strudl | Quadropolis

apflstrudl | 2007-09-19 14:27

strudl

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Blurb A complex map for ffa/insta

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Detailed description

This map was planed for 1on1 insta, but it's a bit too big for it. Perhaps 2on2 works, haven't tried that yet.

It's still WiP because
-i want to make some details
-weapons missing for ffa
-lighting is a bit strange so far
-i want to know your opinons and suggestions what i can make better and what's good

I hope you like the layout, tried to make it very complex, so that the gameplay isn't too easy :)

UPDATE:
-added some lights (geometry)
-added some details
-added weapons
-corridors are higher now
-railing at jumppad is nocliped

I want to add some more details, but i uploaded it now to show you that i'm working on it and to get some reviews.

UPDATE2:
-changed the jumppads model
-fixed some lightning
-added a corridor
-few more details
-not too narrow anymore(at some places)
-changed skybox

i change the clip thing thx to wotwot
I Think that's all, can't remember anything more.

NOTE: I changed the screenshot to .jpg, because that makes the filesize smaller
Hope you like the changes! :)

UPDATE3:
-textures changed
-jumppad changed
-more details
-2 new holes in the wall :D (dunno how to say)
-perhpas some more changes, can't really remember

Have a look at it and plz comment, if there are still some bugs.
This should be the final release, i'll only fix bugs and add some shaders in the next and final release.

Map file strudl.zip (785 KB)

Rating

100

points

(13 votes)

Comments

geartrooper | 2007-09-19 15:23

Pretty good. I think this is more a demonstration of your ability aside from a themed map, which is not bad. Flex your creative muscle and learn your style then create some good maps. I think the architecture you presented is imaginative and in the case of the bridge a bit daring. Good job on the use of lighting in each room.

MeatROme | 2007-09-22 11:54

Mmmh. What makes you put this under a demonstration label, geartrooper?
Actually my comment is about the opposite - I really think the architecture is first-rate;
smoothness for the eye and also pretty much so for the players movement [ except the stairs which are traditionally hard to get smooth in Sauerbraten :-P ].
What I'm really not so sure about is the lighting - it's very ... errhm ... in your face;
I prefer more subtle lighting - or at least only a minimal amount of "non naturalistic" light (e.g. pink, burgundy, pure red, pure green or pure blue) ... compare this article on lighting maps.

Those alcoves in the room with the lava - I see no light source, or are those bricks at the bottom supposed to be a different texture maybe?

Of course I would need to test-play it to pass final judgement .. but it looks like their should be a good gameflow on your map, apflstrudl, very good work on combining stairs, jumppads, passages and rooms!

geartrooper | 2007-09-22 18:25

Proximity of elements.

wake | 2007-09-22 12:37

I really like the smooth movement exept of the low ceilings. lots of confusing teles are not good for my little brain but they are interesting for other for sure! :> The textures are boring and lightning is somehow too mixed for me but i think its doing the cause of keeping the gameplay in priority. 4/5 from me!

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Nieb | 2007-09-29 20:18

Impressive geometry. The texturing and gameplay are lacking though...

N1NJ4 | 2007-09-30 12:47

I love this map. The overdone lighting is great, helps you learn the map. Only problem is it's too narrow in some places. 4/5

wotwot | 2007-10-01 12:27

This is even better than the last version, I like it. It´s still a bit tight at some places. You got my comments on the last version so Im not talking long now. Remove this clip, argh! How about adding particle 3 to those bowls one of which Im standing on in that picture?

apflstrudl | 2007-10-01 13:10

i made this clip because you could jump up there from the stairs and on the right box, there is the yellowarmour. You souldn't be able to get it too easy so i made that clip. If there where boxes, it would look so good.

But i like the idea of adding particles to the bowls. thx

apflstrudl | 2007-10-15 08:51

I meant it WOULDN'T look soo good. Now I found a way how it looks better with boxes.

WigSplitta | 2007-10-23 19:05

The geometry on this map is phenominal however....

Gameplay in the map is, sorry to be brutally honest, not there.

Lighting, I feel, is way overdone. Although I render Sauerbraten in bloom so this could just be how I render the game.

Things I liked
-Lots of circles, and you minimized the use of squareness.

Things I didnt liked
-Displeased with the lighting.
-Layout....could have been better and still had your geometry in it

5/5 for looks
2/5 for gameplay
3/5 for lighting

Overall 4/5

schmutzwurst | 2007-11-06 20:47

i like the map. there are just few things that i mentioned to you in TS, that CAN be changed but i even like it the way it is now.

- good use of lighting, maybe in the circle-room a bit to bright
- very nice overall design and nice ideas in details

i´d give it a 4/5 if you weren´t in my clan, so i give it a 5/5 :-P
just kidding. as i said, i really like it.

Halleck | 2007-11-12 21:22

Pros
-The lighting is very overdone... Thats a good thing, it makes the map interesting to look at and reminds me of my neon maps.
-Little details are good.
-It has allot of variety. The map is much more unique then most maps out there.

Cons
-The biggest one is probably gameplay. The layout is somewhat confusing though the stylized colors do help. Most of the hallways are too narrow and don't provide enough jumping room.
-Some of the textures don't fit well together, especially the mud/dirt used on allot of the walls.
-The lava and suicide jumppads annoy me. Dying randomly isn't fun.

Overall 4/5. The gameplay is a 3/5 but it looks so damn cool ;)
I look forward to seeing what you do next. :)
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rocknrol | 2007-11-15 12:16

Hehe apflstrudl, i really like your map. It shows your abilities to work with the engine and i can spot a lot of very unique and interesting ideas here (all the use of particles, combined with clever architecture, for example).

As geartrooper already said, you should use all your ideas in your next map/s, to me this map also looks more like a demo than a real DM map. ;)

Hehe, i know exactly how it is to begin a map and never really finish it, because there are new ideas for it, each day. So, it seems more being a "snapshot" of your momentary abilities to build in Sauer than a real finished, playable map. ;)

The latest changes are quite good, i must say, though the lighting still is quite overpowered and the colours are very intensive, too, but considering the fact that this is a piece of art, it should be ok :)

Clip/noclip seems fine now, too.

Ok, seems, all what's necessary has been said already, i'll rate this map

4/5, keep it up :)

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