UT3 Remake: CTF-Dreary3 Released [V1.1][PICS]

[bazzwano]

Hi everyone. Welcome to my CTF-Dreary3 Release Thread.

Name: CTF-Dreary3
Version: 1.1 for UT3
Description: This is a very high detail map, If you cannot play EPICs maps then you may have trouble playing this map also.
This map took roughly 3 months start to Finish.
Full Bot Support in this level.
Tested vigorously no bugs found.
This is a remake of CTF-Dreary made for UT1.
A lot of meshes have will be turned off for low end systems so hopefully that will help, but it should still look good.

Please visit this thread to read about the process of making this map or download some of the unseen images during development
http://utforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=613869

DOWNLOAD: PC Version 1.1
PS3 DOWNLOAD (Lower Detail to that of the PC version)

alternate PSP download as filefront keeps losing it
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?n2cykgjeyyk

Thanks Anuban for the PS3 version

Screenshots:





http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3191/dreary38gg3.png
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1556/dreary31vd5.png



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CTF-Dreary3 Release notes:
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Title: CTF-Dreary3

Version: 1.1

Filename: CTF-Dreary3_1_1.zip

Author: Bryan Sparksman

Forum Name: bazzwano

Email Address: sparky_1309 at hotmail

Release Date: 24/7/2008

Start date: Beginning of May


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Other maps By Author:
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CTF-Safeguard v 2.0
http://utforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=611669


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About the Author/map:
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This is the second map that I have ever made. But I have been editing EPIC and user made maps since UT1 for my own personal use against bots.
In comparison to CTF-Safeguard, a lot of time has been spent optimizing this map.

This map was made In many different stages, all in a separate UT3 file, which I tested individually, this came to a total of 8 files, Which were copied into a final file, no file was copied into this final joint file until I was satisfied that no further changes were to be made that would require a build. These 8 Files are the 8 folders I have in the making of Dreary3. Once in the Joint file. Bot pathing was added and a very basic room was created to link to all paths and was used to hold blue flag. I then tested how the red team would use these paths.
Once satisfied, I would remove this basic room, select all, and spin the entire map a full 180 degrees. after changing the lights etc the blue base is bourn.


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Special thanks to:
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* Syphix, who sparked the lightning Idea in my map, Also for allowing me to modify his kismet controlling the
soft thunder sounds into my level. (the lightning strike sounds is quite a bit modified based on Syphix's).

* All those who have given me support during the development of this map and safeguard.

* David, DGUNREAL for answering my difficult questions, big thanks to you.

* Thanks to EPIC and their well organised packages, Deck and Hydro were played a lot to get an idea of how they used their industry meshes.


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Installation
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Unzip CTF-Dreary3.zip

Move all files into C:\Documents and Settings\YOURNAME\My Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Published\CookedPC\CustomMaps

If the directory does not exist, create it manually.


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Copyright / Permissions
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This level is copyright 2008, by Bryan Sparksman.

Authors MAY NOT use this level as a base to build additional levels without explicit permission from the original author.

ANY bug fixes, fixes, changes, and tweaks may only be implemented by the author. No other person or party is allowed to release a modified version of this map without the author's permission. Please Email me regarding any changes you require.

You MAY NOT charge any money for this map or any of its embedded content.

You MAY distribute this level through any electronic media (internet (web/ftp), FIDO, local BBS, Magazine cover disk etc.), provided you include this file.

All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
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[black_star]

Please tell me there will be a PS3 cook. I've been waiting for this map since you first started.

[213]

They say the devil is in the details, well in this map I think i'm staring right into the devil's eyes. Those screen shots not only look amazing, but they show some incredible glimpses into the detail work and effects that were placed into this sure-to-be masterpiece.

[bazzwano]

Please tell me there will be a PS3 cook. I've been waiting for this map since you first started.

That is really kool to know, thanks for the support, I would like there to be, I trust anuban when It comes to the PS3 Cooks, so if he is happy to do this then im sure there will be.

We will see.

Thanks for the comments, ill be uploading when I get home (after one final playtest)

[Tailsnake]

Been looking forward to this also, your attention to detail is matched only by a few other top modders and Epic themselves. I'll be eagerly waiting for a PS3 cook too.

[BuFFY]

adoreable work mate ... so much beauty and detail ... lets hope it plays as good as it looks ...2 thumbs up!!

[bazzwano]

Its available now sorry it took so long, flat mates hogging the net

Been looking forward to this also, your attention to detail is matched only by a few other top modders and Epic themselves. I'll be eagerly waiting for a PS3 cook too.

