Orbital Deconstruction v2b [DOM Available!!] - Updated 02Aug08!

[Uzi Downes]

Just wanted to say thank you very much for also making the PS3 version, looks interesting and will give it a shot when I get home.

[Uzi Downes]

Very different, you've pulled off the theme extremely well. I'm having a lot of trouble navigating through the map but that's only due to it's randomness (due to theme) and my unfamiliarity.

Nice to see someone try something different, as I said you've pulled off the idea well even if I keep falling off things

One request if you ever update again, could you please add the sounds to the energy shield/'doors' like Deimos uses?

[Lord_PorkSword]

Version 1.3, for PC, is now available from the 1st page.

[Whiskey 7]

I don't know what to say........WOW! This map is amazing! Very original and visually appealing. For those of you who have not downloaded this map yet......download it now.

I was reading through the thread, don't know how I missed the original release, then spotted the above.... was about to download and noticed there's a new version

Thanks for the work here Lord_PorkSword
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Hey, just spent a short but wonderful time on your creation Lord_PorkSword.

Simply beautiful. Among all other things I especially like the transition effect going through those force fields, where vision goes black and white for a while - That's pretty cool andd original I'd say

Love the design and layout.

I thought I'd found an Easter Egg on the planet far side of the planet, I hadn't started the game and was flying about in the pre screen and found that ship on fire, saw it later crashing by the station

Well done :thumbs up:

[Lord_PorkSword]

It will run superbly on a PC with your specs Whiskey!
Hope you like it.
Just make sure you've set world detail to high. (Which I'm sure you have)

Due to framerate issues on older machines (especially single core CPUs with GF7 cards eg..my test 'old rig') I have removed quite a bit of the backdrop eye candy on the medium and low world detail settings. I decided to chop the medium setting to the same as low so people who use medium details (WD=3) can at least get decent lighting with a higher framerate. It's not much but some is better than none.

When set to high everything will reappear plus I have re-enabled dynamic shadows on some of these objects as well as a choppy framerate isn't an issue on beefy PC's. I also chucked some animated signs in which I've used in my next map as I thought they looked pretty sweet.

I'd expect the PS3 version will run at framerates similar to the previous version. I only know one person who actually owns a PS3 so I have no idea if you can change the detail settings...
I'm going to pop my cherry and do my 1st PS3 cook and will get AnubanUT2 to test it for me before I make the link public. AnubanUT2, if you read this, expect a PM in the next few days.

[Metatronstar]

Does the Ship still crash into the middle? does it damage people as well now or?

[Lord_PorkSword]

The ship wasn't modified in the newest version. It still collides with the asteroid and will kill you in certian spots if you try to ride it. (if that's what you mean)
If you haven't ridden it already then you probably will now.

In version 1.3 none of the kizmit assets have been touched since version 1.2.

I'll also leave version 1.2 link up for those that want medium and low settings with all the assets.(assuming you don't already have it)

[Metatronstar]

dont get me wrong ive had some of my best kills riding that ship haha!
We need more collisions though and another ship

[Lord_PorkSword]

dont get me wrong ive had some of my best kills riding that ship haha!
We need more collisions though and another ship

Hmmm never even thought of scoring a kill while riding shotgun myself... you shame me LOL!

Regarding collisions, you'll have to wait for the next map for those!

http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=605775

[Lord_PorkSword]

Ver 1.3 PS3 link now up!

[Metatronstar]

You know the teleport to the redeemer, it used to have lots o floaty bits around it i kinda liked those But hey! carry on with your other orbital map Uve REALLY improved this map as i owned the beta for it from a while back and then 1.2 and now i have the 1.3, graphically amazing

[Spidey88]

Never mind.

I found it.

Awesome map man.

[BuffyTheSlayer]

new version is so Beautifull
thank you for make UT3 more fun !

[Lord_PorkSword]

Perfect screenshot Buffy!
I have been looking for new background for my work laptop and now I have it.
I may even consider using this shot as the new level preview screenshot if I make any updates in the future.

[PsychoKillaaah]

Hi dude,

Your map looks great and promising. I'll dl it right now and try it out.
Made some maps too and try to learn as much as I can from others.
Try my maps too and leave some comment.

See ya
DM-AS-Rising Sun XL
http://forums.epicgames.com/showthre...9#post25360139
CTF-AS-433-101LE beta
http://utforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=607723

Psycho K

[Lord_PorkSword]

Just letting yaz know I've started on a quick mini project which is a DOM conversion of this map!
I've wanted to make a DOM version of it for quite a while now but was waiting for the mod to be released.
Expect it in hopefully a week or two.

I'll be optimizing and making visual changes to the level to hopefully increase the framerate as well!

[Whiskey 7]

...... to make a DOM version of it for quite a while now but was waiting for the mod to be released.

Thanks for the update and hopefully another great map Lord_PorkSword

Pardon my not knowing but what mod are you speaking of here ?

[black_star]

Thanks for the update and hopefully another great map Lord_PorkSword

Pardon my not knowing but what mod are you speaking of here ?

Domination.

[Lord_PorkSword]

Version 2 up for your fraggin pleasure!
I'll kindly ask AnubanUT2 to test the PS3 version for me after which I'll post the link.
Unfortunately the DOM version just refuses to cook. I've traversed the web for solutions and nothing I've tried works.
I might try again next week to see if a DOM version is workable...

