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ShredPrince
08-31-2006, 07:26 PM
Acid said:
"If you build it they will come"

So in that respect I was thinking that maybe you guys can pick the next DM map I create.

The plan is to pick one that is doable rather quickly in comparison to my other current projects.I plan to do this one after everything else is done.

I wanted Snoogans, and Acid, and everyone else to have a choice.I named them cause they're most likely to actually show up in 2k4.

There are a few basic "themes" among UC2 maps:

Praxis ( Horizon etc)
Deadbolt (Recoil, Octane etc)
Azure (Phoenix, Falls etc)
Apex( Ascension, ViperPit etc)

maybe one or two more.

As of right now NO Apex theme!

Apex itself is an exception MAYBE.

So maybe Azure theme would be best.

Suggestions, then I'll make a poll.
BIOS
08-31-2006, 11:50 PM
Cold Fusion.:p
ShredPrince
09-01-2006, 12:45 AM
I thought: THat was definalty a thought.

Not a prob, I did some planning on it.
snoogans460
09-01-2006, 07:43 AM
Hmm?

I really like Ascension, although that's pretty big. Remant maybe? I'm down for whatever you ultimately choose Shred. After all, you should have the final say since it's going to be your creation. Whatever you like best works for me. As long as its UC2 related, we all win regardless.
ShredPrince
09-01-2006, 01:17 PM
Remant is a Top candiddate: great suggestion:

Anybdoy else for Remnant?

IM REALLY leaning towards FAlls: who likes that one?
soehaloe
09-01-2006, 04:45 PM
Remant is a Top candiddate: great suggestion:

Anybdoy else for Remnant?

IM REALLY leaning towards FAlls: who likes that one?
falls is really cool! but remnant is gonna be ownage in 2004
ShredPrince
09-01-2006, 04:59 PM
thats 2 for Remnant, and I know Rygar too.
So three in all reality.
snoogans460
09-01-2006, 07:44 PM
Falls is definitely one of my fav maps.
Acid Phase
09-02-2006, 01:15 AM
Looks like you're strictly keeping it DM. Any chance you're interested in CTF? My heavy favorite was Octane. We (BPM), used to have very intense matches there, and it might be awesome to see it for 2k4. Just a thought
soehaloe
09-02-2006, 05:50 AM
Falls is definitely one of my fav maps.
u got some good taste my man:)
snoogans460
09-02-2006, 07:31 AM
u got some good taste my man:)
Thanks bro - there's just something about the atmosphere in that level.;)
ShredPrince
09-02-2006, 02:07 PM
Aqua Mortis has been on the list for quite awhile...hmmm maybe no UC2 ness at next go round...

I'm looking a little too far to the future though.

Horizon screen:
http://www.eraserinc.com/ihs/images/tn_Iae51759.jpg (http://www.eraserinc.com/ihs/images/Iae51759.jpg)
snoogans460
09-04-2006, 10:05 PM
Aqua Mortis is a great UC map. Gotta' love the shark.
Acid Phase
09-05-2006, 01:37 AM
lol...my favorite thing ever in that map was those Automaton playing fools that were stupid enough to join. If I didn't frag em, they would jump in the pools to thier death.:D
ShredPrince
09-05-2006, 02:17 AM
lol...my favorite thing ever in that map was those Automaton playing fools that were stupid enough to join. If I didn't frag em, they would jump in the pools to thier death.:D


Well I could always manage an autoamton on it.Just gotta know where you can and cannot jump, but if a good human player is in there: nada: usually Gen Mo on that guy.

EDIT: I guess I'll do a screen. even though there is very little to it right now.I've had this started for awhile, I cannot tell you how mant times I started this map ,and trashed it: by far the hardest thing I've ever attempted just BSP wise.Since I can make most of the level meshes now, it'll be alot easier on me now.
http://www.eraserinc.com/ihs/images/tn_lxc41131.jpg (http://www.eraserinc.com/ihs/images/lxc41131.jpg)
soehaloe
09-05-2006, 05:56 AM
shred u definetly need a mapping job or so, cuz thos skills u got are very good man im serious
ShredPrince
09-05-2006, 01:22 PM
Thanx: I really do appreciate that Soe. trust me!

Not everyone agrees...LOL
SkateXer99
09-05-2006, 09:27 PM
Azure - my favorite UC2 map. I'll give you a blimp.
ShredPrince
09-05-2006, 10:09 PM
Azure - my favorite UC2 map. I'll give you a blimp.


