Is this a good start? - Page 3

Sang · 04-23-2007, 06:02 AM

I want thine babies!

Bonesnapper · 04-23-2007, 01:46 PM

I dont really like the map, but your shading shape is top notch.

DeeperThought · 04-24-2007, 02:37 PM

Those last screenshots look very multiplayer friendly. I hope the whole map is that way.

Mia Max · 04-25-2007, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeperThought

Those last screenshots look very multiplayer friendly. I hope the whole map is that way.

No, it isn't. The screenshots already show the whole multiplayer friendly part. The rest of the map is very different and it is singleplayer.

But thinking about it, I really could cut the MP friendly part from the rest and make a MP-only map.

Steve · 04-25-2007, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mia Max

No, it isn't. The screenshots already show the whole multiplayer friendly part. The rest of the map is very different and it is singleplayer.

But thinking about it, I really could cut the MP friendly part from the rest and make a MP-only map.

I thought the whole map was multiplayer

Mia Max · 04-25-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I thought the whole map was multiplayer

No, I never planned to make a MP map.
But if you are interested and if you swear that you will download it, then I'm going to make it MP. I won't make a MP for nothing

.

No, seriously, this map became not more than a hobby for me. Now and then I add some details and change shadows.
I don't know when it's going to be done any more.

Mia Max · 04-30-2007, 01:59 PM

I know that some people will find it annoying when I post some pics of my level every now and then, but hey, sometimes I really got nothing better to do

.
Here is my newest piece of work:

Steve · 04-30-2007, 02:05 PM

That's looking pretty darn sweet!

Mia Max · 04-30-2007, 02:11 PM

OFFTOPIC: When I was visiting these forums my first time, I have told you that my english is not very good. Someone has said to me that I should write more. So I have begun to keep posting much. I think up to now I have improved my english a lot. What do you think?
I do not mean to write stupid sentences, I just want to know

.

Telee · 04-30-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Someone has said to me that I should write more.

Correction: Someone told me that I should write more.

Quote:

So I have begun to keep posting much

Correction: So, I have started posting more often.

You never were very bad at english when you started - just a couple minor mistakes.

gt1750 · 04-30-2007, 02:58 PM

I think your English is better
Edit: Unlike Telee, I didn't notice those mistakes. My bad

The map shots are great, however I think the red skybox should not be there. I think a nice blue one might fit better. Just my 2 cents.

Sang · 04-30-2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Correction: Someone told me that I should write more.

While what he wrote won't be used often, it's still correct. I guess.

Anyway your English is making sense at least

Now; concerning the shots;

That little structure you have in the middle.. the shadow it creates doesn't look quite right. I can't really explain it, though (so this is a helpless comment

)

You need more variation in the height of your walls. You could even give them some "volume" by building a sector out of the wall and then raising/lowering those sectors to get a difference in height. Try it out - maybe it'll look much better that way, but right now it looks too "square".

Mia Max · 04-30-2007, 05:11 PM

@gt1750:
I am pretty sure that I am going to try other skyboxes. But the sun must be in the right place. All shadows outdoor fit perfectly to the sun (yes, I use a very complex system

).
Hmm, do you know a program where I can easily change the red sky into blue?

@sang:
You mean the fountain, right?
I believe the shadows are right, but looking at it, the shadows really seem to be a little bit strange.
Higher buildings sounds good. I will have to change a lot

.

BTW, thanks for the compliments about my english

. It is difficult to check myself. And many troubles to translate certain words

.

Sang · 04-30-2007, 05:30 PM

Yeah I mean the fountain, apparently

gt1750 · 05-01-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mia Max

@gt1750:
I am pretty sure that I am going to try other skyboxes. But the sun must be in the right place. All shadows outdoor fit perfectly to the sun (yes, I use a very complex system

).
Hmm, do you know a program where I can easily change the red sky into blue?

You can try
-GIMP http://www.gimp.org/
-GIMPShop http://www.gimpshop.net/ (Gimp with better interface)
or Adobe Photoshop, which is commercial.

DavoX · 05-01-2007, 04:24 PM

The shading in the first shoot doesn't look right, maybe it's the pointy section that is diagonal while it should be straight.

It always help to draw a tridimensional sketch of the scene and use straight lines from the light source to help when adding shades.

