ctf_2docks beta 4 feedback

[gunbeard]

I think you need some sign in spawn showing people where to stick the teleporter.

Hm, would that mean a custom texture?  I've not read any tutes on those yet.

OOH you need to make the elevator in spawn work and go somewhere.

Yes that's a good idea..  BUT..  it'd be too much of a delay to do a whole other section to the map, including scenery and skybox and whatnot.  I've got to work on other projects while I clean up this one.

[CaffeinePowered]

I think you need some sign in spawn showing people where to stick the teleporter.

Hm, would that mean a custom texture?  I've not read any tutes on those yet.

Acutally you don't, take for example an early screen from the map Ive been making (hint look upper right of shot)



I just used the image of the teleporter blueprint with an arrow pointing down. If you want to use custom textures, check this page for tutorials

[Scary Womanizing Pig Mask]

I thought it was really well done, and quite enjoyed playing on it, which says a lot since I hate most CTF maps.

[gunbeard]

I thought it was really well done, and quite enjoyed playing on it, which says a lot since I hate most CTF maps.

thanks, I got sick of same-old ctf maps that were boring no matter how pretty they looked, so im glad this is a bit different.

(hint look upper right of shot)

ahhh i hadnt thought of that, thanks.  i'll probably put the teleporter in the elevator as it's a nice little box area offset from the main spawn.  and thanks for the tute, i eat tutorials for breakfast.

[gunbeard]

after a break while i moved house, beta 5 is now being worked on.  it should be ready for TFT 8/12; that'd be next week.

here's a list of the changes so far from beta4:
- added LADDERS *gasp* to each base's intel from water, making it easier for non-scouts to attempt capping.
- added ladder access to underwater holes & lit all underwater areas properly.
- clearly marked water entrances in each base.
- retextured underwater tunnels to make everything less brown.
- added a lot more arrows showing direction to intel.
- reworked staircases with decorative brushwork, railings and retexturing where needed.
- more changes to come this week, including screenshots.

thanks for everyone who rtv 2docks

- gun

[Surf314]

after a break while i moved house, beta 5 is now being worked on.  it should be ready for TFT 8/12; that'd be next week.

here's a list of the changes so far from beta4:
- added LADDERS *gasp* to each base's intel from water, making it easier for non-scouts to attempt capping.
- added ladder access to underwater holes & lit all underwater areas properly.
- clearly marked water entrances in each base.
- retextured underwater tunnels to make everything less brown.
- added a lot more arrows showing direction to intel.
- reworked staircases with decorative brushwork, railings and retexturing where needed.
- more changes to come this week, including screenshots.

thanks for everyone who rtv 2docks

- gun

Sounds awesome.

[at0m]

the color issue will be trickier i think, figuring out where to retexture.  i'll post screenies here if anyone wants to be kept up to date on changes.

Yes, please. I echo Caff's remarks, this map was very well thought-out and surprisingly polished for a first map. I definitely enjoyed it, which is saying a lot since I'm not normally big on CTF-style play

[gunbeard]

excuse imagevenue links.. if the shots don't show up, i'll change imagehost and reup.

blue side: added ladder to intel, signs on floor in outer side route, improved stairs as with red side, marked inner side route better (same with red) and added a ladder to side water access.  everything is correctly playerclipped.


middle staircase reworked.. nothing special, just looks less blocky.


red side:  added extra directional signs, improved staircase, added ladder to intel, maintenance signs and lights above water routes.


water tunnel retexture: a bit less brown, but still wooden.  note the red maintenance ladder into the water.



..so beta5 will be submitted for TFT.. hopefully it'll make the cut.  the ladder directly to the intel from the water is a big change to the gameplay and i'm hoping it will allow for less annoying/sneakier/faster paced capping.

i'll upload to fpsbanana over the weekend, but for now have a look at the texture changes and general improvements and let me know if this is worth calling it beta5 or if it needs something else before i can justify another release.


- gun

[CaffeinePowered]

Before you put it up on FPS banana, let us test it, and then you can determine if you want to call it b5 or a v1 final release.  ;D

[at0m]

Before you put it up on FPS banana, let us test it, and then you can determine if you want to call it b5 or a v1 final release.  ;D

/agree

[gunbeard]

deal.  I'll give BRBU the exclusive before it gets banana'd.  new thread going up for b5 HERE.