ex_Ichar_IV map

[Loxn]

Because nobody writes a lot in the forum, I have thought to publish my map here to entertain 

History to the map:
http://wh40k.lexicanum.de/wiki/Ichar_IV
http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Ichar_IV
(german history is much better  )


Pictures: http://img.pulseone.at/multiupload-895a5745ef;3ef268b1c4;5dae45beb4;4e4f72bff8;cfd8b380dd;c7301d465d;aa2302b47c;a142ef5083;e6020f29a6;53178363ac.html

-the map isnt ready
-tips are always good
-this map is only for "ex"

and now talk about my map!  <3

[ChromeAngel]

Ohh sweet! A new map!

Hello Loxn!

Looks like you've spent some time on this.  Have you tested the doorways for carnifex friendliness yet?  Small doorways can be a problem.

I'm not seeing any objective markers in these pics.  Are you OK with how the EX objective system works?

Window and door frames add easily improve the realism of a map.  I think a few of your doorways here could benefit.

I like the look of that landing pad.  Can't wait to have a nose around in person. 

[Loxn]

Have you tested the doorways for carnifex friendliness yet

yes, but i havnt tested thrope yet.

Are you OK with how the EX objective system works

simply easy, but i had to read the manual first to create the mission/ex_mission
and...
does the "ex_dropzone" need more place then it actually is?
sometimes i spawn in some other place (alone on the map) or does the "compile settings for map testing" ruin the spawnpoints?

Window and door frames add easily improve the realism of a map

sry my fault i doesnt take lots of photos

[ChromeAngel]

does the "ex_dropzone" need more place then it actually is?
sometimes i spawn in some other place (alone on the map) or does the "compile settings for map testing" ruin the spawnpoints?

ex_dropzone(s) won't be used if their is anything solid in any part of them, but the box you see in hammer is pretty much accurate to the space it checks for solids in-game.

ex_dropzone's are only selected in relation to the ex_objective they are related to.  If their is no ex_objective belonging to the team you're on the location you get spawned goes through a series of fall back cases trying to find a valid place to put you.

[Loxn]

i think its not enough, you must put the zones far away from walls etc. to spawn there (and yes i see the big box)

[Typheron]

you need to make sure no part of anything is touching it, those spawn boxes can be fickle beasts and they really don't like sitting on a displacement.

Also remember they need to be assigned an objective to function correctly as part of the spawning system.

The old MDK for Ex used to have a nice example of how it worked as a map for hammer.

[Loxn]

new version new pics:
http://img.pulseone.at/multiupload-31d9544dbf;58155842c5;1cf13d3763;5cb4456f52;ccdf0763a4;90d2468b82;6cc053c14f;713fd3f7bd;eab6f0d838;afab04170d;45ce593452;b0914c547f;5a884c3aca;de0b465e9a;70579b0e8b;1a1b99a2fd.html

(sry 4 "small" link) 

[Loxn]

:<

[Bahl]

:<

Sad to see that face :-(. I like the looks of your new version though! I can't distinguish from the old version, since I wasn't active here when you posted it. Do you want to continue on your map and has it reached a testable state?

In a note for possible improvements: When designing maps for the old RS1, I liked to add kinda gothic elements to the architecture to give it the special feel of the 40k universe. I see you make good use of the models, but encourage you to try adding some pillars, church style frames and similar things to your walls.

[Loxn]

Some new PICS !

http://img.pulseone.at/multiupload-e36d805a7b;a7ecbb17b1;85c66011c0;2a93946a1d;b06a67ba76;f510c3a43d;64e61017b9;d739394546;84e7e4801a;6b6665a362;ff6c7bcb1a;1dd225491d;39c961226a;e4d7938840;bbd9880141;692c812a43;cdfe2bca6a;eb6eb0e56c;1302c94b82;4a995007cd.html

[Typheron]

good stuff, hows the objectives?

[Loxn]

fixed:
-few more spawnpoints on every objective (minimum 10)
-left side outside the warehouse "trophe bug" fixed
-some textures deleted 4 more fps

[Loxn]

fixed:
-space marine next objective is now landraider and not the "middle"
-model was outside the map

[Loxn]

fixed:
-some unrealistic bricks
-linked the 2 doors of the warehouse
-thunderhawk cast shadow
-a new ladder (for s-marines) between landraider obj. and the redroom obj.