Co_outpost Release

KesterKester Join Date: 2004-02-21 Member: 26770Members, Constellation
edited August 2004 in Mapping Forum
<b><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>Outpost 27 - 9</span></b>

<b>Current Version</b> - beta 1

<b>Download</b> - <a href='http://www.brywright.co.uk/downloads/files/index.php?dir=natural-selection/maps/combat/&file=co_outpost.zip' target='_blank'>co_outpost.zip</a> (hosted by Bry)
You will also need this wad zip - <a href='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/kester.zip' target='_blank'>Here</a> (fixing this problem)

<b>Backstory/Briefing</b>
<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>
***TSA PRIORITY DISPATCH***

Send: TSA High Command
Receive: All Squad Commanders in vicinity of Outpost 27 - 9
Subject: Search and Rescue / Termination of xenoform presence

Greetings Commanders,

At 0430 yesterday the following transmittion was sent from our research and development base on Poses 7
(Outpost 27 - 9). Shortly after this transmittion was terminated, all communications with the base ceased,
and we have been unable to re-establish communications. Message follows:

"This is Alex Vermont of TSA outpost 27-9, to anyone still in *static* losing vital systems all over the
outpost. Many of my men have also *indecipherable*. We need urgent assistance. I'm shutting down all
non-essential systems to try and *static* infection *static* locking down research *static*"

We have to assume that this transmission was sent in response to hostile action. From what information
we can recover from the message, and the proximity of Outpost 27 - 9 to the Infected Zones, the probability
is high that the Kharaa xenoforms are responsible.

Outpost 27 - 9 is a classified operation, however because of the situation the security level of squad
commanders in the vicinity of the Poses 7 system has been temporarily raised. The following is what
information we can tell you about our operations at Outpost 27 - 9:

- Advanced research in the fields of communications, scanning, tracking and observation
- Advanced phase technology research
- All remaining information is classified lvl 7 or higher.

It is of vital importance that communications with Outpost 27 - 9 be re-established and any threat to
station security eradicated. Expect no assistance from Alex Vermont's forces; given the situation, we
have to assume the worse case scenario, which is that he and his Frontiersmen have been wiped out.

If possible, try to limit the usage of heavy weaponry around research areas. These sections will be
highlighted in red on the tactical map of Outpost 27 - 9 that is attached to this message. However, if
the situation warrants the usage of said weapons, you have permission to use them.

Entry to the complex will be in map sector 9a, marked on your tactical map in blue. This area is just
adjacent to loading bay 3b, which recent maintenance reports indicate is functional. If you are successful
in eradicating all threats to station security, a TSA maintenance team will be dispatched immediately.

Field reports should be delivered on the Gold channel frequency 9067.

Good luck commanders. Come back alive.

***TSA PRIORITY DISPATCH***

***MESSAGE ENDS***
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<b>Credits and Thanks</b>

Natural Selection team and everyone one on the NS forums, especially the ones that gave me pointers on the map.
Ryo-Ohki for his backstory/briefing and Sock for his skybox

<b>Screenshots</b>

<img src='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/2.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/3.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/4.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/5.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/6.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/7.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/8.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/9.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

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  • KesterKester Join Date: 2004-02-21 Member: 26770Members, Constellation
    edited August 2004
    right im aware of the missing wad file u can get that <a href='http://www.socalledpride.com/mapping/co_outpost/kester.zip' target='_blank'>here</a>

    Ill update the bsp and pass that to bry
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  • HiFiHiFi Join Date: 2004-08-11 Member: 30527Members
    edited August 2004
    Great Kester, very good work at all. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
    But at the screens it look some kinda dark! <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
    At the mom im dl ur map. then ill try it!
    Ill try it on our local lan at home with my two brothers and my dad.
    I think that are enough players or? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • KesterKester Join Date: 2004-02-21 Member: 26770Members, Constellation
    edited August 2004
    probably need more players as its a very large map also make sure u get the extra wad in my second post