[Lord_PorkSword]

Version 2b added for PC and PS3!
This should be the last version for atleast quite a while....

The PS3 version has not been tested but it should be fine! 2a was tested with only a couple of things found that required tweaking. Let me know if you have issues on ya PS3!

Big thanx to AnubanUT2 for his help with the PS3 side of things!

[Lord_PorkSword]

I can cook DOM maps now so expect a DOM version of this map in the next few days!

[UT3fan2008]

so are we suppost to have multiple ps3 versions ? which one is the best? do they overwrite? i alway liked this map but i have seen alot of different cooks going around. i downloaded one a while back and it didnt show up on the map list or overwrite. should i download them all ? lol

[Lord_PorkSword]

That's a bloody good question.
Original and V2 will not override each other. Original v1.3 should override v1.2.

My overall thoughts though are;
For 'version 2' use 2b (the only link available atm).
For the original version I'd say stick to 1.3 and hope others are using it as well!
Some people are still using 1.2 so they can keep the floating debris which were tweaked in 1.3 to be hidden on machines with medium settings set. Some other sites are also pointing to 1.2 as they haven't updated their links.
Maybe I should remove 1.2 to avoid conflicts....

[FragTastic]

kickazzzzz. new DOM! *downloading.....

[Lord_PorkSword]

I've posted the link for the PS3 version for those who want to try out DOM on their PS3!
Double Domination is cactus atm and is listed but don't try it. (although if a PS3 owner feels brave let me know if it works on the PS3).
MultiTeam DOM works with no problems and I think is quite a blast to play!
Any feedback on placement of control points welcome! Just make sure you do it before next thursday so any good ideas can be implemented before I up a properly working version.

[UT3fan2008]

do i need a dom game mode mut or will it work by just installing the map?

[Thrallala]

do i need a dom game mode mut or will it work by just installing the map?

You need to download Domination Mod http://utforums.epicgames.com/showth...ght=domination

[Young King113]

Did u make that..if so wat did u use to make it
it looks kool!

[zunnie]

PC 1.3: http://ut3.game-maps.net/index.php?action=file&id=1412
PS3 1.3: http://ut3.game-maps.net/index.php?action=file&id=1413

Already talked to you in a PM

[FragTastic]

ya dom link is down

[Lord_PorkSword]

Probably was deleted due to inactivity on FileFront. Once I've DL'd Dom ver2 I'll recook it to see if the DblDom issues are resolved.
If the issues are still there I'll try n fix'em b4 I re-release the DOM version.
I should probably also get the new version of Decay out for the PS3 which I promised Herby (UT3mod) a while back...doh!
Gimmie a week or two at a guess.

Havin too much fun on Babylon atm...

[FragTastic]

no worries mate, if ya get stuck lemme know and ill have a crack at her the issues arent resolved with 2.0 mate ive just tested it. dom works fine dbl dom still broke. If its unresolvable ya can always change it to classic dom only or pass it to me to see if i can do anything. I had a problem with one of my cooks where a cp just vanished coz it was in a tight place even in reg dom, the ddl dom icons are a bit bigger and i keep on wondering if thats whats stuffing u up, i was fortunate in that it wasnt a doma or domb point that had the issue, anyhows im gunna go have a look at it, its been a while and it runs smooth as silk on this new GPU

[EDIT] i know everybody loves filefront, but i hate the way they do that, its so annoying lol

[Victor.Delacroix]

What's the status on the DOM version? Please advise.

[Lord_PorkSword]

I'll look into re-cooking it and will post a link once it's done! Give me a day or two.

[SkaarjMaster]

Since I found the V2b link not working in thread opener, I found this:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/12748...ital_Decon_v2b

OK, so I guess there is no DOM version.

[SkaarjMaster]

Help, help, our base is destroyed…what?...just have a deathmatch?...OK. I like the bluish colors, darkness, teleporters, floating asteroids, debris and other space features and crystals; a lot more paths than expected and bots are good when I can find them (they might only hang out around one spot but not quite sure).

[Lord_PorkSword]

Cheers for the review M8!
There is a DOM version for this but it appears that any live links have expired...
I'll recook the DOM variant using the latest version of DOM and will upload it this weekend!

[snake12]

sweet
ness

[Lord_PorkSword]

I found out why the DOM version was pulled...it was due to crashing issues.
I've spent roughly 4 hours trying to get it working with the latest version of DOM but the crashing issues persist. (with nothing in the logs to identify the issue ) Unfortunately I don't want to spend any more time with this...
Therefore I've made a DOM/DDOM variant of Orbital Reconstruction for you to enjoy!
The layout of Reconstruction is much better than it's original counterpart and the bots are rather nasty...so have fun with this one! I also think the bots work quite well with the DOM gametypes on this map! The map uses 5 DOM points!(2 for Dbl DOM of course!)

You can download it here: MediaFire
Enjoy!

Also, while I don't update links on most pages for my maps...I quite often will update any new personal mirrors on my UOF page here!

[SkaarjMaster]

posted comments in the UOF2 map pack thread on the DM and DOM version; apparently, I forgot about the DM version.