimisation enhancements
Posted 18 years ago2006-01-29 08:30:14 UTC
Post #160223
Excellent Stuff Ant! Many screenies remind me of de_plaka, which is a compliment in case you were wondering 
Posted 18 years ago2006-01-29 18:28:08 UTC
Post #160386
Damn dawg...Thats pro all the way, Uber Pwn3d!
Posted 18 years ago2006-01-29 23:46:02 UTC
Post #160444
Indeed, 'twas a fun game. Can't wait 'till the next version. Will there be a beta 4 or will that be the final release?
Posted 18 years ago2006-01-30 11:12:21 UTC
Post #160480
I'm sure Ant wond mind (much):
Screenshots taken from the test.
Note: I didn't have the water texture used, that's why it's all wireframy.
Looks very excellent Ant. Keep the good work up .
Screenshots taken from the test.
Note: I didn't have the water texture used, that's why it's all wireframy.
Looks very excellent Ant. Keep the good work up
.
Posted 18 years ago2006-01-30 15:17:22 UTC
Post #160542
Man, '05 and '07 are leet.
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-01 23:05:49 UTC
Post #161019
Thanks for the comments guys. Its great to hear 'em on something I've worked a lot on. Its great fun to play to, so I'm glad.
Beta 4 is on hold at the moment because I found out what's wrong with my computer: dodgy RAM. Ran a memtest and it picked it up. Looks like its gonna be a little while before I get the chance to go out and pick up some new RAM.
Beta 4 is on hold at the moment because I found out what's wrong with my computer: dodgy RAM. Ran a memtest and it picked it up. Looks like its gonna be a little while before I get the chance to go out and pick up some new RAM.
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-02 09:02:56 UTC
Post #161058
Ahh thats too bad, I had busted RAM a few months ago, computer wouldnt even load windows in the end.
Looks brilliant, just hope I am on IRC for the next batch of testing
Looks brilliant, just hope I am on IRC for the next batch of testing
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-11 21:54:26 UTC
Post #162763
Ok, I have a few requests for assistance!
1. Texture Artist: Looking for an artist who is able to make a few unique textures for de_venice. This includes some fancy wood panelling and an assortment of banners/flags. May also include some other generic textures.
2. Modeller: Looking for a modeller who can design, skin and compile some small props models for de_venice. This includes stuff like small plaques, statuettes and other small models
If you know anyone who might be interested, or if you are interested, please drop me a line at ascarcella AT gmail DOT com. I'm really do need these positions filled (particularly the texture artist) so I can finish off de_venice and release it.
1. Texture Artist: Looking for an artist who is able to make a few unique textures for de_venice. This includes some fancy wood panelling and an assortment of banners/flags. May also include some other generic textures.
2. Modeller: Looking for a modeller who can design, skin and compile some small props models for de_venice. This includes stuff like small plaques, statuettes and other small models
If you know anyone who might be interested, or if you are interested, please drop me a line at ascarcella AT gmail DOT com. I'm really do need these positions filled (particularly the texture artist) so I can finish off de_venice and release it.
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-12 09:11:45 UTC
Post #162815
While I'm here, I may as well pimp a new screenie. This is from todays release of Internal Beta 4.
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 02:37:19 UTC
Post #163136
Ant I love the work you are doing.
Even though I havent tested Beta 4 yet im sure it will be great.
/me wants de_venice
Even though I havent tested Beta 4 yet im sure it will be great.
/me wants de_venice
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 05:18:51 UTC
Post #163152
Oo! Lookin' good. 
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 06:17:37 UTC
Post #163160
Looking good, ant. I really like how it looks.
I have only one question: Whats WIP?
I have only one question: Whats WIP?
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 08:27:01 UTC
Post #163168
"Work In Progress".
I am currently keeping a Developer Diary for the map, which can be viewed here.
I shall be updating this pretty much everyday (or when I get a chance to map), so make sure you keep checking it (if you give a crap, of course).
Edit: Whoops, got a little used to XHTML. Fixed now.
I am currently keeping a Developer Diary for the map, which can be viewed here.
I shall be updating this pretty much everyday (or when I get a chance to map), so make sure you keep checking it (if you give a crap, of course).
Edit: Whoops, got a little used to XHTML. Fixed now.
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 08:40:16 UTC
Post #163169
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 08:53:54 UTC
Post #163170
Well, I have to go and fix all the crap that I messed up today. After that, I'll be adding buildings to the skybox and some islands.
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 09:25:20 UTC
Post #163171
Can you use crows in CS:S? it would add nice ambience to the map having them fly around the joint, shitting everywhere, crowing,... generally just being birds.
How big is the download for this map going to be?
How big is the download for this map going to be?
- custom textures
- custom models
- custom sounds?
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 09:33:07 UTC
Post #163172
Well, I'm fairly sure you can. I may add pigeons though, not crows, they'd suit the map more.
