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by **DjBourgeoisie** on Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:13 pm

by **Cr4ig** on Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:15 pm

looks nice

- the huge amount of water cause major lag?

by **DjBourgeoisie** on Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:30 pm

none whatsoever. I get 150 fps avg thru the entire map, lowest spot in framerate is 100 at ct spawn.

by **wiggle987** on Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:30 pm

gah you have it too, what texture did you use on the water? im dying to get that murky effect

by **BaRRaKID** on Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:31 pm

really really nice.. now that's a nice map <3 it

by **Cr4ig** on Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:40 pm

wiggle987 wrote:gah you have it too, what texture did you use on the water? im dying to get that murky effect

Looks like aztec water i think

by **Signy** on Tue Dec 07, 2004 3:46 pm

Good progress,

Your one of the first people that i hvnt had to remind that every light should have a source which is good.

You environment light balence is also good ambience is at just the right level.

The arches work on the outside maby, but on the inside they dont the maps architechture does not fit with the inside arches make em good olld door frames.

Also some of the textures inside look a bit out of place.

BUt really good effort very impressive.

Sigs

by **Dice** on Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:06 am

amazing

by **Rovient** on Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:30 am

Dice wrote:amazing

I wouldn't go that far. Considering it's a WIP it's a good start. There's plenty that needs to be done to make it amazing.

by **Spartan** on Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:28 am

I'd have to say this is a very nice looking map. The outdoor areas still need improvement and the lighting inside still needs some fixing but it looks fun. Now I just need a new comp. Taking donations. :smt100

by **Signy** on Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:15 pm

OMG Spartan im so proud, they grow up so fast :cry:

This is your first constructive post

didnt it feel good?

Keep it up both of ya.

Sigs

by **DjBourgeoisie** on Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:44 pm

Rovient wrote:
Dice wrote:amazing

I wouldn't go that far. Considering it's a WIP it's a good start. There's plenty that needs to be done to make it amazing.

What do you think needs improving in those shots. So far I have completely redone the interior buildings to make them more run down etc so dont bother commenting on that part of the map. But im curious to see what people think should be added and where.

by **Rovient** on Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:55 pm

Ok, your map is a great start, it just needs little details to bring it to life.

- A trim to the top of the building in the 3rd or so image - something to seal that builing in.

- Windowsills sealing the glass sections in. Make thin, dark trim for all of the glass areas, make sure they're func_details so that they don't disrupt geometry.

- Add some alpha to the grass texture on the banks of the river/lake to break up the texture a little. Check out the interlopers tutorial on displacement to see how to do this.

- Try adding env_sprites or env_lightglows to the lights outside to give them a little bit of glare. For brighter spot lights, use a point_spotlight, with the right angles for your light sources.

- I like the use of props. They seem appropriate for where you placed them.

- In this pic:

Try moving the lights into the ceiling, carving the correct dimension holes for them to sit in (they should be flush inside the cieling tilesm shineing out).

Keep up the good work. I look forward to an update.

by **Chubz** on Fri Dec 10, 2004 3:14 pm

Looks very nice..........very professional.

by **Blink** on Fri Dec 10, 2004 3:25 pm

Yeah, make sure you do the lighting thing that Rovient suggested, will make all the difference.

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