Anyone Got A Beautiful Finished Map?

FlayraFlayra Game Director, Unknown Worlds EntertainmentSan Francisco Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 3Super Administrators, NS2 Developer, Subnautica Developer
<div class="IPBDescription">For immediate release in NS 2.1</div> Hey guys,

I've seen a ton of amazing screenshots around here, and I'd love to potentially include one or two of these maps in the upcoming NS 2.1. We don't have a date set for it's release yet, but it will likely be before the end of the month. This means that any maps that would be tested for inclusion need to be ready right now.

If anyone has a completed map (un-playtested is fine) with visuals comparable to the official maps in NS, please send info and a link (not an attachment) immediately to me at flayra@overmind.org.

The common errors that people make when submitting maps that you shouldn't are:

- Following all the guidelines in my posts in the <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=100' target='_blank'>Mapping FAQ thread</a>.
- Not including a proper HLTV overview. Please test it to make sure it's oriented properly.
- Setting your map extents inaccurately, so there is extra space around the edge of your minimap, or it's not centered.
- Not including ambient sounds or particle systems.
- Having r_speeds over 1000 in commander mode.
- Having very high-detail particle systems that drop frame-rates noticeably when looking at them.

Depending on the number of submissions I receive, I may not be able to send you feedback on your submission. I will get in contact with you about your map within a few days if I'm interested in working with your to include your map officially.

Thanks guys, and I can't wait to see your work!
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  • quazilinquazilin Join Date: 2002-11-25 Member: 9880Members, Contributor, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    Whoa 2.1 =) This came bit surprise I would have tried to finish ns_metal for 2.1.
    Oh well good luck to all submitters.
  • ZaziZazi Join Date: 2002-05-26 Member: 672Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    Yeah. Maybe I would've worked faster on Widow.
  • SirusSirus Join Date: 2002-11-13 Member: 8466Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    I bet Ayumi will be done.
  • CoolCookieCooksCoolCookieCooks Pretty Girl Join Date: 2003-05-18 Member: 16446Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation
    can u delay 2.1? <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • Umbraed_MonkeyUmbraed_Monkey Join Date: 2002-11-25 Member: 9922Members
    comon ns_hydrosity! <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • CoolCookieCooksCoolCookieCooks Pretty Girl Join Date: 2003-05-18 Member: 16446Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation
    hmm if zazi finishes widow i would vote for it to go through.
  • TequilaTequila Join Date: 2003-08-13 Member: 19660Members
    Well I'm nowhere near completion of ns_nova, but good luck to all submitters. The more official maps the better!
  • enf0rcerenf0rcer intrigued... Join Date: 2003-03-16 Member: 14584Members
    what doesn't make it into 2.1 will make it into 2.2 so I wouldn’t worry about rushing maps at this point. I don't think you'll find there are many maps released right now that are at the same standard as the official maps. A lot of the visually orgasmic (har har) maps are still being made but I’m sure they will be worth the wait.
  • SupernornSupernorn Best. Picture. Ever. Made. Ever. Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7608Members, Constellation
    go mystic! <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • InsaneInsane Anomaly Join Date: 2002-05-13 Member: 605Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, NS2 Map Tester, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts, Future Perfect Developer
    Harharhaharahrhr.

    It's too late for me to do anything with regards to Spirit, unfortunately. It's not near enough to be finished to have it done in time. (At any rate, I plan to redo large parts of the level - I'm just not happy with them).

    Good luck to all of you who intend to submit maps. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • MendaspMendasp I touch maps in inappropriate places Valencia, Spain Join Date: 2002-07-05 Member: 884Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Gold, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow, Retired Community Developer
    Ouch!

    I thought I would make the next deadline... well, I released my map in it's RC3 status, but it's nowhere near what I wanted to release, and I don't think the final version will be ready any soon, so... well, I'll try on the next one <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->

    I must tell blueman to submit mystic or nirvana <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    I just SMSed mouse. He should be along shortly to post hydrosity! It's mighty cool.

    --Scythe--
  • FamFam Diaper-Wearing Dog On A Ball Join Date: 2002-02-17 Member: 222Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    edited August 2003
    Theres a very small chance I could get ns_thea finished by then. And even then, its nowhere near the quality of the current maps. Im tempted to email the latest version anyhow. Flay might have a fetish for small maps, you never know. ^^

