DM-Saturation [1on1] [PC] [PS3] [20 Brush Contest - Winner]

[Cr4zy]

Version: Final (v1.0)
Compatibility: Patch 2.1

Description: A builder with limited material struggled to build an environment after being demanded by Liandri. Even though in such a short time he accomplished it. After it was almost destroyed due to unfortunate events, he prevailed. Now you'll have to fight against the unexpected and see if you can come out on top.


Comments: This map is an entry for leveldesign.nl's 20 brush contest. Maps to be designed with 20 brushes or less. Saturation has been completed with 18 brushes and 2 lifts (count as a brush each)
I wanted to do something different, colourful and fun.

Player Count: 2 - 4

Credits:
+Me
+Epic for UnrealEd and UT3
+Evillair for his eCel textures

Homepage: http://Cr4zyB4st4rd.co.uk

Review: 20 Brush Contest [UT3/UDK] 1st place - http://www.leveldesign.nl/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=102

DM-Saturation 84/100

Gameplay: 32/40
There is a lot of layout to be had here, with several floors, some catwalks, some liftjumps and a very circular flow.
The level has an interesting and impressive layout for 20 brushes, with plenty of height variation, z-axis combat in select locations and lift-jumps. I like how the layout offers multiple paths pretty much anywhere and how it guides me around the layout without me paying attention to it.
Weapon placement is smart throughout, as is ammo and health placement, and I'm quite fond of the liftjump for the body armor pickup. Seems to be plenty of pickups to make anyone spawning in have choices before being confronted with an opponent.

Technical: 16/20
Solid brushwork and AI works throughout, but use of light actors is excessive.

Visual: 18/20
This level uses a theme, or a variation on a metal/industrial theme I have not yet seen before and it does it well. The level is cleverly trimmed using trim in materials, and these materials, combined with the lighting work, is surprisingly easy on the eyes.
The sky works well, but it also highlights the one visual element of the level I don't like (though I understand why it's there), which is that all the geometry in the level ends at precisely the same point, which, for all the visual things the level does right, seems jarring.
Still, overall the visual quality of the level is quite astonishing for the limitations given, and the use of new materials in an existing theme makes it look fresh and unique.

Creativity: 16/20
Clever use of theme and brushes throughout. The twist on a techy theme by adding the separate wall colours made the level look fresh.

PC Download:
FTP -PC - 15MB .rar
Mapraider
Fielplay.net
game-maps
UT3 GoW


PS3 Download:
FTP - PS3 - 10MB .JAM
Mapraider
game-maps
UT3 GoW

[Sly.]

But didn't the rules say that you are not allowed to use static meshes (these lights seem to be static meshes to me) or is that an exception because it would look stupid if there were no light sources and what's with the lettering? Was it made by using the brush sinking technique or is it a projector (if they are still called "projector" in UE3. I think projectors weren't allowed either)?

Other than that: Looks very colorful and interesting. Quite the opposite of stock UT3 maps. Downloading

[Cr4zy]

Only meshes used are the two lifts and gameplay elements weapons/ammo/health etc.

The lights are in the materials. As are the trims Kept a close eye on the rules

PS3 link being added to first post right now...

[azurescorch]

This is epic. It blows my attempt out of the water (though I don't have time to finish it now anyway).

Upload to mpuk server k thx.

[coolcat22]

look good crazy
downloading

[Sly.]

Only meshes used are the two lifts and gameplay elements weapons/ammo/health etc.

The lights are in the materials. As are the trims Kept a close eye on the rules

Oh, well. Then I guess you have good chances to win the contest. This map is great.

[DarkSonny07]

crazy I though you had smoke some "maria" When I saw this map but hell its great dude! Thx and good luck with the champiomship

[stevelois]

Hey Crazy

This look very interesting, very lite.

Will give it a go & I'm sure it's a very good map knowing your great skills

GL for the contest & THX for the map.

[Cr4zy]

Thank you

[M^vL]

Fun map. I think you've got a good shot at winning the contest.

One small surprise was that my frame rate dropped into the 30's when looking at the elevator next to the shield belt. I rarely get under 60fps in any map and especially not in a HOLP-style map so you've got something a little wacky there.

Thanks for the map!

[Cosmix]

Damn this is very a nice one !

[Wolfy.Brandon]

omg... I love this map!

It flows so smoothly, and is such a joy to play. I also like how you used the colors, its easy on the eyes. The layout only takes a few min to learn and is setup for some really nice Shock Rifle battles <3. I first thought you had to do a wall dodge or lift jump to reach the chest armor, but found a double jump with a little bit of forward momentum will get you up the boxes, intentional? Really nice map, please create more like it!

WolfyBrandon

[Fartuess]

looking like taken from Warsow .

I should find that contest thread.

Edit:

Ok. I've realized that contest is now closed for submissions :/

[Achernar]

Great work on the layout. Lots of variety for so few brushes. Good luck in the contest.

[Cr4zy]

omg... I love this map!

It flows so smoothly, and is such a joy to play. I also like how you used the colors, its easy on the eyes. The layout only takes a few min to learn and is setup for some really nice Shock Rifle battles <3. I first thought you had to do a wall dodge or lift jump to reach the chest armor, but found a double jump with a little bit of forward momentum will get you up the boxes, intentional? Really nice map, please create more like it!

