Channel Crossing
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Channel Crossing
Attached is the map file and a few screenshots of a map I tinkered around with over the Christmas break called "Channel Crossing". There is nothing totally groundbreaking with the map, it was just something I've had in the closet for a while that I dusted off and finished. It's sort of a cross between Bridges, Mystic Valley and The Gauntlet.
I hope to have this hosted soon on one of the norang servers (thanks Thumper). Note that there are references to textures that have not been posted to the proper URL yet in the map file.
I hope to have this hosted soon on one of the norang servers (thanks Thumper). Note that there are references to textures that have not been posted to the proper URL yet in the map file.
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Last edited by LouMan on Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:29 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Re: Channel Crossing
It's up on bzflag3.norang.ca:5179LouMan wrote:I hope to have this hosted soon on one of the norang servers (thanks Thumper). Note that there are references to textures that have not been posted to the proper URL yet in the map file.
Textures have been posted.
Anytime Lou
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That is out of this world. Once again he safely retains the title of "Oh my god that's a scarily good map maker".
The train tacks underground are great. In fact an all round great map, again. One of your best play-wise. Good job.
The train tacks underground are great. In fact an all round great map, again. One of your best play-wise. Good job.
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Once again LouMan has done it!
It might just be a Michigan thing but i just think its him...!
Well like the texturing (as always) love the trans undergrond and the sign makes it complete.
-Keep 'em coming!-
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It might just be a Michigan thing but i just think its him...!
Well like the texturing (as always) love the trans undergrond and the sign makes it complete.
-Keep 'em coming!-
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Revision 1 Update
I have updated the original post's map file to Revision 1. Changes were minor:
1) Made bases symmetrical across map.
2) Removed Narrow flag (causes too many issues with mesh type maps).
3) Made maximum players 12 + 12 for lag issues.
4) Increased world size very slightly (rico issues in tunnels).
5) SW radius brought down from 60 to 45; still able to SW from tunnel to surface with a jump.
6) Added 3 more ST flags.
1) Made bases symmetrical across map.
2) Removed Narrow flag (causes too many issues with mesh type maps).
3) Made maximum players 12 + 12 for lag issues.
4) Increased world size very slightly (rico issues in tunnels).
5) SW radius brought down from 60 to 45; still able to SW from tunnel to surface with a jump.
6) Added 3 more ST flags.
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Makes it just a whole lot better!
Like how you even get the SW jumping and killing part!
Pretty fricken sweet!
-I still like "LouMan's Home Sweet Home" better though-
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Like how you even get the SW jumping and killing part!
Pretty fricken sweet!
-I still like "LouMan's Home Sweet Home" better though-
~SirIchBeenCool~
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I got a chance to play the map with a few people, and here's what I have to say...
First of all, I have to chant the "well designed map, you really know how to work a 3D modeller." However, I do have to agree that this is really well-designed, not just in looks but in gameplay also.
The layout of the map is very simple, and easy to catch on to. The tracks might pose some confiusion, since they do not look like "normal" movement pads. I especially like how you can hit people with SW underground, which makes situational awareness important. The flag choices complement the map well, and balance out the game.
I would have to say this is one of your best maps.
First of all, I have to chant the "well designed map, you really know how to work a 3D modeller." However, I do have to agree that this is really well-designed, not just in looks but in gameplay also.
The layout of the map is very simple, and easy to catch on to. The tracks might pose some confiusion, since they do not look like "normal" movement pads. I especially like how you can hit people with SW underground, which makes situational awareness important. The flag choices complement the map well, and balance out the game.
I would have to say this is one of your best maps.
- LouMan
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Thank you :)
Thank you for all of the kind words
Note that I have updated the map file in the original post to Revision 1.1.
Changes:
1) Fixed a team flag drop vulnerability, and
2) Added "_maxFlagGrabs 1" parameter to help with flag distribution.
Note that I have updated the map file in the original post to Revision 1.1.
Changes:
1) Fixed a team flag drop vulnerability, and
2) Added "_maxFlagGrabs 1" parameter to help with flag distribution.
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Not only is the map beautiful as already stated, but I was pleasantly surprised to be able to play on it for quite a while before being kicked for lag. I'd been avoiding it because of the crowds, but I think I had a better ping there than almost anywhere I've tried, in spite of it being full to capacity (maybe because of the relatively small amount of actual combat going on at any given moment?). So the hosting gets props, too.
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Re: Channel Crossing
Thanks for the map modelling work LouMan, the result is great!LouMan wrote:Attached is the map file and a few screenshots of a map I tinkered around with over the Christmas break called "Channel Crossing". There is nothing totally groundbreaking with the map, it was just something I've had in the closet for a while that I dusted off and finished
regards,
The Equalizer
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LouMan you need your own theme song because you are so awesome!
I cant wait for the next map!
You should try to make on of the Univestiy of Michigan!
Great Job!
-Gimme another!-
~SirIchBeenCool~
I cant wait for the next map!
You should try to make on of the Univestiy of Michigan!
Great Job!
-Gimme another!-
~SirIchBeenCool~
"Your happiness is not my happiness it is my misery"
~Feuer Frei~--Rammstein--
Girls are like phones. They love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected! -- LtKirby2007
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also slightly off topic:
LouMan, have you ever been to the abandoned Detroit train station? It was one of my favorite places in the short time I lived there, and your style of mapmaking would be a great match for the surrounding area, hint hint hint...
(Pictures of the place abound on the web, and g**gle could probably supply an aerial view. I could even supply some unique shots from the roof from my personal collection if the project has any appeal.)
LouMan, have you ever been to the abandoned Detroit train station? It was one of my favorite places in the short time I lived there, and your style of mapmaking would be a great match for the surrounding area, hint hint hint...
(Pictures of the place abound on the web, and g**gle could probably supply an aerial view. I could even supply some unique shots from the roof from my personal collection if the project has any appeal.)
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