rm1 | Quadropolis

HeWho | 2015-07-05 07:02

rm1

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Blurb A small DM map based around idea of contrast in space and lighting, meant for teamplay, small groups, or duels.

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This map was started by me a few years ago as a part of series of layouts. (The fact that it has rm in its name and has similar textures to my map rm5 is a coincidence, both were started at around the same time and both grew into techSoc textured maps). Last week I showed my layout and start to texturing to Nieb and the two of us worked on finishing up the details of the theme and layout. The map is set built into part of a mountain with a single entry door jammed. The remaining Ogros are left to fend for themselves amongst the limited ammo and supplies of this sandy base under a blue sky.

With the help of much play testing online, I have found that this map is well suited for teamplay of 6 players, and is also very enjoyable for insta duels. I would recommend keeping the number of players below 6, especially for insta.

Special thanks to all the people I asked for critique from on the cm|CubicMatter server, namely: Galaxie, Boxx, nopnotme, degrave, swatllama, Doko, Suicizer, Doom, Sheik, zoocata, and jangelelcary. I hope that you find that all of your criticisms have been answered sufficiently, but if not please let me know.

I view this map as a sort of upgrade to rm5 and think that it flows very well and is pleasing to play on. Please comment with all kinds of feedback, praise, concerns, or criticisms.

Thanks

NOTE: The skybox is not included and must be downloaded from skiingpenguins' website.
For installing the skybox, download 'zeus.zip' from the URL below. Then, place the skybox files in the '../Sauerbraten/package/penguins/' directory within your user/gamedata files.

Map file rm1.zip (1.49 MB)

URL http://www.freezurbern.com/#skybox

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Comments

Justin | 2015-07-06 15:14

It might just be me, but when I click on the "zeus.zip" folder I get this: https://www.google.com/images/srpr/logo11w.png

HeWho | 2015-07-07 06:41

I am not sure why that is happening for you, but there is another link for downloading the skybox here.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

skiingpenguins | 2015-07-11 02:38

There's nothing wrong with my website, you're probably getting caught by the no-hotlinking :)

Suicizer | 2015-07-07 16:03

Nice to see the map released.

Although you've added some nice rocks outside the map (which is a,nice detail), that doesn't give the map a theme yet.
The freshly added particles feel quite out of place, especially since the YA has the very same as the teleports (which makes it look like there's a teledest at first sight). So perhaps using the very same particles at the YA isn't a great idea.

Very nice to see some more textureblending around to give it a dusty feeling, but that doesn't give the map a feeling like it's old and abandoned. It still feels too fresh and perfect. There are no structures collapsed, no beams inflected, panels being ripped from walls, etc. Convince people that it's a serious abandoned facility which you try to kill your opponent in. The textures already show so; now it's geometry.

You've increased the amount of playerstarts, great ^^!

I miss some sounds, like at the particles for the teleports. Perhaps soft wind sound which explains the dust would also help.

Both jumppads could be less simple than just a light-texture.

Perhaps a name which fits it's theme would be nice.

The flow and gameplay of the map feel good (except 4 bullets in a relatively small DM map is quite a lot compared to the rest of the ammo), the map is just still lacking a proper theme.

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