As for the map, Internal Beta 4 is 6 megs RAR'ed. The BSP is about 14-15 megs uncompressed. So its not too big at the moment, but that's due to the fact that its only a fast VIS/RAD compile and there's no HDR yet. Also, I'm planning to have more props and materials, so its gonna get bigger.
As for the map, Internal Beta 4 is 6 megs RAR'ed. The BSP is about 14-15 megs uncompressed. So its not too big at the moment, but that's due to the fact that its only a fast VIS/RAD compile and there's no HDR yet. Also, I'm planning to have more props and materials, so its gonna get bigger.
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 09:34:11 UTC
Post #163173
It's just a minor observation, but isn't there a bit missing from that bridge?
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 09:42:28 UTC
Post #163174
damnyou kasperg, you mentioned it before i did.
Very nice work. Looks like a professional default map, maybe one day a year from now, it will be a default map. But i can't say too much, i don't map source stuff yet.
Very nice work. Looks like a professional default map, maybe one day a year from now, it will be a default map. But i can't say too much, i don't map source stuff yet.
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-14 09:45:59 UTC
Post #163176
Well, it isn't a bit missing exactly...I just mapped it that way for some reason. 
Looks like a professional default map, maybe one day a year from now, it will be a default map.Holy shit! Thanks!!
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-15 02:20:58 UTC
Post #163344
By the way, as well as the help I need that I listed above, I also need Beta Testers! This time, you don't have to be on IRC to do so, just email me and I will send you the latest version (currently Beta 4 for the testers). If you wish, I can also compile a bot mesh and include that.
Posted 18 years ago2006-02-28 01:36:16 UTC
Post #165460
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-03 05:39:21 UTC
Post #166057
Internal Beta 5 will be up soon. This version includes a Navigation mesh! If you want to do your own testing of it, please reply. Otherwise, I'm just getting my usual batch of beta testers.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-03 08:02:22 UTC
Post #166063
Aww, starting to look real nice man. It's too bright like this indeed, but some HDR really does the map well I think, with it's warm sunny feeling.
I've got one grip with the map so far and that's that it's mostly 90 degrees. There's some roundings but the overall directions are very straight. How about rotating some of those houses in the back and alternating that plaza edge some more?
Other than that, looking real fine. I'd like to run through this for some testing...
I've got one grip with the map so far and that's that it's mostly 90 degrees. There's some roundings but the overall directions are very straight. How about rotating some of those houses in the back and alternating that plaza edge some more?
Other than that, looking real fine. I'd like to run through this for some testing...
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-03 08:41:34 UTC
Post #166068
Screenshots from recent playtest.
Map looks fantastic!
Map looks fantastic!
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-03 08:45:55 UTC
Post #166069
Its Awsome and the HDR just goes really good with it.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-03 08:46:00 UTC
Post #166070
Check #11 then #12...
I got owned!
(In my defence I had just awped a hard bot that very second until I was zoomed in on.)
Nice map btw.
I got owned!
(In my defence I had just awped a hard bot that very second until I was zoomed in on.)
Nice map btw.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-03 09:26:13 UTC
Post #166076
I've said it before and I'll say it again:
oMG j00r mA3p dE_vBN37iA h@Z (n0t h@X.LoL!!) aWSum L!gh7nin!!!11!1
er.. i mean... the HDR looks great..
Oh.. and the water looks too bright for the sky here
oMG j00r mA3p dE_vBN37iA h@Z (n0t h@X.LoL!!) aWSum L!gh7nin!!!11!1
er.. i mean... the HDR looks great..
Oh.. and the water looks too bright for the sky here
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-03 09:29:59 UTC
Post #166078
wonders why ant hasnt been flamed for quadruple posting
hmmmm....
anyone......?
crickets in background
.....
oh well i better do it then...
EDIT BUTTON!!1!@!!@@12!!!!
omg i feel retarded now
(and yes i know its bcus of long betwen-post times i just wanted to say it )
It's also cos I'm a mod. Teehee. - Ant
hmmmm....
anyone......?
crickets in background
.....
oh well i better do it then...
EDIT BUTTON!!1!@!!@@12!!!!
omg i feel retarded now
(and yes i know its bcus of long betwen-post times
i just wanted to say it )It's also cos I'm a mod. Teehee. - Ant
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-03 11:30:08 UTC
Post #166092
I think I'm not going to like the fact that my current 3D card can't handle HDR... time for some updates, my monitor is becoming less quality by the day too...
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-03 18:45:07 UTC
Post #166147
lol, my montor gives off a high pitched buzz when i turn it on.....and my 6600gt is STILL broken from NOVEMBER (NOVEMBER!!!) ....gay slow computer place. so i have to use my 5200 >_<
no nice tasty HDR for me :/
no nice tasty HDR for me :/
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-04 03:44:20 UTC
Post #166207
Thanks for the feedback everyone, it keeps me going!
