[QUOTE=Simski;24269046]Oh for the love of christ, can't you just be happy that one of my above posts were actually agreeing with you for once?[/QUOTE]
Let it go man.
The only way to see if it is really distracting is by playtesting the thing.
So for now, all arguements are invalid since you are basically basing this on nothing.
I just fail to see how a small model, outside of the player area is that distracting.
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bleh loleds stopped the argument ignore the post
[QUOTE=loled;24269073]Let it go man.
The only way to see if it is really distracting is by playtesting the thing.
So for now, all arguements are invalid since you are basically basing this on nothing.[/QUOTE]
Mjeh, the distracting part perhaps.
Not the part about it making the map look too flashy though.
I agree with not making the map too flashy, I was talking specifically about the snake.
[QUOTE=Hellduck;24269143]I agree with not making the map too flashy, I was talking specifically about the snake.[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.facepunch.com/showpost.php?p=24266879&postcount=264[/url]
Read this, but this time don't ask what the possibility of it not working out might be.
Done. Let's stop this now.
[QUOTE=loled;24269073]Let it go man.
The only way to see if it is really distracting is by playtesting the thing.
So for now, all arguements are invalid since you are basically basing this on nothing.[/QUOTE]
No, we already know that things like this are distracting through playtesting on other maps.
[QUOTE=Mexican;24269770]No, we already know that things like this are distracting through playtesting on other maps.[/QUOTE]
Give me one example of something being so distracting it made gameplay impossible.
[QUOTE=Hellduck;24265920]Put the snake outside of the playable area. Problem solved.[/QUOTE]
Fair enough, i will get right on it!
[QUOTE=loled;24269901]Give me one example of something being so distracting it made gameplay impossible.[/QUOTE]
Porn sprays.
[QUOTE=Frying Dutchman;24270044]Porn sprays.[/QUOTE]
Oh fuck, you beat me.
:golfclap:
fuck, i give up, whark's thing is just too good.
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jk, but i think i need some help. my map lacks a sub-theme (i.e.: the saws in sawmill or the lumberyard in lumberyard, duh) that gives a meaning to the existance of those structures and most importantly explains why they are fighting over there. suggestions would be greatly appreciated. and if the map wins you can brag about having suggested something for it :buddy:
[QUOTE=loled;24269901]Give me one example of something being so distracting it made gameplay impossible.[/QUOTE]
Nothing's ever made it "impossible" of course, but I've personally had experiences where a sparking wire in my map made people assume danger and had to be removed. And that was a tiny detail off to the side. A bigass snake right in the middle of fighting will cause problems.
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[QUOTE=TerabyteS;24323459]my map lacks a sub-theme (i.e.: the saws in sawmill or the lumberyard in lumberyard, duh) that gives a meaning to the existance of those structures and most importantly explains why they are fighting over there. suggestions would be greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]
maybe a farm food processing plant
[IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/market0017.jpg[/IMG]
Made another detail pass over the market area.
[IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/market0019.jpg[/IMG]
Started a detail pass over the market entrance. Getting a feel for how much to take away detail as players move away from the market focal point. Still have some textures to align and arches to replace with models.
I have followed your progress on TF2maps.net.
You and Chemical Alia are doing [B]VERY[/B] well.
[QUOTE=loled;24332157]I have followed your progress on TF2maps.net.
You and Chemical Alia are doing [B]VERY[/B] well.[/QUOTE]
Thanks. I'm really having a blast putting this theme together. I'm hoping to have something that is very polished and unique at the end.
[QUOTE=Whark;24341575]Thanks. I'm really having a blast putting this theme together. I'm hoping to have something that is very polished and unique at the end.[/QUOTE]
Well you're doing good already then.
It's probably one of the most unique, original maps I've ever seen.
Just keep going, do not worry.
I love how the arabic theme is a "subtheme" from the traditional desert.
It's the fabulousness of "similar, yet different".
i hope valve releases trey,tera,ritz and wharks map <3
Here's a small recap with where things are now
[IMG_THUMB]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/artpass_valvebase0010.jpg[/IMG_THUMB]
[IMG_THUMB]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/skysilcox_tf2_market_dir.jpg[/IMG_THUMB]
[IMG_THUMB]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/artpass_valvebase0002.jpg[/IMG_THUMB]
[IMG_THUMB]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/skysilcox_tf2_artpass_market_-8-29-2010-9-08-14-PM.jpg[/IMG_THUMB]
[IMG_THUMB]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/artpass_valvebase0007.jpg[/IMG_THUMB]
[IMG_THUMB]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/skysilcox_tf2_artpass_market_-8-29-2010-9-08-09-PM.jpg[/IMG_THUMB]
[IMG_THUMB]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/skysilcox_tf2_artpass_market_-8-29-2010-9-08-05-PM1.jpg[/IMG_THUMB]
[QUOTE=TerabyteS;24323459]
jk, but i think i need some help. my map lacks a sub-theme (i.e.: the saws in sawmill or the lumberyard in lumberyard, duh) that gives a meaning to the existance of those structures and most importantly explains why they are fighting over there. suggestions would be greatly appreciated. and if the map wins you can brag about having suggested something for it :buddy:[/QUOTE]
Hummm...
How about a hidden radio transmitter above C, and when blu wins it's destroyed and comes crashing down
I'm not dead just yet!
[IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m38_2.png[/IMG]
Point B mock-up
I love Terabyte and Whark's work.
Pfft, so much awesome mappers, too bad there will be only one map made official.
More detail over at point B
[IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m40_1.png[/IMG]
How do you feel about the color of the building? Is it too sharp?
Liking the palm trees a lot.
it's def. too red
It feels like there are too many windows.
WAY too many windows, looks way bright too
Gonna remove some and change the texture
What texture do you suggest to change to?
[img]http://uppix.com/f-45_504c8acf040005d13d.jpg[/img]
I increased the saturation by 45 in Photoshop and decreased the brightness by 50.
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