Gyradell: Node6 Created 17 years ago2007-08-07 21:26:27 UTC by Rimrook

This is layout.(color coded for reference)

As always, the map is 90% accurate to the layout, but as proportions don't line up right in the drawing, I improvised a bit.

This is what has changed from the base that was released in the map vault.I added some details and trims to the edges of room 1. Originally I had railings but they messed up the flow when falling from the upper level to the lower level. The added height lead to fall-damage, without railings there is none. Also, shooting to the lower level, and jumping from edge to edge were troublesome. So I scrapped them and made a trim that will likely have caution stripes for an obvious reason.

As far as detailing goes, the screenshot was a compile on Fast-vis, so its not true, the r_speeds are still low and no more detail will go into room 1 beside a few blocks for lights along the walls.

Texturing isn't in sight yet, a pre-texture release of the map will be done with weapons and items. Any gameplay elements will be criticized then, but I was thinking less Gyradell and more Abandoned Building. Which means less plants and more ditritus.

I also plan on spending a crucial amount of time on textures, since I've been lazy with them in the past few maps and haven't used much else than HL2 rips. I will use some bases from that and the new DDS texture set from NVIDIA. As well as some old common classics.

Since I mentioned it...
The .dds plugin for Photoshop
Transmogrifying Textures Volume I

I'm taking lots of feedback on this map, so give it.

is it just me, or is the layout strikingly similar to this?

hunter is on to something here.

well it looks spectacular so far

is it just me, or is the layout strikingly similar to this?

No it doesn't.

Rimrook, is this updated version in the vault or is the original layout still in the vault?

Textures and props are where your maps really shine, I'll be waiting for them. I can't give any critiques about the architecture. There's nothing really phenomenal about it. Nothing bad either. I don't want to say "normal" because I might sound like a prick.

The layout reminds me of Frenzy, and if it plays anything like Frenzy then you've got a winner here.

The architecture is pretty good actually. There's a feeling of depth because everything juts out.

I'm confuzzled.
I really don't want to load up this map with models, sounds, and extra junk to download.

Would 2 or 3 models be ok if they're not too large in file size?

But besides that, I guess I could work on it some more and update the one in the vault since it might be difficult to see things in screenshots. Rooms 1 is pretty much done, room 5 is in progress. Once 5 is done I'll update the map in the vault.

I wont mind models,
but for a deathmatch map, i think custom sounds might be a bit overkill. Expecially with a server download and everything

That doesn't seem to stop servers from making you download 40 WarCraft 3 sounds to accompany their custom power-ups, etc.

I think sounds are fine, but that's just me. I think any file is fine, as long as the zip doesn't end up being 10MB or more.

True
Now all we need is a server...

Doesn't mean i'm loading this map up, the models will be purely flourish, and there will likely be no new sounds.

I touched upon it last night, but didn't go much further. I'm beginning to juggle amongst my tasks.

This map hasn't gone anywhere....

Does anyone want to finish it?

Here's the RMF.

I have picked this up and am turning it into a HL2DM map.

I will renovate the outside but most of the inside will remain the same besides adding props, decals, textures, ect. The layout story will be still be called "Node 6"

City 17 is divided into sectors, each sector is supplied with electricity, water, gas though each node. There is one node for each sector. If a sector get out of hand this gives the Combine the power to cut resources to help squash the resistance. You play in "Node 6" where rebels fight to take control of the Node from the Combine.

Here are the current pics::::

You're cleaning it up very, VERY NICELY!!!

I demand 30 screens when you finish it.

No don't clean it. Dirty it up with masses of props and dirt decals.

d'oh

It IS half life.... I mean.. clean isn't exactly in valve's dictionary.
but we're not valve, so just 2 cents lol

We're TWHL.... We Do Sexy.

touche, salesman

Thats a good idea for a compo. Cleanest Map............

Define what a "Clean map" looks like....

That's a difficult concept really. I have noticed there are several design styles that differ between different mappers and interchange in maps.
There is Smooth: eg, hallways that are pleasant to look at and are consistant with no holes in walls or broken trims.
There is Natural: Outdoor settings, non man-made, very hard to pull off in the Half-Life engine but when done right is exceptional.
There is (as Habboi says) Dirty: Scattered objects such as trash, crates, debris
There is Rough: Sharp edges and large bold trims that may or may not be regular. Heavy trim counts and regular breaks in flat surfaces

So I suppose Clean would be: A modest amount of the above in a realistic and purposeful map. Not some warehouse that stores toxic waste. Nothing from the future or past. In other words: REALISTIC in every possible way. The map would have to have a purpose for every box on the floor, a trashcan sitting in the corner, a door that leads somewhere and if not why doesn't it. A clean map needs a story and a purpose for every part of it.

Anyway, I'm babbling on, thats what i think a "clean" map should be defined by.

To be honest this map in itself would make a good compo map base. sigh... I miss map from base compos

You mean "Map on Something that is done for you Lazy Lot" Compo ;D

How about a "Finish a mod for once" compo. we could give out kittens.

Would that be like.. a redeemable voucher, or via FedEx air mail?

Kittens! Yes!!! I wont pay for freight and you'd better pack plenty of supplies cause I don't want that kitty turning into a fluffy carcass by the time it gets here. Wait...what about air holes?

YES! Thats a brilliant idea. The reward should be a load of air holes! Think of the money you'd save.

Oh wait...you mean for the kitten right?

headdesk

Hmm. yes. Maybe just a robo-cat. Nah, hate those things.