CTF-Aedes

[legacy-Bot_40]

Name: CTF-Aedes
Version: 1.0
Compatability: Unreal Tournament 2004
Description: "The Temple of Aedes. Still new and shining in the golden sunset, this was the last temple the nali built before their race was brutally wiped out by the skaarj on the planet of Dria."
Comments: My second map for the new engine. Hopefully theme is something different. I know there are pleanty of temple maps out there but I wanted to create something a bit more ONP like and not this cartoony style a lot of maps have. Just got it entered into phase 3 10 mins before the deadline, so I didn't have time for any proper beta testing (actually, I only managed to find 1 person at the time that would test it so I am just having to cross my fingers there isn't any horrible glaring errors)
Map has about 95% custom meshes and prolly around 90% custom textures.
If you have performance problems then lowering the world detail should cut out around 30-40,000 polys at a pretty big visual cost but it's not horribly high poly anyways. It runs a lot smoother than a lot of the CBP2 maps :p
More info in the readme otherwise I will be rambling on for 10 pages :)

Screenshots:
http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~mjr130/pics/CTF-Aedes1small.jpg
http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~mjr130/pics/CTF-Aedes4small.jpg
http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~mjr130/pics/CTF-Aedes3small.jpg

Credits:
Hourences for his leet terrain tutorial ->www.planetunreal.com/phalanx<-
Shadowlurker for the original concept
The rest of my flat for support :)
Horizon for some last minute testing
Homepage: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~mjr130
Download:
Unreal playground (http://www.unrealplayground.com/download.php?mapid=5956)
Nalicity download comming soon hopefully :)

[legacy-DimensionSeven]

Originally posted by d-7
:cool: :up:

Hey people, I've been DL-ing about 600MB of MSUC3 deadline releases, my DSL is BURNING!!!

'nuff said!
:cool: :up:

[legacy-Hampel]

very nice map! recommended download! :heart::up:

Mirror (http://utworld.de/downloads_ut2004/details.php?dlid=130)

[legacy-NeoPhoenix]

downloaded this last night. It is by far one of the best custom maps for UT2004. I could almost smell the sal****er. This is a mus have for anyone . Great job dude. :D :up:

[legacy-Noz]

Looks amazing, downloading :).

Edit:
Damn this is good :). Kickass architecture and lots of detail.

[legacy-Fugly]

Yes, it is very good...:up: :up:

[legacy-SealClubber]

omfg! Bless the UT Gods! More quality CTF maps perhaps!? We will see, downloading now! :D

[legacy-RoKyT]

Awesome lookin, will be downloading tonight after work for sure :)

[legacy-Prom3theus]

Looking good ...


downloading :mad: :up:

[legacy-MonkeyFiles]

I downloaded it and added it to my server without testing it on my PC, I think it looks great, I just don't care for it though... Nicee job anyway. :up:

[legacy-LuggLD]

Great, so you managed :p

Looking awesome! :D

[legacy-Clanwarz]

Mirror - No Registration Required - Open Downloads (http://www.ut2004maps.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=523&ttitle=)

Dude, this is one sweet map. Good going and can't wait for the next release!

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[legacy-FineWolf]

Just played a couple of games in it.

Conclusion... You might see your work in some weekly reviewing article... ;)

[legacy-Loosecontroll6]

Good 2 see you finally get it done.

:cool:

Awsome map.

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

It's extra special for me as this was loosley based on a map me and bot started for ut. (only for UT2003 to appear)

The amount of time and effort he's put into this map, and the result, is amazing. It's a great map.

[legacy-Macoll]

Waou ! What a good map !...Indeed....

:up: :up:

[legacy-anarkist]

Wha-hey you finally got it out. It was a shame it didn't make the CBP2 deadline but this is one truly awesome map.

[legacy-Shuri]

This looks pretty stunning. Haven't played it yet though.

[legacy-anarkist]

Weapon base skins are buggered :p

Only fault i could find.

[legacy-Fordy]

Looks amazing, gonna download it when I get home :up:

[legacy-CyberChrist]

Looks really nice...

[legacy-nitefoll]

Long time no hear Bot :)

Your mapping skills are as leet as ever mate, great job on the new map. I keep getting fragged when I stop to enjoy the view!!

[legacy-CyberChrist]

Exceptional map.