Telee · 05-01-2007, 05:09 PM

The screens look quite good, reminds me of Robert Travis's old maps.

Quakis · 05-01-2007, 05:31 PM

From the first shot of the new batch, due to the position of the sun and height of the building, i think the shadows show be closer to the building, because I'd guess it'd be a sharper angle downwards (eg. /|building| )

Mia Max · 05-02-2007, 09:43 AM

@gt1750: Thanks. I changed the red sky into blue and it doesn't look good

.
I think, I will take a new sunless sky and will add a new sun in the right position.

@DavoX: It must be a diagonal. I already checked it. I think some shadows look bad due to the sharpness of edges, which never appear in real nature. But making them smooth would be too difficult work for me

.

@Quakis: I don't understand you. Translation of batch appears very confusiung

.
You mean 'sharper angel downwards'. That is already the case.

Bonesnapper · 05-02-2007, 01:34 PM

He meant out of the newer screenshots, that the buildings shadow should be closer to the building.

Mia Max · 05-04-2007, 06:29 AM

One cool screenshot:

I know, this time shading is 100% incorrect

The HJ · 05-04-2007, 09:40 AM

Oh my goodness, you´re good at mapping. Damn good! It could release to MSDN Map Reviews and even Hot Maps. By the way, how you guys can use Mapster as high resolution? Waiting for answer

By the way, check out my screenshots in Duke Nukem forum directory and then select Disco Nukem. Waiting for comments!

Sang · 05-04-2007, 09:49 AM

Quote:

It could release to MSDN Map Reviews and even Hot Maps.

Unless the gameplay blows, there's no "could" here - judging from just the shots it'll definitely make it.

Though - Could you, in the future, upload your shots to Imageshack and have a thumbnail instead? It's pretty annoying to have a huge shot on this page load so slowly.

Bonesnapper · 05-04-2007, 02:28 PM

Pretty much anything makes hot maps anymore, because its not 1996.

Mia Max · 05-12-2007, 11:45 AM

Hallo guys!

Another video of my level:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzZkQ3thgew

It shows only the last part of my map.

If someone wonders that I keep making videos of my map:
I don't think that I will ever release a final version.
So this is a documentary of an never ending project

Maybe I will start a new thread soon

Thedutchjelle · 05-12-2007, 01:16 PM

Uh, i liked the begin, but watching someone blowing up with a 999 ammo (wtf?) devestator is only fun for so long.

The code for the rocket-turrets, was that hard? I might 'steal' it, incase i need it later for myself.

Telee · 05-12-2007, 02:13 PM

The first area of that map needs more work - not advisable to use the same texture for floor, walls and ceiling.

Thedutchjelle · 05-13-2007, 11:45 AM

Nah, some textures look fine when used for Wall/ceiling/floor

Telee · 05-13-2007, 12:40 PM

Yeah, in certain occasions - but in this case I don't think it looks too good. It looks okay but could have some improvement.

Mia Max · 06-14-2007, 11:12 AM

Hallo guys!

I want to show you the weather today. Thunder to the left, clear sky to the right and drizzly, no rainbow

I also want to ask you for a nice shot out of your window

Show me metropolis and beautiful landscapes. Just some themes for my map

Sang · 06-17-2007, 07:54 AM

Nice idea but I don't think this is the right thread for that.

Mia Max · 06-17-2007, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sang

Nice idea but I don't think this is the right thread for that.

What/Where would be the right thread in these forums?

DavoX · 06-17-2007, 09:44 AM

Nevermind, it's best to ask that here in your own thread. IMO it's much pointless to make a new one for posting inspiration pictures.

Bonesnapper · 06-17-2007, 07:09 PM

Ehr...Threads like that really have no place anywhere. Anyways, Telee is right. You should never use the same texture for a cieling and wall and a floor. Especially in the same room.

Sang · 06-18-2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mia Max

What/Where would be the right thread in these forums?

With General Messages closed I don't think this will have any place anywhere.

Quote:

IMO it's much pointless to make a new one for posting inspiration pictures.

Screw that, I'm not visiting this thread just to know what the weather is like in Umbalachastan, I'm here for Mia Max' map

DavoX · 06-18-2007, 11:31 AM

Yes. but A FEW pictures don' hurt anyone, and it could let you see Mia Max's map sooner

Bonesnapper · 06-18-2007, 01:24 PM

Well then...I guess he should use Google. Then he can whatever he wants.