Its already out there: google DM-Azure2k6
SkateXer99
09-05-2006, 10:51 PM
my life is complete. :) :P

are you ever considering CTF maps? It's kind of half the work. Make one side, copy all the brushes/meshes/everything else, paste on the other side, then re-texture one side for team colors.
snoogans460
09-05-2006, 10:51 PM
Word up. Shred you really should be a professional mapper since your mapping skills are at a professional level. If I had my own company I'd hire ya.
ShredPrince
09-06-2006, 01:43 AM
my life is complete. :) :P

are you ever considering CTF maps? It's kind of half the work. Make one side, copy all the brushes/meshes/everything else, paste on the other side, then re-texture one side for team colors.


Yes, but it's not half the work in UC2's case..LOL


LIke those maps are insane.

Thanx for the props snoogs.
Apathy
09-06-2006, 05:20 AM
How exactly do you get the textures for these maps?
Do you jus make them yourself, or somehow take them off the UC2 DVD?
snoogans460
09-06-2006, 05:33 AM
How exactly do you get the textures for these maps?
Do you jus make them yourself, or somehow take them off the UC2 DVD?
I was actually wondering the same thing.
SythVenom
09-06-2006, 09:10 AM
Hey Shred. Sorry, I been away from the community for a bit. By the way snoogs gg's last night. Wasn't at my best, but trying to stay away from R/L. Anyways Shred, you still want me to do some "decryption" stuff for you. Well I do not have the files anymore. But if you still want me to give it a shot I will. I am kinda determined to get it done, since it is something that actually gave me a challenge. Anyways, pm me or post it here, and let me know. And honestly if you are going to do most of the UC2 map conversion, then I really don't care as long as I get to play them in the near future. Hopefully you can transition your work to UT2007 with little tweaks. But man you have done a good job with the community. Ever thought about doing UC1 maps too? That would be great.
CounterZeus
09-06-2006, 02:25 PM
APEX all the way baby... :P too bad you're not making it (yet:))

anyways, azure has been done by someone, I have the map in UT2k4, but I have to admit, it has some scaling issues, it's like you're a mouse in a big castle...
ShredPrince
09-06-2006, 06:46 PM
YEha Ill send you that info.....I just gotta reset, and Ill send it later after I chill.

The textures are the actual UC2 ones: where I got 'em: who knows.
snoogans460
09-06-2006, 08:21 PM
Venom, good to see ya found your way to these new forums. Also, good games to you and grandmasterdog last night. Good times indeed. LOL - I haven't played in about a week and a half myself and was a little rusty as well. I was actually doing better from the outset during the first two matches - and then on Deadbolt I completely lost my composure and began sucking it up bad.:eek:

By the way, I just downloaded that Azure Map for UT 2004 last night and thought it was really done well. Zeus, the scaling issues you mentioned were probably because its in First Person View.
ShredPrince
09-07-2006, 12:17 AM
Yeah no Dobut, sorry I did'nt go there....LOL

I was tired as crud earlier.

Venom PM me next time your here
SythVenom
09-07-2006, 01:11 AM
Yup I posted to you. Hey today was my first time ever playing against Fenix1759. Something like that. I recognized him/her from the old forums. Just wanted to say good game. Snoogs, I would have been on there tonight, but I had to go to work. Someone called off, and needed someone to fill in. But I will try to get on again sometime after this weekend, unless you are on during the day. Like 9:00 or so. Shred, do them all. Make one big map containing all of the maps from uc2 connected with portals or doors, and we can have a grand time. Whatcha think? LOL
ShredPrince
09-07-2006, 02:43 AM
Umm That actually might be doable, but all of 'em: woah, but eah might could do a seprate map like DM-UC2 that deoes that: good idea.
SythVenom
09-07-2006, 03:06 AM
Yeah??? Cause I was thinking FPS meets MMORPG, but with out the RPG flavor. I think it can work. and if 64 people can all play one one map, then this one wouldn't be bad. Think of all the UT2k4 bedroom, or kitchen maps were you are a mouse running around on earth. I think it would be great. And if it is too big, then block off parts by cutting them into smaller sections, but not foretting to use multiple maps. I think it would be great for CTF and TDM matches.
soehaloe
09-07-2006, 09:05 AM
good idea i like it
ShredPrince
09-07-2006, 08:22 PM
Yeah??? Cause I was thinking FPS meets MMORPG, but with out the RPG flavor. I think it can work. and if 64 people can all play one one map, then this one wouldn't be bad. Think of all the UT2k4 bedroom, or kitchen maps were you are a mouse running around on earth. I think it would be great. And if it is too big, then block off parts by cutting them into smaller sections, but not foretting to use multiple maps. I think it would be great for CTF and TDM matches.


