I'm releasing a new map in a few weeks and I am organizing a map testing session over at RealworldCE.com.

Here's the original thread : http://www.realworldce.com/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=2606&start=60#p39477

Here's my blog about the map - with pictures : http://blackcrypt.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/130/

The server will be running the map over 3 days (Fri - Sun). Hope a few of you can join in at some point during the event.


Edited by Black Crypt on May 22, 2014 at 02:59 PM

Did you add porn room yet?

dat waterfall

Halo for speed :D

I dont know, if I can join in to that server, i have tried to enter other realworld servers but they wouldn't let me join :(

Looks awesome! I'll be looking forward to testing this out :)

Have you thought about presenting the final version of this map in this year's CE3?

Although i reckon any issues will have been found by now, i still would be happy to join
and play/test for a while over that weekend, hopefully i will be at home during them times to do it.
Will let you know over xfire closer to the time if i'm able to.

some of the pictures are quite old, but still represent the general feel of the map. The Police hog is a CUSTOM build from scratch. There will NOT be a porn room.

I had not considered submitting the map to CE3. I am now, but I don't want to commit myself to any time frame - the map is my priority.
Edited by Black Crypt on May 23, 2014 at 01:04 PM

Will try to join beta =D

The more the merrier!

Very beautiful map ! Nice job Black Crypt !

Awesome, thanks for considering :D -and yeah, I totally understand; everyone in the community deserves good-quality maps, so I'm glad you prioritize that ^^

You can release the map on your own schedule if you'd like, as long as you feel comfortable enough to present what you have on the show.
In this case, the only restriction you will have is that you shouldn't* release the map before CE3 (probably July 19). (After that date, you can get it out whenever you'd like)

* = this is more of a tradition we have instead of an official rule
Edited by renegade343 on May 23, 2014 at 08:34 PM

Hey, I'm interested in testing your map. Looking forward to joining you guys Friday night.


Edited by Hurley on May 24, 2014 at 08:31 PM

Don't forgot the all weekend test session coming up this weekend!!

Here's the Lumoria sky with better clouds...



The sky in my new map is a modified version of the Lumoria sky.
Edited by Black Crypt on May 26, 2014 at 11:18 PM

Would you mind if I put the map in the maplist for this gamenight? http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm%3Fpage=topic&topicID=46141&start=1

Mmm, it's my 2.5 year old baby. The weekender session release (this coming Friday) was intended to be for a small group of individuals for testing gameplay and map integrity. It got a bit bigger than that.

The map is on target for it's beta release this coming Friday, you can download it and try it on our RealwordCE test server (preferred) and what you do with it after that I have no control over.

Saying that, there may be issues with the map that might spoil your game night - for example phantom polys, which I'm currently trying to track down and eliminate.

Short answer is yes you can if you really want to, but I would rather you didn't.

What I would request though is that if you do use it for your game night and you do experience any issues with the map that affect gameplay etc, that you post your experiences at the link below...

http://www.realworldce.com/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=2606&p=39530#p39516

Meanwhile in Sapien...


Edited by Black Crypt on May 27, 2014 at 09:52 AM

looks like a secret room or a spawn room with teleports

Good guess but wrong. I call it the 'Interchange' and it will become a very important part of the map for pedestrians.

I spent the night making a few rather drastic changes to the map. I hope it was worth it.
Edited by Black Crypt on May 28, 2014 at 07:18 AM

I'll be there :)

Today is the day!

Download link will be available from this location....

http://it.xfire.com/communities/realworld/news/8555653/?#

Well, you're over the time already.

Map DownloadL To be Announced Later...seriously.

Apologies for the delay. I am waiting for Harb. There seems to be a problem connecting to the ftp file server.

[UPDATE]

Server will be online very shortly, you will not need to download the map if you have HAC installled.


[UPDATE]

Server is ON.

Clearing Ground Public Beta - Weekender


Edited by Black Crypt on May 30, 2014 at 02:49 PM

Download: http://www.xfire.com/communities/realworld/news/8555653
Edited by Sceny on May 30, 2014 at 03:11 PM

The page you were looking for doesn't exist.

You may have mistyped the address or the page may have moved.
Edited by altis94 on May 30, 2014 at 03:15 PM

Server is running and map downlink is active!!!!

Im getting 3.8kb/s. Whats up?

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I can give you FTP access to upload a mirror to the HaloCE3.com website (I can track download counts too). Just PM me if your site can't handle the traffic
Edited by MatthewDratt on May 30, 2014 at 05:42 PM

I would like to accept your offer matthew :)

I had some really stupid stuff go on earlier so we got started a bit later than expected, but quite a few players came in - at one point server was full. Lots of fantastic comments. Thank you guys.

Remember though that this is an all weekend event - I will be active as much as is humanly possible, but please just try the map (preferably all in the same server - IP address below) and let me know in this thread or the one at realworldce.com (http://www.realworldce.com/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=2606&view=unread#p39568) what you think of the map - good, bad, ugly or whatever.

Your support and critisism is very welcome.

RealworldCE Server : 82.8.35.111:2332 ''Clearing Ground Public Beta - Weekender''
Edited by Black Crypt on May 30, 2014 at 09:02 PM

sorry for my low graphics xd

i have a bad PC

I think the map is very big and plain in certain aeras (liking the outdoor parts in general), the tunnels needs more distinctive things, you could add signs or something. Oh also danger stripes before pits of death would be welcome.
The spawning areas are also way too exposed, and the main team hub is too opened and can be spammed easily. I also think that It's sad how you can get down but it takes ages to go up... It's also frustrating.
Actually it doesnt look like it was designed with fast paced gameplay as halo tends to create

I really want to see a newer weapon tagset.

Currently there are 2 outdoor areas, and neither of them can be described as 'plain'. Tunnels are tunnels - they connect one area to another and are designed to facilitate fast racing. There are plenty of tricky areas to navigate other than in the tunnels - the clearing, the ravine (waterfall and pond area) and the crevasse, not to mention the top parts of the race route such as the jump over the blue flag base.

The base spawning positions are spaced wide and evenly - your point about the map not being designed for fast gameplay contradicts your complaint about the spawn points, you are saying that you are exposed when spawning, then act faster to stay alive.

There are no 'pits of death' other than the pond which has a warning sign each side of it.

The dreaded 'pit of death'!...






Edited by Black Crypt on Jun 2, 2014 at 05:41 PM
Edited by Black Crypt on Jun 26, 2014 at 05:08 PM

The map or the pond? The pond has one, the map doesn't need one.

The map looks amazing, I hope we see more maps from you in the future.

You should use blending to add some pond scum to the edge of that lake thing. Also, the waterfall continues too perfectly underwater, and the waterfall needs more mist (halo stock tags are available)


also, please ad advanced fish AI that move when you get near them

cod ghosts joke

Can you post some pics of examples from other maps where water (falling) blends with other water (in a pool)?
Edited by Black Crypt on Jun 27, 2014 at 08:05 PM

I have some more pictures..


















Edited by Black Crypt on Jun 27, 2014 at 08:13 PM