moultanoCreator of ns_shiva.Join Date: 2002-12-14Member: 10806Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold, NS2 Community Developer, Pistachionauts
Well, as you can tell by the fact that I haven't released anything yet, I didn't even pay lip service to my timetable for releasing a beta. Women are the devil! Blame <a href='http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/rmoulton/kathryn.jpg' target='_blank'>her!</a> <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Real life has slowed down again now, said woman is now gone for the summer, and my last day of work is monday, so you guys can expect a lot more work out of me in the near future. Hopefully I'll be able to get out a beta in a week or so.
call that hive Aquaduct. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
it just doesnt look a very computerish room, what with the pipes and the water... its gota aloote aqua, and seems to have abundance of ducts. Aquaducts. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
honestly moultano, you never cease to amaze with your selection of texture/architecture mixtures. though the name is definetly out of place, that hive does indeed look rather... i dunno. i just love that hive. you make me want to map again. ... curses
this is by far the map im most looking forward to, blows away everything else <!--emo&::asrifle::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/asrifle.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='asrifle.gif' /><!--endemo--> keep it up
You should leave the rooms unnamed and then just post screenshots and get people to offer names. Then no one can complain about odd names. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Looking very good, though I think the first shot is a bit too bright (even if its looking good!)
I also dont think that data core hive will work out very well, dont get me wrong here, I think it looks amazing, but however it wont play well because of a couple of reasons:
a) Underwater RT will be very annoying to build both as a marine and as a gorge b) The hive is just too small, it will be a nightmare to SG rush it or try to drop chambers and so on. c) Very VERY JP friendly. d) almost all the hive area is covered in water - will be a living hell for the marines to fight in...
this map is asome. I cant wait when you give it to ppl. I hope its gone be soon becouse we are now asamble new map pack to our server. So be quick <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->)
umm... do they expect the coolant pipes to burst or something? Otherwise why would they add a flushing mechanism... I'd suggest something like "coolant control" or something to explain why they expect the pipes to burst (like stress from temp changes or something)
EDIT: I've also been pouring through the forum lately to find out what happened with this map, been looking forward to it for awhile
one of the more promissing maps. all it needs is the betarelease now <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
moultanoCreator of ns_shiva.Join Date: 2002-12-14Member: 10806Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold, NS2 Community Developer, Pistachionauts
edited August 2004
Thanks for the comments guys <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->. If it weren't for the feedback from the forums I probably would have quit working on this long ago. As of my last compile a few minutes ago there are some new areas that look good enough to show you. I'm probably happy enough with these areas to have them in this form in the final release, but I'd definately like feedback on them.
Mess Hall <img src='http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/rmoulton/map/shiva_messhall.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Chemical Storage <img src='http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/rmoulton/map/shiva_chemicalstorage.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Sublevel Control <img src='http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/rmoulton/map/shiva_sublevelcontrol.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Mess Hall is good, check tex alignment on that back wall though. Mabye you could have a little cafeteria counter just for details sake?
I especially like the way you implemented that white texture as a light. Very orignal <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
If I could make love to a map, it would be this one <!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Those new shots - now we're talking <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
ssjyodaJoin Date: 2002-03-05Member: 274Members, Squad Five Blue
looks great, only problem i see is you may be adding too much detail, may take from the gameplay. MAY. like all the lil things comin off the walls, lil angled pieces here and there, all looks great, hopefully it doesn't hinder movement.
moultanoCreator of ns_shiva.Join Date: 2002-12-14Member: 10806Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold, NS2 Community Developer, Pistachionauts
<!--QuoteBegin-ssjyoda+Aug 16 2004, 08:54 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (ssjyoda @ Aug 16 2004, 08:54 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> looks great, only problem i see is you may be adding too much detail, may take from the gameplay. MAY. like all the lil things comin off the walls, lil angled pieces here and there, all looks great, hopefully it doesn't hinder movement.
<!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I'm liberally using clip brushes just to stay under the clipnodes limit, so I think it will be ok in most places. There are a few areas of the steam tunnels that I could see that becoming a problem, but I'll find that out in playtesting. <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> so the big question is, is this your first map?? cos id sure like to hav a look at some of your other work<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I made one dumpy dm map for the original unreal, but aside from that and little tests this is my first map.
have you put steam in the steam tunnels yet? thats the one thing I've been waiting for ever since I saw the first screenshot a long time ago <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
moultanoCreator of ns_shiva.Join Date: 2002-12-14Member: 10806Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold, NS2 Community Developer, Pistachionauts
<!--QuoteBegin-Windelkron+Aug 16 2004, 10:13 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Windelkron @ Aug 16 2004, 10:13 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> have you put steam in the steam tunnels yet? thats the one thing I've been waiting for ever since I saw the first screenshot a long time ago <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> You sir have earned yourself an easter egg. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I'm going to put in all the essential entities first and see where I am with respect to the count before I make another particle system. I'm making pretty much all of the internal glass breakable so that adds a lot, but I also don't really like doors. We'll see how it comes out.
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Real life has slowed down again now, said woman is now gone for the summer, and my last day of work is monday, so you guys can expect a lot more work out of me in the near future. Hopefully I'll be able to get out a beta in a week or so.
Keep up the excellent work. I look forward to playing this map.
it just doesnt look a very computerish room, what with the pipes and the water... its gota aloote aqua, and seems to have abundance of ducts. Aquaducts. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I also dont think that data core hive will work out very well, dont get me wrong here, I think it looks amazing, but however it wont play well because of a couple of reasons:
a) Underwater RT will be very annoying to build both as a marine and as a gorge
b) The hive is just too small, it will be a nightmare to SG rush it or try to drop chambers and so on.
c) Very VERY JP friendly.
d) almost all the hive area is covered in water - will be a living hell for the marines to fight in...
Keep up the good work!
EDIT: I've also been pouring through the forum lately to find out what happened with this map, been looking forward to it for awhile
I love this map.. pretty well designed.
How did you get the idea of 'Shiva Station'.. I know its a god or a symbol but what made you choose it?
Mess Hall
<img src='http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/rmoulton/map/shiva_messhall.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Chemical Storage
<img src='http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/rmoulton/map/shiva_chemicalstorage.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Sublevel Control
<img src='http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/rmoulton/map/shiva_sublevelcontrol.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
I especially like the way you implemented that white texture as a light. Very orignal <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
... colt shower...
gimmeh teh mappz
i want to decompile and put nz_nexus in it !!!!!111one
nice mapp ey
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I'm liberally using clip brushes just to stay under the clipnodes limit, so I think it will be ok in most places. There are a few areas of the steam tunnels that I could see that becoming a problem, but I'll find that out in playtesting.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> so the big question is, is this your first map?? cos id sure like to hav a look at some of your other work<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I made one dumpy dm map for the original unreal, but aside from that and little tests this is my first map.
You sir have earned yourself an easter egg. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I'm going to put in all the essential entities first and see where I am with respect to the count before I make another particle system. I'm making pretty much all of the internal glass breakable so that adds a lot, but I also don't really like doors. We'll see how it comes out.