Well, the Pre-ALPHA shamefully doesn't support CTF for some unknown reason and I have already submitted it. However, if you want to help with the ALPHA, I can send you that as soon as I am done, which will be sometime this week. I have to tell you though, the sky may be completely screwed since I made the entire map the cliff wall bitmap. Ask why through a PM though, I don't want to start a rant about the GMAX crap I've been dealing with. Anyways, I hope to have the ALPHA finished by the end of this week at the latest. I'll start another thread as soon as it is finished.

*Right now the model is being written in MAX Script, which will take a long time. 377RAM doesn't support a lot, does it?

Err... No. I got like 2 gigs of ram which is maxed out for my pc..

Yeah, so I'm getting my laptop beefed up to 512, which actually has great affect, soon, so I hope it will fix my problem with slow stuff in GMAX and other things in general.

Second Link

Third Link

First Link

These are the pictures DarkHalo linked to.

Wow, that was the most disgusting reply I've ever had. Are you happy? Do you like to bash me? This map is hidious (if it is spelled wrong it only increases the meaning) compared to what I have in store for everyone with the BETA and FINAL. Hec, I am wanting people to see and tell me what needs to be changed, so thank you on reinsuring I need work on the map (I already new about the textures), but that is why there are ALPHA and BETA tests. Your retaliation is mute because of this reason. I know this map needs ground texturing, but this is an accomplishment for me since I have moved out of the fog and into the clear (literally by map). You'll regret your reply when you see the final results.

*****BTW, THANK YOU FOR WHOEVER REPOSTED MY PICS!!!!!!! I don't want to have to bother with photobucket yet, especially considering my computer has its Norton firewall down. Thanks to everyone who has helped me thus far too. It really means a ton.
Edited by DarkHalo003 on Mar 24, 2008 at 04:41 PM

Selentic has a valid point.

*sigh*

Well, I never said I was whining at you. I have taken what you have said into consideration. That is just how I respond, but some people don't think like I do so it is taken different ways. I respect that. Anyways, I have UV mapped, textured, and everything in GMAX, but it doesn't come out correctly. Something about the shaders, which is the major problem with my ALPHA right now. I could use some help with this, as when I am trying to work with GMAX, it doesn't work for some reason: I want to highlight the "canyon walls," but it only highlights the top. That is the crap I am dealing with right now. I also come across in tool, when it asks what the shader is for the ground, cliff, and hills. What do I select? (No tutorial I have senn has ever mentioned how to solve this problem.)

Listen, my response is this:
-First time going around, you should make things basic and not try your 100% best. Then, the second time you go around, you do good. Third time you change to greatness. Finally, you finish your work.

I never wanted to try and do this map at one time because I have the joy of making the map in steps, building a little support and hype, and anticipate and learn what I can do with it. I know I am just starting out with all of this mumbo-jumbo as far as professional work, but I am determined in making this map what I envision it to be. That is why you see me not giving up and ranting. That is why I am replying and proving that this map can be great. This is merely the beginning.


I know he does, and I ultimately respect that.
Edited by DarkHalo003 on Mar 24, 2008 at 06:07 PM

Who said I would finish the final map anytime soon? Why are you so dependant on this one prototype map to where you say my later ones will suck? You say my later ones will suck because this one does. I will make sure that will not be the case. Selentic, I don't want to cause problems, it is the last thing I want, but why do you say this stuff is hard? Did you not have the tutorials we have now? What are some maps you have done (your latest)? Are you part of any huge map team?

Hahaha, I got a kick out of that. Man, I just got slapped in the face (seriously XP). Listen, I know I'm new to mapmaking and all, but I am determined to get my map finished. I have said that at least five different times: This hardly even scratches the tip of the iceberg on what I am planning. Please accept that and leave that be. You base your judgement on your experiences, mapmaking, and what this extraordinarily weak version is. You didn't put in the fact that I'M the one working on this map. The community doesn't know me very well, since I just started here. I'm beyond determined and have plotted everything ahead of what you see and think now. What you see here is a scribble on asheet of paper, merely a basic shape. IT has nothing on even the BETA I have plotted out in my head. Like I said, this is merely the beginning. After the ALPHA, things will be different.....much different. Anyways, I would really like to see one of your maps though. I love testing maps more than anything, which is one of the things that drives me towards my goal. =/
Edited by DarkHalo003 on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:16 PM

Hey wheres my wuv? I DEMAND WUV!!!

Edited by CLS_GRUNT on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:18 PM

lol

"You are a good person and people say nice things about you."

What are some of his maps? I want to see the impossible. 0.o
Edited by DarkHalo003 on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:44 PM

0_o

I don't see why anyone's work should be kept a secret. Knowledge is meant to be shared for the benefit of all of us.
Edited by Me KS on Mar 24, 2008 at 10:15 PM

Damn straight! Maybe I should follow this rule from now on.lol.
Edited by DarkHalo003 on Mar 24, 2008 at 10:26 PM

Maybe they are giving me crap because I'm a rookie? I do use GMAX after all. =/

Mentioned by Bungie? Link please.

Actually it was Halo.bungie.org, not Bungie. Get your facts straigt people!

Actually most of you are in fact just insulting people. Very, very few here have master constructive criticism and more often than not dole out self-serving denigration in the guise of a critique.

Nope. But Everyone knows Kiwi. But apparently not that well.

hhahahano

1. If this is the map then serisly, this shouldnt even be on the forurms. You need alot of practice. But hey. Most people start out the same way. Go look at the map "Bighill". It sucks.
Ad now, Im alot better and still need practice. You like Selentics models? Think hes auesome?
Go look at selentics first map. Same thing as me.

So in the end, You need alot of practice. Ive been here for over a year, and ive made many,many box maps. But now, im better. So I recommend just keep practicing and start over.

Yea, Higuy..I definitely know what you mean. If you look at my second map, http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?fid=2332 it makes me laugh. But sooner or later you find out how to enhance your 3d modeling. PRACTICE!

my first map was better than your second map http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?fid=2980

Yea duh.

Ok this isn't a competition. "My First map was better" lol.. Textures are too tiled anyway. SOOOO. Any way back on topic guys.

I'm quickly posting this as a delayed update: The ALPHA won't be released in a while, so don't expect it to show up within a week or anytime relative to that. Same goes for my other two maps I am working on as well that are completely irrelevant to this map project. *Hint*
Edited by DarkHalo003 on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:06 PM


I also want to say that this was more of an announcment thread than anything else. I also want to say that the pics facing bases are two different bases in a U-shaped canyon. That is all. Thanks for responding to my map guys! I appreciate the tips!
Edited by DarkHalo003 on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:07 PM