To be accurate, I over did it a bit, Epics most detailed maps, hold around 2 millions triangles.. safeguard was 2 million Dreary3 is 6 million, that's 3 times more, so I over shot the detail a bit to much.. Iv done all I can to optimize it so I hope everyone will be ok.. seems to run just as good as epics maps..

[Thrallala]

OK, I just played it and I must say, you did a wonderful job!
I love the lightning effects, the rain coming through the windows and well, everything

5/5!

[UTGangster]

Going to download right now, its nice to see UT99 remakes likes this. Well done bazz. No doubt u did this map justice. PS what did u think of my CTf-Face][ remake.

[nero25]

woow cool remake works good thanxs

[Tailsnake]

\To be accurate, I over did it a bit, Epics most detailed maps, hold around 2 millions triangles.. safeguard was 2 million Dreary3 is 6 million, that's 3 times more, so I over shot the detail a bit to much.. Iv done all I can to optimize it so I hope everyone will be ok.. seems to run just as good as epics maps..

You really know how to make someone anticipate map don't you, all I can do is twiddle my thumbs while I read every ones comments on how awesome the map is. I just hope that the PS3 can handle the map.

[Mr.UglyPants]

Wonderful.

[KamilR]

1st good lookin map wit this theme since deck.
look and lern.

nice remake
do we see it in the next epic mappack?

[Lord_PorkSword]

Very impressive attention to detail with the visuals!
I love the cramped feel that this level has.
Running through tight winding corridors trying to keep my eyes off the artistry so I don't get pwned by a bot around the next corner.
When you pack a fully loaded flak cannon it's a perfect level for making chunky bot gumbo...just the way mumma used to make it!

My hat off to you sir...job well done!!

[AKWolf]

Very nice work there Sparky...That's just awesome, a 1/2 second after hearing Godlike, a thunderclap shakes me outta my chair...

[bazzwano]

Hi everyone, thanks for the comments, Ill ask Anuban and see if he could cook a version for the PS3. Im happy that It seems to be playable for you all, very happy. Thanks

UTGangster, no I havn't yet, But I have downloaded it.. from the pics I can see it looks good the only thing I dont like the look of is the large BSP blocks I see..
Its a shame that your maps not getting that much attention, it looks good.

[UTGangster]

don't worry it should pick up som more attention soon. I'll try to deal with those bsp blocks. As 4 ur Map. Its simply amazing. Good job and keep up the good work peace.

[Bret Hart]

There should be a "best UT99 remakes" map pack

[AnubanUT2]

Hi everyone, thanks for the comments, Ill ask Anuban and see if he could cook a version for the PS3. Im happy that It seems to be playable for you all, very happy. Thanks

UTGangster, no I havn't yet, But I have downloaded it.. from the pics I can see it looks good the only thing I dont like the look of is the large BSP blocks I see..
Its a shame that your maps not getting that much attention, it looks good.

Sure I will cook it for you ... I'll let you know if I need the uncooked original file. If I open the map up in the editor and nothing is missing then it should be fine. But if I see some missing textures then yeah I will need the original. I'll let you know tomorrow at the latest.

[bazzwano]

Thanks Anuban, the lightning bolts are a custom material, and there are a few other modified materials, so I think you will need it. Ill get you a download.

[stevelois]

THX for the map.

[Madrobot]

This is an amazing map my freind. i sure do hope that epic takes notice of this. i'm sure they'll be impressed. keep up the good work dude =)

[Spank$hot_BT]

Looks awesome! Judging by the screens there has obviously been a lot of time and effort been put into this map.

Downloading...

[UTGangster]

There should be a "best UT99 remakes" map pack

Damn right, I wouldn't mind doing that myself

[Setheran]

Another really impressive map. The thunder effect is wonderful, though perhaps a bit too loud for me. And of course the visuals are great too. Performance-wise it never dipped below 60fps for me while in spectator mode, so I don't think there's anything to worry about there.

Visually the only thing that lets it down a little for me is the saturation of the green, blue and red lights. I know the colour serves a purpose, but it just seems unnaturally strong for the dark, grungy theme, and I'm sure more subtle colour would look better.

[DrSinister]

Another beauty. Thanks for the map.

[MaKiaVeL]

Keep up the good work ! Bret Hart is right, You got to do a ut99 remakes pack

This dreary3 is amazing very beautifull it makes feel like a real "next gen" game but the best is architecture, every dodge can make you go precisely on same place than original.
(You maybe did it deliberately but when you take lift, it goes up and if you jump on it before it's totally up, it goes down. If you plan to update it why don't you avoid lift-camping with adding a column instead of a platform for example...)

