Duke through the planets?

[GodBlitZor]

http://www.planetduke.com/jsbuild/mapfaq/

[supertanker]

I don't think anyone actualy HAS claimed my work. I hope they don't in the future either.

Im just saying I don't like other people editing my maps...

[Fernito]

Sorry guys for taking so long! I have had some problems last week

oak man: Don't worry, keep the map red and hellish (PS: are you still having problems with key doors?)

GodBlitZor: Yes, I like your idea. I'll start with something on Planet X, and then you'll can work off it. About the other maps, don't worry! Feel free to make anything you want Man! I'm not a dictator!!

gungriffon geona: Thanks for pointing that about Jupiter and the rest of gas giants I liked GodBlitZor "Bespin" idea

supertanker: I'm glad that your map is almost finished. Send it to my mail address [email protected], or post it in your page. About modifying it, don't worry I won't do that. I'll only recommend some modifications

Well men, this project is really working, and I'm so glad for that. Thanks to everyone on this forum that have helped to make it

[Rider]

I'd like to help too, is there anything I could do?

I'm so-so with mapping

[Fernito]

It would be cool! If you want, send us some of your maps to watch your mapping style

[Fernito]

I started from scratch a "Planet X" idea. It's something like a base on a planet controlled by forces from the underworld (yes, I know... just like Doom III ).

Do anyone wants to look at it?

[supertanker]

Just finished the main idea of DQN1925. I just gotta add some detail and badguys and it will be done!

[GodBlitZor]

I do. If you have msn add [email protected]. If not, email [email protected] thanks.

[Fernito]

Cool supertanker! You work like a professional

[gungriffon geona]

coincidentally, I have some ideas for Jupiter and Saturn that could prove useful.

Jupiter:
I was thinking of a very open beginning that has lots of sprite platforms hanging in air that lead from a teleport to a gigantic crumbling machine/castle. in that case you could really use the effect of earthquakes and explosions to show that the place is falling apart and will soon be destroyed by the gravity pull. You could make it almost entirely devoid of monsters, aside from a few guardians (Overlord Jr. and the monster from atomic edition would work.)

Saturn:
In an opposite from Jupiter, Saturn could be a thriving sky city with a ship that goes around to each of the seperate sky buildings. (train effect would be useful here.) There could be a floating Citadel in the middle that has to be unlocked, in which is a giant futuristic Courtroom with "judges" (Octabrains would work well here.) that attack. After searching a little, the player would find a shrine with a teleport in the middle, which takes you to the next planet. (IE level end.)


Those are just some basic ideas you could use, of course. I can't map too well myself, but I'm quite familiar with the boundaries of the Build engine, and most of what I've listed can be done.

[supertanker]

I'll do saturn if someone else isn't, i'm an expert at two way trains.

[Fernito]

Cool! Thanks for the tips, gungriffon geona And supertanker, it'd be cool you do Saturn, but remember that it has rings I don't know what can we do about that...

[DavoX]

Fernito said:
Cool! Thanks for the tips, gungriffon geona And supertanker, it'd be cool you do Saturn, but remember that it has rings I don't know what can we do about that...

And remember the rings aren't flat floor, they are a conjuntion of asteroids flying around the planet or something like that

[Rider]

Fernito said:
It would be cool! If you want, send us some of your maps to watch your mapping style

Attached ZIP file contains 2 maps, 1 is a WIP (Office2.map) and the other is something I made after a roleplay area I thought up on-the-fly, not really meant for playing...

[Fernito]

OK Rider! I'll watch them immediately

About Saturn's rings, I think we should put them just as a sky texture (Skybox? ). Otherwise, it could be a bit difficult to do.

Planet X is looking good at the moment, I think. With a lot of satanic environment

Have you guys made some progress on your levels?

[gungriffon geona]

hmm... well, if you wanted to try a nifty approach with the rings, instead of the teleport ending the map, it could always be used to take you to a ship that flies through the rings (the rings are comprised of debris and asteroids) and goes to the next planet. IE, have a nuke button on the ship so you can stop watching the flight sequence. this could go 2 ways:

1.) the next level would start off with a bang, and Duke abandoning the ship as it crashlands
2.)the ship landing on a pad (using the floor lower effect) and having the teleporter on the ship lead to outside the ship into a airport-esque unloading area.

[Fernito]

Not a bad idea

supertanker is the one that will do Saturn, so he has to agree with that. Which one do you prefer, supertanker?

[Fernito]

Rider said:

Attached ZIP file contains 2 maps, 1 is a WIP (Office2.map) and the other is something I made after a roleplay area I thought up on-the-fly, not really meant for playing...

