Spacebuild Community Mapping Project - Developers

What do you all think is a good size for an asteroid base? The size of the one in gm_new_worlds? Something smaller/bigger? How big should the hallways be?

new worlds is a good size i reckon same size hallways i guess though bigger could be good to

Alright, I will see what I can do about that...

Wow... New posts! Just to let you all know I'm still working on my planet. I've (kind of) abandoned the large one in favor of a smaller, more detailed planet... I haven't decided what the surface looks like exactly but I'm working on a size-able underground base... Afterwords, I may work on the spawn planet if no one else has called that? P.S. Pics to be up later

I was making a spacebuild map before. I'll see if i can find it on my harddrive and give it out. I never finished it because i thought it was boring. If i don't find it (Reformated computer, not sure i backed it up) I can atleast give you some tips and shit. Edit: Didn't find it. [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=675631[/url] That's the thread. I was kind off in a fight or something with luke so ignore that shit about it. It was nearly done but i scrapped it because i was bored with it. I used photoshop to edit a bunch of hl2 textures to make them more spacey, And the skyboxes. I made those myself with a plug in for photoshop that generates shit like that. Or, well, not really made on my own since the plugin did most of the work but yeah. The "globe" textures were from a site which i'll find in a sec. Edit: This is the place where i got the textures for the skybox models. [url]http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/[/url] Atleast some of them. Just google planet textures really. Edit again: This is the plugin i used to make the skybox. I basically made a few planets, added a couple of stars and made a basic skybox texture. [url]http://www.flamingpear.com/lunarcell.html[/url] Great plugin. The main reason i gave up on the map i guess is because of the compile times. My computer is very old, and the map took up most of the grid size. I optimized everything very well, hint brushes, aera_portals and func_detailing stuff.

Thanks for the resources kp3! :D Also, Byneri, I was thinking... Perhaps the project should take a more structured route? What I mean by this is the fact that I've realized, and seen so far everyone else, make livable, earth-like planets... Maybe the project needs to be organized into a sign up list or something, as well as a steam community group. I'll volunteer for this if you don't want to set it up. On the list we could have for example: Maps: -Raydon (Earth-like) <- Gabe Newell -Trak (Lava planet) <- Garry -Orgon (Ice World) <- Joe Shmoe -Venus (Poison Gas world) <-SIGN UP FOR THIS PLANET -PlanetName (More stuff) <-SIGN UP FOR THIS PLANET Models: -Name -Name -Name Textures/Skyboxes: - - Other Misc. Help: -kp3 - The reason I'm placing this up on the thread instead of a PM to Byneri is to see what people think of this. I'd like to see this project succeed as I think it has the potential to be the greatest Spacebuild map ever created, but it just needs to be a bit more directed in my opinion. Comments anyone?

yeah i fully agree with you My lava planet is basicaly done and i have made a small demo planet which im going to expand on which is way different to anything in HL2 etc so yeah. good idea. also if we draw a possible layout of the map that could help as well

That asteroid looks jaw dropping. And that water planet too. I have to agree with Elv02, this might be the best spacebuild map ever made.

[QUOTE=hawkeye hawk;19748454]That asteroid looks jaw dropping. And that water planet too. I have to agree with Elv02, this might be the best spacebuild map ever made.[/QUOTE] Which one? And this thing does need some structuring.

yea i think if we choose how the galaxy looks would also help like is it life inhabited if so by who etc, like combine could work well and yeah if things need changing i will happily go back to my planets and change them to the new specifications, the snow planet i am probably going to scrap/re-do

Right, I think tonight I'm going to PM Byneri, and create a Steam Community group (I'll pass control of it to Byneri upon his request if he wants). As well as create some possible plans and layouts for planets and such. Good to hear there's still people on this project! I'll update you guys in an hour or two, got some errands to run... I'll post the Steam Community group link soon....

