The Post Your Screenshots Thread!

Sgt_Simple

<img src="http://www.sgtsimple.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ms.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> marine start
<img src="http://www.sgtsimple.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/hive.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> alien hive
<img src="http://www.sgtsimple.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/layout.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> general layout subject to change
<img src="http://www.sgtsimple.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/corridor.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> standard corridor
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/video/video.php?v=165168646850205" target="_blank">video of corridors</a>

this my first attempt at this still learning alot and looking at some of the other maps i still got a lot to learn

Twiggeh

So i picked up mapping again, havent touched it since the Worldcraft editor changed name to "Valve Hammer Editor" so im very rusty..

Tho im finished with the basic outline of the map :
<a href="http://img713.imageshack.us/i/ns2shaft.png/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9013/ns2shaft.png" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a>
Legend :
Red square = Tech points. Marine will spawn in the top left corner, alien in down right.
Blue square = Resnodes.
Orange lines = vents. Tho i havent really decided on where to put them yet, please give me advise!
Red circle : this is a balcony, marines cant jump down (too narrow) but aliens can climb/fly/teleport up!

And i just finished my first corridor, yaay!
<a href="http://img338.imageshack.us/i/44703762.png/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4904/44703762.png" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a>
<a href="http://img832.imageshack.us/i/48177823.png/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/450/48177823.png" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a>

Kouji_San

I like the bendy corridor, but perhaps a pipe running along it would make it even nicer. With a round wall accentuating the round pipe and all. It could even serve as cover for skulkies...

Delphic

The pipes should lead to a fenced off circuit breaker area with a not so obvious vent just to the left....
(Wonder if people will get that reference).

Anyway, I also like the curvy corridor you've got the feel down nicely. I think it could do with a bit more detail / little things to break up the slight uniformity of that wall, but that's all.

peregrinus

I can't wait to play all these levels! The rocky ones look amazing.

Loey

<img src="http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/1231/pic8b.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
central hallway in an accomodation block

MasterG

So I made my first texture today. Here shown in spark(since ns2 won't open my texturetestmap):

<img src="http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Kabelen/blockwall1.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Any comments would be nice, but be nice since I've never done this before.
Don't ask about the style, I've got some wierd plans :p

Does spark display normal maps?

Align

Looks kind of Egyptian. Do we see it uh, what's the word... looping? in that shot?

perso

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I like it! Very much like NS1, but in a good way! Makes me want to comm in that map if you can keep that theme. >:)

MasterG

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Good that i looks kind of Egyptian, as that's kind of what I'm going for. The texture is 1024x1024 and yes you can see it loop(tile) both up/down and sideways.

SN.Wolf

So I thought I would show a bit of the level we are alpha testing over at NSArmory. I haven't got a name for it yet but i'll leave that to my test group.
To keep it compact i made a vid slide show.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CIVF4fx5XI&hd=1" target="_blank">HD You Tube Slide Show</a>

Bah, guess I don't have the correct BBC code for you tube, just shows a white box. Anyways linked above.

EDIT:

<b>Tig</b> just gave me the vital forum thread to get my skybox working. The key element to my top secret research facility.

<img src="http://www.super-nova-team.com/ns2/skybox.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Tig

NICE BATCAVE!

Koloy

The floor texture looks really stretched, but other then that it looks good.

Insane

This is nothing "official", just me messing around with the public build.

I wanted to take a break from working on the heavily industrial Refinery environment, so I knocked this little area up. A lab-style environment, complete with barrels:

<img src="http://hypernovadesign.co.uk/screens/other.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Align

ns2_veil2!!!

_Thresh_

pretty sure aliens natural habitat are industrial space environments...

antarez

<!--quoteo(post=1817320:date=Dec 19 2010, 02:34 PM:name=Insane)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Insane @ Dec 19 2010, 02:34 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1817320"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->This is nothing "official", just me messing around with the public build.

