SP City of War: Headquarters ***Final BETA RELEASE***

[theinterlock]

This is the final beta of Headquarters,unzip the file in the custommap folder of ypour game and launch the "P" map. This map i just a final beta. The difficult is set to very easy to enjoy the map and look for bugs. Please review it

City of War: Headquarters (http://www.megaupload.com/es/?d=5PN3D8RK) + Ingame Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weWa3vuKERE

Direct link to old beta video on youtube, you can compare the evolution

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8AtBFIwfjY

****NEW SNAPSHOTS FROM THE WIP****

Low Level Area

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj94/theinterlock/LowLevel.jpg

Low Level Area detail

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj94/theinterlock/LowLevelcontroldeskdetail.jpg

Low level Area 2

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj94/theinterlock/LowLevel2.jpg


Mid Level Area

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj94/theinterlock/MidLevel.jpg

Mid Level Stairs

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj94/theinterlock/MidLevelstairs.jpg

Mid Level Control Desk

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj94/theinterlock/MidLevelcontroldesk.jpg




Old links_________________________________________

SP_City_Of_War_Headquartes.rar:
http://files.filefront.com/theinterlocks+Headquartersrar/;9785636;/fileinfo.html

And here a YouTube Video:

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=AbzqtWt_ASs

Here is Headquarters, my second custom map. It will be an undergrounded facilities such a military secret base or something like that.

Now i´m developing just the map without covers or kismet instructions coz i want to try level streaming to achive real checkpoints at this map.

Main concept:

At the end of "City of War: Ravensearch" you reach an elevator wich is going nowhere. There is where Headquarters starts. This map will be alone player with some puzzles that i have in mind.








Please comment are very welcome

[far]

wow, you are back with a big bang interlock, looks completely unique in design & the structure feels solid good.

Keep us updated ;)

[theinterlock]

Nice to hear u again far. Thanks for ur reply. I will update with a beta as soon as i can.

Keep in touch

[Thaur]

bastart!!!! Looks amazing. I prefer water over imulsion for your map.

[theinterlock]

OK, will be water. This weekend a beta will be uploaded. Wait coz this map is near a MetalGear action.

Bastart???? What does it mean? :P

[The_Big_TickeTT]

I think bastart is his way of saying nice job. Looks highly impressive, I respect the time and effort you put into creating new experiences, good job.

[theinterlock]

No worry Big Tickett I know what it was. Thank u for ur reply. I put a lot of effort on those maps and specially at the first one, city of war: raven search.

Please wait for the final release of the raven search and for the beta of headquarters.

[Thaur]

I said that because when I see something so good I am angry with envy. I saw someone else misspell bastard as bastart and thought it looked friendlier so I did the same

[ZxTWO]

I said that because when I see something so good I am angry with envy. I saw someone else misspell bastard as bastart and thought it looked friendlier so I did the same

That was me who coined the phrase 'Bastart". Remember my name when "Bastart" rises to become one of the greatest phrases of all time.

[theinterlock]

Thank u thaur. By the way all my problems with maps terrains and packages have been resolved when the game was reinstalled.

Thank u

[[Wolf]Maverick]

Looks great, i'm waiting for the Beta
Your Maps are by far the most beautiful.

[theinterlock]

Hey maverick, thank u this maps I think its totaly diferent. Maybe today or tomorrow I upload a "Walking Only Beta" to review the map.

Wait becouse it will be better than my first one

[AnubanUT2]

Wow man these are great maps! How does a SP Map work in Gears? Do you have the Locust creatures scripted or something? Would you consider mapping for UT3? Your skills would definitely be appreciated by the Unreal community.

[theinterlock]

thank u AnubanUT2. I´m very happy to hear this. I learn all the kismet functions by myself and Is like a drug I like it a lot. Sp maps works at the same way like MP maps. Only know How about kismet is needed.

Becouse of my work I have "skills" of programming, Mechanicals, lighting and I spend a lot of time playing with these games.

If u think that this maps are good wait for the beta of Headquarters maybe u increase your mind.