    (Oh yes, and get mystic up in that muh!)
  • The_Real_QuasarThe_Real_Quasar Has the I.Q. of 12,000 P.E. Teachers Join Date: 2002-11-26 Member: 9998Members
    I wish I could submit anything ns_senria like, but there's the Worst Leak Ever currently in effect, so nothing can be done.
    Oh well, hope to see some good new maps anyway <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
    (Err Flayra... Could you leave in a minor little balancing issue so I can get senria made official in a later version? cheers <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> )
  • XzilenXzilen Join Date: 2002-12-30 Member: 11642Members, Constellation
    Tee hee, I say to whoever created Greian, post it!
  • AsranielAsraniel Join Date: 2002-06-03 Member: 724Members, Playtest Lead, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester, Retired Community Developer
    edited August 2003
    mirror mirror.. i need a mirror, gimme some webspace and you will have ns_napo v2.0


    serious.. i have no host.. but napo is finished.. but i have no host :-(

    edit:

    ok, got a host, thx to Kali from ns.de

    edit3 (or so..*g*):
    ok, im doing the "final" recompile. then ill make the rest (hltv etc) then ill pack all that in a zip and i will send you the link. Should be done in.. 20 hours (ill go to sleep now, its past midnight here in switzerland)
  • HazeHaze O RLY? Join Date: 2003-07-07 Member: 18018Members, Constellation
    Hmm, if only I knew how to operate the other 2/3's of hammer's abilitys... lol. I can create ns_corridor for you though!!! <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->

    Good luck to all who submit!! Looking foward to this release big time now!
  • NayNay Join Date: 2002-06-09 Member: 741Members
    i would give u ns_colony v2 but its probably not good enough ( in my own view ) <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo--> darnit
  • InsaneInsane Anomaly Join Date: 2002-05-13 Member: 605Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, NS2 Map Tester, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts, Future Perfect Developer
    Go for it Nay! <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> Colony is a really cool map, I'm sure it at least has a chance of making official status.
  • Elite_GuardElite_Guard Join Date: 2002-11-29 Member: 10258Members
    edited August 2003
    <!--QuoteBegin--Asraniel+Aug 19 2003, 05:01 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Asraniel @ Aug 19 2003, 05:01 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> mirror mirror.. i need a mirror, gimme some webspace and you will have ns_napo v2.0


    serious.. i have no host.. but napo is finished.. but i have no host :-(
    <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    need a host you got it <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • DubbilexDubbilex Chump Join Date: 2002-11-24 Member: 9799Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Flayra+Aug 19 2003, 01:51 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Flayra @ Aug 19 2003, 01:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> We don't have a date set for it's release yet, but it will likely be before the end of the month. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Endofthemonthendofthemonth! WOOHOOOOOO!

    Sadly, I have nothing to contribute as of now.
  • SmithySmithy Join Date: 2003-01-14 Member: 12277Members
    Do you all have official play tester's for the maps? Ive been playing since the day NS came out and Id love to do anything that might help, even if its just spectating a play test on a map!

    Well if anyone need's me for any grunt stuff like that ill be here.....

    PS. I havent got a clue how to map so dont bother asking me questions about that <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

    I love to come look at all the maps and try and give what I think is good advice, as a gamer, not a mapper.

    Thank you!
  • boobs!boobs! Old-School Competitor Join Date: 2002-11-13 Member: 8504Members
    ChromeAngel this means you! get Atomicmass in there !
  • MouseMouse The Lighter Side of Pessimism Join Date: 2002-03-02 Member: 263Members, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin--Scythe+Aug 20 2003, 06:55 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Scythe @ Aug 20 2003, 06:55 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I just SMSed mouse. He should be along shortly to post hydrosity! It's mighty cool.

    --Scythe-- <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    done and done
  • IksaifIksaif Join Date: 2003-05-28 Member: 16808Members
    A french mapper team was doing a map since 3 month but Beta aren't now <!--emo&::marine::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/marine.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='marine.gif'><!--endemo-->

    But another map i like : ns_alone
    ns_alone ns_alone
    ns_alone ns_alone
    <img src='http://perso.wanadoo.fr/ian-mapway/site/aloneC.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image'>
    ns_ alone powaaaaaa <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> (the map is already in after ns_veil on the ns-fr.com server)
  • AsranielAsraniel Join Date: 2002-06-03 Member: 724Members, Playtest Lead, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester, Retired Community Developer
    ok, submitted ns_napo 2.0

    interested?
    <a href='http://modguide.ngz-network.de/plink/linkto.php?id=658' target='_blank'>http://modguide.ngz-network.de/plink/linkto.php?id=658</a>

    everything should be ok. Worked long and hard for this new version. Check it out :-)
  • bluemanblueman Join Date: 2002-04-09 Member: 399Members
    arg i gotta get rid of some polys to lower r_speeds and do the HLTV overview thing and arg!!! ill submit Mystic!!

    LOL
  • marcosmarcos Join Date: 2002-06-26 Member: 825Members
    Ugh. I gotto start working harder on ns_sanitarus
  • OlljOllj our themepark-stalking nightmare Fade Join Date: 2002-12-12 Member: 10696Members
    I can only vote for ns_hydrosity, ns_mystic and ns_cydonia.
  • TequilaTequila Join Date: 2003-08-13 Member: 19660Members
    edited August 2003
    Oh ho cydonia, rock on!
    It quells the severe lack of doncing, musak and camp waiter robotry apparent in the official maps... <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
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