    if u already had that sencond download, u'll need to d/l it again
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  • Ron2KRon2K Join Date: 2004-05-25 Member: 28904Members, Constellation
    Downloading it now, will set the RCBots loose in it when I get home this evening.
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  • HiFiHiFi Join Date: 2004-08-11 Member: 30527Members
    Ure secount link isn't working!
    I don't know if im the only one!
    Pls check it again!
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  • Rendy_CZechRendy_CZech Life is a Koan Join Date: 2003-10-11 Member: 21608Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-HiFi+Aug 20 2004, 11:30 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (HiFi @ Aug 20 2004, 11:30 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Ure secount link isn't working!
    I don't know if im the only one!
    Pls check it again! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Working OK (to me <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> )
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  • KesterKester Join Date: 2004-02-21 Member: 26770Members, Constellation
    shud now, i was updating it
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  • HiFiHiFi Join Date: 2004-08-11 Member: 30527Members
    Now it working!
    I think my explorer had an error!
    4.79 MB is that only the wad?
    Then its a big <span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>WAD</span>!
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  • KesterKester Join Date: 2004-02-21 Member: 26770Members, Constellation
    sorry bout this, needed to update the second file again, if uve already d/l it and put both files correctly shudnt be a problem

    its just to help others out, as i had a full path for one of the files but not the other
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  • Rendy_CZechRendy_CZech Life is a Koan Join Date: 2003-10-11 Member: 21608Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Kester+Aug 20 2004, 11:38 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Kester @ Aug 20 2004, 11:38 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> sorry bout this, needed to update the second file again, if uve already d/l it and put both files correctly shudnt be a problem

    its just to help others out, as i had a full path for one of the files but not the other <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Eh, lol, my download frozen at this point
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  • MasterGMasterG gmfbst Join Date: 2003-08-24 Member: 20169Members, Squad Five Blue
    Looks good! But one thing that looks really moronic(not to flame here).. The last screenshot, the door to the right, it goes up there but it would come up from the floor on that upper level if things are built that way, looks not too good.. But it's no problem.
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  • Rendy_CZechRendy_CZech Life is a Koan Join Date: 2003-10-11 Member: 21608Members
    The map is too dark, It can't be played without flashlight. Coridors near broken elevator (level 2/3) really need some details, they are too boring.
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  • KesterKester Join Date: 2004-02-21 Member: 26770Members, Constellation
    edited August 2004
    i was tryin to go for the empty feel and use the lighting instead.

    I'll go over it trying to brighten things up a bit aswell

    It does work ok on mine, but i use full gamma

    I'm also gonna rip out alot of the areas as i think its too big atm
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  • UnknownUnknown Join Date: 1970-01-01 Member:
    Ehhehe not bad at all. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • Rendy_CZechRendy_CZech Life is a Koan Join Date: 2003-10-11 Member: 21608Members
    I use full gamma and brightnes too, I've set gamma to 2.0 and the map was still to dark, with sun shining throught window in my room I can see something only with flashlight.

    Try add to hl rad this parameter "gamma 1" and in lights.rad add one digit (multipy by 10) to each texlights brightnes. It will create short intensive lights and preserve dark spots. Light entities won't be affected by "gamma 1" too much.
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  • KesterKester Join Date: 2004-02-21 Member: 26770Members, Constellation
    i dont actually have any texture lights in it, as i started this map before i learnt to use them, the new version will have them tho

    I've already vastly altered the map, making it smaller and more playable
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  • Ron2KRon2K Join Date: 2004-05-25 Member: 28904Members, Constellation
    I typically use pretty bright values in my RAD file (around 3000). I used an env_gamma value of 1.5 with ns_adrianne and compiled it with the following settings: -gamma 0.9 -bounce 2. (As far as I can remember.)
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  • persoperso Join Date: 2003-02-19 Member: 13740Members, WC 2013 - Supporter
    edited August 2004
    When I started using tex lights instead of light entities, I found it useful to add a slightly bigger values to the *.rad file than what they were in the light entities. In fact, I usually just multiplied with 10 and afterwards altered them a little if needed.

    I must admit I'm fairly surprised to hear you've used only light entities this far. It looks so damn good. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    Just make sure the routes marines walk are well lit so they don't really <b>have to</b> use flashlight too often..
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