Again thank u

[AnubanUT2]

Cool man. looking forward to the download link so I can play this ... I will keep my eyes open for your work from now on. :)

[theinterlock]

WIP link Added at first post.

[NewPCGamer]

holy crap. this looks great keep up the good work!

Or in espanol, esta muy bonita y bueno!

[[Wolf]Maverick]

Hi, i played it and i have some comments:
First, you have a broken brush or skybox. Here is a screenshot:
http://img3.imagebanana.com/img/2z5u3690/gearsbox1.jpg

The Map looks good but it doesn't feel like Gears. I think the "street" and "city" theme is much better for Gears of War. "Headquarters" doesn't have much of "Destroyed Beauty" Feeling.
In some rooms, especially with the rock walls you need much more detail, there all look the same and don't have the beauty detail of "City of War".
In most corridores and rooms you didn't have room for cover, i don't know how this would work in the final map.
Please take my comments not to seriously, i hope you can use them.

Greetings
Nico

[theinterlock]

Maverick;25311778']Hi, i played it and i have some comments:
First, you have a broken brush or skybox. Here is a screenshot:
http://img3.imagebanana.com/img/2z5u3690/gearsbox1.jpg

The Map looks good but it doesn't feel like Gears. I think the "street" and "city" theme is much better for Gears of War. "Headquarters" doesn't have much of "Destroyed Beauty" Feeling.
In some rooms, especially with the rock walls you need much more detail, there all look the same and don't have the beauty detail of "City of War".
In most corridores and rooms you didn't have room for cover, i don't know how this would work in the final map.
Please take my comments not to seriously, i hope you can use them.

Greetings
Nico

Well, I know maybe that is not gears for u but this map follow the sense of my trilogy and by the way this is the meaning of "Custom Maps".

The meaning of this map is a abandoned Headquarters, no details now but I have in mind a lot of amazing details.

As I said above this beta is only to review the desing and take all the comments of you. No covers, No AI, No kismet.

Ofcousre there isnt details coz I´m not in this fase. No worry, Headquarters will be better than City of War.


And please you are welcome to say all the constructional advices that u want to do

[theinterlock]

Maverick the image link is broken, I can only see a Banana, ;P

[Thaur]

jesus christ what is with all these fools saying "it doesnt feel like gears it doesnt have that destroyed beauty feeling." You people make me sick. This is a CUSTOM MAPS FORUM. You know, for trying new things? As opposed to exactly copying the retail game, which I guess you would prefer. If it were up to you people would still be drawing stick figures on cave walls because you hate the thought of art changing or progressing in any way

I apologize for the rant but this is seriously like the fifth time someone has said the exact same thing. It is usually someone just wandering in to the forums, opening their mouth and then disappearing. There is a little conveyor belt of them.

[theinterlock]

Well I think there is space for all of us

[[Wolf]Maverick]

@thaur
I know this is a custom map forum, i was only expressing my opinion.
I think theinterlock does very great work for the community and his maps are awesome. This was only my first impression of his very early map and of course i will play all of his maps.
I'm very sorry if i offended someone with my comment.
@The interlock your first map was awesome and i really seeing forward for the second chapter of the trilogy.
The image Link is working for me.

Greetings
Nico

[theinterlock]

In any case I was offended. No worry. I apreciate a lot your comments

Maverick are u from Germany?

[[Wolf]Maverick]

When you trilogy is finished, will the player be able to play all three maps in one session, like a mini-campaign, or must each map individual opened with the console?
Yes i'm from Berlin in Germany. Why?

[theinterlock]

Well, I was all the last weekend trying to make the checkpoints and level streaming works but anything works. and this is very annoying coz without this play at my levels will be hard coz always restart from the begining. Maybe one day SOME ONE FROM EPIC TAKE US IN CARE AND RELEASE AN OPERATIVE CAMPAING EDITOR, sorry for screaming but...I needed.