Yeah each map can be done seperatly, then put intp one file, and use teleporters:vioala

Just gotta put alot of tele's in there.
snoogans460
09-07-2006, 10:51 PM
Would that even be possible?
SythVenom
09-08-2006, 12:11 AM
Would that even be possible?

I think it can. First off all the maps have to be done. Then you have to connect them via doors, portals, long hallways, ect. Now this is where I don't know so much about the design factor. Trail and error should be used to determine load time of map, fps. It would be neat to add a map. Well I probably didn't prove anything, but it is worth a shot. If shred is making a lot of maps anyways, I say he should try it with two maps, and see how it works. Then build more "pieces" to add later.
snoogans460
09-08-2006, 09:01 AM
Recently I played a game of UT 2004 online in a map called 'Seasons,' where you'd transport to different seasonal areas via teleportation devices. It reminds me of what you guys are discussing.
SythVenom
09-08-2006, 09:54 AM
LOL. I just read my post, and it didn't make since. Tell me why I got screwed out of ut2k4 purchase on ebay using paypal. Oh well I will find somewhere else to by it. Shred what are you making now???
ShredPrince
09-08-2006, 12:43 PM
Recently I played a game of UT 2004 online in a map called 'Seasons,' where you'd transport to different seasonal areas via teleportation devices. It reminds me of what you guys are discussing.


yup: just like seasons.


Venom, I'll pM you that stuff soon: I've been busy as crap the last few days.
Go download DM-Seasons for 2k4.


Would that even be possible?

very

Go into UED and open amap file called: MOV-UT2004 Intro.

If you look in there you'll see it's several maps really in one.

As long as each area (map) is unconnected to another, it will work.

Gotta use telporters

It'd be just like seasons Snoogs.

In seasons, thats 4 maps....not an effect.
snoogans460
09-08-2006, 08:37 PM
Yep, Seasons is a pretty fun map. By the way, with my latest montage done, I'd going to really focus on some other projects now - one of them is the Unreal Editor. Don't be surprised if you get a sudden influx of PMs Shred.
SythVenom
09-09-2006, 12:15 AM
I'll be waiting for them when you get a chance.
ShredPrince
09-09-2006, 01:31 PM
I pmd you last night with a link.


Yep, Seasons is a pretty fun map. By the way, with my latest montage done, I'd going to really focus on some other projects now - one of them is the Unreal Editor. Don't be surprised if you get a sudden influx of PMs Shred.

It's cool: let me know whats up
ShredPrince
09-09-2006, 11:15 PM
OK guys:

Aqua Mortis
Remnant
Falls


Pick one!
soehaloe
09-10-2006, 05:46 AM
its hard to chose but i like remnant more
snoogans460
09-10-2006, 06:29 AM
Damn. Remnant and Falls are two spectacular maps so its hard to choose. I really can't choose. I'm convinced that Remnant would be more of a hit with the UT 2004 community though. There's just something about that giant hand fondling the U-Damage.
CounterZeus
09-10-2006, 10:06 AM
I don't like falls that much... Remnant however :D

if you make one of those two, then my vote goes for Remnant.
ShredPrince
09-10-2006, 12:05 PM
Well Remnant it is:

Might be hard to do all the statues, but the hand is soable.

I'll get it started soon, once I get at aleast one of the others released.Thanx for the input guys.
soehaloe
09-11-2006, 02:04 PM
Damn. Remnant and Falls are two spectacular maps so its hard to choose. I really can't choose. I'm convinced that Remnant would be more of a hit with the UT 2004 community though. There's just something about that giant hand fondling the U-Damage.
same, falls is a good map but i dont think it would be good on pc
ShredPrince
09-11-2006, 02:06 PM
Well I'd say it's safe to bet on seeing all three really, just which ones first???

And If I even finish before UT07 is out is a big question tooo....

People might be too busy on the new game.
snoogans460
09-11-2006, 07:07 PM
Even if they come out during the release of UT 2007, I'll still stick around and continue to play UT 2004 - as well as every other Unreal game. I never completely abandon one Unreal for another. I always try and make time for each title periodically.