DM-PerfectDarkTemple [FINAL] [DL]

[jefe]

1. Name:
GoldenEye 007/Perfect Dark Temple

2. Version:
1.0 Final (See release thread: http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/702253)

 

Spoiler

Outdated Beta info follows:

3. Compatibility:
UT2004 and the latest patch

4. Description:
The classic N64 map updated for UT2004. Made with DM, team games and invasion in mind. Plays best with more than 2 people/bots.

5. Comments: See http://utforums.epicgames.com/showpo...6&postcount=23


Beta 1 Notes
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This is my first publicly released map, built from scratch. Well, almost from scratch. I started out with the goal of fixing Stigmat's rough Temple beta made back in 2004.

(http://utforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=363288
and images: http://www.angelfire.com/dc/paradis/Files/ut2k4/)

I soon realized that the bsp blocks were sized somewhat randomly, which caused numerous bsp holes (halls of mirrors) throughout the map. I rebuilt all of the bsp piece by piece, keeping the general scale, but also referencing both the GoldenEye and Perfect Dark versions of the map every so often. After rebuilding all the bsp, the map sat unmodified for several months. After that long break, I came back and worked on pickup placement, lighting and decoration. I also reviewed the N64 games again for to compare layout and lighting. Toward the end of development I decided to move the crashed ufo (which had previously been an easter egg) into the main chamber. I did this to add cover (via debris) and an additional light source in the (very flat and dark) main chamber. I also wanted to expand the map a bit, but keep any changes consistent with the mythos of the game.

The layout isn't 100% faithful, but pretty close. The scale is larger than the N64 games to accommodate UT2004 movement. I considered adding the moving pillar/doors but I felt the game flow in ut2k4 was better without them. However, I may add them at a later date if there is demand for it.

P.S. There is another Temple remake that does have movers: DM-007Temple
http://unrealtournament2004.filefron...07Temple;37261

Beta 2 Notes
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I think the map is pretty much finished at this point, but I could use some feedback on the following: Weapon and pickup layout; lighting; possible exploits; and possible build errors. Please message me on xfire (http://www.xfire.com/profile/jefejefejefe/) or contact me in the forum thread either here or at Beyond Unreal (http://forums.beyondunreal.com/showthread.php?t=186119).

Beta 2 Changes
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Rescaled the map down to 75%.
Enhanced the look of the crash site.
Added decorations throughout the level.
Fixed some misaligned textures.
New custom textures based on the original Perfect Dark textures.
Reworked most of the terrain, added new terrain in appropriate locations.
Several sections of the map are newly accessible, and sniper-friendly.
Lots of work on bot pathing. Bots will translocate and jump anywhere you can go.
Better optimization.
Numerous changes to weapon locations and pickups.
Worked on lighting.
Rebuilt bsp on eastern side to better reflect the N64 version and fix a minor alignment issue.
Recolored many static mesh textures.


RC1 Notes
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Just a quick test version before the final release.


RC1 Changes
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Added a new secret room near the bio, door activates by shooting it. Door uses sounds sampled from Perfect Dark.
Super shield has been replaced with a wildcard base, which can have the Supershield (usually), 25 or 50 adren, or the DD. Secret room usually has a DD, or can be 25 or 50 adren, or a super health.
Added a few more health pickups and one more 50 shield.
Redeemer moved to exterior wall, classic sniper and hidden weapon locker removed. Weapons in the four outlying rooms were shuffled around again.
Removed old zone portals and rezoned the map from scratch.
Added ladder to ledge overlooking the chamber of pillars, reduced usable area of ledge to prevent abuse in TAM.
Fixed a few minor pathing issues with translocators enabled.
Redid trim textures so they are easier to align.



6. Screenshots:

Youtube Video, Beta 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAy5rzewK-8
Youtube Video, RC1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVpqnEsvV-Q








7. Credits:
Rare for the map layout and music; Stigmat for his orginal beta; Hourences (http://www.hourences.com/) for the flares, spotlights (DM-Sae) and lamps (DM-Rrarijar); LordSimeon for the spaceship (ONS-Galadriël-System); Teddie 'teddabod' Tapawan (http://teddie.beyondunreal.com/) for the ladder and cobweb meshes (DM-CBP2-KillbillyBarn); Hazel.H (http://www.hazelwhorley.com) for the lightbox shader from her Egyptian Textures package; David Green (http://www.lilchips.com/) for his custom adrenaline.