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

Heh, Bot's inspired me to get mapping again :)
The more I play it, the map nostalgic of the old map I get... I just realised I'd add a huge amount to the old map and had forgot about it :O

I might experiment and make something using some of the meshes from Aedes along with some meshes of my own. About time I learned the new engine :)

[legacy-CTFX1]

bot 40, this is a pure ownage map. I dont even play ctf anymore and I used to be a huge ctf fan, the maps out there now dont really apeal to me. But this is awesome. once you get that nali download up I'll add this map to my ownage list. Seriously rocking map :cool: :up: :up: :up: btw doesnt hourences max cave tut totally rule? I love it. I've learned the techiques but I havnt actually done anything about making my own map with it. That'll change soon :D

[legacy-Fordy]

Speaking of Ownage...does such a thing exist for UT2004? so many good maps released for it and not a single map awarded ownage status. Surely Cliffy can make time for some, its long over due :(

[legacy-SirJusticE]

this map is amazing, you only have to play it for 20 secs to nottice how much it owns, nice one, hope to see more of your stuff

[legacy-DimensionSeven]

Originally posted by Fordy
Speaking of Ownage...does such a thing exist for UT2004? so many good maps released for it and not a single map awarded ownage status. Surely Cliffy can make time for some, its long over due :(

Sure there is, look it up under the COMMUNITY option ingame. He doesn't update his site anymore. Currently ons-icarus and cbp2-vol1 are owning him only. :confused: :bulb: I could name 10 more maps (beside cbp2-vol2 and 1on1mappack) that would deserve the award. But "he upped his standard".

[legacy-unXceptable]

Finally a new CTF map for Ut2k4 - and this one here's just great!

Very close athomsphere due to rather detailled architecture and superb design! Unfortunately Gameplay goes a bit lost in that great layout..

Nevertheless a must download :up:

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

Originally posted by d-7
Sure there is, look it up under the COMMUNITY option ingame. He doesn't update his site anymore. Currently ons-icarus and cbp2-vol1 are owning him only. :confused: :bulb: I could name 10 more maps (beside cbp2-vol2 and 1on1mappack) that would deserve the award. But "he upped his standard".

CBP volume 2 is in.

1on1 mappack is not.

Other maps worthy of entry are not.

Conclusion = Cliffy is too lazy.

[legacy-CTFX1]

nah man, I think he's just busy with x box related unreal games and then the next unreal engine. besides who needs cliffy b to post "ownage maps"?

--edit--
reminder, get that nali download up! :D :p

[legacy-wfolta]

I'm a CTF addict and this is a great addition. It's beautiful and also keeps an asymmetrical feel. (I.e. three paths across the center, but with high, low, and beach, it feels much better than just a left/center/right.) Good fps, too. There are just a couple of pillars I'd like to be able to get on top of that I can't.

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

http://nalicity.beyondunreal.com/map_hub.php?mid=7321

Map is on Nalicity now.

[legacy-Bot_40]

Beat me to it :)

[Grim]

Very nice map. I like both the visuals and the layout. I have one objection though, either I am blind but where the hell are the shileds ?

I couldnt find any shields at all and if they are missing that is a serious flaw imo. No DD either afaik. but DD doesnt have to be in there but shields sure as hell have to :)

imo both 100 and 50 shield need to be in there since shield stacking isnt possible anylonger.


but great map m8 :up:

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

Originally posted by Grimmen
Very nice map. I like both the visuals and the layout. I have one objection though, either I am blind but where the hell are the shileds ?

I couldnt find any shields at all and if they are missing that is a serious flaw imo. No DD either afaik. but DD doesnt have to be in there but shields sure as hell have to :)

imo both 100 and 50 shield need to be in there since shield stacking isnt possible anylonger.


but great map m8 :up:

Both shields are there... the small ones are in little dead end caverns inside the cave systems, and isn't the 100 shield on the sticky out bit in the center?

[legacy-Bot_40]

No, it's a kegger in the middle :)
Double damage would have caused too much havoc I think since flak + dd + tight corridors = too overpowered.

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

just checked it again...

Theres a fire torch that rests near teh lift/water area near the flag bases that it floating in the air.

Only think I can find thats wrong atm, apart from the water/skybox seams but that's really hard to fix.

Bot, can you get on IRC?

[legacy-Fordy]

Originally posted by d-7
Sure there is, look it up under the COMMUNITY option ingame. He doesn't update his site anymore. Currently ons-icarus and cbp2-vol1 are owning him only. :confused: :bulb: I could name 10 more maps (beside cbp2-vol2 and 1on1mappack) that would deserve the award. But "he upped his standard".

Considering all the effort that goes into some of these community maps, a better showcase is needed than that. Perhaps we should start a bring back ownage campaign hehe.

OK, he's no doubt really busy but surely there must be some time in the week to review a few of the best releases? Ownage was a UT institution! :(

[legacy-CTFX1]

bah, use my ownage thing, anyone is welcome to e-mail me suggestions for ownage maps. I'm not cliffy b but I know a good map when I see one.ctfx1's ownage page. (http://free.hostdepartment.com/C/CTFX1/ownage.html)

[legacy-Bot_40]

Originally posted by Fordy
Considering all the effort that goes into some of these community maps, a better showcase is needed than that. Perhaps we should start a bring back ownage campaign hehe.

OK, he's no doubt really busy but surely there must be some time in the week to review a few of the best releases? Ownage was a UT institution! :(

Don't worry, be patient, I'm sure "something" will happen :p

[Grim]

Originally posted by Bot_40
No, it's a kegger in the middle :)
Double damage would have caused too much havoc I think since flak + dd + tight corridors = too overpowered.

yeah agree on DD, but I think a 100 shield is needed also :D :D

[legacy-Bot_40]

How about move the shockrifle somewhere and put a 100 shield where it was? Or is it too close to the keg? Worried about putting the shockrifle in the bases, so perhaps it could replace the bio and move the bio into the bases?