I wanted to take a break from working on the heavily industrial Refinery environment, so I knocked this little area up. A lab-style environment, complete with barrels:

<img src="http://hypernovadesign.co.uk/screens/other.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Thats the style i appreciate.

DrunkenMonkey

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I wanted to take a break from working on the heavily industrial Refinery environment, so I knocked this little area up. A lab-style environment, complete with barrels:<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I like the style. Really cool.

Thaldarin

I hit spark up again, deleted a lot and added some stuff and well; I guess this is sort of half-finished/on it's way to being something,

<img src="http://i.imgur.com/JDIxr.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Shadow58

How do I get my hands on Spark??

McGlaspie

"Spark" is what the Engine UWE created is called. Thaldarin was referring to the map editor. If you've pre-ordered NS2, all of the tools come with the game. Look in your NS2 installation directory to find them. Enjoy.

schkorpio

<!--quoteo(post=1820411:date=Dec 31 2010, 12:54 PM:name=Thaldarin)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Thaldarin @ Dec 31 2010, 12:54 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1820411"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I hit spark up again, deleted a lot and added some stuff and well; I guess this is sort of half-finished/on it's way to being something,

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i've always been a fan of your lighting styles :) (not that i don't like the others too) but there is something very distinct about it

CoolCookieCooks

Needs more crates Thaldarin.

SN.Wolf

ns2_clandestine VA106 Screen, a little polishing to add to atmosphere. This passageway works well with the sounds of creaking steel.


<img src="http://www.super-nova-team.com/ns2/clandestine5.png" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Thaldarin

Honestly wolf, it's bland, it's grey, it's lacking character in lighting and architectural design. However it is a good start which you can work on =]

SN.Wolf

Well, at least your honest so i will be too. I never said i was a professional level designer and never ever wanted to be one. I don't have a portfolio to showcase what i believe everyone's levels should look like nor am i seeking monetary gain. This hallway has taken my fps from 25 to a mere 10 fps with props and lights and at this point i think if i add anything else it will kill it totally. Since we are at it, I never commented on your screens or web-site showcase as it does not impress me at all and as lame as that may sound, in my professional real life realm some things are best not commented on. Given the tools and engine performance i really don't think any level will be able to support optimal "eye-candy". Tram is basically big empty rooms but i don't see you ###### at the developers.

This doesn't need to be a pissing match although you seem to be the first and foremost figure at the urinal every time one enters the mens room. If i compiled a post showcasing all of your negative post all the way back to your first day on these forums it just may show to be downright embarrassing spot light for you.

So STOP being so negative and show us your WORKING PLAYABLE LEVEL that you seem to be so impressed with that no matter what anyone does it's not as good yours.

Gee, You sound like my ex-wife so the next time your at that urinal remember who is really at the head of the game here.

Maybe this link will help you with your poor, negative communications barrier. <a href="http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/1887.asp" target="_blank">http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/1887.asp</a>

CoolCookieCooks

Wow, somebody is having a bad day. It isn't really negative criticism from Thaldarin, he mentioned the screenshot's flaws and then provided a method as to how you can improve upon things.

If you would like some extra 'constructive criticism' you could add some height difference in the flooring areas, or you could tell me where to stick it :)

Thaldarin

Feel free to comment on my small hobbyist portfolio. I'll take everything on board, however as you're wanting some suggestions on to how to improve it other than "it's a good start", here's a pointer image:

<img src="http://i.imgur.com/968mf.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Also Wolf if you use irc stop by #nsmapping on Gamesurge, we're a bit more active these days and all working on something. We're blunt and help each other out as much as possible, so you may find different people in there can help you in different ways. Also if you want circular/spherical architecture, you can just ask uffo nicely :D

uffo

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Not to appear to humble, but I think psykoman would be a better choice for that :P

pSyk0mAn

..or take a look at those tasty track curves in that empty tram map.

E: Drama delivered to next page...quick someone post something fancy!