8. Homepage:
http://hosted.filefront.com/reidevjord

9. Download:
betas: http://hosted.filefront.com/reidevjord
Final version: http://utforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?p=26878281

Alternate music tracks from GoldenEye and PD: http://files.filefront.com/PDTemple+.../fileinfo.html

[Dark Kontroll]

Perfect Dark and Golden Eye are two of the best games in the history of the first person shooter (personaly, i prefer Perfec Dark ). great map an good work. any plans to do other map reamkes from this games?

[Unreal4Eva]

Speaking about Perfect Dark, I've search the web and found a site about a mod for UT2004, Perfect Dark 2004:
http://alpha.emulation64.com/PD2004/

[jefe]

Nothing ever came of the mod that I know of, besides the maps that Knuckles ported over from PD. The maps are pretty nice, using the exact N64 layout and textures. I definitely recommend you try them out. Unfortunately they feel extremely cramped with default UT movement, since they keep the same player scale as PD, which didn't have jumping or dodging.

I were going to remake another PD/GE map, it would have to be the Villa. As far as I can tell there aren't any remakes of it for UT2004, beside the port that Knuckles started on, and I think its layout would be fun in UT2004. Skedar and Grid would also translate well.

[GreatEmerald]

The screenshots in the PD2004 look like from Unreal Tournament GOTY instead of UT2004, to be honest... Yet this map looks great! Never played PD, but I like the egyptian theme a lot, so might as well try that one out.

[jefe]

Just built one section of the villa:



No guarantees on actually finishing it.

EDIT:



Around 1/4 of the layout done.

[Dark Kontroll]

The screenshots in the PD2004 look like from Unreal Tournament GOTY instead of UT2004, to be honest...

this is because the maps are direct ports from original Perfect Dark from N64, with the same textures... btw, i found a bug: the bots get stuck in the main room, near the crashed maian craft...

[Rukifellth]

Perhaps Elvis won't let them leave his ship? :P

Anyways, great map, and an even better WIP. X3

[RED-FROG]

When I tested the map I was thinking that it might have been better if it was scaled down at most places.
There's a lot of open room which kinda break the idea of a map layout since there is really nowhere to go when you are in a fight.
I also thought that those long ways like the one you have to walk to get to the shield are boring. (for this, the map is just too undetailed)

Well, I only wanted to say that the map would be cooler if it was smaller, and if those ramps weren't that steep and long.

other than that, I enjoyed playing it

[jefe]

btw, i found a bug: the bots get stuck in the main room, near the crashed maian craft...

I've noticed this too. The terrain is a bit steep for them. I'll fix it in the next release.

When I tested the map I was thinking that it might have been better if it was scaled down at most places.

The scale is a bit on the large side, but I intended it to be large. If you're interested in seeing how a small version of this layout plays, try this one for comparison: http://unrealtournament2004.filefron...07Temple;37261

or a medium: http://files.filefront.com/DM+0+Temp.../fileinfo.html
I just found this version yesterday. Despite the ugly texturing, it plays pretty well, and the scale is pretty good too.

There's a lot of open room which kinda break the idea of a map layout since there is really nowhere to go when you are in a fight.

The original also had these huge open areas. The spaceship crash and the resulting debris, were intended to break up the largest open area a bit. You also play this map a bit differently that standard UT2k maps: If you go in guns blazing, and expect to escape at will, you're already dead. Use corners to your advantage, and know where to stage an attack. This is also how GE and PD played.

I also thought that those long ways like the one you have to walk to get to the shield are boring.

The super shieldpack hallway is long and plain intentionally. This is also where the body armor in GoldenEye and either the shield or most powerful weapon (depending on your weapon set) would be found in Perfect Dark. Going there is supposed to be a risky proposition, since you'll likely be ambushed.

(for this, the map is just too undetailed)

Well, I only wanted to say that the map would be cooler if it was smaller, and if those ramps weren't that steep and long.

other than that, I enjoyed playing it

Anyway I'm not against improving the looks or scaling it down a small amount, but I wanted to keep this map faithful in terms of layout and proportions as much as possible. I also wanted to avoid the direction the UT3 remake took by not making too many changes to the looks of the map or the theme.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep your suggestions in mind.

[jefe]

More progress on the villa:

Side by side
[shot]http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3762/villascreenshot.jpg[/shot]

[jefe]

I've got around 60 to 70% of the bsp done. Please note that textures are not final.











I've also been working on the temple as well. I should have a beta 2 download soon.

[Jade-Phoenix]

Erm the weapon in your hand what is that btw?

[jefe]

That's the laptop gun, the best weapon evar. For those who don't know, alt fire plants it as a sentry gun.

PS, could you remove the pic in the quote or use the shot tag on it? It's breaking the thread.

[Unreal4Eva]

Looks great, maybe you can port PD weapons to UT2k4. The Temple works great in Invasion w/ RBThinktank's Venom mod!