Dankesen for your interest

[Thaur]

Yes I was very interested about you trying to get checkpoints to work and I thought it made sense that it required level streaming for it to work. I thought of a possibility that is rather crappy but it is better than nothing. That being to release two or three versions of a map, each with the playerstart in a new place (where you would have the checkpoint originally). So for example I would release my map containing 2 map files, one being nergal and one being nergalb. Nergal would contain the entire level and you could play it from start to finish without checkpoints. However if you died half way through, you could load up nergalb which would start you half way. It is a pretty weak alternative to check points but I am thinking about it.

[theinterlock]

That was my first idea, small maps. But then it will be finished very quickly theb the fun its over.

I´m working it

[[Wolf]Maverick]

How does the Original Campaign does is? Is every checkpoint a new map?

[theinterlock]

I spent a lot of hours reviewing all the scripts of epics game and fact its seems clear how to doit.

First you place an warfare.interestpoint in the map then you link to one previous scripted resource called warfare/whatever.

There is the problem I think. Its the same for the objectives advices.

Then when you place a check point and try to use it the game crash.

[theinterlock]

New Snapshots Added

[Grimmjow1982]

The map looks awesome.

[theinterlock]

Thank u for your reply

[[Wolf]Maverick]

very cool new snapshots interlock, when is the first playable beta is coming out?

[theinterlock]

I´m finishing rightnow the final area. I´m trying to do a first script the next weekend without details an after add the cutscenes and all the decals.

I think that i need at least two weeks more.

But no worry I will update with new improvements as sonn as I can

[theinterlock]

New Video with all the progress was added.

[Raenz]

Looking good man.

[theinterlock]

New youtube link added. Thank u Raenz

[theinterlock]

****NEW SNAPSHOTS FROM THE WIP**** @ first post

[PsYcHo MaGiK]

nice map interlock it looks well thought out and the detail is exellent cant wait 2 play the whole thing

[Zackiz]

I've been running around now for awhile and I like much of what I see. Looking forward for next version.

There is some places where the map isn't finished and I don't look close on those parts now. When a new version comes, ill look into it.

[theinterlock]

I´m very busy now trying to make work the dammed checkpoints, I have something but not finished yet.

Sorry

[Zackiz]

no worries, take the time you need :)

[BuffyTheSlayer]

took some favorites spot screenshot :D
http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/headquarters.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/headquarters.php) http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/headquarters2.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/headquarters2.php)

[Litteldohboy15]

jesus christ what is with all these fools saying "it doesnt feel like gears it doesnt have that destroyed beauty feeling." You people make me sick. This is a CUSTOM MAPS FORUM. You know, for trying new things? As opposed to exactly copying the retail game, which I guess you would prefer. If it were up to you people would still be drawing stick figures on cave walls because you hate the thought of art changing or progressing in any way

I apologize for the rant but this is seriously like the fifth time someone has said the exact same thing. It is usually someone just wandering in to the forums, opening their mouth and then disappearing. There is a little conveyor belt of them.

lol....its ok Thaur.....they just are a angry mob asking for higher wages.....wait...what?

oh and nice map........very pleased that we have another talented mapper......(that was not including me =P).............but i luv your work.....do you like draw a map idea first of something....like a top view....theres got to be a hint

[Phayte]

Hehe, its all the same person... shes out to get you

[theinterlock]

After a long time out I´m trying to finish the map. Here is a Payable beta:

http://files.filefront.com/Headquarters+LevelStreamigrar/;11829142;/fileinfo.html

Please copy all the files into your maps folder. The main map that u have to load is: SP_Headquarters_P.war checkpoints are avaliable.

It is just a beta, please try it and post. Thank u

Pics and videos at first post

[LiquidLeary]

Excellent map interlock. The theme works well with GoW. Keep it up!

[Warsmith]

heya interlock, I was wondering where you dissapeared off to.

[theinterlock]

Yeah, I was overrided with my work but now I´m a bit free to finish the map.

