Gm_nelson (abandoned building map, WIP)

[Apollo661]

Hellooooo facepunch, its been too long.

This is a map based on a real abandoned building near downtown Columbus, Ohio. I visited the place a few years ago and it made quite an impression. I wanted to make an eye-candy type of map out of it because I love exploring abandoned buildings.

Here is a website that has pictures of the actual place:
[url]http://www.forgottenoh.com/Nelson/nelson.html[/url]

The custom graffiti decals were not made by me, Weboftrust was kind enough to give them to me.

The map is still a little bit off from release, I need to add more props, more foliage, more graffiti, and then optimize the holy hell out of it.

Screenshot time:
[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0000.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0001.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0003.jpg[/img_thumb]
[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0004.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0006.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0007.jpg[/img_thumb]
[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0008.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0009.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0010.jpg[/img_thumb]
[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0011.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0012.jpg[/img_thumb]

UPDATE: 11-30-2010
[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0015.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0016.jpg[/img_thumb]

3d skybox test:
[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0014.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0013.jpg[/img_thumb]

update 1-4-2011

I start college again in 2 weeks so I have to have this done before then, thankfully its almost ready. All I need to do is tinker with a few bits that look off and learn how to get everything into the map file so people won't need ep 2 to play it. If anyone can show me how to use the programs that do this just hit me up please.

A few more screenshots:
[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/hl2%202011-01-03%2022-22-19-39.jpg[/img_thumb][img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/hl2%202011-01-03%2022-22-34-36.jpg[/img_thumb]

[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/hl2%202011-01-04%2004-55-38-83.jpg[/img_thumb][img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/hl2%202011-01-03%2022-22-46-22.jpg[/img_thumb]

[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/hl2%202011-01-03%2022-23-01-83.jpg[/img_thumb][img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/hl2%202011-01-04%2004-51-34-96.jpg[/img_thumb]

[img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/hl2%202011-01-04%2004-58-07-94.jpg[/img_thumb]

[~ZOMG]

It looks amazing. How much time have you spent on it?

[SweetSwifter]

Looks really good. If you make a night version, it could be a decent short horror map.

[Apollo661]

[QUOTE=~ZOMG;26174793]It looks amazing. How much time have you spent on it?[/QUOTE]

I started at the beginning of November. I work on it for probably 2 hours a day as a means of winding down from work.

[Timenova]

I really like it. :buddy:
Looks wonderful.

[bIgFaTwOrM12]

Wow that's Awsome! I love these sort of ep2 themed maps, I wish more people would make ones like this.

[Sergeant Turtle]

Looks great

[Dj Reflex]

Looks amazing, can't wait to explore this.

[Hamsteronfire]

You said the release would be a long time, how long exactly will that be? :P

[Impulse 101]

Oh cool, an awesome looking map using my name :buddy:

[Apollo661]

[QUOTE=Hamsteronfire;26197919]You said the release would be a long time, how long exactly will that be? :P[/QUOTE]

I am setting this project aside for this next week of Thanksgiving. It shouldn't take longer than a week after that.

[veDemaG]

[QUOTE=Apollo661;26208472]I am setting this project aside for this next week of Thanksgiving. It shouldn't take longer than a week after that.[/QUOTE]

Wow, you work quite fast.

[Hamsteronfire]

[QUOTE=Apollo661;26208472]I am setting this project aside for this next week of Thanksgiving. It shouldn't take longer than a week after that.[/QUOTE]
Cool, can't wait for this map :v: Is it optimized/fast?

[Apollo661]

[QUOTE=Hamsteronfire;26247257]Cool, can't wait for this map :v: Is it optimized/fast?[/QUOTE]

Well I am running a phenom quad core at 2.5GHz with 4 gigs DDR2 ram and a 9800 GT so even runing vis on fast i get around 90 fps on highest settings. sooooo I am gonna need a few people with lower end computers to test how it runs. If you are interested PM me with system specs so I can see how it runs as is.

I need to add areaportals to the main building, draw distances on all the foliage and trees, and hint brushes where they are needed. Plus I need more graffiti and I am going to edit the brick texture to make it more gritty, oh and I need rust overlays. Its a bit of a list here but I think I can get this released some time in early December.

Now I have a full time job and someones quitting soon so I might be on 60+ hours a week (helloooo money town though :D) so early December is a tentative release.

Yes I am going to make a night time version...maybe even a zombie onslaught version too.