I really hope to see your map on servers very soon (especially jolt insta).

Thank you

[AnubanUT2]

Well I just cooked the level and it didn't have any issues so I will test it later on and if all goes well PS3 gamers should be able to download this level no later than tomorrow afternoon.

[UT3fan2008]

Well I just cooked the level and it didn't have any issues so I will test it later on and if all goes well PS3 gamers should be able to download this level no later than tomorrow afternoon.

cool , tomorrow it is then

[WoLvErInE]

Excellent Work!


p.s. maybe we should get a team of mappers together and make a best UT remakes? anyone?

[bazzwano]

Well I just cooked the level and it didn't have any issues so I will test it later on and if all goes well PS3 gamers should be able to download this level no later than tomorrow afternoon.

Thats Good news, lets just hope It still plays well.

Excellent Work!
p.s. maybe we should get a team of mappers together and make a best UT remakes? anyone?

I Hear the CBP team are considering a remakes pack, as they seem to be doing allot of remakes next...

Thanks for the comments everyone, Im super happy you like it.. I hope it gets arround to as many people as posible.

Did someone say they had a dream about it :-D lol

[iced-fang]

looks great downloading right now

[bazzwano]

PS3 version works but seems to suffer frame rate issues, seems PS3 cannot handle this map, so ill remove some of the meshes and provide a dumbed down version.

[Syphix]

Its good to see this finally done I really think you have done the justice to this map that it deserves. You have made placed a high bar for me to jump over if I am to redo my remake

With this remake pack idea I would also be more than happy to contribute to it, I have been slowly trying to do this myself and am keen to get all the classic UT'99 maps into UT3 with the detail they deserve

Again great work and cheers for credit where credit due

[black_star]

PS3 version works but seems to suffer frame rate issues, seems PS3 cannot handle this map, so ill remove some of the meshes and provide a dumbed down version.

Damn. I'm pissed the PS3 can't handle this. I wanted to see it in all of it's beauty. I'll be patiently waiting for dumbed down version.

[bazzwano]

Thanks Heaps Syphix!

In regards to the PS3 version, I just had to remove over 1000 meshes, This hopefully will not be noticed that greatly, this reduces the map from 6.25 million triangles to 5 million triangles.. this is still well above the 2 million that epics maps have, I sadly had to remove all the rain FX as well, but the lightning effects stay, Im uploading this for anuban now, so hopfully this one will be better for the PS3..

Also reduced the light map from 30MB to 25MB

A bit sad, but I had a feeling it wouldn't be able to play it.

[Tailsnake]

PS3 version works but seems to suffer frame rate issues, seems PS3 cannot handle this map, so ill remove some of the meshes and provide a dumbed down version.

Well can I help test the cooks? I'd still like to try the level out to see exactly how bad the frame rate is.

[AnubanUT2]

Thanks Heaps Syphix!

In regards to the PS3 version, I just had to remove over 1000 meshes, This hopefully will not be noticed that greatly, this reduces the map from 6.25 million triangles to 5 million triangles.. this is still well above the 2 million that epics maps have, I sadly had to remove all the rain FX as well, but the lightning effects stay, Im uploading this for anuban now, so hopfully this one will be better for the PS3..

Also reduced the light map from 30MB to 25MB

A bit sad, but I had a feeling it wouldn't be able to play it.

Well I would think that will help smooth out the gameplay a great deal. I cooked it and that process went perfectly so I will let you know either later tonight or early tomorrow how it fairs. I'm pretty sure that this version will be a go though.

Edit: Well this new version definitely plays smoother all around ... the only place I noticed a little slowdown when it gets hectic is the armor helmet/sniper rifle area but it wasn't anything that effects gameplay imo. I think people will be pleased with this version. So check your pm here and you'll find the PS3 link. You did a really good job on this level and lots of PS3 CTF fans are going to be very happy.

[bazzwano]

Thanks Anuban, So here it is everybody,
http://files.filefront.com/Dreary3PS.../fileinfo.html

Sorry that it does not have the detail of the PC version but 5 million triangles is still 3 million more then epic, I hope it still looks good to you all, but i did have to remove allot of the details, if anyone is interested into what I actually removed, this includes the nuts and bolts bracket mesh that Is seen at the bottom of all supports and the gider that is withing the supports.. easily seen in the image on the first post with the Bio gun..

[Tailsnake]

I'll be getting a new laptop for uni at the End of the summer, hopefully I can get one with an 8800 so I can maps like this in their full glory.