The Community Decides-(Mapping game experiment)

[MindMuncher]

Okay, Now for some long awaited updates... I'm sorry, the props would mess up and I was battling a virus in the same time.... Also, I couldn't get rid of it all and this is my slow computer...
And I'm pissed that props that say they can be static, can't... And they're breakable... Gar... I really thought I could see some supports for shanties in their future.

Anyway, [B][U]pictures:[/U][/B]

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The Interior of the shanty:
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Breakable panels... Those boards I was talking about that said they could be static but change their mind... They break... I was hoping I could use them as supports and stuff... At least they aren't necessarily an obligation in the buildings construction.
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That is the addition of [U]"wider island"[/U] and [U]"shanty shack".[/U]
The shanty is supplied with a pot, a fire a light to mimic the fire (which I need to improve because I used a premade "candle" light so it turns off randomly...) two bottles, a boat, and two harpoons.

I go back to school from now on so work will be slowed (especially with the crippling lack of one computer half the time...).

[U][B]Current Choices:[/B][/U]

[B]1[/B]:
a-Add another island.*
b-Add two "half-ring" islands on the sides of this one to form a shape similiar to [B](o)[/B].
c-Improve this island.*

[B]2[/B]:
a- Add another island(if chosen with Q. 1-a, will add one in addition to that one, so two total will be added).
b- Add a sunken road (destroyed) with a small building near it (will take longer than other additions).
c- Add a concrete structure in the middle of the ocean (Artificial island, in ways).

[I][/I][B][U]*Optional choices[/U][/B],[I] must be input only if designated answer was supplied[/I]

[B]1[/B](only choose if you chose "A" on Q. one):
a-Make this island wider than the first.
b-Make this island taller (and rockier).
c-Add a fairly deep pit in the middle of this one.(specify if you want rock or concrete sides)

[B]2[/B](Only choose if you chose "C" on Q. one):
a-Add autumn foliage (orange leaves to the trees, leafier shrubs, fallen leaves).
b-Add a shanty lookout tower and dock.
c-Add an entrance to an underground structure.

[Tyanet]

I'm loving the look of that shack.

[MindMuncher]

[QUOTE=tyanet;16822608]I'm loving the look of that shack.[/QUOTE]

I'm dissapointed in the lack of any texture in hammer designed for a single plank of wood... Can't find anything to texture any sort of brush based planks... I can cut a texture up I guess, but still.

And thank you, I just can't take compliments without critiquing myself...

[dnt462]

1-c
2-b

Optional option
2-b

[laptopman]

1-b
2-c

[Tyanet]

Hey, I use boards too. I think it looks much better

[MindMuncher]

[QUOTE=laptopman;16823146]1-b
2-c[/QUOTE]

I always like your unpredictable votes.

I'm assuming quite a few will vote for new shanties, another island, or the ruined underwater road.

[editline]11:13PM[/editline]

[QUOTE=tyanet;16823292]Hey, I use boards too. I think it looks much better[/QUOTE]

Better than brush based? Possibly, but they break so it's worse.

[Tyanet]

1-a
2-a

Optional:

1-b

[MindMuncher]

[QUOTE=tyanet;16823368]1-a
2-a

Optional:

1-b[/QUOTE]

Just want a little island chain now do we?

You voted for both new islands and for one to be taller as the bonus. Hehe.
Nothing to do with any sort of structure (people have seemed to like those more).

[furbrain]

1-a
2-b

Nice, king of second page.

[Deadchicken]

1 - a
2 -a

Optional:

1 - b

[Pelf]

1 - c
2 - a

Optional:

2 - a

[Tyanet]

I think it should be limited to 3 islands though

Maybe two... but no more than 3

[MindMuncher]

[QUOTE=tyanet;16824378]I think it should be limited to 3 islands though

Maybe two... but no more than 3[/QUOTE]

Well if you voted for the [B](O)[/B] island formation and an extra you could of had four, but other wise I'm not really adding another option for a new island... maybe a shore though.

[Levybreak]

1-c
2-b

Optional:
2-c

[MindMuncher]

I'll stop voting when someone breaks all these ties springing up...
1 A and B are tied as are 2 A and B. So are all ove the optional 2's.

[Swearblocked]

1 - a
2 - a

Optional
1 - a

[Magman77]

Current:

1-c
2-b

Optional:

2-c

I hope you'll have that building partially submerged with lots of floating debris :D

[MindMuncher]

[QUOTE=Magman77;16848611]Current:

1-c
2-b

Optional:

2-c

I hope you'll have that building partially submerged with lots of floating debris :D[/QUOTE]

I'd have to make the water shallower... or make a skyscaper or something.. but that doesn't usually stand up alone by a road...

And I don't have access to a useable computer until wednesday... or possibly monday but don't count on it.

[Magman77]

[QUOTE=MindMuncher;16866179]I'd have to make the water shallower... or make a skyscaper or something.. but that doesn't usually stand up alone by a road...