Sang · 06-18-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavoX

Yes. but A FEW pictures don' hurt anyone

True, but the way he put it made it sound like everyone should post weather pictures here (and I guess that IS what he meant)..

Mia Max · 06-18-2007, 03:59 PM

Hmm.
I just wanted to see some pictures from you.
I was interested to see where the people in these forums around here live (in that moment a few days ago)
Not everything has to do with Duke.

DavoX · 06-18-2007, 04:22 PM

In that case...yes, it doesn't belong in this thread.

04-23-2007, 06:02 AM	#81
Sang	Re: Is this a good start? I want thine babies! __________________ traB pu kcip

04-23-2007, 01:46 PM	#82
Bonesnapper	Re: Is this a good start? I dont really like the map, but your shading shape is top notch.

04-24-2007, 02:37 PM	#83
DeeperThought	Re: Is this a good start? Those last screenshots look very multiplayer friendly. I hope the whole map is that way. __________________ DUKE PLUS New map effects and various optional extras for Duke 3D. DUKE NUKEM: ATTRITION XP based weapon upgrades, progressive difficulty, and more.

04-30-2007, 01:59 PM	#87
Mia Max	Re: Is this a good start? I know that some people will find it annoying when I post some pics of my level every now and then, but hey, sometimes I really got nothing better to do . Here is my newest piece of work:

04-30-2007, 02:05 PM	#88
Steve	Re: Is this a good start? That's looking pretty darn sweet!

04-30-2007, 02:11 PM	#89
Mia Max	Re: Is this a good start? OFFTOPIC: When I was visiting these forums my first time, I have told you that my english is not very good. Someone has said to me that I should write more. So I have begun to keep posting much. I think up to now I have improved my english a lot. What do you think? I do not mean to write stupid sentences, I just want to know .

04-30-2007, 02:58 PM	#91
gt1750	Re: Is this a good start? I think your English is better Edit: Unlike Telee, I didn't notice those mistakes. My bad The map shots are great, however I think the red skybox should not be there. I think a nice blue one might fit better. Just my 2 cents. __________________ [\\\]=>My automotive art & design gallery on DeviantArt<=[///] "There's no Photoshop filter for talent!" - HotShoe, S&D "One day when I get rich and win the lottery I'll buy the rights to DNF and finish it myself." - Yatta

04-30-2007, 05:11 PM	#93
Mia Max	Re: Is this a good start? @gt1750: I am pretty sure that I am going to try other skyboxes. But the sun must be in the right place. All shadows outdoor fit perfectly to the sun (yes, I use a very complex system ). Hmm, do you know a program where I can easily change the red sky into blue? @sang: You mean the fountain, right? I believe the shadows are right, but looking at it, the shadows really seem to be a little bit strange. Higher buildings sounds good. I will have to change a lot . BTW, thanks for the compliments about my english . It is difficult to check myself. And many troubles to translate certain words .

04-30-2007, 05:30 PM	#94
Sang	Re: Is this a good start? Yeah I mean the fountain, apparently __________________ traB pu kcip

05-01-2007, 04:24 PM	#96
DavoX	Re: Is this a good start? The shading in the first shoot doesn't look right, maybe it's the pointy section that is diagonal while it should be straight. It always help to draw a tridimensional sketch of the scene and use straight lines from the light source to help when adding shades. __________________ My Facebook Page for Game Design, Check it out! My Youtube Channel, With mapster32 tutorials!

05-01-2007, 05:09 PM	#97
Telee	Re: Is this a good start? The screens look quite good, reminds me of Robert Travis's old maps. __________________ Smoker incapacitated Telee

05-01-2007, 05:31 PM	#98
Quakis	Re: Is this a good start? From the first shot of the new batch, due to the position of the sun and height of the building, i think the shadows show be closer to the building, because I'd guess it'd be a sharper angle downwards (eg. /\|building\| ) __________________ Latest Review @ The Abandoned Workshops : Castle of the Dark Ages & The Living End The Abandoned Workshops \| Project Gallery \| YouTube Channel \| MyAnimeList \| Star Wars: The New Era

05-02-2007, 09:43 AM	#99
Mia Max	Re: Is this a good start? @gt1750: Thanks. I changed the red sky into blue and it doesn't look good . I think, I will take a new sunless sky and will add a new sun in the right position. @DavoX: It must be a diagonal. I already checked it. I think some shadows look bad due to the sharpness of edges, which never appear in real nature. But making them smooth would be too difficult work for me . @Quakis: I don't understand you. Translation of batch appears very confusiung . You mean 'sharper angel downwards'. That is already the case.

