New Map - Ranger by FourthX

[James]

The contrast in color of the tree's and grass is decent. I've grown attached to the "lolli-pop" trees, so I don't really like that tree texture. Also, the smooth shading you added makes it look pretty.

[Deranged]

Hoping you dont mind if i steal that billboard tree texture it looks nice and i need something like that for filler

[Termin8oR]

Yeah, the tree is gorgeous.

[Krewzer]

Beautiful work.

However, to be honest, the trees need more work.  This style of tree would work for something like a palm tree really nicely.  But for the maple tree or whatever it is just seems too weird. Would it be possible to put the lollipop tree in the middle and have the leaf models coming out of it?
There's some strange shadows on the ground, I'm not sure if it's from the terrain or the hint brushes, just looks strange.

It's also a sign that you're a stand up man, since you've already proven your mapping abilities and have come to this forum allowing others to make suggestions.

Good job 4th

[Deranged]

Beautiful work.

However, to be honest, the trees need more work.  This style of tree would work for something like a palm tree really nicely.  But for the maple tree or whatever it is just seems too weird. Would it be possible to put the lollipop tree in the middle and have the leaf models coming out of it?
There's some strange shadows on the ground, I'm not sure if it's from the terrain or the hint brushes, just looks strange.

It's also a sign that you're a stand up man, since you've already proven your mapping abilities and have come to this forum allowing others to make suggestions.

Good job 4th

That style of tree is what is called a polygonal trunk with billboard/crossed leave textures. when on the ground it looks beautiful. the only time it looks wrong is when youre in noclip flying around

Which is why I want to use that texture.. or if I HAVE to, find my own on turbosquid or w/e

[FourthX]

Krew my hobo homie, the trees have the lolipop shape in place with clip brushes.

Deranged: Knock yourself out, just do me a favor and don't release anything with it until I have ranger done, shouldn't be more than another week or so.

FtX

PS: Alpha Trees with shadows tutorial coming soon, it was one of those happy accidents so I need to reproduce it and make sure I have all the ideas straight in my head.

[Kaos]

i wished my comp could handle reflective water =[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[

[MosEz]

make a low or high way like roundup? :/

but awesome map

[jitspoe]

Did you mean to share the .wal file instead of .tga?  It works, but a 32bit image would look better.  Anyway, I've attached a demo of some things you may wish to revise.  I've also uploaded it to the beta server (see PM).

[FourthX]

I only have a .wal for it I think, I'll check when I get home.

FtX

[cusoman]

LOOOOOOVEEE THE TREEES.  Mostly because just yesterday i was messing with trees that look almost identical to yours.  Personally i think that tree style is much more realistic and eye pleasing than the current "loli-pop" style.  Good work FourthX
-Cusoman

[y00tz]

It's still lollipop style...  but it does look much better, it's actually the tree shadows I'm most impressed with.

[Edgecrusher]

Let's revive this thread, since as Fx stated, he's back from work.

When will Ranger be out of beta?

[Byz]

trees<3

[FourthX]

Hey all, this map is pretty close to done, if anyone has any last minute suggestions I'm all ears. Also, as I've said earlier I will share all info on how it's done when it's done so anyone wanting the know how just has a little longer to wait.

4thX

[James]

Make all the walls transparent and write <iP>Blitz in rainbow colors on the walls, this will ensure pub time.

[Herron]

Make all the walls transparent and write <iP>Blitz in rainbow colors on the walls, this will ensure pub time.

and be sure to have one of the teams spawn facing the wrong direction

[FourthX]

And cockers/steel barrels for all! Tralala!!

4thX

[Edgecrusher]

And cockers/steel barrels for all! Tralala!!

4thX

At first I freaked out.

At second I woke up.

At third I realised it was only a dream (praise the someone).