rp_downtown_v4c_v2a - Garry's Mod

[QUOTE=legendofrobbo;45216031]the reason servers don't use maps like headattack city is they are huge as fuck and result in very extended download times which in turn makes players angry that they have to sit there waiting for everything to dl.[/QUOTE] That is totally dependent on the download server. From Texas to California on a 25/up FastDL server and 30/down internet, I can download Evocity 33x in 30 seconds.

[QUOTE=code_gs;45216090]That is totally dependent on the download server. From Texas to California on a 25/up FastDL server and 30/down internet, I can download Evocity 33x in 30 seconds.[/QUOTE] We are wanting all players to be able to connect, not just those with good internet.

[QUOTE=Chibby;45216111]We are wanting all players to be able to connect, not just those with good internet.[/QUOTE] I understand that, but at the same time, big maps are necessary for larger communities with more players.

[QUOTE=Chibby;45214304]Suggestions for the admin area: BIG PROJECT FOR YOU RIGHT HERE. But many can agree, it would be very nice for darkrp. Apartments in this "building" *cough* It's just a picture of a building *cough* lol [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lqVG1EF.png[/IMG] [/QUOTE] Here's a bad idea, The apartments across from that cause major frame drops and without redoing that whole area completely it would be entirely pointless [QUOTE=Netheous;45214763]Not gonna lie. It's another crappy downtown edit with crappy skybox and a light not matching it.[/QUOTE] Be patient there's still hope for another, Then again it's still v4c lmfao.

[QUOTE=Netheous;45214763]Not gonna lie. It's another crappy downtown edit with crappy skybox and a light not matching it.[/QUOTE] I already replied to you in the Workshop thread, so I'll put it here as well. The skybox matches the one that was used in the original v2, and the lighting is exactly the same so far. I aim to improve the map over time and make it less laggy, so leaving pessimist comments doesn't help at all. Do you have any major problems with the map you'd like fixed? I aim to make my edit much better than others, by catering to the people commenting on it and optimizing the map to give the best possible FPS in all situations. Issues pop up all the time, and obviously, the original map had many, so I'll gladly fix those if you tell me the issues in a non-rude manner. Netheous, I respect you as a person, as well as everyone else. However, I don't appreciate it when people make non-constructive posts that are negative such as yours. I'm attempting to distinguish my edit as being the first publicly released optimization of v2, and I am an active person that will listen to the problems that are reported and fix them as well as I can.

Love what you are doing. Honestly I prefer this over HeadAttack, is there any reason I would drop 40 frames when activating a flashlight? Could be a mod doing it. I dropped from 100 something to 70 or so, and a friend dropped from 40 to 20.

[QUOTE=Chibby;45214304]Suggestions for the admin area: Fix this building from being able to see through it, that small line that's annoying. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/xxt9li4.png[/IMG] [/QUOTE] Also fix the fact that the rotating doors on the front of this building are deep into the floor. It really bugs my OCD.

Am I the only one having this issue? [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/RbnFEkW.png[/IMG]

[QUOTE=makermod1;45221096]Love what you are doing. Honestly I prefer this over HeadAttack, is there any reason I would drop 40 frames when activating a flashlight? Could be a mod doing it. I dropped from 100 something to 70 or so, and a friend dropped from 40 to 20.[/QUOTE] None that I can imagine. Hopefully furthering the optimization will fix that as a result. [QUOTE=Mors Quaedam;45221459]Also fix the fact that the rotating doors on the front of this building are deep into the floor. It really bugs my OCD.[/QUOTE] The see-through walls were a mistake while optimizing. As for the rotating doors, I never noticed that. I'll take a look at it and see what I can do. [QUOTE=Chibby;45222042]Am I the only one having this issue? [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/RbnFEkW.png[/IMG][/QUOTE] Are doors not appearing? I'm not sure what you're pointing out here. As for the doors, that'd be an addon.

I have not added any addons since your last map update.

I don't know what'd be causing it, then. I'll probably jump on your server to look at the issue.

Fixed it. Had to update the servers core files.

Issue in the gundealer building. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/6obFh4F.png[/IMG] [editline]26th June 2014[/editline] Issue with lighting here, just like in front of the mansion. I think this has to do with the building floating above the grass. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/bfFas6J.png[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Mors Quaedam;45221459]Also fix the fact that the rotating doors on the front of this building are deep into the floor. It really bugs my OCD.[/QUOTE] that whole building is a malignant tumor

[QUOTE=Sally;45226692]that whole building is a malignant tumor[/QUOTE] the whole area of the map is a malignant tumor, it should be removed or redone.

[QUOTE=TylerB;45228333]the whole area of the map is a malignant tumor, it should be removed or redone.[/QUOTE] Well that would take a long time, and rp_downtown is known for DarkRP and Is loved by alot of the players in the DarkRP community. Sure there is things that can be changed, and of course that is with every map, and every game. But redoing the whole thing is ALOT of work, and is very risky, what I mean is that players will most likely not use the completely redone map, therefore the map maker wasted ALOT of time making the map for no reason. Making a map is alot more work then it seems, If you are up for the task, then great I wish you the best of luck. But as of rp_downtown_v4c_v2a there will not be a complete redone of rp_downtown_v4c_v2 and rather it will be optimized as it already has been, and slight changes will be added to improve the map. The only real HUGE changes will be that the teather has been removed for sewers custom for this map, and the admin area being removed to make a admin room, and maybe if Rapsody likes the idea, an event area under the map which is what alot of people use the admin area for, and in the event area, you won't render the map, so It will be very lag free for events with all amount of players! (:

I plan to optimize a lot of the map first, and fix existing errors without having much impact on the map itself. The only thing I've actually removed right now is the Theater, which wasn't too useful, and will be replaced with the sewers. I'm not planning on remaking an area for now. Maybe once I'm finally done with this map (which will take a while), I'll fork it into another map with major changes? The next update will be ready somewhat soon. I have no due date, but it'll involve areaportals. A lot of them.