[hyabusha]

Great work, can't wait for the finished full release!! ^_^

[ViLLaN]

Map is unbelievable, its well scripted for a beta and i like the little spurt of action sequences, i think if you can incorporate a small little info on how marcus landed at the HQ this will be Stella.

congrats! you have talent!

also im having a problem with the floor being all black? anyhelp

[ViLLaN]

hey interlock i just downloaded your other Map SP_CIty_Of_War: RavenSearch (Which is another amazing Map) and i find im having the same problem with the floor textures not showing up? it looks to be the lighting or missing floor textures as its showing all black..
(My Specs are fine q6600 and 9800gtx+ & 4gig ram)

ill post some pics of the problems and some more feedback.

hang on..

[ViLLaN]

HQ

http://imagenerd.com/uploads/snag-0000LZZS.png
http://imagenerd.com/uploads/snag-0008DULN.png


RavenSearch

http://imagenerd.com/uploads/snag-00205Dy3.jpg
http://imagenerd.com/uploads/snag-0012Zzfu.png


Hopefully you can get these fixed, quick question most maps are 1 single combined file but with yours its a couple of them does this cause any problems as i have them all in my custom maps folder

[theinterlock]

Well, thank u for your post. I don´t know why this happens because all the map was rebuilt to be cooked before upload. I already know these mistakes.

I will try to fix but I guest that it will be impossible.

About the beta, is more or less at 90% and I´m planning to joing Headquarters with Ravensearch to give sense to the history.

Thank u again.

[ViLLaN]

no problems,

you honestly have the best custom maps out there, i think if you can get a little help by someone here to get these up and running these Single player campaigns will be amazing.

[ViLLaN]

Maybe you should upload a uncooked version for people to have a go at tryin to fix both of HQ and RavenSearch? dont let your good work go to waste.

anyone interested out there trying to fix these problems..

[BurnedInternal]

It May Be From Cooking It Without Dx10 On Or At Low Resolution Try Rebuilding The Map At 1280x720 Or Higher With Everything Set To High And With Dx10 On IF You Have Vista.Then Try Cooking It Again... Hope This Helps

[theinterlock]

I did some test with the map in high resolution and finally I got the same mistake. Normally I set all the parameters to mid level to increase the game experience but seems that when I built the map was built with this options these mistake appears.

I´m trying to recoock the map with this high settings.

[ViLLaN]

awesome job man,

hopefully it all works out i just played through HQ again today and i have to say you created a awesome atmosphere, it actually feels like it was a COG base before and that something went terrible wrong with a locust invasion. and the small cinematic experience with the doors opening,computer screens and storming wreches are crazy.



keep up the good work hopefully you can fix them, keep us informed.

[theinterlock]

Well, thank u for your post.

I´m uploading the new version of the map, I guest all will be OK now.

[ViLLaN]

Awesome! are you uploading both? cause i really like ravensearch to.

also if you looking for someone to beta test maps and give constructive feedback pm me

[theinterlock]

This is the rebuilt map with high settings, Hope it works.

http://files.filefront.com/HQ+High+Settingsrar/;11886396;/fileinfo.html

[LiquidLeary]

The lighting works. The audio cues are great. Thanks for the update!

[ViLLaN]

OMG!

This Maps works flawlessly now
(No hicups what-so-ever black floor now gone)

i absolutely love the atmosphere in this map, the quality is through the roof! it felt like playing Gears of War 2 thank you theinterlock you have talent. i love the small things like able to shoot some of the environments (computers screen) are a very nice touch the wreches charging at you through the corridors give it a spooky feel as the corridors are claustrophobic.

EPIC sign this man now!

pics of game in progress

http://imagenerd.com/uploads/2Z25B.png
http://imagenerd.com/uploads/1OuxO.png

TheInterlock i hope you are fixing RavenShield to :P

[Warsmith]

I have to admit that I never downloaded this map, judging by the first screenshots. However. Upon seeing villains screens its definately worth downloading.

[ViLLaN]

Hey Interlock are you going to fix RavenSearch to? as no-one got to enjoy it because of the same problems Headquaters suffered..

[theinterlock]

I´m working on it. Please wait

[ViLLaN]

sweet! i cant wait hopefully it turns out

[theinterlock]

Well, I´m uploading RavenSearch with High Settings right now. I have to say that my editor crashed when the map was publish but still working ingame.

