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Sadist · Last edited by Sadist on Wed Sep 17, 2008 00:23; edited 4 times in total

Hi, this map is now released as rc1 version.

The build has taken influence from the Alien films, the abyss, total recall and the game Doom 3. It is based on the map dm_areolite which is a deathmatch classic game still available on deathmatch classic servers, although built from scratch and extensively modified beyond similarity except in map layout. The map is centred around a 'pit', with 3 interlocking floors, and features teleports, stairwell lighting, manual closing doors, ventilation ducts, working elevator (american english) and switchable lights. The pit features an expanse of water that forms an abyss.

The map also includes increased lightmaps, which means that shadows appear more striking and less diffused. New textures courtesy of catalyst source studios - http://www.fpsbanana.com/textures/98 And a custom made skybox with martian sky and mountains.

The switchable lights are a main feature of the map, and affect the soundscape, making the map very quiet while also darker, which brings in a new form of gameplay for dm.

Now playing on TSF Server #6 - 85.234.149.108:27046

Xmeagol · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 17:07 Post subject:

Looks great, ill try to come

shevi51 · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 17:38 Post subject:

maybe a little bit to dark? Confused

opti185 · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 18:07 Post subject:

StonedCabbage · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 18:12 Post subject:

Fyckfaco · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 18:57 Post subject:

Good effort on the lighting there sadist. Very different from the usual contrast achived in source games. Looks a little like the FEAR engine at work.
I will be there i think Smile

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 21:59 Post subject:

I thoroughly enjoyed playing that map!

In the beginning, with less players, it got really interesting as soon as the lights went out - very nice atmosphere. I know some people don't like playing in darkness like that, but I think it was lots of fun. Especially what Cabbage mentioned - giving headshots in that kind of darkness really IS cool Laughing

Very well done! Very Happy

Rublis · Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 1075 Country:

This is very good map! And darkness makes this map different! Very cool! Very Happy

GG PureSlut, Illyria, Mick, Growling Mad Scientist and everyone else! Very Happy

And again great map Sadist! Very nice job! Smile

Perveres-Ms Ani · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 22:56 Post subject:

I played on server X, was a very funny Laughing

Congratulation Sadist Very Happy

Diet H2O_TSGK · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 23:01 Post subject:

When I played this map a while ago I didn't get it and was not impressed. Confused

I played on it for 80 mins tonight and... it's f'n brilliant. Atmosphere, fps, sound, darkness, weapon placement, hiding holes, etc etc. Brill. I want a walkthrough as I bet you put a few tricks in there. I had a lot of fun tossing objects through the teleporter - Portal eat you heart out.

N1 indeed

[DOH] Mick · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 23:05 Post subject:

I was not sure about this map looking at the screen shots and seeing how dark it looked...but after playing the map all my fears about players camping in dark corners and not being able to see were gone.

This is a bloody great map and plays like a dream well done Sadist

10/10

Sadist · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 00:35 Post subject:

Hi,

Firstly thanks to all who turned up to play and thank you for your comments. My apologies to those I did not see, an unforseen event meant I had to leave at 10pm one hour after the testing started.

I have made some interesting observations regarding the gameplay, over the 4 rounds, so I see what direction the map can be taken now for the rc1 release. I have also noted comments during play and following the test.

Thanks again for coming, map release shouldnt be too long now.

Sadist · Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:39 Post subject:

Map is now released in RC1 format.

Some changes -

- Added pool of water at the 'pit'.
- Some weapon repositioning.
- Blue glow around central area.
- Random suicide bug fixed.
- Teleports fixed to push player out to prevent players sticking together.
- 2 more shotguns.
- Water pool joins basement room via tunnel (see pictures).

Map download available at top of thread.

Sadist · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 01:09 Post subject:

Map now on rotation on TSF Server #6 - 85.234.149.108:27046. Any admins may upload to their server if they want it Very Happy

redline007 · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 5 Country:

This map is fun as hell.. Nice work there Sadist... I liked it enough to run this on one of my clan servers also... with just a few players its alot of fun... but with a full server..."watch your ass" hehehe youll get killed in no time....... Love the lighting and that skybox... however I did run into a problem with the elevator.. I forget what it was though..it happend a few times.... hmmm... ill get back to ya if I remmember that 1...

Sadist"s map can also be played here and a few of the new maps I made on:

[51/50] TDM_1 Server - 208.167.242.14:27015
Its a low grav (125) server .. thx for the great map sadist and cya guys around..