Art Pass Contest: WIP Megathread! - Games

[QUOTE=TerabyteS;24155772]25th of September[/QUOTE] D: that's a month away. ... released with trading? :D

[QUOTE=Shounic;24156099]D: that's a month away. ... released with trading? :D[/QUOTE] No idea. Probably with polycount weapons tho.

Have you done anything new to the trees? I sadly agreed with the people who said they looked too bright and pixel-y.

[QUOTE=Simski;24157625]Have you done anything new to the trees? I sadly agreed with the people who said they looked too bright and pixel-y.[/QUOTE] I don't really know how to fix the texture but I'll ask around In other news: Bots fun + a bit more detailing :D [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m36_1.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m36_2.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m36_3.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m36_4.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m36_5.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m36_6.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m36_7.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2951174/contest5/m36_8.png[/IMG] I've also added some bits to the back of A.

Liking this map, but yeah, the leafs on the trees need to be more desaturated, and I suppose your alpha map needs more AA.

[QUOTE=Albatross;24180961]Liking this map, but yeah, the leafs on the trees need to be more desaturated, and I suppose your alpha map needs more AA.[/QUOTE] The AA can't be fixed. The image itself is AA'd but the engine won't render it.

This is pretty cool! How about you add a nice little "unique" touch to the map, like a model or something similiar.

[QUOTE=Radman;24185636]This is pretty cool! How about you add a nice little "unique" touch to the map, like a model or something similiar.[/QUOTE] I'm not sure what I could add that fits with the map though.

Heya. I thought I'd share a small piece of what I've been grinding on. [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/artpass_valvebase0010.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sksilcox_tf2_artpass_backmarket_pass1.jpg[/IMG] I have other areas fleshed out but this is by far the furthest along.

[QUOTE=Whark;24204311]Heya. I thought I'd share a small piece of what I've been grinding on. [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/artpass_valvebase0010.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sksilcox_tf2_artpass_backmarket_pass1.jpg[/IMG] I have other areas fleshed out but this is by far the furthest along.[/QUOTE] That is quite amazing, to be honest. Keep going.

[QUOTE=Whark;24204311]Heya. I thought I'd share a small piece of what I've been grinding on. [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/sksilcox_tf2_artpass_backmarket_pass1.jpg[/IMG_thumb] I have other areas fleshed out but this is by far the furthest along.[/QUOTE] Some kind of Moroccan theme eh?

Arabian theme! Nice work.

[QUOTE=Whark;24204311]Heya. I thought I'd share a small piece of what I've been grinding on. [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/artpass_valvebase0010.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sksilcox_tf2_artpass_backmarket_pass1.jpg[/IMG] I have other areas fleshed out but this is by far the furthest along.[/QUOTE] hat_trading-plaza_b2?

It'll fit perfect with the Spy's new Polycount pack.

[QUOTE=Galago;24211837]It'll fit perfect with the Spy's new Polycount pack.[/QUOTE] But ofcourse! Can't you see that knife stuck in the table?

Did ChemicalAlia help you by any chance? [url]http://chemicalalia.deviantart.com/art/cp-market-windows-175702854[/url] [url]http://chemicalalia.deviantart.com/art/More-cp-market-stuff-174450808[/url] [url]http://chemicalalia.deviantart.com/art/cp-market-Stuff-174198015[/url]

[QUOTE=Marik Bentusi;24213234]Did ChemicalAlia help you by any chance? [url]http://chemicalalia.deviantart.com/art/cp-market-windows-175702854[/url] [url]http://chemicalalia.deviantart.com/art/More-cp-market-stuff-174450808[/url] [url]http://chemicalalia.deviantart.com/art/cp-market-Stuff-174198015[/url][/QUOTE] Yep. You nailed it! I didn't say anything to see if you guys would pick it up before I could say anything. All of the new assets in this scene are hers. There are more on the way And of course the intention is to release the assets to the community whether the level "wins" or not. [editline]10:37AM[/editline] [QUOTE=loled;24212318]But ofcourse! Can't you see that knife stuck in the table?[/QUOTE] Nice observation!

I have much faith in your project, keep up the good work. Everybody else of course, too. Ahh I can't chose whose map should win, they're all so pretty.

Very nice, whark. Got to say, that's the most original theme so far.

[QUOTE=Whark;24204311]Heya. I thought I'd share a small piece of what I've been grinding on. [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/artpass_valvebase0010.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sksilcox_tf2_artpass_backmarket_pass1.jpg[/IMG] I have other areas fleshed out but this is by far the furthest along.[/QUOTE] Reminds me of Assassins creed.

Screw TerabyteS, whark is the right way to go. :v:

I'm not wild on the Arabian theme. No offense, I just don't like CA's work.

[QUOTE=Whark;24204311]Heya. I thought I'd share a small piece of what I've been grinding on. [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/artpass_valvebase0010.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sksilcox_tf2_artpass_backmarket_pass1.jpg[/IMG] I have other areas fleshed out but this is by far the furthest along.[/QUOTE] Admittedly I am worried about how the area that looks like a narrow corridor in the original map looks more like an area with an open sky in your map. Unless riddled with invisible walls it seems that rocket jumping would be a valid strategy in your corridor, unlike the original one. This might be considered too much of a gameplay change, and filling it with invisible walls might be very frustrating for players.

[QUOTE=Simski;24220129]Admittedly I am worried about how the area that looks like a narrow corridor in the original map looks more like an area with an open sky in your map. Unless riddled with invisible walls it seems that rocket jumping would be a valid strategy in your corridor, unlike the original one. This might be considered too much of a gameplay change, and filling it with invisible walls might be very frustrating for players.[/QUOTE] Yea. I've gotten some similar feedback from others. One strategy is to have alot of crisscrossing wires and boards sticking out to give a reason as to why you can't rocket jump. That's pretty weak atm. Maybe I can iron that out through feedback and iteration. Thanks.

[QUOTE=treythepunkid;23886205]I'm sorry. What? Optimize a screenshot? I already have plans to do so.[/QUOTE] Hey Trey. Your mapping is amazing. However, I think the thing that isn't making it feel quite right, is that your rooms don't (or didn't?) have their own personality. When you turned the generator room into a factory-ish theme, you really hit the nail. But before, it didn't really seem to have a theme and looked more like some side room. Your old generator room was dirty and dark, a better personality would have been the total opposite, clean and bright with power. Also, would it be possible for you to make that overhead box transporter random? It just doesn't look right.

[QUOTE=Whark;24204311][IMG_thumb]http://www.skysilcox.com/dev-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sksilcox_tf2_artpass_backmarket_pass1.jpg[/IMG_thumb][/QUOTE] Even though I don't usually play 2fort variations, I would love to see a modified 2fort with this theme.

[QUOTE=Baboo00;24222374]Even though I don't usually play 2fort variations, I would love to see a modified 2fort with this theme.[/QUOTE] Hey well, the assets will be available to all once the they are all completed.

[QUOTE=Whark;24225067]Hey well, the assets will be available to all once the they are all completed.[/QUOTE] That might be quite useful. Hope you guys win, this is pretty much the theme I like the most (so far).

I really like the theme, Whark. Make sure to keep showing us the progress, this looks promising.

It's different, it's new, and it is a complete scene, which gives a better idea what it would look like, to start. That said, I'm not sure how well I like it yet.