Posts by Breadnut

  • [L4D2] High Voltage Hideout

    Quote from maxlevelboi

    On 2017-03-08 at 11:08 AM, maxlevelboi said: When taking screenshots do you have the grain filter on in the video options? I think the screenshots would look better without the grain effect.

    http://images.akamai.steamusercontent.com/ugc/1569018567…414E55BBF66F7D/ On this screenshot the light only hits the table and the generator next to it but the ground gets none of the light, I think it would be worthwhile to do a improvement pass on the lights. I would take a look at how Valve constructs their lights to make it go as fast as possible.

    The light baked into the texture of the skybox contrasts harshly with the surrounding environment, I would investigate using a more dim skybox texture to match the lighting of the level.

    Oh, I didn't even know about the grain filter. That would explain a lot... Great tips! I'll see what I can do about the overall lighting. Thanks! :)

  • [L4D2] High Voltage Hideout

    Ey oh, I'm currently working on my documentation for the map, where I discuss my design goals and decisions. If I get the time I'll definitely try to make a breakdown video afterwards. Good input on the foliage! I really need to fix that. :)

  • [L4D2] High Voltage Hideout

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    [*] Game: Left 4 Dead 2 [*] Game mode: Survival [*] Time Spent developing: 4 weeks (at 50% work hours) [*] Link the to Map: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/fi…s/?id=870966700 [/list] Hello! I'm a Level Design student currently working on my portfolio.

    I recently released my first Left 4 Dead 2 map on the steam workshop. Any feedback or comment is welcome. Cheers! :)

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  • [HL2_Odyssey] Sewers

    Quote from will2k

    16 hours ago, will2k said: Welcome to mapcore, hope you enjoy your stay.

    Solid map so far; play progression was straight forward and smooth without wasteful guesswork.

    If I may suggest, try spicing up the lighting a bit. You could use some red or warm yellow with small cagelight props for tunnels to differentiate them from the bland white fluorescent light in the large areas of the sewers.

    Another suggestion is to add 1 or 2 "scare jumps". Most of the enemy NPCs can be seen from a distance giving the player time to prepare the defense (or offense) which is nice, but it would also be neat if 1 or 2 zombies could startle the player by "bursting" suddenly from a dark corner or from behind a crate; an event that the player does not see coming. This could help break the predictability of the gameplay.

    Keep it up :)

    Thanks for the warm welcome and thoughtful feedback! :)

    I'll definitely try to spice up the lighting and I love the idea of "scare jumps".

  • [HL2_Odyssey] Sewers

    Quote from blackdog

    2 hours ago, blackdog said: Interesting guys… but since the mod is the same why don't you do only one topic?

    For academic purposes we wanted our feedback seperated, so that each one of us can focus on the feedback specific to our own level.

    However, we will soon release a new post where we gather all our levels into a complete mod. :)

  • [HL2_Odyssey] Sewers

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    Sewers


    • Game: Half-Life 2
    • Map Name: HL2_Odyssey_M2_Sewers
    • Context: Part of the HL2_Odyssey project
    • Time Spent developing: 4 of 8 weeks (at 50% work hours)
    • Estimated playtime: 5min


    Description & Background


    This map is a part of the HL2-TGA-Project where I am one of 13 Level Designers. My level takes place right after the player has been chased by a Combine chopper and is forced underground. The player will have to traverse through the moist sewers, only to discover that the Combine's army is not the only enemy.


    Role in the Campaign


    Out of the 13 levels in our project, mine is the second to be introduced. So far the player has been accustomed using a crowbar, to handle environment hazards and a few enemies. My level will continue to expand upon these gameplay-elements by introducing Zombies, Headcrabs, Barnacles and the pistol.


    Alpha Build


    Here’s the first build of my map!

    You can download it here: <Click to Download>

    I’d be very thankful to anyone who wants to test it out and give feedback. Thanks! J


    Alpha, Screenshots

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