And I don't have access to a useable computer until wednesday... or possibly monday but don't count on it.[/QUOTE]

Maybe use displacements to make a sand-bar like road area slowly slanting down to make the road flooded but the building only half flooded? I don't know but give it a try! maybe if i get around to it (i probably wont) ill post screenies of what i mean. I didnt think the water would be like super deep or anything o.0

[fluffy the d]

Long time no see mindmuncher :ninja:

[MindMuncher]

[QUOTE=Magman77;16872221]Maybe use displacements to make a sand-bar like road area slowly slanting down to make the road flooded but the building only half flooded? I don't know but give it a try! maybe if i get around to it (i probably wont) ill post screenies of what i mean. I didnt think the water would be like super deep or anything o.0[/QUOTE]

Hehe, no you don't get it, I made the ocean quite deep... it's about as deep as a six story building, and sandbars that gently slope up would just make up the entire floor because the slope would need to be gradual...

But good idea, I may use a combo of this and shallow ocean... I wonder...

Do you guys think the ocean should be like head heigth deep?

[editline]12:44PM[/editline]

[QUOTE=fluffy the d;16872288]Long time no see mindmuncher :ninja:[/QUOTE]

my computer is fried so I have to borrow my moms to talk to you guys...
I actually went over this before. Good to see someone missed me though.
I'll tlak to you on steam whenever I get my computer back up.

[Miigga]

1-c
2-c

optional

2-c

[SnakeFace]

[QUOTE=MindMuncher;16822871]I'm dissapointed in the lack of any texture in hammer designed for a single plank of wood... Can't find anything to texture any sort of brush based planks... I can cut a texture up I guess, but still.

And thank you, I just can't take compliments without critiquing myself...[/QUOTE]

Valve did it a couple of times, they just use one of the wood floors and stretch it till one plank fits.

[MindMuncher]

[QUOTE=SnakeFace;16900646]Valve did it a couple of times, they just use one of the wood floors and stretch it till one plank fits.[/QUOTE]

That's what I thought, I guess I just don't like doing that all the time... I bet I could make all the plank textures fit a plank or two of varying sizes then save it as a prefab and use them like a paint pallete later...

[MindMuncher]

Okay guys! It seems that you've decided on me "Improving this island*", as well as "Adding another island". You also think that this island would be greatly improved by "adding the entrance to an underground structure" to it!

Voting has ended for now, but that one had the most votes- and the least biased votes of any so far. Nothing won by a landslide, and 1 and 2 both got their votes by being one away from tied.

Think on that for a little bit. I'll go begin mapping... Keep in mind I'm newly in high-school, and am a little overwhelmed for now... I'll definitely update on the weekend if I can. Might do so later tonight or tommorrow.

[MindMuncher]

I'm don'e with the mapping, but I can't open the game- play the map, take pictures, write up the next vote, and dispense with questions with the amount of time I have now. I'm leaving this house for a couple days to go to the "no-computer with steam" house... I'll be able to show pictures and all that jazz when I get back wednesday.

So have fun waiting for me to return. :clint:

[Tyanet]

Bump!

[highlight](User was banned for this post ("Bump" - Terrenteller))[/highlight]

[MindMuncher]

[QUOTE=tyanet;17274979]Bump!

[highlight](User was banned for this post ("Bump" - Terrenteller))[/highlight][/QUOTE]

Hey, actually I needed a bump that wasn't by my own hand... thanks.

I was thinking about just kinda giving up on it since school is all "raggle fraggle".

I'll post my last (very buggy) update. Some sprites didn't work, almost all the lights in the bunker failed, and I accidentally added a whole to the ocean.

I also added a surprise.

[B]EDit:[/B]

Okay here's the pictures I'm promising...

The arch is the surprise, and there will be an option to remove it if you dislike it enough... or options to elaborate on it.

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The inside of the makeshift shelter in the bunker place... The hallway is caved in over there, but the lighting is horrendous and must be mended.
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Ladder down into it.
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Again, don't point out the lighting... and I know the ceiling is low, but it's staying.
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The entrance to the bunker, and the shanty stealing electricity. Also a small lookout on top of the entrance of the base.
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Overview of the first island.
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Overview of the second island.
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Scenic view of second island.
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The little shanty dock at the base of the arch. Bed boxes, a badly balanced boat and food all included.
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Archy.
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Glitch with the sprites. No idea what happened.... I think it's just a faulty texture. They will be fixed.
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I'm sorry, that's the long list of pictures....

I'm not even going to be bothered writing any options since I've had about half an hours sleep of the past 48 hours, so I'm going to go collapse somewhere...

And remember- This is a map thread, so comment on the map. It's not just about voting... I'd love just nice comments, suggestions, suggestions for options even, complaints, insults, whatever... I'd like people to comment as if it wasn't just a voting booth.

[Case-Sensitive]

I liked the old thread where you worked on it piece by piece.