Fy_Mirrors_Edge (January 1st 2010)

[Generalvivi]

*UPDATE January 1st 2010*

Sathor "I have skinned most of the known roof models now, as seen in those pictures. No normals or speculars yet, so expect smaller changes over time.
Models and skins by me."



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*UPDATE September 22nd 2009*

Hey guys it's UPDATE TIME! We on the ME:S team have been working really hard these last few weeks to bring you guys an update! We took a small break for various reasons but things are back on track and better than ever! I'm currently working towards getting another playtest ... might happen in another 2 weeks or so. We have yet to show off more screens of Sathors map, which is looking very sweet, hopefully next update we can show off some screens of that ! We also created a steam group so people can get updates on playtests and other media on steam ! So join our steam group!

Wip level Geometry by vivi









Wip Handrail and Showcase models by Sathor







Wip Van model by Arman



So once again join our steam group! and we look forward to your comments

ME:S Team

OLD ART
Sathor :







PhilE:





Hope to see you at the playtest! We will be showing an update on the textures and models on Friday also so that's something to look forward to also

Thanks, ME:S Team!

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Team :
Generalvivi - Mapper / Environment artist
Sathor - Mapper / Environment artist
PhilE - Texture artist / Environment artist

Info: So this is a medium size FY map that was set forth to give the player the feeling of being in / playing Mirrors edge. There will be rooftop combat / interior combat.

Checklist:

- Gameplay -

- Get first playtest and feedback on outdoor area.
- Finish outside rooftop gameplay
- Finish 1st pass inside gameplay
- Get feedback on inside.
- Finish interior brushwork
- Finish lower office gameplay

- Art -

- Create placeholder vista
- Model out a vista of the Mirrors Edge city
- Create textures / models for outside look
- Finish up textures / models for interior look
- Get a different name then "Fy_mirrors_edge"

Hopes:
- We hope to create a really awesome experience that people will enjoy playing over and over again.
- Have plenty of breakable models in the environment
- Possibly create another version for HL2 DeathMatch
- possibly go on to create other FY maps around mirrors edge environments




*UPDATE JUNE 22nd 2009*

Playtest was fun! The map is headed in the right direction for sure. Going to hopefully get another playtest next friday. I'll send out some more sign up stuff next monday so we can get the ball rolling again. Should be a blast!

Audio Dev update -

Download our audio update here

Video -

Media shots -









Screenshots (new) -











Hope you liked the media update! Soon another playtest and then we start adding art! Can't wait! I'm just itching to start placing stuff everywhere and I know Sathor and PhilE are also

Thanks, Vivi!

[Generalvivi]

Some more updates! Trying to get the Mirrors Edge feeling down more. The real test comes when I duplicate the brushwork to the other side and start some testing and junk. I'm very excited to see how this plays. I wish css had a sprint key lol.













Hopefully some testing next week!

[Habboi]

If you're trying to match the textures of Mirror's Edge then take it from someone who used the style in a 2D game for uni, use lots of white and stick to the one colour. I got a folder full of in-game references if it interests you although they're BMP so I'd have to convert them one by one, something I don't look forward to.

But it looks great so far mate. I've seen the models by Sathor so I have no doubt it'll look really nice to the eyes. Just be careful with the lighting.

[Armageddon]

Best ME map eva!

[Mr-Jigsaw]

I only ask that you change the name. I'm sure it'll turn out well, but I think a different name would suit it much better.

Oh, Habboi, isn't there a batch function in photoshop? Maybe it could be used to re-save file formats. If anyone knows how to do this, I would like to know.

[vcool]

Photoshop calls them actons, amirite?

You can always create a BAT file, or code a python app, or make a Gimp batch, and of course use PS.

[Generalvivi]

Me and Sathor talked about changing the name to something else. Not sure what though! Also Habboi, Sathor has mirrors edge for pc and has taken a bunch of screenshots already and I've been just feeding off of what I've seen online.

[PhilE]

Nice progress so far. Looks like it will be a lot of fun!

[vcool]

I have posted but I haven't actually commented on the map.

Looks nice and promising. A shame I don't play CSS anymore.

What's up with the purple ambience? Or is it my screen again that's making it overly purple? Less red more blue!

Also vivi, you are a crazy ass fast level designer. D: I wish I was a fast mapper...

[spare8ball]

you should make a version of this map for hl2 deathmatch since that game is sorta like free running. plus the map is effing awesome!

[vcool]

you should make a version of this map for hl2 deathmatch since that game is sorta like free running. plus the map is effing awesome!

I couldn't agree more, I love HL2DM for its free running ability. Sadly, most players don't care about freerunning or worse, they start complaining about bunnyhoppers.

Besides, the game is barely alive now, I doubt this map will appear on servers. But you never know.

[popcornjake]

Would be a shame if this stayed an orange map, correct me if I'm wrong but I have the impression you're quite handy with textures so get to work damn you! This has potential so be oh so rawesome.
I'm also liking that purple ambience, looks great.

[spare8ball]

I would still appreciate it being made into a hl2dm map because whenever i have a lan party at my house we play hl2dm and i would totally use it. i wouldnt mind it being dev textures, since its a remake of mirrors edge.

[Generalvivi]

Would be a shame if this stayed an orange map, correct me if I'm wrong but I have the impression you're quite handy with textures so get to work damn you!

I'm just going by the process I would at work. I want to make sure the gameplay is fun and then once we have tested and tested we will go in and set dress and apply all the textures.

I'm also liking that purple ambience, looks great.

Yeah! Still tweaking it of course I wanted it to get closer to this :



Obviously still working on it. I don't think I'll be done with the lighting until all the art gets in and I can officially go in and light stuff.

[punky]

This is looking great already, if you guys need some textures or anything I'll be glad to at least try to help you guys out with that And it wouldn't be a bad idea at all to make a hl2dm version of this map as soon as it's finished, it won't be a lot of extra work at all, just some weapon placement etc... And I disagree with the people that say that the game is dead and that this map won't be played, the game still has more players than everyone thinks! Anyways, good luck with this map, it'll turn out great