Hello, gonna post a map i've been making off and on for about 2 years now for Zombie Survival, zs_farmsted
Setting is a rural farm during a storm, roads are blocked off and survivors are trapped. Map features several locations to cade in, a large house, basement, attic barn, and shed. With some additional secret areas. Map is rather buggy ATM, and also quite large/unoptimized, hence why I am posting here first before the gmod workshop. It would be much appreciated if you guys could take a look, share your thoughts, and point out anything you think I could change. This is my first map for ZS so i'm not sure how to make it flow well, or balance it out.
Here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/n0sfldsijwg8zxv/zs_farmsted_betav1.bsp?dl=0
Be warned though the file size is quite huge. i'm planning on reducing it immensely before uploading to the workshop.
Feel free to add me on steam instead of posting here, if you'd like. Steam Community
https://files.facepunch.com/forum/upload/165866/86534fc0-39f8-4acd-b518-03b3ce524ff2/zs_farmsted_betav10005.jpg
https://files.facepunch.com/forum/upload/165866/8f9c0c2d-0432-430e-b855-46e512bd6de0/zs_farmsted_betav10002.jpg
https://files.facepunch.com/forum/upload/165866/1abba56e-9690-4dad-8215-43a8973fb786/zs_farmsted_betav10004.jpg
https://files.facepunch.com/forum/upload/165866/e68aee4e-805b-4243-84e9-a51882eeff4c/zs_farmsted_betav10003.jpg
https://files.facepunch.com/forum/upload/165866/6c3c9848-028e-41b3-bdba-93cf9b719824/zs_farmsted_betav10000.jpg
https://files.facepunch.com/forum/upload/165866/5396db5b-5f37-47fe-8e3d-6650a5fb5964/zs_farmsted_betav10001.jpg
(I don't have the time to load up the map, but I can give you some advice from your screenshots)
The map has an interesting atmosphere. Pretty good for a ZS map. In your interiors, you have some problems regarding textures - generally you should avoid using the same texture for the floor and ceiling, and don't use floor textures on ceilings at all.
In terms of lighting, I suggest you read my earlier tutorial: basic lamp tutorial
Generally, I like the look of your map. If it has a good layout it could be a great addition to ZS.
Thanks for the feedback, i'll keep that in mind next time i edit.
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