Hey, your style isn't bad at all The only thing is I think you should use more shading effects. But the rest is pretty cool What map would you like to do? We could correct some things if they're wrong

[DavoX]

Is every map going to end with duke getting into a ship or teleporting to another planet?

[Fernito]

Man... good question!

No level has an exit yet But yes, that's the idea.... why do you ask it?

[oak man]

Mine is going to have duke exit by entering a teleport in alien ruins.

[oak man]

How do I set switches so that it opens a door or somthing?

[supertanker]

Hey mine does!

Mine ends in a startrekkish teleporter room...

[oak man]

Cool I loook forward to seeing it!

[Fernito]

oak man said:
How do I set switches so that it opens a door or somthing?

Put a switch, and give it a lo-tag. Then, put an ACTIVATOR sprite ([A] in Build) or an ACTIVATOR LOCKED sprite ([L] in Build) in the door sector, with a lo-tag equal to the switch's one.

If you used an ACTIVATOR, the door will open at same time you use the switch.

If you used an ACTIVATOR LOCKED, you'll unlock the door with the switch, and then you'll have to open it by yourself.

[DavoX]

Fernito said:
Man... good question!

No level has an exit yet But yes, that's the idea.... why do you ask it?

I was bored and wondering that

[Rider]

Fernito said:
Hey, your style isn't bad at all The only thing is I think you should use more shading effects. But the rest is pretty cool What map would you like to do? We could correct some things if they're wrong

Yeah I haven't been too good at shading (usually I get bored and continue with the rest of the map )

I don't know what map I'll do, wich ones are still available??

[Fernito]

Venus is still available. If you want to make it, look at page 2 to see its physical description

DavoX, you are a mapper too... why don't you help us?

[DavoX]

Fernito said:
Venus is still available. If you want to make it, look at page 2 to see its physical description

DavoX, you are a mapper too... why don't you help us?

Because im kinda busy making my "come back to mapping" map .

[Fernito]

Hey there, my good men. Some news??

[oak man]

I'm still makeing more rooms. I CANT STOP!!!!

[Fernito]

LOL! That's cool! Keep working I'm doing good too

PS: Did the switch explanation work you?

[oak man]

Anyone doin' Pluto?

[Fernito]

I think supertanker will do it. Ask him

[supertanker]

If nobody else wants to do pluto (if you doo then SPEAK UP!) then I will do it. DQN1925 is near done in terms of lighting, now ittle just be badguys and finishing the storyline (hint: superweapon of unlimited power)

Then ill start sauturn base, then pluto.

[oak man]

Speeking up! I want Pluto.

[gungriffon geona]

small question: would anyone mind if I wanted to build the final part of the episode? (IE the area that leads to the boss) I can't make a full map without getting frustrated, but I can make a small section that leads to the boss. (I've got a really crazy idea that would be a nostalgic throwback to a space game I like.)
concidering the final planet is Planet X, I figured I should ask the person making that level. It wouldn't require a redesign of the map or anything like that, just copying and pasting some sector work with a 2-way train effect and some other stuff. (one question, how many subway train effects are allowed in a map?)

[DavoX]

Hey , dont worry, make normal levels and i could retouch them, is that ok with you guys?
Considering that i cant make a level from scratch cause im making one right now, i would be happy to help by adding some detail where its needed

[Fernito]

small question: would anyone mind if I wanted to build the final part of the episode? (IE the area that leads to the boss) I can't make a full map without getting frustrated, but I can make a small section that leads to the boss. (I've got a really crazy idea that would be a nostalgic throwback to a space game I like.)
concidering the final planet is Planet X, I figured I should ask the person making that level. It wouldn't require a redesign of the map or anything like that, just copying and pasting some sector work with a 2-way train effect and some other stuff. (one question, how many subway train effects are allowed in a map?)

Well, I'm doing "Planet X", but I really don't know if the level will keep in its context if you make that boss part
I you want, I could send you the map. If you think the context will not be altered, then it's all yours

And you can do as many trains you want in a level

PS: What old space game are you talking about?

Hey , dont worry, make normal levels and i could retouch them, is that ok with you guys?
Considering that i cant make a level from scratch cause im making one right now, i would be happy to help by adding some detail where its needed

Man, are you good with that? That'd be cool! Well, hehehe... I think supertanker won't like the idea But if someone wants to, only PM DavoX

[Fernito]

gungriffon geona said:

I have just sent the map to your mail (the one that appears in your profile).