Author Topic: Community Mapping Project (Read 18901 times)

Rick · « **on:** May 13, 2013, 09:20:27 PM »

There was something very similar in the past (I think it was by mazing) but it never got finished. I'm not surre why this occured but, I'll try my best to stop it.

What is a Community Mapping Project?
It's where the community of mappers come together and work on a single map in turns. (Designing, mapping etc).

Why??
Well, I think it would be fun and the newer mappers can learn a bit more technique from those more experienced. Plus, it might actually get out of the beta phase!

How does it work!?
Well, I'll use this thread as a discussion point to see whether or not people actually want to participate. If all goes well, the people participating or the whole community can decide on a theme. After that, those that want to participate will collaborate and draw up a design. With everyone participating critiquing and adding their ideas we can surely come up with a very nice map design that will cater for noobs and pros. Then, we will take turns (maybe 3 days each) of actually constructing the map. OR, we could all design a base each and whichever we vote is the best, we continue from.

Mappers so far:
-RobinAndL!nk
-Viciouz
-Rockyar_96
-Rick

Mode of Map:
KOTH

Theme:
?

Is there anyone who would be interested in this?

omni · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2013, 12:50:11 AM »

I'd be interested for sure. But I got exams for 2 months until they are finished ill be out of action.

Rick · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2013, 01:48:38 AM »

Depending on how much interest there is, I may put it off for a few months

ViciouZ · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2013, 08:05:59 AM »

Rick · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2013, 09:24:50 PM »

I think what Vicouz meant is "Best idea ever, I can't wait to help out with it!"

ViciouZ · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2013, 09:28:23 PM »

yeah, love this idea. I'm just trying to compensate for the lack of loial on the forums these days :p

RoBiNandL!nk · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2013, 06:27:27 AM »

I'm in.

Rockyar_96 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2013, 07:25:44 AM »

I would

great idea.

RoBiNandL!nk · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2013, 09:37:33 AM »

I think we should do an indoor type of map. You hardly see any of these.

EDIT -- 500th post!!!!

ViciouZ · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2013, 02:44:26 PM »

So that makes 4, 5 in a couple of months when omni has more time. What happens now, Rick?

RoBiNandL!nk · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2013, 04:07:51 PM »

Quote from: Rick on May 13, 2013, 09:20:27 PM

How does it work!?
Well, I'll use this thread as a discussion point to see whether or not people actually want to participate. If all goes well, the people participating or the whole community can decide on a theme. After that, those that want to participate will collaborate and draw up a design. With everyone participating critiquing and adding their ideas we can surely come up with a very nice map design that will cater for noobs and pros. Then, we will take turns (maybe 3 days each) of actually constructing the map. OR, we could all design a base each and whichever we vote is the best, we continue from.

I like the base idea, we should start on that.

Rick · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2013, 04:31:21 PM »

So, what kind of map would you guys want to make? DM? CTF? Etc.

RoBiNandL!nk · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2013, 04:32:49 PM »

Ultimate KOTH.

Foxhound · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2013, 04:42:24 PM »

Horde Mode... oh wait, not yet :/

BUT MAYYBEEEEE if the map was made jitspoe might start on the AI O:]

RoBiNandL!nk · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2013, 05:01:04 PM »

Quote from: Foxhound on May 20, 2013, 04:42:24 PM

Horde Mode... oh wait, not yet :/

BUT MAYYBEEEEE if the map was made jitspoe might start on the AI O:]

I would much perfer a Zombie game-mode where when shot you turn into a different team with pgp... Zombies = PGP humans = better gun.

ViciouZ · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2013, 06:01:58 PM »

Would quite like to try and make a KOTH map that works. If it looks good and meets the criteria for the official map list, it could be put in the game, and maybe people would actually play KOTH. If it sucks, we can probably convert it to some other game mode easily enough.

I mean, all the game modes have at least one map that is worth playing right now, apart from KOTH:
DM - pb2dm1, arm
CTF - like 50 good maps and 1000s of excrement ones
1flag CTF - iunno, arenaball?
ELIM - dodgeball
SIEGE - siegecastle, zsiege, grave
PONG - soccer, otb_soccer

leaving 4 team ctf (gaaaay) and KOTH without any good maps :/

Rick · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2013, 06:16:52 PM »

To be honest, Koth sounds awesome.

ViciouZ · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2013, 06:40:07 PM »

Also, theme suggestions?

I vote aztec, if we can pull that off with the pball textures.

Rick · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2013, 09:38:05 PM »

I vote Industrial, it would look sweet. Or even an empty car park etc..

Beppo · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2013, 04:58:09 AM »

+1 for aztec