Report, edit, etc...Posted by DaMiNaToR on 2007-01-02 at 09:41:26
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- Apocalypse -
The world as we know it is coming to an end. Zombies and demons are rampaging across the countryside, plagues and phamon have swept the globe and many, many people are losing their lives as humanity unites in a final desperate attempt to stave off their destiny...
I originally started working on this map for the December mapping contest, but gave up on entering after I realized the map dimensions were too big. This is going to be a very large project, with a ton of missions and plenty of battles, upgrades and whatever else you would find in your average RPG. This map mixes a lot of different map genres together, including Siege, RPG, and possibly Bound later on.
Progress
- Ideas
[progress]60[/progress]
- Terrain
[progress]45[/progress]
- Unit placement
[progress]40[/progress]
- Triggers
[progress]35[/progress]
Specifications
- Players
• 1-5 players
- Map tileset
• Badlands
- Map size
• 192x192
- Genre
• RPG, Siege & Bound.
Features
- Player Interface
Players start off inside a makeshift militia outpost in the center of the map. From there, they will travel all over the map on various rescue missions and other miscellaneous missions which they will be sent on. At the start of each mission, they will be given a countdown timer telling them when the next attack on the oupost will come, so they have to complete the mission and be back to the outpost quickly, or everyone dies. Each mission, after completion, will unlock new building, upgrade and weapon options. After the last mission there will be a long siege as a group of priests join the group and attempt to rid the planet of it's peril.
- What's new in your map that others have not done before?
• My custom siege system that uses wall traps in the place of ramps. Once the enemies kill a trap on a section of wall, a hole opens in the wall which they can get through and get inside (breaking through the wall).
• Alot of useable allied buildings that are activated by just walking up to them with a unit.
• You will be able to hijack civilian vehicles with a cool trigger system I came up with.
• The number of starting units is based on the number of people playing.
Details
- Useable units
• "AK-47"(Marine), "Propane Torch"(Firebat), "Shotgun"(Ghost), "Power Armor"(Goliath), "Convict"(Dark Templar), "Tank/Artillery"(Siege Tank), "Motorcycle"(Vulture), "Armored Van"(Duke Siege Tank), "Priest"(High Templar), "Tool Box"(SCV) and many more to come.
- Items
• No real items are planned so far, but you will be able to get in any "Armored Van"s and "Motorcycles" you find sitting on the streets and use them.
- Enemies
• "Dead Dog"(Zergling), "Mutant Rat"(Broodling), "Random Zombie"(Infested Kerrigan), "Black Knight"(Zealot), "???"(Archon). These are the ones I'm using up to the first mission, many more will come as I get further.
Screenshots / Demo
The Outpost:
Some pictures of my siege system and Zombies attacking:
The prison (inside and outside):
The airport and mall (outside):
An extended hill thing that I did:
Inside a civilian house:
Alot of the terrain is complements to ShadowRune(U), and a lot of people have already contributed in various ways:
- BlooDMooN
- Oo.Night.oO
- Mq3
- Dark_Marine_123
- Crimson_Phil
This is going to be great when I finish it, I'm just gonna say "Watch the hell out, Panzer." More coming soon...
Made mostly with Production Template
Report, edit, etc...Posted by CheatEnabled on 2007-01-02 at 10:15:23
I love the inside of the airport. That's really, really great. This sure is going to be a good map, so hurry!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Oo.Insane.oO on 2007-01-02 at 11:27:49
It looks like a cool map but id reccomend fixing your extended terrain its pretty blocky...Gl on this map tho im sure it will turn out good
Report, edit, etc...Posted by DaMiNaToR on 2007-01-04 at 08:23:20
UPDATES:
Now discriminating between militia units and stronger soldier units that you can get later on:
Marine - Militia [AK-47]
Firebat - Militia [Propane Torch]
Ghost - Militia [Shotgun]
Raynor (Marine) - Soldier [Assault Rifle]
Gui Montag - Soldier [Flamethrower]
Hero Ghost - Soldier [Sniper Rifle]
To cut down on sprite useage, trees will be replaced with Zerg Spires and Greater Spires [Mutated Trees].