05-02-2007, 01:34 PM	#100
Bonesnapper	Re: Is this a good start? He meant out of the newer screenshots, that the buildings shadow should be closer to the building.

05-04-2007, 06:29 AM	#101
Mia Max	Re: Is this a good start? One cool screenshot: I know, this time shading is 100% incorrect

05-04-2007, 09:40 AM	#102
The HJ	Re: Is this a good start? Oh my goodness, you´re good at mapping. Damn good! It could release to MSDN Map Reviews and even Hot Maps. By the way, how you guys can use Mapster as high resolution? Waiting for answer By the way, check out my screenshots in Duke Nukem forum directory and then select Disco Nukem. Waiting for comments!

05-04-2007, 02:28 PM	#104
Bonesnapper	Re: Is this a good start? Pretty much anything makes hot maps anymore, because its not 1996.

05-12-2007, 11:45 AM	#105
Mia Max	Re: Is this a good start? Hallo guys! Another video of my level: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzZkQ3thgew It shows only the last part of my map. If someone wonders that I keep making videos of my map: I don't think that I will ever release a final version. So this is a documentary of an never ending project Maybe I will start a new thread soon

05-12-2007, 01:16 PM	#106
Thedutchjelle	Re: Is this a good start? Uh, i liked the begin, but watching someone blowing up with a 999 ammo (wtf?) devestator is only fun for so long. The code for the rocket-turrets, was that hard? I might 'steal' it, incase i need it later for myself. __________________ Hopeless Encounters Succesfully Won Thedutchjelle

05-12-2007, 02:13 PM	#107
Telee	Re: Is this a good start? The first area of that map needs more work - not advisable to use the same texture for floor, walls and ceiling. __________________ Smoker incapacitated Telee

05-13-2007, 11:45 AM	#108
Thedutchjelle	Re: Is this a good start? Nah, some textures look fine when used for Wall/ceiling/floor __________________ Hopeless Encounters Succesfully Won Thedutchjelle

05-13-2007, 12:40 PM	#109
Telee	Re: Is this a good start? Yeah, in certain occasions - but in this case I don't think it looks too good. It looks okay but could have some improvement. __________________ Smoker incapacitated Telee

06-17-2007, 07:54 AM	#111
Sang	Re: Is this a good start? Nice idea but I don't think this is the right thread for that. __________________ traB pu kcip

06-17-2007, 09:44 AM	#113
DavoX	Re: Is this a good start? Nevermind, it's best to ask that here in your own thread. IMO it's much pointless to make a new one for posting inspiration pictures. __________________ My Facebook Page for Game Design, Check it out! My Youtube Channel, With mapster32 tutorials!

06-17-2007, 07:09 PM	#114
Bonesnapper	Re: Is this a good start? Ehr...Threads like that really have no place anywhere. Anyways, Telee is right. You should never use the same texture for a cieling and wall and a floor. Especially in the same room.

06-18-2007, 11:31 AM	#116
DavoX	Re: Is this a good start? Yes. but A FEW pictures don' hurt anyone, and it could let you see Mia Max's map sooner __________________ My Facebook Page for Game Design, Check it out! My Youtube Channel, With mapster32 tutorials!

06-18-2007, 01:24 PM	#117
Bonesnapper	Re: Is this a good start? Well then...I guess he should use Google. Then he can whatever he wants.

06-18-2007, 03:59 PM	#119
Mia Max	Re: Is this a good start? Hmm. I just wanted to see some pictures from you. I was interested to see where the people in these forums around here live (in that moment a few days ago) Not everything has to do with Duke.

06-18-2007, 04:22 PM	#120
DavoX	Re: Is this a good start? In that case...yes, it doesn't belong in this thread. __________________ My Facebook Page for Game Design, Check it out! My Youtube Channel, With mapster32 tutorials!