CTF-Desolation (wip)

[Rogelio]

CTF-Desolation

This map is still very much work in progress. The main base is done with also part of the courtyard area to connect to the other base. I am still making the mid ground which will be a few hallways/room. I am making a lot of new content for this map. In general I am also trying to make a map that is nice looking but not visually cluttered. Another of my goals is to make all of the map within maya even layout wise. I know this is an odd way to work... I did not even make the layout boxed in with bsp this is more of a personal test to check out this amazing editor than making a great playing map. Although I intend to make the gameplay as good as possible in that part also

Check out of the bigger versions.









In general this will take a bit intill I have a playable version.

edit: ALso how do I make the pictures above screenshots/smaller for easy of loading in the fourms?

edit2: so people know I am AKA Desperado#2 or desp. I just started using my real name instead

peace

[djsilt]

that looks really really good !! and with custom content !!!
can't wait to play it !

[Mastame]

Oh my god.

That looks so pretty. I love the style and the colors are just great. Can't wait for more of this!


PS: put the image link between [ shot][/shot] tags to make 'em a bit more userfriendly.

[AnubanUT2]

Oh man that is so sexy ... and we already knew who you were man ... at least those of us who really admire your work. I was hoping you would show up soon and here you are. Ready to bless us with more of your amazing artistic style. Folks this is the man who gave us the fantastic CTF-Gralada and CTF-MechanizationZen ... two of the most incredible looking and great playing CTF maps ever made for UT2K4. This level looks like it is going to be another treasure for all of us UT gamers. Thanks man and glad you showed up with something nice to show us.

[Rogelio]

Thanks for the nice comments

AnubanUT2 thanks man glad I am back if for only a bit I wish I had more time to map

[Tweek]

looks great!

i was actually planning on doing a map in a similar style, this is some nice inspiration!
loving the ambiance.

[Brits__Hit]

edit2: so people know I am AKA Desperado#2 or desp. I just started using my real name instead

Now it all makes sense

Looking very forward to the release.

[klasnic]

Awesome, Rogelio. I'm so looking forward to your UT3 mapping brilliance

[Chromatik]

Thought that was you Desp, I've been waiting for something from you for UT3, and thus far it looks awesome. Good to have you mapping for the new game and looking forward to the full release

[NightEye]

Oh man that is so sexy ... and we already knew who you were man ... at least those of us who really admire your work. I was hoping you would show up soon and here you are. Ready to bless us with more of your amazing artistic style. Folks this is the man who gave us the fantastic CTF-Gralada and CTF-MechanizationZen ... two of the most incredible looking and great playing CTF maps ever made for UT2K4. This level looks like it is going to be another treasure for all of us UT gamers. Thanks man and glad you showed up with something nice to show us.

We need some good CTF maps here to get us going again.

[zidane01970]

Looks incredibly good. You could definitely make it look more "High Tech" (No clue of the theme here) by making the walls more or less a silky reflective texture rather then concrete. I think that'd look nice too.

[BuffyTheSlayer]

cant wait to have this map
looks really nice !

[Harmatia]

This map looks amazing. I love the beautiful sky with the gray/white architecture... it's just pleasing to the eyes.

I wanttt it.

[mancunianfox]

Looks really promising, especially the custom structures. Should be a beautiful map. Nice to see its not in a bunker too!

[ShadeMistress]

You stole my name!!!! LOL, I'm just kidding...

I really like the style of this map and everything just looks awesome color-wise. Looking forward to the final, or even a downloadable Beta.

[Rogelio]

ShadeMistress no no you stole mine :P

thanks really for the nice comments. Been looking into doing water I got it working though I had to tweak it like hell so it does not give a problem that I did not see intill I started to use transparent water with distortions. it still gives the problem but it is not really seen unless your up close to a mesh right next to the water. But yeah the more I go into the material editor the more I love it. I think I may just dedicate myself on making crazy materials and documenting them becuase man it is just fun. after this map though.

[ShadeMistress]

hehehe, maybe you should release a Custom Materials package...

[Software Junkie]

This is looking really good...can't wait to try it!

[booshack]

Looking absolutely totally incredible. BETA PLEASE

[mainframe]

The custom content is ace man . I like the blueish atmosphere as well.

[Grim]

OMG Desperado!

My alltime favorite mapper ever. I have yet to see a map more beatiful than Nirvana][ for UT2k3/4.

Its kinda scary I was thinking of you just the other day and what you could possibly be up to. Now I know.

Will follow this map closely and let me know if you want any beta input regarding gameplay or so.

[Harmatia]

The custom content is ace man . I like the blueish atmosphere as well.

Looking absolutely totally incredible. BETA PLEASE

Both quoted for truth =)

[NEcRo-]

More pics! ;O

[Setheran]

Looks awesome. I'll definitely be looking out for the full release of this.

[Sjosz]

Any chance of getting a layout version so we can make sure that works as freakishly well as the art does?

[Darkdrium777]

These two screenshots are absolutely beautiful! I am looking forward to seeing this map finished!

[Harmatia]

Any chance of getting a layout version so we can make sure that works as freakishly well as the art does?

That's a good point. Something this gorgeous different glorious gameplay.

[Rogelio]

Thanks here are more pics I have been mostly dealing with shaders figuring out stuff. I actaully made a pretty cool light cone different than the one made by Epic using a fresnal as the opacity mask and than adding a gradient mask so it fades. Added my own water for the low water canal with small genetal falls. Looks great in action. The lighting is mostly working the post atm just deciding what color pallet is good I kind like this one so far but it changes quite a bit lol. Either way getting to the point where I should really make the mid ground with gameplay elements and actually play it and see how it works out lol. As for gameplay I do not expect it to be amazing just good.

[pionata]

Holy *** WOW. Serious talent at work. Everything is amazing. Need PS3 version

[Laggmaster]

hey the map is looking great i cant wait to try it. If you could cook for the ps3 i am willing to test on the ps3.

[Mr.UglyPants]

Man, that third screen is so beautiful.

[DSKEmilio]

Damn, that looks amazing. I'm loving the creative use of user content, and the colors are looking great for this game. Nice variety!

[Mr.UglyPants]

So anything new with the map Desp?

[Brits__Hit]

This map looks too damn nice to be the site for a senseless battle

Few suggestions:

-the texture used for the thin metal designs (I really dunno what to call them, they're in the 2nd screenie) is maybe too complex for it's own good. Maybe a more consistent texture with a simple specular map would be less 'busy'

-the white trees outside in the 3rd screenie look pretty strange, and not really in a good way IMO (might be the way they are lit). Since you have some nice green vines out there as well as some hedges, why not try to replace those albino trees with some vibrant green ones? Could look nice with that bit of colour

That's about it.. hard to find fault in this map so far, really

Overall, this map is truly inspiring

[virax]

Wow, looks amazing. I'm definitely looking forward to it. Makes me really hope for DM-Nirvana3. ;]

[Bret Hart]

Daaaaaaaaang

[DSKEmilio]

Daaaaaaaaang

Settle down, Joe Dirt.

[Harmatia]

Oh man, this looks amazing.

This will get me playing some CTF again =)

[Thrallala]

Surprisingly, this looks very promising (joking), only upon seeing the author's name, I know this is going to be a pretty darn good map.

Anyway, the custom made meshes looks fantastic (especially the pillar one and the background), can't wait for the map to be released

[TheLeech]

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