My SF map project.

Kilrogg · 12-04-2005, 09:05 PM

Alright so I fixed the crashing bug so I could finally load my map. It's still very rough right now and the terrain (other than the waterfall areas) is pretty basic. There are no trees yet or much detail but I'm very satisfied with the layout/design I came up with and think it's going to be a lot of fun when it's finalized. I also only painted 1 basic texture on the terrain so it looks weird right now

There will be plenty of trees and cover (and as you can see a decent fog, but that's just a random value I entered, it will change before map is final) to prevent it from becoming a snipefest.

The setting:

A US military cargo containing prototype weaponry has been shot down by MEC forces over <insert area name which will become map name here>. MEC forces and local rebels must gain control of the crash site and surrounding area blah blah blah. It's going to be MEC vs rebels because I want same weapons and no new overpowered weapons.

Screenies: (I couldn't go near the waterfalls to take better screenshots of the hill route because there is a bug w/ bf2 editor that makes all effects crash your map until you compile your final map or something like that)

Comments and suggestions below pls

Preston85 · 12-04-2005, 09:38 PM

I am liking! Wow, great plot, layout looks sweet.

Looks good even this early! You've obviously planned/thought about this a lot.

I'm jelous, I want yours and wushuhero's maps!

Hard to tell the routes, an alternative to the bridge, this could be a perfect point to put zipline points (since its SF) make higher areas on both sides with a lower point in range. If the enemy takes out the bridge they then can defend those zipline points. Should proivde enough cover for zipliners but not much cover for people to camp the point they will arrive at.

If you need a 3rd party contracter to come in you know who to call

Kilrogg · 12-04-2005, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preston85

I am liking! Wow, great plot, layout looks sweet.

Looks good even this early! You've obviously planned/thought about this a lot.

I'm jelous, I want yours and wushuhero's maps!

Hard to tell the routes, an alternative to the bridge, this could be a perfect point to put zipline points (since its SF) make higher areas on both sides with a lower point in range. If the enemy takes out the bridge they then can defend those zipline points. Should proivde enough cover for zipliners but not much cover for people to camp the point they will arrive at.

If you need a 3rd party contracter to come in you know who to call

yeah thats how i made the bridge area, high/low side on both sides for zips

SgtDuke · 12-05-2005, 01:36 AM

Wow, that looks like a pretty interesting environment and scenario. Can't wait to see the completed and polished version. Nice work so far Kilrogg!

Kilrogg · 12-06-2005, 04:35 PM

More pics with some trees and some more work done. Still lots missing though but should be ready for a beta soon. The textures aren't right around the plane because I used the autopainter thing and haven't retouched it, just imagine its dirt and not rock

Preston85 · 12-06-2005, 07:11 PM

Looking good.

Do you not need objects (ie Buildings) for the zip line to attach?

Any chance of a sneak preview? I can't work on my map atm so having a spin around your map will give me a good idea of how the map will play out.

Kilrogg · 12-06-2005, 07:16 PM

Ziplines work on anything, you can shoot it at a wall or a cliff. The only requirement from what I have seen playing around with it in my map is the zipline must start on relatively flat ground or you wont be able to get on it

Preston85 · 12-06-2005, 07:27 PM

Wow, +rep to EA for a well executed idea!!!

Kilrogg · 12-06-2005, 07:36 PM

yeah too bad grapple hooks arent that great tho =/ its gonna be a pain to make objects at top of cliffs for every point i want to be able to be climbed with the hook. Hooks dont work on cliffs because they arent perfectly vertical

And yeah I can send you the map if you tell me what exactly I got to send you...

Preston85 · 12-06-2005, 08:45 PM

Just zip the maps folder.

eg. \BF2\mods\xpack\Levels\MAPNAMEFOLDER

Delta_Swift · 12-06-2005, 11:48 PM

This looks really cool, Kilrogg. There are going to be some nasty kill zones on that map. Your plane crash terrain setup is really well done. I'm looking forward to this map.

**TG_Bubba** · 12-07-2005, 11:26 AM

Looks real good for a sniper.

Kilrogg · 12-07-2005, 12:04 PM

It's not going to be a snipefest

The way I work is I make the basic terrain first then I add some objects/trees to give me an idea, then I add the terrain details and most importantly the cover. There will be a lot of cover in the map to prevent snipers from owning everyone

Kilrogg · 12-07-2005, 12:30 PM

Some more screenies. Most of the fighting will happen on the upper plateau where there is a lot of forest (dont worry it doesnt lag) and places for ambushes. I'm going to make a lot of "hidden passages" thru the forest as well

Preston85 · 12-07-2005, 03:00 PM

Looking nice

Quote:

lot of forest

Don't lie! Thats sparse! (Wait till you see mine, now thats a lot of forest!)

