The ~Official~ Facepunch Map Pimpage/WIP Thread V15

[Skerious]

Here's a heavy WIP of some room inside a spaceship/spacestation, which was inspired by those dark control rooms where some of the lightsaber fight scenes took place in Star Wars.

[t]http://i.imgur.com/fwyMT0v.jpg[/t]

I'm not very satisfied by this. This scene just looks so bland and amateur for whatever reason. It might just be the lighting, which didn't turn out looking as good as I imagined it to be, the brushwork, the use of the same old HL2 textures, or all of the above actually.

Also, I didn't want to bother trying to look for a fitting space skybox, so I'm just going to stick with the black texture for the sky for now.

[Minilandstan]

Time for a heavy W.I.P. screenshot of a map I will probably give up on in a week, like everything else I do.

[img]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00001.jpg[/img]
[t]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00002.jpg[/t]
[t]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00003.jpg[/t]
[t]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00004.jpg[/t]

Also ignore the little CT in the corner, he kept trying to shoot me.

[Stiffy360]

[QUOTE=minilandstan;40009439]Time for a heavy W.I.P. screenshot of a map I will probably give up on in a week, like everything else I do.
Also ignore the little CT in the corner, he kept trying to shoot me.[/QUOTE]

Compile in HDR if you want the shadows to show up. (unless you are just testing some crap.)

[Martele]

repicking these up lol
second is for architecture class, all furniture inside is placeholder
[quote]
[img]http://files.1337upload.net/hl2_2011-12-18_00-29-12-33.png[/img]
[img]http://files.1337upload.net/hl2_2011-12-21_14-29-17-83.png[/img]
[/quote]

[Pinecleandog]

Is that aspen's map?

[Stiffy360]

[QUOTE=Martele;40011345]repicking these up lol
second is for architecture class, all furniture inside is placeholder[/QUOTE]

Where did you get the skybox for this?

[t]http://files.1337upload.net/hl2_2011-12-21_14-29-17-83.png[/t]

I've been looking all over for one just like that

[Martele]

[QUOTE=pinecleandog;40011366]Is that aspen's map?[/QUOTE]

oui

[editline]23rd March 2013[/editline]

[QUOTE=Stiffy360;40011415]Where did you get the skybox for this?

[t]http://files.1337upload.net/hl2_2011-12-21_14-29-17-83.png[/t]

I've been looking all over for one just like that[/QUOTE]

left 4 dead 2

[Idolon]

[t]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37624951/portal%202/sp_a1119_vestibule0002.jpg[/t]

[charlie.]

[QUOTE=UnknownPredator;40007214]Isn't the clothesline a texture? If not i'm not sure[/QUOTE]

It's a model.

[QUOTE=minilandstan;40009439]Time for a heavy W.I.P. screenshot of a map I will probably give up on in a week, like everything else I do.

[thumb]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00001.jpg[/thumb]

Also ignore the little CT in the corner, he kept trying to shoot me.[/QUOTE]

The bridge you have there does not look very good, specifically the arch under it.

If you're going to make anything, look at references. Try and make the arch under the bridge something like this.

[thumb]http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/596996175985702524/C68B985E2E934D30CAC8A1E18A7A1FB7673BCC8A/[/thumb]

Also that building on the right looks like a really big chair. Another thing, be sure to type bot_kick into console to clear all of the bots on the map. Also cl_drawhud 0 and impulse 200 for screenshots.

[Minilandstan]

[QUOTE=charlie.;40012844]It's a model.

The bridge you have there does not look very good, specifically the arch under it.

If you're going to make anything, look at references. Try and make the arch under the bridge something like this.

[thumb]http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/596996175985702524/C68B985E2E934D30CAC8A1E18A7A1FB7673BCC8A/[/thumb]

Also that building on the right looks like a really big chair. Another thing, be sure to type bot_kick into console to clear all of the bots on the map. Also cl_drawhud 0 and impulse 200 for screenshots.[/QUOTE]

Actually it's not a bridge, i'm basing it off [url=http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/210/cache/manarola-italy-coast_21080_990x742.jpg]This [/url]

But thank you for the information, if I end up adding a bridge i'll probably not suck at it :v:

[Azzator]

[QUOTE=minilandstan;40013382]Actually it's not a bridge, i'm basing it off [url=http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/210/cache/manarola-italy-coast_21080_990x742.jpg]This [/url]

But thank you for the information, if I end up adding a bridge i'll probably not suck at it :v:[/QUOTE]

Great concept, though your map would probably look more atmospheric and original if you actually set it at night time. Italy maps set in the day are a dime a dozen from what I've seen so far and I suppose a little variety would be neat.

[Minilandstan]

I'll try that, but i'm not super amazing at lighting

[Stiffy360]

I think a coastal italy map would look nice. lots of stairs and stuff.

[l33tkill]

Speaking of bridges reminded me of one that I made a couple of years ago. I'm never planning on using it so here's the vmf link.

