Ok its been quite a while since Ive done anything Halo related, let alone release anything. The screens that Im about to show are from a map that is almost complete. The only task remaining is setting up the gametypes as well as weapon spawns. The map is a medium to small sized map. The goal of the project was to create a map that had decent cover as well a open areas that stress the height advantage of the sniper posts, center platforms and bases. Feedback from weapon placement to textures would be greatly appreciated.

I love the look of that map, almost like a hang 'em high. Good job, I would say show us some more screens, so we could better judge the map

That looks great. What was the theme that you had intended to go for in making this map? To me, it seems like some sort of ruins. I would like the map even more if the playable area wasn't surrounded by steep cliffs so you could see the sky, but that's just my opinion.
Edited by Me KS on Mar 18, 2008 at 02:31 PM

I relley like that map. You got my download just get your angles right so the overall map looks more forerunner. also work on your UVW mapping or better yet UVW unwrap the map

One quick question: Does anyone enjoy background music or is the music purely an annoyance?

NO music, But please add some background noise, like heavy wind or something

music is purely an annoyance a BIG annoyance

Ummm... why are there random blue spots on the top view?

I like the layout. Could I get a picture of the drop off?

wow good job! Even know the model could of been a bit better, I still really like it. It reminds me of GoW's map Gridlock.

Oh yea

Re run Lightmaps in tool.

tool lightmaps levels\(yourmap)\(yourmap) (yourmap) 0 0.5

For good contrast :)

When you want to make machinimas I guess it is... otherwise, a Sound Scenery easter egg could be cool using some cool Halo3 music... other than that, I'd suggest fixing your UVs on the Forerunner Tile thing. Atleast 2 times increase so they look more like tiles than blocks. Also, the wall on the right side, should be defined as Rock instead of forerunner structure. It would look MUCH better

Why are some corners purple? Or is just Kiwi seeing this?

No, I see it too. I think, if anything, it's elite blood.

I see them kiwi, in the second pic right side I think thats for team things?

When making machinima's it is no problem at all becasue you add the sounds back in later, never record actual sounds while shooting.... During game play it is the most annoying thing that you could add.

Yep the blue lights indicate the player bases. Im removing the placeholder music I had and replacing it with ambience and adding a couple easter eggs :) And finally heres another screen.

this reminds me of delta halo when i jump on the cliffs and run to the area where the envy skull is in.(halo 2)

The map is very close to completion, only requiring weapon placement and gametype setup. The gametypes I was thinking of including are Oddball, CTF, and KOTH and mabey race if people want it.

Those trenches would look really great with water. Loving this map, by the way.

all i can say is work on the textures and uvs. the square tile thing should use the the same uvw size everywhere. at some parts it looks good but other places its too big and stretched.

also, in the little U-shaped trail looking part, i guess thats what it is, needs a different texture. stone blocks wouldn't be wavy like that or they'd be broken. use a sand texture for that part.

Yes they can be wavy. Play sanctuary and look at the model.

Good point but it doesnt really look right to me. like i said maybe put sand there or something and like invader said you could add water over it. I actually have a perfect texture you could use there from halo 2 which would work great.

I like how you actually modeled a backdrop in there. But pop some new textures on there.

You beleveled too much. *has no clue what that means*

lol

I would like to see a different sky actually, but i like the map. A dawn or dusk type sky i think would look awesome. I like those textures,

What weapon set are you using. Standard halo 1? I think any set would go well, please at least put a plasma pistol in there.

The level kinda reminds me of a Unreal Tournament level. Look for a sky that would go best with it from UT pictures and this map would be perfect.

Looks cool but it looks like it could use some color. Maybe in the ditch that goes around the corner have it grass with trees and plants. Maybe add some more spots for trees. Delta/Ruins in Halo usually have some sort of plant in it.

WOW.

It takes a lot to impress selentic. I think that right there just earned my download when you release it. XD
Edited by Scorpio on Mar 19, 2008 at 11:30 AM

I have a feeling he was looking at The Pit and Highem' High when he was modeling this.

Ok gave the cliffs a little more work + new texture let me know what you think. Just ran a quick radiosity and I have yet to add detail maps and a bump map.
View 1

View 2

I like the looks of this level it is very different and reminiscent but not the same as Arteen's Delta Ruins level http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?fid=1136 however the color/texture of the cliffs appears to be too close in hue to the primary feature of the ruins making the color palate of the map appear monotone. Maybe change the cliff texture or add some accent scenery like wisps of grass growing in the corners of the wall bases and possibly a few vines hanging down the cliff walls. Maybe a couple of trees above and beyond the top of the cliffs. This is looking very nice in any case.

Alrighty so far Ive added some sparse grass to the map, and set up KOTH and Oddball. The remaining gametype that Im going to setup is CTF (unless people want race). I guess I will also cite my areas of inspiration for the map. The map originally started as a Hang em High inspired map with long drops from the bases and some bridges interconnecting the bases. The map also originally was an metallic indoor map. About the only parts of that map remaining is the arrangement of the tombstones. Also the locale is a windswept desert plateau located on Installation 05.

Also this is all done in Gmax and Photoshop Elements

Edited by Dontu on Mar 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM