SP_Waterfront/MP_Waterfront WIP [Archive]

NEVERISM

03-22-2008, 06:54 PM

Update

http://www.neverism.com/GOW/EstablishingShot_Waterfront.jpg

Single and multi player map coming soon. The single player version will be part three of a chapter, set within this river location.

The final product will be three levels streamed together with checkpoints placed graciously (at first) and thinned out if they are found to be too forgiving. There will be a few random AI spawn points to change things up with each playthrough. First attempt at Gears single player... so we'll see how it goes! Release coming soon.

theinterlock

03-22-2008, 07:49 PM

Good Job, keep on it. Congratulations

BloodRaven14

03-22-2008, 08:15 PM

More? But It looks good now! You are a very good mapper. If im not busy while on Xbox live, i'll hop on my computer and play Gears with you on your two maps. I want to see some SP maps from you in the future because coop would be fun on those great lookin' maps (and faster and easier to find a match too). But thats really it.

-BloodRaven out!

NEVERISM

03-22-2008, 08:25 PM

Thanks for looking theinterlock & BloodRaven14!

Also thanks for the comments and I must agree,
it is time to get a singleplayer map started but
want to get Seclusion as well as this map finalized
and released.

I recently downloaded a bunch of singleplayer maps
from the forums and have yet to unzip and play them
as i've been busy with a job opportunity and my own
madness!

Thanks again-

MASTER DAMAGE

03-22-2008, 08:43 PM

Nice map, saw it a couple hours ago and finally got a chance to comment. I added this map to the custom content list, so hopefully people will see it and comment.

theron

03-23-2008, 05:42 AM

Oh man... Your maps looks so cool (professional)!. :D
I cant wait to play it!

The_Big_TickeTT

03-24-2008, 03:12 AM

Another badass map.

theron

04-05-2008, 09:10 AM

any updates? :)

NEVERISM

04-07-2008, 04:39 PM

Sorry, I just started a new job after relocating from California to Washington.
I will be unable to have any updates available for a while, until I get my computer
and other luxuries into my new apartment. Thanks for reminding me!

I also have finished both Seclusion and Seclusion night but was unable to get any screenshots up before I left-

Thaur

04-10-2008, 05:42 PM

NEVERISM

04-10-2008, 06:20 PM

It looks better than some of the epic maps. I love the theme. Hurry up and get set up so you can finish it. Wish there was an SP version though since I am partial to those. Do you have a website or portfolio? I would like to see it. Where are you working now?
Yeah, I wish it was as easy as getting set up but I am dependent
on a moving company to bring my worldly possessions here to Seattle.
I have a website, though before I left, I started re-constructing it
and unfortunately left it uncompleted (with only links to this forum!)

I am working at a company called Zombie Studios as a Level Designer.

Not sure if I mentioned it here but as I started this level, I immediately
felt the need to translate it to a Single player map as well. Hopefully
within the next two weeks, i'll get my computers and find some available
time to finish this up... then time for single player!

Cheers-

StriderHiryu

04-11-2008, 06:01 PM

Looks very interesting. Hope it turns out well.

Thaur

04-12-2008, 10:33 PM

"blah blah single player map" YES! Great minds think alike. I know at least me and one of my friends are very happy about your decision. I will search out your studio online to check out what you guys are doing. If you ever get your personal website up let me know.

NewPCGamer

04-13-2008, 04:32 PM

looks really solid. Im curious though, do you use the unreal ed for your job at Zombie studios, or do you have another engine that you know how to use?
keep it up.

NEVERISM

04-18-2008, 01:16 AM

looks really solid. Im curious though, do you use the unreal ed for your job at Zombie studios, or do you have another engine that you know how to use?
keep it up.

UED4 FTW! Zombie uses only the Unreal Engine, as far as I know.
I've fooled around with the Hammer editor within HalfLife 2 but it's
just not as fun as UED (to me, anyways...)

I got my computer but I am still waiting for all of my other stuff to
get here *(such as the stinking Gears of War disc, etc.)* So I was
thinking about busting out a UT3 map or at the very least, starting
a Material Pack to release to the community.

TagZ

04-22-2008, 08:28 AM

Great looking map. What do you use to take screenshots?

NEVERISM

04-22-2008, 04:05 PM

Great looking map. What do you use to take screenshots?

Thanks TagZ, I just use the "Print Screen" key
on my keyboard and then paste it into photoshop;
Crop it up and then post it, long before anything
is even finished! Excellent!

On a side note, my moving company will finally be
making an appearance in my new location, so I will
be able to put in a few hours a week (hopefully)
and make some progress on this map and then
move forward with the single player version.

Hooray!

P E A C E

Gorets

04-23-2008, 10:22 PM

Keep up the good work. Good luck on your new job. Maybe you'll give us some leaks from what's being worked on. I"m always interested in new UEd games.

NEVERISM

04-25-2008, 05:11 PM

Keep up the good work. Good luck on your new job. Maybe you'll give us some leaks from what's being worked on. I"m always interested in new UEd games.

Thanks Gorets. No leaks will be coming from me as I'm
sure it would result in a lawsuit as well as the removal
of me from the company payroll! I don't want to take
that chance- Cheers,

NEVERISM

The_Big_TickeTT

04-28-2008, 05:24 AM

New screens already!! I want to see more shots of this map.

PsYcHo MaGiK

05-22-2008, 05:37 PM

it looks great it looks and feels gears like it has that war felling and i love the lighting cant wait to see this in action!!!!!!!!!

Phayte

06-04-2008, 06:38 PM

that damned gears of war feeling...

LeGenDOfCaTfisH

06-05-2008, 12:17 AM

Thanks alot. Looks great and cant wait for the battles to begin. Keep up the good work

Ix R4IDEN Ix

06-07-2008, 10:14 PM

I love the ambiant light of this map ! nice stuff !

Phayte

06-08-2008, 12:00 AM

yeah, am i right in thinking youve reduced the saturation?

NEVERISM

11-24-2008, 05:48 AM

Warsmith

11-24-2008, 12:05 PM

looking very nice

Crayfish

11-24-2008, 12:05 PM

First post updated with current info. I finally have found some moments here and there to try and finish up this map and implement some single player gameplay as well. Hope to get a beta out within the next two weeks. Cheers!
This is fantastic news, only recently come into Gears and was really dissapointed that I had missed out on your projects.. This and MP_Seclusion are among the best looking maps I've come accross. Please could you re-upload MP_Seclusion too?
Really pro looking work. Great stuff, Crayfish.

NEVERISM

11-24-2008, 02:37 PM

looking very nice

Thank you kindly. I'm gonna upload some bigger screens later this evening.

This is fantastic news, only recently come into Gears and was really dissapointed that I had missed out on your projects.. This and MP_Seclusion are among the best looking maps I've come accross. Please could you re-upload MP_Seclusion too?
Really pro looking work. Great stuff, Crayfish.

Thanks for the kind words. I wanted to actually take a stab at optimizing both Seclusion and Seclusion night but might just go ahead and upload it, as-is. You will see an update when that happens. Cheers!

autechrr

11-24-2008, 07:28 PM

This map looks amazing!!! Trully unbelivable. Can you please post a funtional download link for your MP_Seclusion map. I saw screen caps of that one and absolutely need it. :)

NEVERISM

11-24-2008, 07:34 PM

This map looks amazing!!! Trully unbelivable. Can you please post a funtional download link for your MP_Seclusion map. I saw screen caps of that one and absolutely need it. :)

Thanks for the compliments and I will do my best to make sure the gameplay is on the same level with the visuals. You should subscribe to the Seclusion thread so you can get updated when I do get around to cooking out a version. Thanks for the interest-

MozI

11-24-2008, 08:10 PM

NEVERISM

11-24-2008, 08:45 PM

Yeah the shots look nice, but I don't want to damper on your fanfare here ( and apologies for doing so) but you need some contrast in the lighting all orange is too much mate... add some nice touches of darker colors where appropriate like blue... or slight grey.

keep at it I know it will turn out nice... if you need play testing let me know I owe you one from your testing of MP_Pipeline :)

All in due time my friend, all in due time. Lighting and post-process have taken a backseat to gameplay at the moment. Thanks for pointing it out though and I will let you know when I get to a beta. I will appreciate all the help I can get!

Feedback is always appreciated. Cheers-

NeW ViLLaN

11-26-2008, 10:56 AM

looks great. looking forward to your hard work as Gow2 IMHO is a flop especially online

Taffer

12-28-2008, 05:29 AM

What post-process settings do you use? Your maps always appear to have a sheet of awesome in front of the camera, and I`m curious how you achieve that affect.

NEVERISM

12-28-2008, 11:17 PM

What post-process settings do you use? Your maps always appear to have a sheet of awesome in front of the camera, and I`m curious how you achieve that affect.

Haha, thanks Taffer- I just fiddle around with the Depth of Field and Scene
Effect settings until I get something that is appealing to me. It takes some
experimentation but it's worth the effort!

Cheers

autechrr

01-15-2009, 02:59 PM

any update on this map?

NEVERISM

01-15-2009, 03:12 PM

any update on this map?

Not at the moment. My company is in crunch time trying to get our game out onto shelves by Fall 2009 and the remainder of my time is dedicated to my wife!

I will be able to upload the multiplayer version within a week or two but there is a lot of work yet to be done within the single player version.

My apologies and thanks for your interest.