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Soldat Maps & Mapmaking => Mapping Ideas / General Discussions => Topic started by: Bonecrusher on July 16, 2012, 05:29:01 am

Title: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: Bonecrusher on July 16, 2012, 05:29:01 am: (http://i.imgur.com/mloKx.png)

So I noticed this awesome crashed plane scenery on one of the climb maps and wonder why don't we see cool stuff like this in the normal mode maps?
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: zakath on July 16, 2012, 05:46:49 am: Afaik there is a few maps like that, cant remember names though.
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: jrgp on July 16, 2012, 07:19:11 am: Because the only people that good at mapping (SonSukka/Smiluu made that) either no longer exist or don't map anymore.
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: Blue-ninja on July 17, 2012, 02:45:36 am: The correct answer is that most people can't be bothered to make their own sceneries
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: Bonecrusher on July 18, 2012, 04:21:49 am: another piece of awesome scenery - really good looking trees
(http://i.imgur.com/01fEx.png)
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: smiluu on July 20, 2012, 04:41:21 pm: I tried to keep the fashion up (see this (http://tms.jrgp.org/2010/?map=1620), this (http://tms.jrgp.org/2010/?map=1194) or this (http://forums.soldat.pl/index.php?topic=35322.msg424886#msg424886)) using combinations of original multitextures and sceneries. I experimented with self made animated sceneries as well, but Soldat tends to make them look buggy at times.
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: As de Espada on July 21, 2012, 07:45:01 am: Yeah, maybe ctf need some maps that are not aimed at the competitive site, maybe we need more ctf maps just for fun.
That would be nice for a change. I think I'll work on that eventually lol
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: DarkCrusade on July 31, 2012, 05:28:35 pm: I had plans for making a maya-like CTF-map with my own scenery, but eventually stopped working on it as I quit Soldat. I do not play anymore. I also do not create maps anymore. But I do have made some crazy shit DM map with tall grass (http://forums.soldat.pl/index.php?topic=39411.0) you could like.
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: GhostRiderSwiss on September 06, 2012, 09:54:48 pm: Quote from: As de Espada on July 21, 2012, 07:45:01 am
Yeah, maybe ctf need some maps that are not aimed at the competitive site, maybe we need more ctf maps just for fun.
That would be nice for a change. I think I'll work on that eventually lol

I agree, i dont like most of the maps which are made for competive clan games, they have less scenerys and look so empty, also...
meanwhile i think all people should can handle some more sceneries on the maps o.o ^^

And it is true that most people dont make own sceneries, as i do... but... if someone has some nuce sceneries i'll be happy to have them and use them in a map :)

btw,
I worked recently on that map, it's just for fun ctf. And well the colours are a bit fucked cauze of the red/ purple / blue light i added, but can rework.

Also, any constructive critism, better routes etc maybe?

(http://i45.tinypic.com/2dwg83s.jpg)
[PS: screen was taken out of the SMP overview, im basicly just asking for suggestions about the routes and spawns etc]

Also, got some other maps in works.
And no, good mappers are still arround, the diffrent between a good and worse map is mostly just the time you spend in. (well for me atleast)

And Note, As de Espada is a great mapper and still here :D
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: As de Espada on September 07, 2012, 04:43:32 pm: thank you GhostRiderSwiss! I agree on the competitive thing you said.

You should create a new topic for feedback on you map ;)
About your map, I would remove the lowest cut through stone, because it will be too straight from the flag, and the upper route will be more used by a running flagger.
Title: Re: Why don't mapmakers use scenery like this in ctf maps?
Post by: GhostRiderSwiss on September 07, 2012, 05:03:10 pm: Quote from: As de Espada on September 07, 2012, 04:43:32 pm
thank you GhostRiderSwiss! I agree on the competitive thing you said.

You should create a new topic for feedback on you map ;)
About your map, I would remove the lowest cut through stone, because it will be too straight from the flag, and the upper route will be more used by a running flagger.

I know man, im sometimes not thinking alot, thats why i posted it here, instead of a new post^^
Sorry ;D

Thanks for critism, i'll remove the cut through the stone there, but have to finish first another map, which i'll post soon in ctf section.