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Suicizer | 2012-11-05 02:02

IceCube

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Blurb A fast spaced duel map.

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Well, I'm glad to release this map after a while.

Information
In a far far universe a duel arena is almost out of existence by freezing cold wind currents out of space. By using heat-lamps and fans, the ogros, fixits and ironsnouts managed to keep certain places warm enough so they won't be frozen, as it would be an even tougher job to navigate.

I've tried to use several gibbie and lunaran textures to create an original look, but also to give the feeling you're not on earth anymore. The ice and snow are just to prevent a boring look and could be a nice addition to the theme. But that brings me to the following question (if you'll look into the map): Do you have any ideas to add even more details? Because I'm kind of out of ideas for a certain amount of time already. Please put them in your comment if you have some, I'll be pleased to hear about it.

The layout is meant to have a certain x-axis gameplay (so not just flat aiming) and is a little less open as most duel maps. But if you use your eyes, ears and mind, you'll be able to track your opponent in no-time and blast or shred him into pieces (as the middle wall is actually the only visual obstructive). You could keep this in mind: if you can't see your opponent, he probably is located at the other side of the map.

Feel free to leave a (somewhat constructive) comment somewhere on this content.

Credits
I would like to thank Rorschach for the custom texture.

Map file icecube_5nov12_v2.zip (732.02 KB)

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Comments

fetz | 2012-11-07 02:11

Nice! Havn;t downloaded it yet :( But looks very fun, will try some duels on here!

Mayhem | 2012-11-07 04:26

Nice and simplistic duel map.

I like the vents with steam particles falling but think they should be placed on some of the walls (closer to the floor) with the steam particles rising instead. On the ceiling they don't make sense in either a heating or physics context.

The laser (diode?) in the wall and floor are neat, but i would pick one or the other to keep it consistent and throw a couple more in too. Perhaps make it more apparent that these things are melting the snow. The icicles would be a good detail for that because anything just outside of the heated area would form icicles from the melting and refreezing. I would straighten those also, as the curviness just isn't right and make more of a cluster of smaller ones with one or two longer ones. Way more icicles.

Nice idea with the water and vents but it doesn't make sense either. Remove the watery vents entirely or use them for around those laser thingys.

I like the snow coming in the opening over the middle, but it's breaking the illusion when they suddenly stop in an obvious plane above the (bridge?). My solution would be to lower a few of them into the pit and thin it out a bit. The snow/ice that is around is also way too shiny and blue. A dull white with dirty spots would be more realistic even when we consider the fact it's in a far far universe.

What about making that bridge-like center an actual bridge with access on both sides? The teleporter is cool but seems a little out of place to me. Doors on either end of the bridge would add a 3rd tier to those ramps.

The light fixtures are inconsistent and sparse. It looks like you were experimenting with those and just didn't decide on which one to use. I like the ones tucked into the corner on the top level and the one over the crate. I would use more of those two around the map and remove all the others. Especially remove the ones in your face when climbing a ramp and the one inside the doorway.

The jump-pads are ok but I was surprised by the one under the YA. Once you know it's there, it's not a problem but maybe just a little more indication of it's purpose?

I don't have much to say about item placement. I played a couple bot matches and it seemed ok to me.

The pulsing glowing panels on a couple of the walls are a nice touch but still feel a bit out of place too. They seem to match your jumppad style, so maybe try connecting those somehow?

All in all not a bad map, it just needs more polish. Good job!
6.5 out of 10 for now so i'll round up to 7 :)

Suicizer | 2012-11-07 08:43

Thanks for the comment, it really has some justified statements in it.

I would agree about the vents, but they were actually meant to make the ceiling less boring. I'll see what I can do. Same counts for the icicles.

Putting the lasers (you call it lasers, well they actually supposed to be heatlamps) around those watercolors isn't that bad idea. Let me fiddle with it.

I would agree about the snow-texture being too shiny. I'll find an alternative.
Same counts for the colour of the snow particles.

About another entrance to the catwalk (the middle part); I'll try so at the side with the YA, as that side requires less modification of the entire layout. I'll experiment at the other side also though.

I've been cautious about adding more snow ad it creates a very chaotic atmosphere for the gameplay (they are really distracting if the appear in front of you). However, I'll try to fade them better.

I will change the lighting as less as possible, because the atmosphere is "just good enough" at the moment.

You are right about the pulsating panels, they don't have a further purpose as lighting. Will be a tough job to appear them closer to jumppads or just a texture.

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