Posts by Rexy

Beta 3 Out now!

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Other downloads:

.bz2

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1293763/cp_zinkenite_b3.bsp.bz2

or .zip:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1293763/cp_zinkenite_b3.zip

Beta 3

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Based on many playtests in the public realm, I have changed the spawn times from b2 to b3 as shown to be mostly successful from beta2_test1. This change turns respawn waves from blu 3, red 6, to a more dustbowl standard of blu 2, red 9 (for reference, dustbowl is blu 2, red 10). Our win ratios in all the alpha tests at TF2Maps.net proved to be successful in each individual stage that was tested--but failed in the fact that our testing servers were rarely completely full. An ideal 'full server' effect shows that dustbowl has it right, and I hope these changes in respawnwave times will satisfy most of the complaints about map balance, and the extreme difficulty for blu to take 3-3.

Other changes include:

*much more signage

*clipping fixes

*moved the resupply cabinets at red's 3-3 further back

*reduced lightmap scale in parts of the map (filesize)

*disabled the intro-camera after 1-2 is taken (shows cp 1-1).

*opened the sniper window in the building at 2-1 by popular request

*filled in the deathpit between 2-1 and 2-2 (sorry if you liked it)

*clipped off the detail island at the death pit between 3-1 and 3-2

*re-arrangement/assignment of health and ammo pickups on stage 1

*removal of the handrails at 3-2 above the point

*Zinkenite Laser now animates to point upward and fires a laser when red successfully holds 3-3.

As always, the full changelog can be read here:

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Hello Mapcore!

I'm promoting my level design project today, cp_zinkenite (3 stage/dustbowl-esque). Here's a plot synopsis:

"Deep in the Northwestern wilderness, the Reliable Excavation and Demolition company has discovered a veritable treasure trove of a rare variety of piezoelectric crystal: zinkenite! The Builders League United, not to be outdone by their rivals, set forth into this wild expanse in hopes of claiming rights to this new-found wonder--by any means necessary!"

Screenshots:

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Youtube showcase:

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Thanks! I hope you have fun in Zinkenite Valley!

Also, does mapcore have a community tf2 server by chance?