WolfyBrandon

Glad you like. The crates are also wall dodge-able and hamemr jumpable for almost everyones access Same with the tunnel from belt, can popa hamemr jump out of that for a quick escape

looking like taken from Warsow .

I should find that contest thread.

Edit:

Ok. I've realized that contest is now closed for submissions :/

Thanks. I'd expect them to run a second one in the future!

Thanks everyone else

[FreakinMeany]

Simple, yet great map! Just FYI - I also see the drop in frame rates that M^vL mentioned earlier in the thread.

Both PC and PS3 versions have been added to Mapraider's three mirrors along with a handful of additional screenshots:

http://www.mapraider.com/maps/?fileid=5435

[SEBASTIEN-NOVA]

One small surprise was that my frame rate dropped into the 30's when looking at the elevator next to the shield belt.

+1

the first time I see the pics, I was &
after playing, I was &

Great layout, very very fun to play, good luck for the contest Crazy !

[Cr4zy]

Simple, yet great map! Just FYI - I also see the drop in frame rates that M^vL mentioned earlier in the thread.

Both PC and PS3 versions have been added to Mapraider's three mirrors along with a handful of additional screenshots:

http://www.mapraider.com/maps/?fileid=5435

Thanks, added to first post

+1

the first time I see the pics, I was &
after playing, I was &

Great layout, very very fun to play, good luck for the contest Crazy !

Thanks Had to be a fun and different map somehow
Green and blue ftw!

[zunnie]

PC:http://ut3.game-maps.net/index.php?act=view&id=1659
PS3: http://ut3.game-maps.net/index.php?act=view&id=1660

Added it to game-maps now, can i use in a mappack sometime in the future? Readme included of course.

Greetz zunnie

[Cr4zy]

PC:http://ut3.game-maps.net/index.php?act=view&id=1659
PS3: http://ut3.game-maps.net/index.php?act=view&id=1660

Added it to game-maps now, can i use in a mappack sometime in the future? Readme included of course.

Greetz zunnie

Thanks for links will update post now.

I have no issues with it being in a mappack

[TourianTourist]

Absolutely love it. Great work, I hope you win the contest.

Btw, the map should definitely be included in a future HOLP pack (if there's one).

[DarkSonny07]

Absolutely love it. Great work, I hope you win the contest.

Btw, the map should definitely be included in a future HOLP pack (if there's one).

mAybe God hear ( if exist ) your request at this thing's status....

[Cr4zy]

Thank you

[Zerglings]

Lighting and style look nice m8.

[Cr4zy]

Lighting and style look nice m8.

hah the lighting should 1100+ lights in it xD

Thanks

[Bl!tz~]

i like a lot the layout: simple & efficient
pure asskick with the dodgejump mutator
the lighting is a bit too brighty to my tastes (it s well done but i prefer darker ambiances)
thx for ur work ....and GL

[Cr4zy]

i like a lot the layout: simple & efficient
pure asskick with the dodgejump mutator
the lighting is a bit too brighty to my tastes (it s well done but i prefer darker ambiances)
thx for ur work ....and GL

Thanks. I wanted to do something unlike UT3. Bright, bold and colourful

Dont worry I do have a very grunge map due out next year (actual time next year currently unknown)

[Cr4zy]

20 Brush Contest UT3/UDK - 1st Place

Thansk to the contest host, judges and other entrants

[M^vL]

20 Brush Contest UT3/UDK - 1st Place

Thansk to the contest host, judges and other entrants

Congrats, that is sweet! I had a feeling you were going to get it.

[stevelois]

Congratz Crazy !!!

[FragTastic]

Congrats crazybastard

Its nice to see contests bringing the UT3 community new maps still. I hope that they give mappers a bit more scope in future versions of their contest. Current version of the contest doesnt really allow entrants to create UT3 grade material and I sincerely hope that will change.

Saturation is a gr8 map, especially considering the very restrictive limits of the contest. I was immediately reminded of warsow as was an earlier poster
[EDIT] what prize did you get?

[Bl!tz~]

congratz ... waiting the next one

[Sly.]

[EDIT] what prize did you get?

He didn't get anything. It was just a fun contest iIrc

[Cr4zy]

Thanks. And yes, only prize was bragging rights

[NØØb_Zaibot]

just, nice map!

[Cr4zy]

just, nice map!

Thanks, glad you like

[uczen1_PL]

Great map! I can't stop playing this one. ;D

[GOW_Nootsac]

Sick map Cr4zy! This is up on GodsOfwarfare server if heads want to test it. Thanks for sharing your work mang!

Server Ip: 216.86.149.231

[Cr4zy]

Great map! I can't stop playing this one. ;D

Good to hear!

Sick map Cr4zy! This is up on GodsOfwarfare server if heads want to test it. Thanks for sharing your work mang!

Server Ip: 216.86.149.231

Thanks. Glad you like and thanks for hosting it Also added links to the ut3gow upload in first post

[SkaarjMaster]

Hope everyone likes pastel bright colors and dark gray/blue skies! Just kidding and congrats on winning the contest. I like the layout, ramps, weapon placement, z-axis, smooth flow, shadows, lighting and music to help bring out the atmosphere. I like the what seems to be original trim (or at least looks different to me) in here. The lift jumps are fun and I liked that one tight corridor you fall down into in the lower section. I noticed an ever-so-slight slow down when looking across the map and moving, but really not bad at all and very slight on my 2-year old system. I played with 3 players, but more could be more fun.