ctf_biomass_rc1

[S.W.A.T.Y]

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RC1 Changelog:

-Added another spawn due to being too easy to spawn camp before.
-Fixed the fade distance to a couple of props.
-Fixed some nodraw textures.
-Fixed some issues with clipping.
-Fixed an issue with the 3d sky.
-Improved fps.


Updated Screenshots:

[pk_hunter]

It physically repulses me how awesome that looks.

I also note some nods to HL1 landmarks, which I love - whether they're intentional or not.

[Lord Ned]

Are there 4 dams?

[Major Banter]

Aside from the hideously orange inner area;

FUCKING NICE WORK SWATY MY MAN

[The Milkman]

Less narrow paths. Why do you think so many people hate 2fort? Are you mocking TF2 ctf with this map? I don't see any other reason to surround the map with pits of watery death.

Learn to understand TF2 gameplay mechanics please.. for the love of custom TF2 maps.

[jgoodroad]

...does seniority apply to interlopers, if not perhaps we should make it clear that SWATY is one of the best TF2 mappers here, and often goes through several literations of a map, since each player will act differently to a certain map.

[YokaI]

...does seniority apply to interlopers, if not perhaps we should make it clear that SWATY is one of the best TF2 mappers here, and often goes through several literations of a map, since each player will act differently to a certain map.

Indeed, I am always very impressed with his works. Of all the interlopers works I've seen, Swatty's definitely shows the most potential, especially with his mapping speed. Since I've been here in 2003, that means a lot really!

A very excellent looking map. Each new map your own style seems to bleed through more and more, which is definitely a good thing. The better you can make your map not LOOK like a valve map, the better you will stand out from other mappers as your own unique persona.

Less narrow paths. Why do you think so many people hate 2fort? Are you mocking TF2 ctf with this map? I don't see any other reason to surround the map with pits of watery death.

The way I see it, every map should have it's own unique game play. And if everyone hates 2fort, why is it one of the most played CTF maps on TF2 (possibly under turbine?), it's like saying de_dust2 is an awful cs:s map, or inferno. (Actually, inferno is bad because of how demanding it is graphically on some users computers, however the layout is quite phenomenal and was a pretty popular 1.6 map because of it.)

[.treeturtle--]

screeny 4 looks like a room in half-life, and the rest of them look like sex

[S.W.A.T.Y]

I'm happy you guys like the map.

[Psy]

The way I see it, every map should have it's own unique game play. And if everyone hates 2fort, why is it one of the most played CTF maps on TF2 (possibly under turbine?), it's like saying de_dust2 is an awful cs:s map, or inferno. (Actually, inferno is bad because of how demanding it is graphically on some users computers, however the layout is quite phenomenal and was a pretty popular 1.6 map because of it.)

But he has a point. Death traps should be rarely or never used.

[jgoodroad]

but...death traps are fun...

[S.W.A.T.Y]

So beta 2 includes some drastic changes starting wtih the middle area,
the cave being totally removed due to being too big and being too hard
to get the intel from the enemey's base so b2 has that fixed and the map is 100% playable now.
I retextured both bases since people were complaing not being able to know
which base is which so thats fixed too. Also, I added another route to the intel room to make it easier get the intel
and ton of other improvements as well.


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Updated first post with new info/pics.

Beta 2 Changlog:

-Added rails on the sides to make it less pyro friendly.
-Added another route out of the intel room to make it easier getting the intel.
-Removed the windows above the intel room.
-Scaled down the water.
-Fixed clipping problems.
-Added more signs throughout the map.
-Added more detail throughout the map.
-Fixed lighting errors.
-Retextured both bases so its easier to know on which base you are on.
-Removed the whole middle area(the cave) due to being too dificult to get the intel from the enemy's base.
-Removed a side route at mid being useless.
-Fixed ton of visual glitches
-Added more lights.
-Improved FPS by a lot.
-Added spec cameras.
-Improved visually the 3D skybox

[.treeturtle--]

orgasm

[jgoodroad]

well it looks good, and plays a bit better then I thought when I saw the file size. still could use better fps

the middle point is, very small, and could use more to represent that it was THE middle, I was surprised when I was in red base, because I thought it was the mid building.

-you should make the intel rooftop accessable, so that some can rocket/sticky jump ontop of and hop through the open windows and add height advantage for sollys, demos, and if you add a jump path, scouts
- add a bit more health and ammo
-add some crates or something for cover
- the transition between walkway and earth needs to be better blended at mid
- you could put some toxic barrels in the water traps, make it look like the water has been poisoned by the other team.

and can you replace the "stand" with a cart?
and...you know...make the pit the intel sit's over look more interesting...like add some barrels in it...or a fan.

[[JFG]Propaganda]

Decent looking work Swaty. Some custom props would go a long way on this theme.