Release.... Four Lakes v2

mufdvr222 · Post by **mufdvr222** » 08 Jan 2007, 12:13

Hopefully I added enough crossing points, which are all passable for all ground units as well as ships.

Link.... http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=4158

Screens
http://muf.222clan.com/screen012.jpg
http://muf.222clan.com/screen013.jpg

Strategia · Post by **Strategia** » 08 Jan 2007, 12:26

Why didn't you release both versions? I liked them both.

mufdvr222 · Post by **mufdvr222** » 08 Jan 2007, 12:51

I will release the other one, this being potentially the better map gameplay wise I wanted to release it first.

hunterw · Post by **hunterw** » 08 Jan 2007, 16:57

I think this version will be superior. One ocean > three oceans.

I didn't think it was possible, but the shallow water bridges are simultaneously deep enough for submarines and shallow enough for weasels.

Weasels, flashes, and other short units are unable to fire when they cross, as they are completely submerged.

I want to play a game on it, but until then I can still offer some feedback...

-There are two strengths of metal patches on this map, I think they were 1.6 and 2.2 or so. I'd like it if the patch texture would reflect which is the stronger type, as right now the only way to tell is F4.

-You should make use of the WaterAbsorb variables in the .smd file. As of right now, it doesn't seem like the water absorbs any light. With reflective water on and the camera straight above the ocean, it's almost impossible to tell that water is there.
I was excited to see that Spring offered this ability, because you can make water act very similar to how it does in real life; water first absorbs higher wavelength light (red), then lower wavelength (green), and only the lowest wavelengths are not absorbed (blue). I think I found a pretty good setting for Tangerine:
WaterAbsorb=0.012 0.0060 0.0045;

-Your detail texture doesn't seem to be working, at least not for me. I've not yet used a custom one, just the default, so I don't know what to tell you is wrong. If I had to guess, I'd say to check the color depth of your detailtex.bmp and make sure it's the same as other people's.

Looking forward to seeing it in action.

NOiZE · Post by **NOiZE** » 08 Jan 2007, 18:26

Looks really good!!

My only complain is that it's missing features.

mufdvr222 · Post by **mufdvr222** » 09 Jan 2007, 00:53

@ hunterw There are two metal patch types,, have another look

And I did use a detail tex.

@ Noize I looked at some of the rocks that are around, and I don`t like them, they also don`t suite this map, and I don`t make features in any case so there it is.

<edit> but I agree some suitable rocks would look great.

NOiZE · Post by **NOiZE** » 09 Jan 2007, 18:10

Adjusting the texture/size could be enough... worth a try @ least!

manored · Post by **manored** » 10 Jan 2007, 17:17

Where are the four lakes? Im just seeing a big strange shaped one

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hrmph · Post by **hrmph** » 11 Jan 2007, 00:03

Very nice map. Great strategy-promoting layout as well.

mufdvr222 · Post by **mufdvr222** » 11 Jan 2007, 00:09

manored wrote:Where are the four lakes? Im just seeing a big strange shaped one .

I am the first to admit its a crappy name, oh well

manored · Post by **manored** » 11 Jan 2007, 01:42

mufdvr222 wrote:
manored wrote:Where are the four lakes? Im just seeing a big strange shaped one .
I am the first to admit its a crappy name, oh well

So... why you gave him this name?

BvDorp · Post by **BvDorp** » 11 Jan 2007, 03:58

I think features, like old houses, some broken down trees, etc, would enhance the feel this map has. it's quite awesome, btw :)

Strategia · Post by **Strategia** » 11 Jan 2007, 10:39

manored wrote:
mufdvr222 wrote:
manored wrote:Where are the four lakes? Im just seeing a big strange shaped one .
I am the first to admit its a crappy name, oh well
So... why you gave him this name?

The shallow connections between the lakes used to be land bridges, hence four lakes.

mufdvr222 · Post by **mufdvr222** » 11 Jan 2007, 12:51

BvDorp wrote:I think features, like old houses, some broken down trees, etc, would enhance the feel this map has. it's quite awesome, btw :)

The ideal building type for this map would be something like these.

Goolash_ · Post by **Goolash_** » 11 Jan 2007, 16:25

i think that hosting that file on your own and not posting it in UF is not a smart move, i tried hosting a game in that map and having to post the link every time someone joins and having people say they cant find the map all the time is not really fun...

smoth · Post by **smoth** » 11 Jan 2007, 16:52

those are ta:K scaled. but they are now possible thanks to the alphas

mufdvr222 · Post by **mufdvr222** » 12 Jan 2007, 01:44

Goolash_ wrote:i think that hosting that file on your own and not posting it in UF is not a smart move, i tried hosting a game in that map and having to post the link every time someone joins and having people say they cant find the map all the time is not really fun...

Map uploaded to FU, other links are updated.

http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=4158

hunterw · Post by **hunterw** » 12 Jan 2007, 12:33

Strategia wrote:
The shallow connections between the lakes used to be land bridges, hence four lakes.

more like 3 lakes

i think it will be pretty easy to hold the shallow connections with torpedo launchers / depth charge launchers - land vehicles get utterly pwned by torpedos. i still have not played it though, so i can't say anything definitively.

manored · Post by **manored** » 12 Jan 2007, 15:48

Yeah but since the leght of the crossing isnt very big, you will be able to take those out with artilary

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Strategia · Post by **Strategia** » 12 Jan 2007, 17:03

Torpedo launchers do pwn, but are indeed easily taken out by artillery, air or a determined assault.

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Release.... Four Lakes v2

Release.... Four Lakes v2