dm_metro Created 18 years ago2006-08-18 06:04:04 UTC by Psycho Psycho

Created 18 years ago2006-08-18 06:04:04 UTC by Psycho Psycho

Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 06:04:04 UTC Post #193793
Woo yay, first HL2DM Map!

The layout is complete and properly textured w/ lights but this is the first area which I've detailed up with props.

http://killthecamper.tjbp.net/work/maps/dm_metro/dm_metro0002.jpg
http://killthecamper.tjbp.net/work/maps/dm_metro/dm_metro0004.jpg
http://killthecamper.tjbp.net/work/maps/dm_metro/dm_metro0005.jpg

Btw the map is based around an abandoned train station which was shut down due to a accident.

Feedback please.
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 06:34:47 UTC Post #193798
looks very cool. nice job on the wrecked platform.

Not sure i like the horse statue in it though
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 06:56:36 UTC Post #193800
Wow, pretty breath-taking, very good work to you, sir. The lighting is superb - however, I'm not sure it's suited for HL2DM. Dark maps in fast-paced multiplayer are usually not a good idea. If I were you, I'd consider making it HL2SP primarily, then releasing a HL2DM version. But it's up to you.

In any case, good work. Could we have a scan of the layout, perhaps? :)
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 07:40:48 UTC Post #193803
looks like my first map for hl, it too was a substation.

It needs banisters and those gate props from the station in HL2. Maybe even from breen screens or whatever.
Rimrook RimrookSince 2003
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 08:20:43 UTC Post #193806
You showed me this yesterday and you know my feedback but I forgot to say I don't like the horse.

And now that I'm more awake the textures don't seem new after all :D

http://killthecamper.tjbp.net/work/maps/dm_metro/dm_metro0007.jpg
http://killthecamper.tjbp.net/work/maps/dm_metro/dm_metro0008.jpg
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 12:43:49 UTC Post #193810
Stop looking at my non-folder-protected site! :(

Thanks for the comments lol

More to come soon
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 13:04:43 UTC Post #193812
I like the clean brushwork, and the train looks fabulous, though, I feel it may be too much of the same color. Unless, of course, that's what you were aiming for; there could be a bit more variation in the stone color. It just seems to me that the subway stations I've seen are a bit more bright-industrial... but that's just me :D .
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 13:16:38 UTC Post #193813
Bright spotlights (like the ones used by the Combine) could help make color variations and contrast without having to retexture everything.
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 13:36:03 UTC Post #193815
Tbh, I had in my frame of mind the station from the Matrix :P

Anyway, here is a more trashy platform.

http://killthecamper.tjbp.net/work/maps/dm_metro/dm_metro0010.jpg

Looks better imo.
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 14:12:50 UTC Post #193818
Some details on the walls and ceiling could do. Pipes, generic metallic stuff and so on.
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 15:19:33 UTC Post #193820
Very nice map. Lighting in source effects 5/10ths of the overall look in my book, and I say you nailed the lighting. Texture choice is wise as well (even though source materials are SOO overused.) I would get rid of the statue, as it does not really make sense in the scene. (But thats just me, if you like it keep it, it wont effect the quality of the map)

Maybe add some power boxes and move ropes around along with generators, and maintenance rooms. Maybe even some steam coming from the pipes, or a flickering light in the corner with sparks coming out.

On a side note not related to the map:

If your computer can handle it I suggest turning anti-aliasing up to at least 2x. Its so blurred, it looks like someone used the sharpen tool in photoshop like 50 times!

And if you can use anti-aliasing, make to turn up anisotropic filtering as well. :)
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-18 15:44:49 UTC Post #193823
Ah so that's why it looks so different...Lower graphics o_0

Anyway if you're not doing it on purpose then impulse 200.
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-19 05:26:50 UTC Post #193863
Well, I have AA on x4 =/

Anyway, I got my new card today, a X1900GT as opposed to my crappy AGP 9600XT.

So expect some more purdy shots soon :P

Oh, and btw, I know I have to add power-up boxes and such. I'll add them when everything else is finished.

I'm going to add pipes, smoke effects, flashing lights and such later aswell.

As for the layout, it's a bit meh =/

I'll post that later
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-23 08:43:38 UTC Post #194255
Here's an update.

User posted image

User posted image


I've changed the lighting and added some better details. Does it look any better?
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-23 15:56:55 UTC Post #194278
Well when I played the older version I thought that room was pretty detailed but the other rooms were pretty boring...Needs more dirtying and random props!!!
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-26 08:59:42 UTC Post #194615
User posted image


Here's a sign model I made ;)
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-26 11:20:55 UTC Post #194634
Pretty cool but since I can't model I'd make that out of brushes :P
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-27 07:15:03 UTC Post #194730
Here's the control room.

User posted image

User posted image
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-27 07:37:55 UTC Post #194734
1. Images won't load for me.
2. You fail for linking with myphp.
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Posted 18 years ago2006-08-27 07:57:05 UTC Post #194744
Work fine for me...
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-04 08:54:16 UTC Post #195564
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-04 09:30:16 UTC Post #195566
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-04 09:39:34 UTC Post #195570
Heh, keep on-topic please :P
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-04 12:29:45 UTC Post #195603
the map really needed some bright lights, darkness is good and all, but not througout the entire map
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-04 12:32:54 UTC Post #195607
It's fine for me. Maybe your monitor sucks? :P
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-04 12:34:47 UTC Post #195610
1. too dark
2. you fail for linking to a myphp
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-04 12:34:47 UTC Post #195611
That's the comment we love to hear ;)
I think the darkness hides the mistakes he made ;)
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-04 12:37:37 UTC Post #195612
im at 90 brightness.
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-05 05:24:15 UTC Post #195672
What monitor you got? I'm not even on full brightness or gamma in-game and it looks fine...

Plus there's the fact that I altered the levels of the final images...
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-05 18:04:37 UTC Post #195731
+Very good brushwork, propwork and ambience throughout the whole map.
-Very basic layout (a ring) and some confusing parts (two similar doors where one opens and the other doesn't, difficulty moving in the subway area etc.)

If you could make gameflow a bit more clear and add some variation in the Z-axis, the map could be truly great.
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-05 18:27:04 UTC Post #195734
Sometimes I think some twhl members have a touch of the jealous bug....(just kiddin XD) (or maybe not, DOUBLE XD)

Its a fantastic map. Awsome brushwork, good material choice, and it was not that bad as far as brightness goes.

Problems:

The displacements where the train is crashed were awsome,but one area the displacement does not match up with the wall, and the void is visible.

Ladder dismount areas need to be higher. The ladder is difficult to get off.

Maybe add some more faces to the cylinder tunnel, and put some prop wreckage at the end of the tunnel to break up the monotany of the displacement.

Overall its a very well done excellent map. Loved the lighting effects, sparks, and I really loved the subway area. I really felt I was in a subway. Perfect on all the details. I wont rate your map until you fix the problems so I can give it a 5 star :)
Posted 18 years ago2006-09-06 04:48:16 UTC Post #195750
Shame cause on Interlopers he was like "No No, not touching map, finished, never touch againz."

;)

It is a nice small map with a grainy detail to it...I assume you PS'd the grainyness? Now if you could apply that detail in a map 3 times as big then you succeeded.
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
You must be logged in to post a response.