[UPDATE] MAP completed ... It's called Alpha-Site ...

genblood · Post by **genblood** » 04 Mar 2006, 15:14

I'm working on a new map and this time I'm trying something
different.

It's not a metal map or a strange looking sci-fi
this time .... It still work in progress ....

Also, I decided to use features others made ... My modeling
skills still need work ...

UPDATE: 3-10-2006

Mini map

The map is complete and you can get the map from
this link:
http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=2598

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Andreask · Post by **Andreask** » 04 Mar 2006, 16:26

Welll, this map loosk like it will be one of those "hills, valley and some water" maps, of which we clearly have a nice lot.

Also, the palm trees, while neat, are getting old already as a number of maps use them. Afterall, they are not much different from ordinary trees.

You might want to get back to your innovative thinking, i miss that already.

One advice regarding Wind: Someone has said that an average wind no lower thatn 8 is already enough to wind-farm, scince the wind-gens are so much cheaper and quicker built than solars.
So please keep that in mind when setting the wind-amount. Most maps have aweful strong wind these days.

Forboding Angel · Post by **Forboding Angel** » 04 Mar 2006, 21:30

hey gen, in case you havn't noticed, the features you are using have inverted meshes. Download my latest canyons map pack (v3) and use the features out of that.

I was sitting here trying to figure out why your trees looked so wierd, now I understand.

smoth · Post by **smoth** » 04 Mar 2006, 22:08

I'll update the palm trees. My bad, I forgot about it.

*Edit*
Here you go, My bad: (download here)
*end edit*

genblood · Post by **genblood** » 04 Mar 2006, 22:51

ok, replaced the features with newer ones ...
This screen shot looks better ....

Back to work now ....

Das Bruce · Post by **Das Bruce** » 04 Mar 2006, 22:54

Palms look WAY out of place, map looks dark and bland.

CrowJuice · Post by **CrowJuice** » 05 Mar 2006, 01:46

Das Bruce wrote:Palms look WAY out of place, map looks dark and bland.

I was thinking the same thing.

genblood · Post by **genblood** » 05 Mar 2006, 03:18

"OK" I agree the palm trees gone ...

I've changed them the regular trees.. Here are some new screenies

Post your comments ....

SwiftSpear · Post by **SwiftSpear** » 05 Mar 2006, 03:20

I like the look of it, it has a bit of a scottish moor feel. Not exactly the most eye catching map ever though. However if it plays well all is forgiven.

Das Bruce · Post by **Das Bruce** » 05 Mar 2006, 03:41

Texture still looks ugly, and the snow is just silly looking.

SwiftSpear · Post by **SwiftSpear** » 05 Mar 2006, 05:31

That's supposed to be snow? I thought it was just a fairly close fog level...

smoth · Post by **smoth** » 05 Mar 2006, 06:16

Genblood, I aplaud you.

I am extremely happy you now consider our opinions. That being said the environment is MUCH better then your previous ones. I would LOVE to see some grey rocky cliff sides. Keep up the good work.

NOiZE · Post by **NOiZE** » 05 Mar 2006, 11:26

trees on rocks, looks a bit weird

SwiftSpear · Post by **SwiftSpear** » 05 Mar 2006, 12:32

NOiZE wrote:trees on rocks, looks a bit weird

I live right off the rocky mountains. They acctually do that in real life. Rocks usually have small cracks in them and areas of soil exposed within the rock face and trees seem to be able to develop root structures in virtually anything.

genblood · Post by **genblood** » 05 Mar 2006, 16:15

I've read the comments and change the texture map to reflect
a better looking terrain .... Here are some screenies with the
new texture map. The size of the map is 3 times larger now to
the better texture ...

So, here are the screenie ...

Post your comments .... Remember it's still work in progress ...

Andreask · Post by **Andreask** » 05 Mar 2006, 20:05

Well, if the texture is the main feature of this map, could you please make it more high-res ?

It would also be nice if you posted the mini-map.

And, pretty please, keep the amount of wind lower than an average 10.

genblood · Post by **genblood** » 06 Mar 2006, 02:16

Here's another screenie ... with the mini map attached ...
I plan on adding a few features ... Right now I'm making
them so, it's going to take time ...

I figure in a few weeks I'll have it done ... I'm take my time this
time...

Chocapic · Post by **Chocapic** » 06 Mar 2006, 05:21

i like the ground type, with dirt and mud and such.
it doesnt look so usual and such a map repetition to me.
im starting to like it

Forboding Angel · Post by **Forboding Angel** » 06 Mar 2006, 06:29

interesting. Pretty too. One thing? Why is it so dark? Not that huge of a deal, but I'm curious as to why.

Das Bruce · Post by **Das Bruce** » 06 Mar 2006, 10:04

Genblood taking advice?

Spring RTS Engine

[UPDATE] MAP completed ... It's called Alpha-Site ...

[UPDATE] MAP completed ... It's called Alpha-Site ...