Quote: While originality is important and can help a project stand out it is never the only aspect
a good level requires. Designers sometimes become so focused on trying to be original that
they lose their focus on other important elements. Originality means little if other aspects are
horrible, for example the lighting or the gameplay. Developing originality always requires a
solid base on which to build, and this is where originality often goes awry.
Usually, the problem arises from bad priorities. Without a stable base, original creations
cannot be built. Design and create the base first, and then grow the rest into something
original.
For example, say a designer decided to start a level with the ultimate goal of using purple
lighting as an original theme. By deciding this, they have skipped multiple, vital steps and
are completely missing the solid base upon which the environment is built. Purple will
probably not complement any other color in the level, or match the atmosphere. Therefore
it is important to avoid making random design decisions without considering other aspects
it will eventually mix with. Adjust the gameplay and colors according to the theme and
purpose – not simply to be original.

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Update on the hud:

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Replaced the nade icons.
Plasnades do switch now, unlike in Pitfall.
Text is in the bottom right.
Motion tracker is Jesse's and is fixed.
No more red hud overlay of death.
Chief screams in pain when hurt

Quote: --- Original message by: abkarch
first evar animation. (yea i know its idle, but ill do others later)

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Quote: --- Original Message by: DeeHunter
Quote: While originality is important and can help a project stand out it is never the only aspect
a good level requires. Designers sometimes become so focused on trying to be original that
they lose their focus on other important elements. Originality means little if other aspects are
horrible, for example the lighting or the gameplay. Developing originality always requires a
solid base on which to build, and this is where originality often goes awry.
Usually, the problem arises from bad priorities. Without a stable base, original creations
cannot be built. Design and create the base first, and then grow the rest into something
original.
For example, say a designer decided to start a level with the ultimate goal of using purple
lighting as an original theme. By deciding this, they have skipped multiple, vital steps and
are completely missing the solid base upon which the environment is built. Purple will
probably not complement any other color in the level, or match the atmosphere. Therefore
it is important to avoid making random design decisions without considering other aspects
it will eventually mix with. Adjust the gameplay and colors according to the theme and
purpose – not simply to be original.

Quote: --- Original message by: MoooseGuy
A small update on the firefight bsp, this is updated with tunnels (the small buildings between the spires), lighting fixes, skybox fixes, and a new base where stuff spawns and shiz.
Remember that the texturing, lighting, and everything else is not final.



Anyways, peace y'all, I'm going off for a week, see you then.