Seems like there is a lag issue right here, many people have noticed it. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/qtcUXe3.png[/IMG] Make all these windows breakable [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/c0cJsO9.png[/IMG] Just an idea, remove this and add another house. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/48Tby2a.png[/IMG] Maybe put a few pieces of wood boarding this off, like it's under construction! [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/PaOAK3u.png[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Chibby;45231769]Seems like there is a lag issue right here, many people have noticed it. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/qtcUXe3.png[/IMG][/QUOTE] He needs to completely remove that area and add a new building in the way that we did that whole building is one broken pile of shit.

I really do hope that you continue to work on this. It'll be nice to see a Downtown edit that is actually built to a unique, yet still high-quality degree. This is looking quite promising; specially all the optimisation-based changes!

I plan to keep on working on the map, but the next update may take a while. Areaportals are absolutely infuriating if you're new to them, but they're worth it.

[QUOTE=Sally;45204990][t]http://cloud-3.steampowered.com/ugc/486701738812825679/38E01E8582E23F93E82D952C26AB27E6D01F4382/[/t] Why dont you clear out this deadspace on the map[/QUOTE] Rofl he removed rogis name which first edited the map [url]http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=110286060[/url] nice one, you didn't even leave credits to the person who made v4c_v2 fuck off

[QUOTE=Chibby;45229769]Well that would take a long time, and rp_downtown is known for DarkRP and Is loved by alot of the players in the DarkRP community.[/QUOTE] Probably because the majority of the DarkRP community are 8-15 year old kids that are more interested in playing cops and robbers and being drug dealers than worried about the aesthetics of a map that was garbage to begin with. [QUOTE=Chibby;45229769]But redoing the whole thing is ALOT of work, and is very risky, what I mean is that players will most likely not use the completely redone map, therefore the map maker wasted ALOT of time making the map for no reason.[/QUOTE] If you're more worried about appeasing children that want sniper towers, admin rooms and gun shops over the integrity of your name and quality of your work, you probably shouldn't be mapping. [QUOTE=formatme;45242405]Rofl he removed rogis name which first edited the map [url]http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=110286060[/url] nice one, you didn't even leave credits to the person who made v4c_v2 fuck off[/QUOTE] And that person edited someone else's work who edited someone else's work who edited someone else's work times 10,000 and originally went back to The Pro. Getting offended that someone else edited your friends edit of a map that's been raped to death by edits and decompiles is hilarious.

[QUOTE=formatme;45242405]Rofl he removed rogis name which first edited the map [url]http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=110286060[/url] nice one, you didn't even leave credits to the person who made v4c_v2 fuck off[/QUOTE] I removed it because it was wasted space. It was a good 20 or so brushes that weren't needed, and further, that area is only accessible by admins; admins who don't give two shits who made the map. If they want to know what the original map was, they would know since it's cited in my original post. Besides, I'm not even partial to giving him credit for the map anymore. Not only did he copy and paste this thing together, he's a scamming asshole. The only reason I'm doing this project is because v2 is extremely popular but extremely laggy, so I'm providing a map that's virtually the same in architecture but less laggy, along with a sewer since everyone wants one. Now, instead of telling me to fuck off, use logic and either figure it out yourself or ask me, instead of intentionally trying to be an asshole.

[QUOTE=GiGaBiTe;45242416]Probably because the majority of the DarkRP community are 8-15 year old kids that are more interested in playing cops and robbers and being drug dealers than worried about the aesthetics of a map that was garbage to begin with.[/QUOTE] Who gives a fuck if there 8 or 20. They are the darkrp community, and if you don't want players on your server, that's fine with me bud.

[QUOTE=legendofrobbo;45216031]the reason servers don't use maps like headattack city is they are huge as fuck and result in very extended download times which in turn makes players angry that they have to sit there waiting for everything to dl.[/QUOTE] But they don't complain about the gigabytes of donator models?

[QUOTE=OfficerLamarr;45243869]But they don't complain about the gigabytes of donator models?[/QUOTE] You just make a models content pack. problem solved

[QUOTE=Chibby;45243883]You just make a models content pack. problem solved[/QUOTE] They still have to download it to not see errors, so no, problem not solved.

I think the police department and the warehouse next to it are perfect for a little upstairs-expansion. Maybe more jail cells or a place for the mayor (or the government in the case of my gamemode)

[QUOTE=OfficerLamarr;45244600]They still have to download it to not see errors, so no, problem not solved.[/QUOTE] You are stupid as fuck lol. I have all the models I use on my server, in one content pack. Removing all the npc's and only using the ones I'll actually use (like in packs that have multiple models). It goes from like 50mb to around 15mb. So yes, problem is solved genius..