[U][B]:dance:STEAM COMMUNITY GROUP NOW UP AND RUNNING[/B][/U]:dance: [URL]http://steamcommunity.com/groups/spacebuildcommunityproject[/URL] Got back a little later then expected, but I still wanted to get the group up and running tonight. Anyone who wants to can join, and as for the profile page... It's a 3 minute work up that should do for now. I'll revise it tomorrow. Also, as a personal request, can anyone Photoshop the group an Avatar? Just so we have a logo or something to put on the group and possibly in the map somewhere... Anyway, it's late and I'm not sure how many people will see this, but if you want to pitch in, please feel free to join!

Sweet! Join'd. I still need to get around to posting pictures of my spacestaion/asteroid base. [editline]09:17PM[/editline] Also, it is Spacebuild Community [i]Mapping[/i] Project...

Sorry I haven't been on much the last few weeks, been bogged down with RL stuff... Anyway, I got your PM Elv, and organization of the project sounds great. If you want to take the reigns, I've got no problem with it. I've got some stuff to contribute in the way of .vmf's; I'll get that stuff ready for you when I get a chance.

Thanks Bynari! I'll gladly take the reigns on this project, however, I'd still like to keep you as a admin to the group as well as keep the first post of this thread up to date with news, link to the community group, etc. if that's OK with you. Anyway, just stopping in for lunch so I won't respond again for a few more hours. I'll work on plans and the group profile tonight.

Hey guys! I did a bit of work today in terms of planning, etc, on the map. I've got quite a lot of idea's which I'll put putting in the group announcements in the next few days! [U][B]Events:[/B][/U][INDENT]For anyone making anything, joining the group this weekend would be a good idea, since we are having a "Pool the resources" discussion Monday. We will talk about what's been made, what needs to get scrapped, changed, or added; as well as new ideas for the project! [/INDENT][U][B]Announcements:[/B][/U][INDENT]Although the group now has a picture, I'm still looking for anyone who wishes to make a group logo, or avatar for the Steam group, this thread, and possibly the map itself. [/INDENT][U][B]Planning Update:[/B][/U][INDENT]Quick show of a bit of what I did in paint today as a possibility for the spawn planet, although it's not quite complete and I'm hoping people will save and make changes to it/give their opinion; when they get the chance. [URL="http://img21.imageshack.us/i/spawnplanetlayout.png/"][IMG]http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8168/spawnplanetlayout.png[/IMG][/URL] Also, here's a quick banner I've made for the top of the thread. Looks ok for now I think: [URL="http://img59.imageshack.us/i/explosioninspacewallpap.jpg/"][IMG]http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1889/explosioninspacewallpap.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/INDENT][U][B]Closing Comments:[/B][/U][INDENT]So this is what's been done so far. I'm going to try another Spawn Planet layout tomorrow as well as expand the list of map details I have on pencil. I may or may not be able to post over the weekend, hence this extremely long post... So, over the weekend, I'd appreciate anyone who is contributing anything to the project to join the group. Just so I can get a good idea of the number of people, as right now it's hard to tell if people are just not seeing this thread or if they have dropped out, or for whatever other reason are not updating. If you have any questions/comments I'd be happy to address them, just drop a post below or PM me. :razz: [/INDENT]

Spacebuild Community Map[i]ping[/i] Project? SC[i]M[/i]P? I do believe we need a "Mapping" in there too, as there are too many Spacebuild Communities and people might get us mixed up... [editline]01:51PM[/editline] I am going to have a go at making my own banner kind of thing, Lets see how it goes...

Yea, your right. [I]Unfortunately, [/I]I can't change the group name! I'll change the display names, titles, and short forms though! Good point!

I made a little "graffiti" kind of sprey, it says "SCMP". I will post later. Working on the banner right now... [editline]02:41PM[/editline] Alright, I have had a look at your little concept kind of thing. I don't like the sound of "teleporting to another planet". Too unfair in my opinion. [editline]02:42PM[/editline] Oh, also, could you just not make a new group? That way everyone in the previous group (all 3 or 4 people) will join the new one? There you go, easy name change. [editline]02:43PM[/editline] Here is my sort of "Banner" thing. Needs to be thinner. I will work on that... [img]http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8025/screen2fx.jpg[/img] [editline]02:55PM[/editline] Font so needs alot of work...