As for the HDR: its extremly hard to capture in a screenshot. At some times it looks too bright, at some times it looks perfect. You really have to play it with it on to gauge for yourself. During last nights beta test, I don't think anyone had any concerns with the HDR (I felt that it made it look better actually).
Thanks to ZombieLoffe for hosting last nights match and providing feedback (as well as some slick screenies). I'd also like to thank Jax, Ansith and some other dude who joined the server to test.
As for the HDR: its extremly hard to capture in a screenshot. At some times it looks too bright, at some times it looks perfect. You really have to play it with it on to gauge for yourself. During last nights beta test, I don't think anyone had any concerns with the HDR (I felt that it made it look better actually).
Thanks to ZombieLoffe for hosting last nights match and providing feedback (as well as some slick screenies). I'd also like to thank Jax, Ansith and some other dude who joined the server to test.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-04 05:02:39 UTC
Post #166213
HDR is impossible to properly showcase in static screenshots as Ant has mentioned.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-04 22:58:11 UTC
Post #166422
Yeah. HDR simulates the iris effect when walking into areas of varying brightness. In a dark area, your eye's iris will open to let in more light. This also works vice versa (i.e. the iris will close in areas of light).
In-game, this combines with bloom to produce areas of extreme brightness which gets adjusted according to what you see. Its a pretty cool effect that actually influences gameplay - sometimes you can't see if there's an enemy ahead because its too bright, so you have to wait a few seconds for the iris to adjust.
In-game, this combines with bloom to produce areas of extreme brightness which gets adjusted according to what you see. Its a pretty cool effect that actually influences gameplay - sometimes you can't see if there's an enemy ahead because its too bright, so you have to wait a few seconds for the iris to adjust.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-05 10:00:56 UTC
Post #166508
Well then post a 30 second video because a friend showed me a video of his map in progress and I thought it looked great mainly because I could see it in action.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-06 02:14:37 UTC
Post #166619
Given the fact that Ant is on 33k, and a 30 second video would be quite a large file, I doubt that is really an option.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-06 02:31:52 UTC
Post #166620
/me wonders if Habboi saw the request for beta testers
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-06 12:39:48 UTC
Post #166668
Nope I didn't and I would have loved to join...Oh well, I look forward to the release.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-06 18:16:35 UTC
Post #166741
My GF 4200 doesnt support HDR either. Does that mean that I would have an advantage while playing HDR maps? I dont know how that works. If it affects gameplay, it should affect everyone...
I sort of agree with Captain P's comment on the "90?-ness" of the map. I know this is an abstraction of Venice, but the real city has a much more chaotic feeling to it. You dont have to alter the layout, but change some buildings as suggested.
oh, and Venice in Italian is spelled Venezia!
I sort of agree with Captain P's comment on the "90?-ness" of the map. I know this is an abstraction of Venice, but the real city has a much more chaotic feeling to it. You dont have to alter the layout, but change some buildings as suggested.
oh, and Venice in Italian is spelled Venezia!
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-06 22:16:37 UTC
Post #166769
I suppose you might have an advantage, yes.
As for the 90 degreeness of the map, I'm actually not too sure what you mean. Keep in mind that this isn't Venice as such, its merely inspired somewhat by it. As for Venetia...thank ZombieLoffe for that. Heck, I should know these things...
Ah well, Venetia sounds cool.
As for the 90 degreeness of the map, I'm actually not too sure what you mean. Keep in mind that this isn't Venice as such, its merely inspired somewhat by it. As for Venetia...thank ZombieLoffe for that.
Heck, I should know these things...Ah well, Venetia sounds cool.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-07 02:54:39 UTC
Post #166776
Jax said Venezia in IRC when names were being put forward but noooooooo noone listens to that guy...
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-07 05:23:31 UTC
Post #166785
My card supports HDR if I whack my resolution and texture detail down.
Lost Coast still looks incredible.
Lost Coast still looks incredible.
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-08 04:58:04 UTC
Post #166942
I can have Everything on High setting and have HDR on high and still get 73 fps strange
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-08 05:00:05 UTC
Post #166943
u must got good cpu and/or gfx card.
lost looks good even without HDR!
loved the commentary - aparrently episode 1 will have it too. yay for commentaries!
lost looks good even without HDR!
loved the commentary - aparrently episode 1 will have it too. yay for commentaries!
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-08 06:27:59 UTC
Post #166950
Sorry to go off topic,
I got an Athlon 3500+ and a 6600GT tdh. They arn't that great
I got an Athlon 3500+ and a 6600GT tdh. They arn't that great
Posted 18 years ago2006-03-08 06:41:58 UTC
Post #166951
pretty good tho - shows how you can get those fps scores.
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