[url]https://www.dropbox.com/s/w60jugv6v6g2wab/bridge_blinxis.vmf[/url]

[t]http://i.imgur.com/hMph6aK.jpg[/t]
[t]http://i.imgur.com/i4nz011.jpg[/t]
[t]http://i.imgur.com/mzWJOom.jpg[/t]

[chicken556k]

[T]http://i.imgur.com/nRzUKaH.jpg[/T]
[SUB]*please don't pay attention to the fact that the stairs lead nowhere[/SUB]

[Brandon]

[QUOTE=Fried Chicken;40015545][T]http://i.imgur.com/nRzUKaH.jpg[/T]
[SUB]*please don't pay attention to the fact that the stairs lead nowhere[/SUB][/QUOTE]

I like the lighting

[nicoreda]

Hi, actual work for a contest. :smile: (Don't forget this is a wip ^^ )
Some people are going to say "This is red." But this is the theme of the map.
[IMG]http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/594746908968484409/22BF9216076AD9CF981D850B418543B1042E92CE/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/594746908968514300/5FCE1DAFDADEE129D40589DB83D2F581692C49AC/[/IMG]
[IMG]http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/594746908968510285/4AFBDEB0F83FF7BE16857E02BF4ADE2DEF4E1492/[/IMG]

[Samuel2213]

[QUOTE=nicoreda;40016711]Hi, actual work for a contest. :smile: (Don't forget this is a wip ^^ )
Some people are going to say "This is red." But this is the theme of the map.
[IMG]http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/594746908968514300/5FCE1DAFDADEE129D40589DB83D2F581692C49AC/[/IMG]
[/QUOTE]

I love the aesthetic on this map, however, could you fix that line where the texture cuts off on the right hand side.

[charlie.]

That's really bright.

[nicoreda]

Ok thanks you two. :dance:
@Samuel: Yeah I now see the problem ^^
@Charlie: Bright yes, but when you see a player, a very good contrast make the player visible in long distance. (Sorry for bad english I'm french)

[l33tkill]

I've attempted to try to match the fog with the skybox at least 10 times now. It's so aggravating! It's the main reason why I want to scrap it completely.

[t]http://i.imgur.com/NcRtAjk.jpg[/t]

[nicoreda]

Try lower fog density and set a more fancy color

[TurtleeyFP]

[QUOTE=l33tkill;40017258]I've attempted to try to match the fog with the skybox at least 10 times now. It's so aggravating! It's the main reason why I want to scrap it completely.

[t]http://i.imgur.com/NcRtAjk.jpg[/t][/QUOTE]

You could just change the skybox to something more fitting for a location like that. Firegod's made some nice skyboxes with included fog settings, I can grab a link if you're willing to do it.

[l33tkill]

[QUOTE=TurtleeyFP;40017444]You could just change the skybox to something more fitting for a location like that. Firegod's made some nice skyboxes with included fog settings, I can grab a link if you're willing to do it.[/QUOTE]

That would be awesome. If he has any night based skyboxes I would love to try them!

[slayer20]

[QUOTE=l33tkill;40017258]I've attempted to try to match the fog with the skybox at least 10 times now. It's so aggravating! It's the main reason why I want to scrap it completely.

[t]http://i.imgur.com/NcRtAjk.jpg[/t][/QUOTE]

Looks like it'd be a really dark blue.

Like, start with black, and work your way up.

I'm pretty sure you can change the fog color settings in-game, but you would have to change them again manually in Hammer.

[FreakOnALeash]

Stuff:

[quote][img]http://i.imgur.com/Z3wCvuK.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/7xDncf6.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/t9NiBma.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/xrCBy20.jpg[/img]
[/quote]

[pac0master]

Hey, those are the small maps ive been working on

Master Test 1

[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img22/9863/spcustom010005.jpg[/img]
[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img600/5048/spcustom010008.jpg[/img]
[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img84/7088/spcustom010003.jpg[/img]

I broke the map while editing it, I have no idea how to fix it now :'(
(Error while loading the map in portal 2)

Master Test 2

[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img10/9427/spmastertest00d0007.jpg[/img]
[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img18/2479/spmastertest00d0004.jpg[/img]
[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img259/2208/spmastertest00d0002.jpg[/img]
[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img443/1764/spmastertest00d0001.jpg[/img]

This is an old map i uploaded on the workshop known as Master test 1, It is now the second map of my series.
This map is the first map i build with the bts background. I will Finish it up soon since i am better with hammer editor.

Thanks for feedback

I have a question. Is there any website i can find some very good study on the design of portal 2 maps? I am someone very visual and need to see picture to understand the design. I am currently working for Bts, Clean and underground. For now i download community's map like "The lone Future Starter" map 1 and 2 or look at Lamarr's design. Ofc i also check out some officials map but i would like to have advanced information on the design. Thanks for help

[Minilandstan]

[img]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00011.jpg[/img]
[t]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00012.jpg[/t][t]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00013.jpg[/t][t]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00014.jpg[/t][t]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00015.jpg[/t][t]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00018.jpg[/t][t]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00019.jpg[/t]

Tadah, more detail. If you see anything that you want me to fix, let me know.

Other than the little holes in the arch at the moment, those things keep breaking the damn map so I removed them until I can get it working.

[pac0master]

Ive been working on a texture for a little time.

[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img52/5249/2012073000004.jpg[/img]
Reflection + Normal map
no real lighting

[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img823/1579/2012073100003.jpg[/img]
No reflection
added a bit of lighting

Its my homemade texture inspired from the WTC side wall.

What do you think ?

[Pinecleandog]

[QUOTE=minilandstan;40019831][img]http://filesmelt.com/dl/2013-03-23_00011.jpg[/img]
[/QUOTE]

I wish i had a magic cooler