Some sci-fi stuff I've been working on lately, I'd love to contribute them to the project: The beginnings of a space station or ship type environment: [IMG]http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/mm421/Aigik/Misc%20Source%20Projects/newscreen1.png?t=1264136075[/IMG] A crate: [IMG]http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/mm421/Aigik/Misc%20Source%20Projects/SciFiCrate1.jpg?t=1264136073[/IMG] [IMG]http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/mm421/Aigik/Misc%20Source%20Projects/SciFiCrate2.jpg?t=1264136074[/IMG]

VERY NICE! Are some of those models? They look wonderful!

Wow! good to see all this im very keen on this project and am happy to work long and hard to get it finished! :D

Showing off architecture. Getting there. No idea if it should be an asteroid base, a spacestation, or an underground cave... [IMG]http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af49/Lord_Hayden/sb_planetnamehere0000.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af49/Lord_Hayden/sb_planetnamehere0003.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af49/Lord_Hayden/sb_planetnamehere0002.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af49/Lord_Hayden/sb_planetnamehere0001.jpg[/IMG]

awesome! looks good im not sure what you should do with it either :P spacestation would be cool or a bunker!

I think it is a bit big for a Spacestation, or maybe it isn't, I don't know. It is quite big as it is now, and I am hoping on expanding greatly on it.

o awesome space stations are usualy big speaking of stations i have one in the works will post pics eventualy keep forgeting to finish it been busy with my 2 weeks of work lol hard stuff :P

Hey guys! Back for lunch! Awesome work on the models Dmarine! They look amazing! Also, Lord Hayden, I COULD make a new group I guess... I'll work on it this afternoon and post a link. Should be fairly quick copy-paste work. Spacebuild Community [I]Mapping[/I] Project (SCMP) :smile:

This project is coming along great. I joined the steam group, however, I won't be able to be at the steam chat session because my computer is broken. @Elv02: No offense but I don't like that planet layout. It's too generic. Almost all spacebuild maps are grassy with a couple trees, blocky concrete structures, water, and/or small hills. Here some spawn planets that I personally think are good. 1 - This is GM_Galactic. This one is still a little bit on the generic side but it's still better than all others in my opinion. [img_thumb]http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9710/noxis0016bs4.jpg[/img_thumb] 2 - My WIP spacebuild map. I just wanted a spawn planet that wasn't so generic and this is what I came up with. BTW, this is a much older screenshot. It is alot more detailed than this and I have even more detailing to do. [img_thumb]http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp176/LordPelf/Sb_Astroflux/sb_astroflux0008.jpg[/img_thumb] [editline]new[/editline] 3 - I think that Gm_spaceexploration has an original spawn planet; an oil rig. It may not be very detailed but it's more original than just about all spawn planets. [img_thumb]http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6708/gmspaceexploration0010ja7.jpg[/img_thumb]

Looks good. I like it. Glad to see some extra help. [editline]09:40PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Elv02;19781332]Hey guys! Back for lunch! Awesome work on the models Dmarine! They look amazing! Also, Lord Hayden, I COULD make a new group I guess... I'll work on it this afternoon and post a link. Should be fairly quick copy-paste work. Spacebuild Community [I]Mapping[/I] Project (SCMP) :smile:[/QUOTE] :smile: All I can really say is it?

Alright, started work on more banners. I just need a right sized one. What is a good size? [editline]01:03AM[/editline] Damnit automerge... [editline]01:24AM[/editline] Here is the quick, small banner. I can remove each section indervisually if there is a part people don't like (The 3 background, the words, and the planet) [img]http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af49/Lord_Hayden/Spacebuild%20Community%20Mapping%20Project/banner2.jpg[/img]