First look at ns_longways

GNEAR

<div class="IPBDescription">This is my first map</div>Hi, NS made me get up off my butt and learn how to map as you can see i'm still learning how to use wolrdcraft.

here are some pictures of my map.

<img src="http://nzpaintball.i8.com/longways1.JPG" border="0">

And another

<img src="http://nzpaintball.i8.com/longways2.JPG" border="0">

Hope you enjoyed them.

Slycaster

Looks really good GNEAR, my only critism is that in the first pic the slants seem a bit to long.  I LOVE the lighting though, looks awesome in the first pic.  The second pic is a bit dark to see, add a white light in here, its too red <!--emo&:p--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'><!--endemo-->

Reborn

First of all, I don't think the slant in the first pic is too long, I think it looks great. Second, I can't believe you did that good a job on those rooms and still be learning how to use Worldcraft (it's actually Hammer now). You must be a map-editing prodigy! I'd like to work with you as a team on maps, but unfortunately we do not know each other. Oh, well. Keep up the good work, and keep taking pics. I can't wait till the level is done <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->

CyonPro

Heh, I call it "Worldcraft 3.4" because I despise the new name.

I like that second pic GNEAR, the one with the redness <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->

GNEAR

Please feel free to comment on what you think of the map so far.

<a href="http://nzpaintball.i8.com/ns_longways.zip" target="_blank">Ns_longways.zip</a>

Sorry the hosting is a bit tacky but its all i've got.

Have fun!

Gnear

yesukai

wow, thats a first map? My first map was a big square room with AAA all over it... <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->


Good job.

HubbubJub

Wow, very nice -- you just started and already you're better than me!  <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->  Hope to see more of your creations soon!

realityisdead

Looks wondeful, especially for a first attempt. I love the detail with the grating stuff up on the ceiling. Nice basic structure as well.

Suggestions:

- The ceiling has great lighting contrast, but the walls and floor are a bit constant-lit. Maybe try and see if you can get the same kind of lighting on the floor there. <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->

- The light colors. They seem to be default yellow. A white or grey might look better, especially if you use a bunch of light_spot's and maybe even add some colored lighting accents here or there.

- The basic structure is great, but the walls could probably use a bit more detail. Supports, rails, rims, pipes, something. <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->

Oh, I could only get the first shot to load, so that's where my comments were directed. I think you're off to a great start, can't wait to see your progress.

RhoadsToNowhere

Wow.  Nice job for a first-timer.  Unfortunately, I can't view your second pic, but the first is not bad.  Your lighting is simple but it really gets the job done.  I definitely like how the light isn't quite enough to illuminate the whole ceiling.  I think the slope of the lower walls is a little bit too shallow, make it steeper and you're in business.  <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->

MaNtiS

Well done, I must say! Absoulty great for a first timer, I think all of us mappers remember those days.. (eeek&#33<!--emo&;)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'><!--endemo--> Now I do like everything ken said. Except in that second picture your crate textures are not lined up  <!--emo&???--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'><!--endemo--> and maybe try a floor light somehow? Maybe a small vent with a light or something.. you think about that(its just a little too dark)

-And in the first picture, it looks really good. By the door on the right at the slope on the bottom the textures aren't lined up, hah I know im a little hard but ya gotta know these things right?

Great job keep it up and im sure you'll be one of the best out there, just keep your mind open and take in advice  <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->

GNEAR

I gave the room with boxes better lighting here it is

<img src="http://nzpaintball.i8.com/longways2-2.JPG" border="0">

Here is a picture looking down the tunnel

<img src="http://nzpaintball.i8.com/longways2-3.JPG" border="0">

The hosting is bad I am sorry but its all I have

Hope you like them, ;-D

Open for comments please say what you think of the map so far,

GNEAR0.

ChromeAngel

I couldn't find a way to download that zip.  Can you link to it from you site?

GNEAR

Here is the Updated version of my map.

<a href="http://10thmtn.clanpages.com/longways.zip" target="_blank">NS_Longways</a>

Have Fun!

GNEAR0