That's Right, A New Map

Vyvn

<div class="IPBDescription">A few preliminary shots</div> I suppose it's been a while since I last posted any screenshots of my work. The reason, I suppose, is that they've all been crud that wasn't going anywhere. I just decided to check back in and see if my mapping has improved at all. It's still crud--but it might go somewhere this time.

The map's tentative name is NS_Fathomless. It takes place in a facility of some sort lying deep underground. Surface lost contact with the facility, sends down a squad of marines, blah blah, etc. I intend to have a few "bottomless pits," one or more of which will be crossed by a moving lift, providing some opportunity to fall off and have fun.

I've only built a few rooms so far, so that's why it all looks a bit similar right now. All four of these shots are of the marine spawn and its immediate surroundings.

Apologies for the slow loading.

<img src='http://www.boomspeed.com/vyvn/ns_fathomless1.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image'>

<img src='http://www.boomspeed.com/vyvn/ns_fathomless2.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image'>

<img src='http://www.boomspeed.com/vyvn/ns_fathomless3.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image'>

Vyvn

<img src='http://www.boomspeed.com/vyvn/ns_fathomless4.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image'>

Slycaster

Looking really nice Vyvn, my only concern is the lighting is really bright and plain. Trying adding bounce and more colors to contrast everything, it will look so much better.

Comprox

I am <b>really</b> liking that! perfect lighting for a marine spawn and surrounding area, little bits of red/yellow light to break it all up. The architecture is very well done, as with the texturing!

Only thought is maybe move the lights a little out of the roof, so they aren't flush? I know it could make it a little harder for skulks, but it just looks a little odd <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

Vyvn

Yes, more colors and less bright white was something I was thinking about...I'll also try adding in another bounce or two and see how it looks.

Anything else?

BiTMAP

the lighting crashes and burns, but the brush work and texturing is nice <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

Bigwig

Looks great so far, nice architecture, the only thing I don't like is that overused rock texture. <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->

Also, don't forget to add some more nooks and crannies for the skulks as well!

Windelkron

Great architecture!

the 4th pic could use some fog or other fun things..

Angel

looks very nice,. i suggest you change that rock texture tho. make your own.

Vyvn

Aw, but I like that rock texture.

Okay, I've toned down the lighting significantly and brightened some of the lightspots. I played around with some colored lighting, but it either looked bad or inappropriate for a marine spawn.

I hope to have some more shots up in a few days.

TomCerul

I really like your shots, especially for a marine spawn. They are lit like a place that people are in a lot.

I'd feel comfortable walking into this facility to fix some machine or rewire something. I think it's realistic for an industrial work environment.

The marine base should be the cleanest, most well lit part of the whole map.

Ness

Real nice, though i'd stay away from revolving platforms over a bottomless pit. If any of you have played the starwars2 map on Counter Strike you know what i'm talking about!

Vyvn

Well, it'll be a <i>big</i> platform, with guardrails. It's not like I'm trying to get people killed here, heh heh.

Insane

Looking good, Vvyn, looking good. That last shot reminds me of Bast. Surely a good thing ^_^

Lucid

looks great so far, the only thing that bugs me is in the first picture there is a diagonal piece in the bottom right corner that loos out of place. I think the texture clashes with itself because it's not perpendicular. Damn I'm picky huh?

evoLvingeviL

The pipes in the first pic need some work. Otherwise, everything is either okay or good... and in some cases, excellent!

Merry Christmas! <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->