12-04-2005, 09:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kilrogg Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,146	My SF map project. Alright so I fixed the crashing bug so I could finally load my map. It's still very rough right now and the terrain (other than the waterfall areas) is pretty basic. There are no trees yet or much detail but I'm very satisfied with the layout/design I came up with and think it's going to be a lot of fun when it's finalized. I also only painted 1 basic texture on the terrain so it looks weird right now There will be plenty of trees and cover (and as you can see a decent fog, but that's just a random value I entered, it will change before map is final) to prevent it from becoming a snipefest. The setting: A US military cargo containing prototype weaponry has been shot down by MEC forces over <insert area name which will become map name here>. MEC forces and local rebels must gain control of the crash site and surrounding area blah blah blah. It's going to be MEC vs rebels because I want same weapons and no new overpowered weapons. Screenies: (I couldn't go near the waterfalls to take better screenshots of the hill route because there is a bug w/ bf2 editor that makes all effects crash your map until you compile your final map or something like that) Comments and suggestions below pls

12-04-2005, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Preston85 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,601	Re: My SF map project. I am liking! Wow, great plot, layout looks sweet. Looks good even this early! You've obviously planned/thought about this a lot. I'm jelous, I want yours and wushuhero's maps! Hard to tell the routes, an alternative to the bridge, this could be a perfect point to put zipline points (since its SF) make higher areas on both sides with a lower point in range. If the enemy takes out the bridge they then can defend those zipline points. Should proivde enough cover for zipliners but not much cover for people to camp the point they will arrive at. If you need a 3rd party contracter to come in you know who to call __________________

12-05-2005, 01:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
SgtDuke Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,355	Re: My SF map project. Wow, that looks like a pretty interesting environment and scenario. Can't wait to see the completed and polished version. Nice work so far Kilrogg!

12-06-2005, 04:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kilrogg Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,146	Re: My SF map project. More pics with some trees and some more work done. Still lots missing though but should be ready for a beta soon. The textures aren't right around the plane because I used the autopainter thing and haven't retouched it, just imagine its dirt and not rock

12-06-2005, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Preston85 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,601	Re: My SF map project. Looking good. Do you not need objects (ie Buildings) for the zip line to attach? Any chance of a sneak preview? I can't work on my map atm so having a spin around your map will give me a good idea of how the map will play out. __________________

12-06-2005, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kilrogg Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,146	Re: My SF map project. Ziplines work on anything, you can shoot it at a wall or a cliff. The only requirement from what I have seen playing around with it in my map is the zipline must start on relatively flat ground or you wont be able to get on it

12-06-2005, 07:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Preston85 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,601	Re: My SF map project. Wow, +rep to EA for a well executed idea!!! __________________

12-06-2005, 07:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kilrogg Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,146	Re: My SF map project. yeah too bad grapple hooks arent that great tho =/ its gonna be a pain to make objects at top of cliffs for every point i want to be able to be climbed with the hook. Hooks dont work on cliffs because they arent perfectly vertical And yeah I can send you the map if you tell me what exactly I got to send you...

12-06-2005, 08:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Preston85 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,601	Re: My SF map project. Just zip the maps folder. eg. \BF2\mods\xpack\Levels\MAPNAMEFOLDER __________________

12-06-2005, 11:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Delta_Swift Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Age: 22 Posts: 455	Re: My SF map project. This looks really cool, Kilrogg. There are going to be some nasty kill zones on that map. Your plane crash terrain setup is really well done. I'm looking forward to this map. __________________ \|TG\|Delta_Swift

12-07-2005, 11:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
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12-07-2005, 12:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kilrogg Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,146	Re: My SF map project. It's not going to be a snipefest The way I work is I make the basic terrain first then I add some objects/trees to give me an idea, then I add the terrain details and most importantly the cover. There will be a lot of cover in the map to prevent snipers from owning everyone

12-07-2005, 12:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kilrogg Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,146	Re: My SF map project. Some more screenies. Most of the fighting will happen on the upper plateau where there is a lot of forest (dont worry it doesnt lag) and places for ambushes. I'm going to make a lot of "hidden passages" thru the forest as well

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