Posts by Ewok

Funny enough, I had a idea just like this one a long time ago, and it recently popped in my head. Having a mod not based around killing things. Exploring cool areas and solving puzzles.

As for the mapping, I have to be honest and say that I don't think the brushwork or texture work is great at all. The rock texture in the first screens blows and the way they are shaped doesn't seem right. The well looks a little blocky / low poly, kinda the stuff you'd see in the 'ol DoD beta maps.

I really like the last screen, mainly for the lighting effects, nothing else really. But I do know you said it's still very much a wip. I can defintely see the potential here. Just needs to be refined.

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C'mon people, the tilde please.

Maybe I dunno, make their actuall name / nick be outlined in gold or something. Just and idea. Maybe to add to an existing one. Yeah, it being above the avatar is a little poo, better below methinks.

Great idea in general though. ~

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Yeah, that was a classic. I must admit I started laughing when I read Zaps comment.

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Well I for one forgive you. It was blown out of proportion maybe, but I guess that's up for andy to decide. At least now you know what not to do.

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Nicely put.

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I'd admit straight up that I purhaps over-reacted in the heat of the moment. I've spoken to him before and he seems like a nice guy. But my views are still the same, I see what you mean Zaphod and your statement does have some validity, but even though it's not for the same mod (which agreed, helps his case), the hard part about Level Design, usually is that. Design. If some does this, I'll literally - 10 points to judge his map, because well, he didn't do the design, the hard part.

I once used for cs_thestation like a alpha shot of max payne to make my one subway tunnel. Then by my own design I built the rest of the subway and everything such as waiting area, staff room and city around it, but even then that's like not even close to this in comparasion.

There's nothing wrong with getting inspiration from maps, but copying direct scences should be frowned and maybe even scorned.

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As much as Strats designs are nice, they're a little too "funky" looking for me. I didn't really depict mapcore that way at all, not to say they not good designs.

I love black t-shirts. Grudge works well for design methinks. Some official loolking logo shirts would be awesome. Less colour usually = less money, less cost. Think about that in your designs.

Btw, I can get all the t-shirts made, I have contacts in the industry, BUT, the only way I could get them to you is by courier. Ask me if you want some info, or more contact information. I've been thinking of gettting in the industry and even talked about it with some people today, learning stuff.

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Different beliefs doesn't = brainwashed. I wouldn't include that either rd.

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Heh wierd sense of justice coming through here. Guess I know my stuff. I remember Kamikazi! too. I'm defintely sideing with you Klein, don't get me wrong. I just don't want to be unfair.

I'm very interested to what he has to say. And if he will ever come back to say it.

Also as a further notice, this by no means reflect on Master Sword : Continued in any way, I'm mapping for it and hell no my map is not a direct rip off. Just sad this actually happened.

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Wait a second, to give him a slight chance before I move this to EOT if everyone give a nod ( like 1 more ).

Apparently both maps were unvieled and the same time Saturday, 26th July 2003 I was told. Only Kleineh can confirm how long it's been going I guess.

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Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh.

This is so wrong, i'm very dissapointed. Extremely. NO one should EVER rip another persons map under ANY circumstance. Plus I must say, the original actually looks sex.

+ 10 points to IR. Should I lock this thread or let mapcore ... *EDIT* Wasn't necessary.

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Thanks Taylor, will do, probably post some pics this weekend of the updates that need to be added mentioned here.

You're you right Zaphod about the lighthouse, the top is open so it doesn't make sense. I think I'll just leave the env_glow so it's like like an orb / glow of light. It is magical anyways, but then the fade must go.

Fetter mentioned something about lighting and I couldn't really think of any better way then the light_environment, and as you mentioned blue it does make sense since the sky itself is very blue. So i'll be trying to perfect the lighting as well. Yeah, some house lit windows should look sex, must add. I was waiting for your advice Zaphod, cause you always point out some valid and a good solution clearly. Even if it may seem obvious at times.

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Wow, congratulations FrieChamp! That's really awesome news. Didn't see it coming. Really happy for you, ownage stuff. Live on and prosper. Godbless.

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lol

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It's good to see some nice work being done for Master Sword such as this.

I'm not all sure about some of the textures though, reminds me of the first DoD beta maps for some reason. Could be risky changing them though, might lose what you going for.

Keep it up Father Brandon. Welcome to MapCore.

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I'm not going to say "OMW BST EVR~" like some people do but I must say that those new shots with the models look extremely impressive. The benches having the classic paint peel of being exposed to the elements looks great. Nice detail.

You map is really coming along nicely.

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Well, DEFINITELY the Final Fantasy series. Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII in particular.

Those weren't just games, they we like life experiences. Totally mind blowing stuff, SquareSoft owns. Did have he OST's but deleted them ... piracy.

I like Half-Life music too, suited the game, worked well within the game, added loads for atmostphere and ambience. Gave Half-Life that clinical lab feel. Also at the end, when the credits scroll that music was so perfect, made finally beating the game so satisfying. Like it was all finally over ... for now.

Diablo has really cool music too. 1 and II.

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Man, I would be so keen for a mapcore T-Shirt. I can try and help out. I have some contacts in the clothing industry actually. The factory next door is a clothing factory, maybe I can speak to them.

Yeah, everyone should be able to get one, so international is the only way to go. Also, I don't think we should have like a billion designs, just like 1-3 really good ones imo.

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Yeah, I'm definitely going to be adding swords and stuff to make it seem right. Was contemplating adding thatch roofing, but then would that be stupid? possible fire hazard? I dunno, your thoughts?

Also there will be a harbour, where you can travel and such which should be cool.

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Indeed. It seems to be the general consensus that the streets need detail. Although I haven't got to detailing the level, i'll make sure to add stuff to make the streets not so bland.

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