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

Originally posted by Bot_40
How about move the shockrifle somewhere and put a 100 shield where it was? Or is it too close to the keg? Worried about putting the shockrifle in the bases, so perhaps it could replace the bio and move the bio into the bases?

Bio is pretty useless where it is...

[legacy-Kreydon]

This map sucks so much, I don't know where to begin. :p

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

heh, found some old pics of the original map we half finished in the original ut.

http://1.forumer.com/uploads/ewalternate/post-5-1086901699.jpg

http://1.forumer.com/uploads/ewalternate/post-5-1086901895.jpg

The new map is so much better in it's execution.

[Xyx]

Great map! Good, fast UT99 gameplay. :)

Bots are vicious here! Corridor + bot + link/flak = :eek:

[legacy-CTFX1]

I bump for leet maps ;)

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

(as i never see you in irc much these days)

you planning on making the fixed version soon? :P

[PointlesS]

wow...how'd I miss this one?

[legacy-CaNNoN]

Originally posted by Clanwarz
[B]Mirror - No Registration Required - Open Downloads (http://www.ut2004maps.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=523&ttitle=)

I went to your "no registration required" link and got this:

"Please Register with your correct email address to receive future notices of new releases!! As we post the new release, we will mail you a link to the download area with the map."

So it really IS "registration required" ? :weird:


I have uploaded (http://tinyurl.com/yu33z) this to HQ for an additional mirror. :up:

[legacy-Super_Moose]

Originally posted by CaNNoN
I went to your "no registration required" link and got this:

"Please Register with your correct email address to receive future notices of new releases!! As we post the new release, we will mail you a link to the download area with the map."

So it really IS "registration required" ? :weird:
Try scrolling down a bit. :p

[legacy-Macoll]

Originally posted by CTFX1
I'm not cliffy b ---> oh no.......and I think its very hard to say what is ownage and what is not ownage....I saw that u gave an ownage at a Deck2004 map ! Its awful for me u know....but its me...so...let Cliffy decides...

[legacy-CTFX1]

you dont like that thedeckut2004 remake? :eek: I'm suprised, I liked it alot personally, and I know many others that like it. Its ok if you dont agree with me, like I originaly said, I'm not cliffy b. But I know a good map when I see one, and this is a good map! :p ofc I say that all based on opinion. ;) you know, even cliffy b put gave maps ownage that I didnt agree with. You cant please everyone. But I'd like to think I have overall very good choice in which maps get on my page, and which ones dont. -- anyways, off subject, what about this leet map huh? :D

[legacy-CaNNoN]

Originally posted by Super_Moose
Try scrolling down a bit. :p

Lol that's what I mean. Posts on the forum as "no registration required" to download files which is a bit deceptive since when you go to the site you have to register to download files. :haha:

Seem's a tad misleading! :eek:

[legacy-Super_Moose]

Er...:confused:
What I mean is, scroll past the "Please Register with your correct email address to receive future notices of new releases!! As we post the new release, we will mail you a link to the download area with the map." bit, past the pics and you will see a DownloadNow button.
Click on it to DL.
No registration needed. :confused:

[legacy-Yournan2000]

wicked map, caputres the unreal style and atompshere greatly and down to a Tee.

Didn't the Nali come from Na Pali though??????:weird: :confused:

MsM

[legacy-Shadowlurker]

Originally posted by Yournan2000
wicked map, caputres the unreal style and atompshere greatly and down to a Tee.



Yeah, I think that is what makes the map so great.

[legacy-CBA`ken]

Looks very nice, is this a big map ?

[Private Tux]

One of the best CTF maps I've never seen (usually take back in 2004). Love the atmosphere and experimental feature; gets surrounding in every counts to the temple. I don't know there is a Second Edition (http://www.mapraider.com/maps/?fileid=2229) of this map; it would be a very high performance and visual tweaks over the original. It takes to be a cost for a living. :cool:

[Private Tux]

Original link:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/3184941/ctf-aedes.zip

Second Edition link:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/3614137/ctf-aedes-se.zip

[SkaarjMaster]

original version comments:
great atmosphere created with landscape and architecture as well as layout and lighting/shadows; my bots have a tough time defending, the skybox could be better and the weapon/item placement needs tweaking.

final version comments:
same great atmosphere with better skybox and better weapon/item placement; although, my bots still have a hard time defending.

http://www.unrealplayground.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=3538

http://ut2004.ut-files.com/index.php?dir=Maps/CTF/&file=CTF-Aedes-Final.rar

http://www.gamefront.com/files/3791826/ctf_aedes_final_zip

ftp://ftp.i3d.net/Games/Unreal%20Tournament%202004/maps/CTF/ctf-aedes-final.zip

http://204.26.91.40:8000/UT2004Files/Maps/CTF/ctf-aedes-final.zip