Now discriminating between militia units and stronger soldier units that you can get later on:
Marine - Militia [AK-47]
Firebat - Militia [Propane Torch]
Ghost - Militia [Shotgun]
Raynor (Marine) - Soldier [Assault Rifle]
Gui Montag - Soldier [Flamethrower]
Hero Ghost - Soldier [Sniper Rifle]
To cut down on sprite useage, trees will be replaced with Zerg Spires and Greater Spires [Mutated Trees].
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Bioject on 2007-01-04 at 08:34:46
Geo Mode technoligy. Very niiice. I look forward to seeing your map in action!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by RPD_Nightmare on 2007-01-04 at 11:01:08
Hi there! i like it! The story looks very nice and really interestin'.
The terrain is good,especially the Mall and the Airport (last one is my favorite
)
But this game will have somethin' about special missions,secrets,or soemthin' like that? Coz could be interestin' for get a extra life or a secret weapon for example.
Will,i think that will be a good map
See you!
The terrain is good,especially the Mall and the Airport (last one is my favorite
)But this game will have somethin' about special missions,secrets,or soemthin' like that? Coz could be interestin' for get a extra life or a secret weapon for example.
Will,i think that will be a good map
See you!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by DaMiNaToR on 2007-01-04 at 11:46:07
QUOTE(RPD_Nightmare @ Jan 4 2007, 11:01 AM)
But this game will have somethin' about special missions,secrets,or soemthin' like that?
I'm planning on making it alot like Raccoon City as far as missions and secrets go.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by ETEFT on 2007-01-04 at 22:48:12
Looks like a great map, can't wait to play it. Keep up the good work 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by DaMiNaToR on 2007-01-05 at 10:39:20
UPDATE:
Trees will be going back to normal, I think. I'm just not sure how I'm gonna fill the whole map without using alot....
Suggestions would be welcome.
Trees will be going back to normal, I think. I'm just not sure how I'm gonna fill the whole map without using alot....
Suggestions would be welcome.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mp)Dungeon-Master on 2007-01-05 at 15:22:07
Looks cool, and about the trees.. perhaps the best bet is to put 2-3 per "screen". for example, when in the game, when you move your screen over a tree, you only see 2 or 3 others max. The only thing you got to do is balance the trees, putting the 1st, then 2nd, then 3rd, then 1st again..
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Dark_Marine_123 on 2007-01-05 at 19:28:03
He also wanted them to be on fire too D:
Report, edit, etc...Posted by DaMiNaToR on 2007-01-10 at 10:10:59
Yeah, I still could never really make that work...
I need something to fill up space, 2-3 trees per screen just won't cut it.
ADDITION:
UPDATE:
I'll probably end up using structure terrain to fill up most of the space. I'm actually starting to lose motivation on this map, but I'd probably regain it if I had some suggestions.
Also, since I'm still planning on using the burning tree effect, could someone post a tutorial on how to make fires with cloaked bunkers, please? Thanks.
I need something to fill up space, 2-3 trees per screen just won't cut it.
ADDITION:
UPDATE:
I'll probably end up using structure terrain to fill up most of the space. I'm actually starting to lose motivation on this map, but I'd probably regain it if I had some suggestions.
Also, since I'm still planning on using the burning tree effect, could someone post a tutorial on how to make fires with cloaked bunkers, please? Thanks.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Dark_Marine_123 on 2007-01-10 at 11:15:32
It happens to the best of us dam. Motivation goes thin for a couple days, but you'll find it again ;D
Look at me O.O
Look at me O.O
Report, edit, etc...Posted by DaMiNaToR on 2007-01-10 at 11:45:37
QUOTE(DaMiNaToR @ Jan 10 2007, 10:10 AM)
...if I had some suggestions.
Also, since I'm still planning on using the burning tree effect, could someone post a tutorial on how to make fires with cloaked bunkers, please? Thanks.