[henrietta]

[QUOTE=Apollo661;26263543]Well I am running a phenom quad core at 2.5GHz with 4 gigs DDR2 ram and a 9800 GT so even runing vis on fast i get around 90 fps on highest settings. sooooo I am gonna need a few people with lower end computers to test how it runs. If you are interested PM me with system specs so I can see how it runs as is.

I need to add areaportals to the main building, draw distances on all the foliage and trees, and hint brushes where they are needed. Plus I need more graffiti and I am going to edit the brick texture to make it more gritty, oh and I need rust overlays. Its a bit of a list here but I think I can get this released some time in early December.

Now I have a full time job and someones quitting soon so I might be on 60+ hours a week (helloooo money town though :D) so early December is a tentative release.

Yes I am going to make a night time version...maybe even a zombie onslaught version too.[/QUOTE]

I would have helped you there, if I still have my PC back on 2008.

2.4 GHZ Single Core Intel
768 MB Ram
GeForce FX 5200 128 MB

Fucked up, eh!

I am now running on:

Intel Core i5 3.20 GHZ
2GB RAM
Nvidia Geforce GT 220 1GB

[TTamH]

You have some really nice outdoor areas. Plenty of plants and trees and the terrain looks quite well sculpted. I especially like the river.

However, you may want to consider working on the indoor lighting; more specifically, I recommend you increase the lightmap size. Also, some particle effects like dust might really add to the atmosphere.

[melindagreen]

[QUOTE=Apollo661;26263543]Well I am running a phenom quad core at 2.5GHz with 4 gigs DDR2 ram and a 9800 GT so even runing vis on fast i get around 90 fps on highest settings. sooooo I am gonna need a few people with lower end computers to test how it runs. If you are interested PM me with system specs so I can see how it runs as is.

I need to add areaportals to the main building, draw distances on all the foliage and trees, and hint brushes where they are needed. Plus I need more graffiti and I am going to edit the brick texture to make it more gritty, oh and I need rust overlays. Its a bit of a list here but I think I can get this released some time in early December.

Now I have a full time job and someones quitting soon so I might be on 60+ hours a week (helloooo money town though :D) so early December is a tentative release.

Yes I am going to make a night time version...maybe even a zombie onslaught version too.[/QUOTE]

HOw slow of a computer do you want to test it on?
I have a few older intel core 2 duo's and quads in the closet collecting dust...
need some thing older? Intel Pentium 4 HT 2.8GHz

[Apollo661]

New update in the OP. I have added some new features including a skybox that all I need to do is tweek and fuss with a bit. I added some particle effects that resemble moving clouds, npc crows that endlessly fly around in loops, dustmotes, soundscapes, and some better lighting.

ETA: a few weeks probably

[hawkeye hawk]

I like it! keep up with the great work

[~ZOMG]

Amazing. That's a damn fine 3D skybox.

[Dragon Master]

[QUOTE=Impulse101;26199836]Oh cool, an awesome looking map using my name :buddy:[/QUOTE]

lol, Your name is gm_nelson....

:sigh: Wasn't worth it.

[editline]1st December 2010[/editline]

[QUOTE=Apollo661;26173609][img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0000.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://jaresart.com/gm_nelson0001.jpg[/img_thumb] [/QUOTE]

That looks seriously badass, What lightmap scale did you use on the shadows :v: because they look awshum.

[Apollo661]

Hey all, this project isn't dead, it has progressed quite a bit since these screen shots were taken. I am going to record a preview video later this week because I will have 4 days off from work. Hell, if it progresses enough I might get a releasable version done.

[hiyougami]

[QUOTE=Apollo661;26859278]Hey all, this project isn't dead, it has progressed quite a bit since these screen shots were taken. I am going to record a preview video later this week because I will have 4 days off from work. Hell, if it progresses enough I might get a releasable version done.[/QUOTE]
Would love to see it, old chap!

[Eyefunk]

[QUOTE=Apollo661;26859278]Hey all, this project isn't dead, it has progressed quite a bit since these screen shots were taken. I am going to record a preview video later this week because I will have 4 days off from work. Hell, if it progresses enough I might get a releasable version done.[/QUOTE]

That would be fantastic.

[Apollo661]

New update in the OP. I think I can have this released sometime next week. I am probably going to make a preview video soon. I just need to get my friend the musician off her rear and make a musical score...

[Hawx]

Woop, Nice work man! :v:

[Glitchvid]

Add bloody info_nodes, for npcs.

Also on final, FINAL compile lower the lightmap grid around the house and compile with stuff from the bottom of this page.

[url]http://www.tophattwaffle.com/?p=2364[/url]

[Ronan Dex]

I have three words for you. I Love You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3