CS_Metroplex

[m8nkey]

I know I commented on this awhile ago but still loving the design! This should be turned into a L4d survival map... Of course make it dark.

Thanks mate. A L4d version is certainly a possibility

This map needs a BETA

closed beta very, very soon. Definitely send a copy your way. The internal beta will have some placeholders. I'll release a public beta once all the content is finished and I've made gameplay tweaks from the closed testing..

I'd actually really like to see a bird's eye view of the layout. The map itself looks pretty, but I'm curious as to how well its connected up. Might be a good idea to have the road lead down into some underground parking that connects the front of the building to the back.
Very nice work overally so far. I'll be keeping an eye on the progress.

The layout is rock solid, based off a very familiar layout to any oldschool fps gamer. Every room has multiple access points and there are no dead-ends.

I tried to run the map on my laptop the other day and performance was atrocious. I haven't optimized the vehicle collision models (which are currently compiling with errors) so hoping that's all it is (showbudget was spending ages in static prop rendering).

I've used high resolutions for all my UVmaps (example all vehicles use 1024x1024 diffuse, 512 spec). The map runs flawless on my old system (Althlon 5200, 4gb RAM, GeForce8800). I'm hoping that with further tweaking I can get a reasonable framerate on my laptop (2ghz Centrino Duo, 2gb ram, Radeon x1400)

[Mr-Jigsaw]

If it needs anything, it's gutters at the edge of the road. That being said, I can't wait to play it, good work.

[AlexCrafter]

The building to the far right needs a better texture, that concrete texture is way overused. That said, the design looks nice.

[Sk3tch]

Damn kid...when you gonna finish this beast??

[m8nkey]

First post updated.

Simon Aublet is contributing some props. So far he's made me a nice looking wurlitzer jukebox and a pooltable.

[static07]

looks damn sexy, the streets look a bit too clean though still damn sexy!

[ExtraOrdinary]

Seriously! That is insane! I think this is a great job, awesome map Give me a PM when you release it

[m8nkey]

Some new ingame video up on my site:
http://www.binaryspace.info/game-enviro ... metroplex/

Simon Aublet has produced several excellent props for the map, not yet featured in screenshots or the video. I've almost finished another vehicle.

Still HEAPS of detailing to do through props and overlays. The map geometry is very efficient and ent data is only at 50% so plenty of room for detailing.

[Chopium]

Oh wow, that's very nice. I'm always attracted to a cleaner environment. The models fit perfectly and I can already see people playing around the cars in the street. Too bad I don't play CS:S to looks awesome.

[m8nkey]

Finally finished the vehicle models. Next up is some fun stuff, adding 3d signs, billboards, graffiti and other miscellaneous overlays to the street.

Some screens of some vehicles and signs. Metroplex sign texture is placeholder. Everything orange is placeholder.
http://www.binaryspace.info/temp/cs_metroplex0004.jpg
http://www.binaryspace.info/temp/cs_metroplex0003.jpg

[Supervillain]

This map has always been looking good I can't wait to play it. My favorite part of the video is how you demonstrate that you can walk along the edges of some of the buildings.

I know you just said you have lots of detailing to do with props/overlays, but I will say that it needs it. The geometry is very nice and clean, and some of the interiors (theater in particular) seem detailed properly, but the streets need a little more "grit" (and double yellow lines!)

Also, from the video it seems that the lighting is very uniform throughout. It isn't bad lighting, but you might want to create some contrast, for example making the hostage rooms a bit darker.

Looking real good, keep it up!

[m8nkey]

Thanks for the crits Supervillain.

the streets need a little more "grit" (and double yellow lines!)

yep, still working on graffiti, signs and grime overlays. i'd like to add some double lines (maybe using overlays) but not sure how best to implement them or if they're worthwhile.

The geometry is very nice and clean, and some of the interiors (theater in particular) seem detailed properly

i haven't really detailed inside yet, HEAPS more to do.

Also, from the video it seems that the lighting is very uniform throughout. It isn't bad lighting, but you might want to create some contrast, for example making the hostage rooms a bit darker.

Looking real good, keep it up!

i agree. i'll do a final lighting pass once all the details are in place.

the rooftop opposite the cinema player accessible. new screens:

http://www.binaryspace.info/temp/cs_metroplex0001.jpg
http://www.binaryspace.info/temp/cs_metroplex0003.jpg
http://www.binaryspace.info/temp/cs_metroplex0004.jpg
http://www.binaryspace.info/temp/cs_metroplex0005.jpg
http://www.binaryspace.info/temp/cs_metroplex0007.jpg
http://www.binaryspace.info/temp/cs_metroplex0010.jpg

[Supervillain]

http://www.binaryspace.info/temp/cs_metroplex0007.jpg

are those cop cars modeled after Dodge Chargers? (like in Transformers.....and the over-funded cops in my small town?) They look dope

[Chopium]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1707143/Forum/mapnotes-1.jpg
I think some work needs to be done with the exterior lighting and textures. The colors aren't fitting together in my opinion. There's too much color contrasting in basic textures like concrete. From certain angles, the sky really doesn't match the lighting.

[m8nkey]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1707143/Forum/mapnotes-1.jpg
I think some work needs to be done with the exterior lighting and textures. The colors aren't fitting together in my opinion. There's too much color contrasting in basic textures like concrete. From certain angles, the sky really doesn't match the lighting.

Thanks for taking the time for some detailed crits Mr. Chop, I appreciate it.

The sky and lighting are both friggen terrible. Definately need a lot of work.

I have to disagree with the textures though. They were initially all the same colour and it looked far too bland. I added some very subtle, highly desaturated hues that I think are complimentary and add a desired variety in colour. They aren't all meant to be the exact same material.

If you checkout the dots you created on your pic I think the colours work well together, also, there's only 4 colours from the areas you selected. 1 and 5 are the same texture.