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Also, since I'm still planning on using the burning tree effect, could someone post a tutorial on how to make fires with cloaked bunkers, please? Thanks.
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QUOTE(Dark_Marine_123 @ Jan 10 2007, 11:15 AM)
It happens to the best of us dam. Motivation goes thin for a couple days, but you'll find it again ;D
Look at me O.O
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Look at me O.O
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Lol?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by 94Hours on 2007-01-10 at 12:50:09
Good luck with this! Is this kind of like a resident evil type map?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SolidFake on 2007-01-10 at 12:59:46
Sounds like real fun!
Except the ideas with the wall is nice.
Is this map a little GTA-Style?(with all the secrets and the vehicles)
Except the ideas with the wall is nice.
Is this map a little GTA-Style?(with all the secrets and the vehicles)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Dark_Marine_123 on 2007-01-10 at 18:49:02
Its kinda the opposite of RE: RC. You start holed up in your base, then expand, instead of starting expanded, then defending in the center.
Dam whats up lately, havent seen you on ;O
Dam whats up lately, havent seen you on ;O
Report, edit, etc...Posted by iHaveNoRegrets on 2007-01-10 at 19:02:45
Looks like a great map, gj. Best of luck throught the creation progress.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by DaMiNaToR on 2007-01-14 at 13:29:07
QUOTE(Dark_Marine_123 @ Jan 10 2007, 06:49 PM)
Dam whats up lately, havent seen you on ;O
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"What's up" is I'm back at boarding school where I can't play on b.net. All I can do is log onto the channel on Saturday night or Sunday, and only when it's really important that I talk to someone. The only connection I can get is wireless, so I'm too slow to play any games. I already told Silent all about it, so it's all set with CheF as long as I keep doing work and stay active on SeN.
UPDATE:
Expanded the terrain in the main outpost to include a parking lot thing and a place where "rescued" buildings are given to the players for use.
Working on the Prison mission...
ADDITION:
Hmm... I'll be able to get on this afternoon for playing, don't know how long though.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by EcHo on 2007-01-14 at 13:29:40
I see you added more stuff . Where is there a bound in this map anyways? Good luck in the map yo! If you need an unoffical tester, I'm avaliable most of the time.
. Where is there a bound in this map anyways? Good luck in the map yo! If you need an unoffical tester, I'm avaliable most of the time.Report, edit, etc...Posted by DaMiNaToR on 2007-01-14 at 13:33:27
There will be parts where you gotta dodge a bunch of stuff to get to some place, but I haven't even planned out when or where yet.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by EcHo on 2007-01-14 at 22:14:31
QUOTE(DaMiNaToR @ Jan 14 2007, 01:33 PM)
There will be parts where you gotta dodge a bunch of stuff to get to some place, but I haven't even planned out when or where yet.
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Possibly falling asphalt from breaking down buildings?
Just anidea contribution
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Dark_Marine_123 on 2007-01-15 at 02:09:44
Echo haven't you tested this map every other 5 tests anyway? O_O
Report, edit, etc...Posted by DaMiNaToR on 2007-01-25 at 08:16:59
No online tests for a while probably...
BTW, I'm also working on a mod at the same time, so this won't come out as fast as you may think. When it does, however, it will definitely satisfy people.
ADDITION:
At some point, I'll be using Tuxlar's "falling archon" effect that he used in his Rush trailer for some demons.
ADDITION:
UPDATE:
Doing a lot more work... I've finished about half the missions now.
I need a good system for making the street-wandering zombies the right difficulty for the level and evenly distributed throughout the map...
BTW, I'm also working on a mod at the same time, so this won't come out as fast as you may think. When it does, however, it will definitely satisfy people.
ADDITION:
At some point, I'll be using Tuxlar's "falling archon" effect that he used in his Rush trailer for some demons.
ADDITION:
UPDATE:
Doing a lot more work... I've finished about half the missions now.
I need a good system for making the street-wandering zombies the right difficulty for the level and evenly distributed throughout the map...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by EcHo on 2007-01-25 at 18:27:17
Where you been!? I hope to see some updates soon