Gm_WildForest_V3 - Developers

[release][tab]Version:[/tab] 3 [tab]Description:[/tab] The Third Version of my map Gm_wildforest [tab]Requirements:[/tab] GarrysMod, Episode 2, and Counter Strike Source [/release] This is version 3 of my map gm_wildforest. This is the last installment of the map I have been putting off for some time. I have started from scratch and have been working hard to get it finished. Things that i plan on including: -Cliffs -Variety of trees -3d Skybox -Cabin with a boathouse -Plants and foliage Right now I have working sound scapes with chirping birds and wind. Here are some pictures of what I have so far: [IMG]http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7740/bump0003.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9493/bump0004.jpg[/IMG] Remember this is still a WIP and I would gladly take recommendations to what to add to it. *[b]COMMENTS ON THIS MAP ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!![/b]*

Bland and repetitive. Vary it, add nicer lighting, more detail ,etc

wow it looks nice make a dock and that would be awesome

Add some fishes

It's better than some but not as good as others. Could use... a point. If you're releasing this for Gmod I'd say make it worth downloading; right now it's just a lake. Needs some flair that would attract downloaders.

[QUOTE=flippy645;19658401]wow it looks nice make a dock and that would be awesome[/QUOTE] Working on it. Planned on a cabin and dock and or boathouse not sure which.

[QUOTE=Terragen;19658440]Working on it. Planned on a cabin and dock and or boathouse not sure which.[/QUOTE] One of those. A 1:1 transfer from the world to skybox would be pretty cool too. Do like a fence and then have a huge skybox stretching from there.

[QUOTE=Sirrus;19658464]One of those. A 1:1 transfer from the world to skybox would be pretty cool too. Do like a fence and then have a huge skybox stretching from there.[/QUOTE] Yea there is no way I am leaving it without a 3d skybox, it just looks poor when undone.

So far, it looks quite empty(but i guess you know that). In addition to buildings, I think you should add some smaller foliage under those trees. Like bushes and small rocks, stuff like that. You could also try to add something under the water, like a sunken ship of just some wood or something like that.

Dudes! thats why its called wip! :] I like what youve got so far.

[QUOTE=St33m;19661546]Dudes! thats why its called wip! :] I like what youve got so far.[/QUOTE] Yes we( at least I know) know. But I am just saying what I think would make it cool/look nice. He did after all ask for some comments on the map. So I am just giving him what he wants.

it's more a lake than a forest... make it more like this: [img]http://booksdofurnisharoom.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/04/12/way_through_the_woods.jpg[/img]

Get more trees, there are some tree packs on garrysmod.org. Right now there are only 2-3 trees in your map. :(

[QUOTE=Terragen;19657484] Right now I have working sound scapes with chirping birds and wind. Here are some pictures of what I have so far: [b]*images*[/b] Remember this is still a WIP and I would gladly take recommendations to what to add to it. *[b]COMMENTS ON THIS MAP ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!![/b]*[/QUOTE] Uh, just out of curiosity... How many trees?

It's like the fishing pond from Zelda: Ocarina of time! :D

[QUOTE=Chili Banan;19674734]Uh, just out of curiosity... How many trees?[/QUOTE] What do you mean how many trees? Like how many varieties or how many like number of trees are there? [editline]01:17AM[/editline] [QUOTE=Ldesu;19663863]it's more a lake than a forest... make it more like this: IMG [/QUOTE] Yea I know, I am not trying to make it a 100% forest of trees, going to have obviously a pond and rolling hills and plenty of foliage. [editline]01:18AM[/editline] [QUOTE=hawkeye hawk;19661665]Yes we( at least I know) know. But I am just saying what I think would make it cool/look nice. He did after all ask for some comments on the map. So I am just giving him what he wants.[/QUOTE] And I glady thank you. I am not going to just make a 100% map on what I want, I like to hear others opinions too because people come up with some good ideas too!

[QUOTE=Terragen;19677913]What do you mean how many trees? Like how many varieties or how many like number of trees are there?[/QUOTE] Number

Add a 3d skybox, o and cliffs would be nice.

Update: [IMG]http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9493/bump0004.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7740/bump0003.jpg[/IMG] -Tinkered with HDR and got it all set up -Added a little more foliage -Added a cabin and dock

It looks nice, you just really need to get the 3d skybox in.

This map looks awesome. Need to add more to it, some more room. But it looks great.

Make it a little more random, I understand this is tedious work but that is the burden you have taken on by making a forest.

[QUOTE=Medevilae;19809405]Very nice. A few things that would improve it, though: 1. Various foliage and undergrowth beneath the trees. 2. Other brush, as well as things such as logs. 3. Make the ground covered with a decaying leaf texture, fine cut grass in the setting you're going for is unlikely. 4. Shadows/shade, but I expect you to add this at some point. EDIT: Seeing as how the pines are wind torn, that makes one assume there is a regular high wind current there. The brush should be all low lying, and possibly use some with less leaves on the more "wind worn" side of the islands, for realism.[/QUOTE] Yep definetly planned on it. [editline]09:39PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Daveh;19811815]This map looks awesome. Need to add more to it, some more room. But it looks great.[/QUOTE] Thanks! Yep planned on adding more. [editline]09:40PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Magman77;19811865]Make it a little more random, I understand this is tedious work but that is the burden you have taken on by making a forest.[/QUOTE] Yes it is going to be tedious trying to add a lot of Foliage but like you said it is the burden I have taken on.

I would vary the tree's, it looks really repetitive. Other then that, its nice :razz:

[QUOTE=Terragen;19808423]Update: -Tinkered with HDR and got it all set up -Added a little more foliage -Added a cabin and dock[/QUOTE] Hey, what's the water texture called?

What is the skybox name?

[QUOTE=crilleX;19830145]Hey, what's the water texture called?[/QUOTE] Not sure off the top of my head but it is the water from Gm_Construct. [editline]07:51PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Armageddon104;19830933]What is the skybox name?[/QUOTE] Not sure what it is called either, I currently don't have Hammer open. It is the skybox from Lost Coast.

if you're really detail oriented, try giving each of the repetetive trees a random rotation. This way they look less like clones of eachother and more like unique trees.

Looks nice so far. If this gets completed, it would be great for sniper battles with my friends. Would pwn them like I usually do.

Nice to see the Bad Spelling troll has made his mark...