VILLaN: What do you think about the low floor of "HQ"?, Where you are underwater.

And I´m planning to finish with a big battle in this tunnel, the military transport station.

It will be great. After leave the tunnel u reach thru a small river my next map, SP_Stadium. You could find the link in my sign

[ViLLaN]

Well, I´m uploading RavenSearch with High Settings right now. I have to say that my editor crashed when the map was publish but still working ingame.

VILLaN: What do you think about the low floor of "HQ"?, Where you are underwater.

And I´m planning to finish with a big battle in this tunnel, the military transport station.

It will be great. After leave the tunnel u reach thru a small river my next map, SP_Stadium. You could find the link in my sign

ok il give you my honest feedback (HQ is my favorite map of all)

the start of the level is very well paced and it leaves the player with a earey feeling :P but up until u get underneath it feels different, the backtracking imo is great as it extends the time you spend with the map but i think more text and dialog is needed for more direction.

it took me a minute or two to figure out to go bak upstairs, but i didnt know i had 8 control points to find you should communicate that at the begining or during the mission with text/dialog and focus points. lol sometimes players need to be dummy trained the first time through :P lol

some locust die to easy where some are harder which i like :P more checkpoints will be nicer it starts to get a little choppy downstairs with the frame rate. i think that it is a awesome to finish with a big fire fight.

i didnt know about stadium till now i think it looks great and joining this with headquaters will be unbelievable as you could join the two together.

[ViLLaN]

also i just wanted to add on great thing about HQ is the cover placement, its perfect! i always felt i had good cover and a good angle on the enemy. with stadium if your looking for beta testing get back to me.


also i cant find the link for raven search?

[deakon45287]

Why didnt i get the beta?

[theinterlock]

Final beta download link added at first post

[theinterlock]

any comment?

[LiquidLeary]

Hey Interlock. I am missing lighting in-game. Because of this I couldn't find one of the terminals and had to stop :(. Do you have this problem?

The ambient sound is great! The audio during the battles at the beginning might be a little too chaotic if you move through the level quickly though.

I feel like the changes in the AI health can be confusing sometimes. This is not a bad thing, but it does feel strange compared to the campaign.

I did see framerate spikes in a few pockets especially near some of the small corridors, but it is still playable. :)

[theinterlock]

Thank u for your help, I ´m trying to fix this lighting errors. My nvidia card has a extrange behaivor. Sometimes If I set all the video options to max the editor crash and dont let me rebuild. maybe here is the mistake

[NeW ViLLaN]

hey i didnt know you finished this... ima download it and give you some of my feedback its ViLLaN they banned my account for no reason at all.

[theinterlock]

welcome back villan

[ViLsMiK]

the lighting is messed as the floor is all Dark i didnt have a problem with this in the other version (High Res) can you fix this as its unplayable like that with all the tight hallways

[theinterlock]

I will try but as I told you seems tha my graphic card is dying.

[ViLsMiK]

ok i understand now

i think all your maps are great, HQ has so much detail and the atmosphere along with the gameplay are really engaging.

hopefully you can get this up and running

[LiquidLeary]

Any updates Interlock? I hope your works will make it to final release.

[fatalix32]

downloading know,

P.S I am only downloading know because i am new to the forum:p

[theinterlock]

Any updates will come until April. I´m outside home due my world tour. 3 month out.

I´m taking a lot of good ideas from around the world, a lot of pics of places to cre<te new worlds in GOW.

Sorry for the inconvenience

[ViLsMiK]

Any updates will come until April. I´m outside home due my world tour. 3 month out.

I´m taking a lot of good ideas from around the world, a lot of pics of places to cre<te new worlds in GOW.

Sorry for the inconvenience

whats to be sorry for ;p

you have amazing talent it should be used on a more exposed engine to forshow your talents to a wider audience

[fatalix32]

Great map, and nice trip;)

[mmartina]

would like to download but rar files never work on my pc