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    demotion for botervloot

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    Posted · Edited by Botervloot

    Whaaat :V

    Dude

    I've only dueled 2 guys

    And I don't even know you

    Let alone BANNING someone for LOSING a duel, I haven't even banned anyone for over a month

    Oh, more bans:

    • Hakkin was a prick and a provoking bastard. The "advise" to get banned was given by another (admin?) person, and he was pushing the lines. I'm patient, but he was just constantly provoking me.

    • With NEX is messed up the reason for the ban. I didn't knew how the console commands for banning worked, and the 100 is probably mean for the time of the ban.

    • Purple Hakkin (see 1) is even more terrible. He's not only a dick, he provoked me outside of the game. Spamming constantly.

    • Vegeta was delaying the arena game by "taunting" and "playing around" (having fun) therefor delaying the end result of the game. People had to wait about 5-8 min every time before he was done having his fun, only to start again the next round. Plain annoying.

    They all got what they deserved, most of them aren't even permanent bans. A kick doesn't work you see. They just rejoin and start anew. A ban is far more effective.

    zs_seclusion

    in Pufulet's Mapping Playground

    Posted · Edited by Botervloot

    Comments

    - Light_environment doesn't fit the lightning of the skybox;

    fix this by measuring the light of the skybox (do that by selecting the color of the moon)

    and adding this to the color of the light_environment.

    - Though the outside looks interesting in terms of geometry, it would also be fun for the zombies to add

    physics props. The zombies can throw those around. Perhaps also some cover for the zombies to hide behind.

    - Some inside area's are far too open and bland; planning these areas better, by making several rooms or

    separating them by making 2 buildings, instead of one big one.

    - Different colors of light might make it more interesting. Beware that it doesn't become too distracting for the player.

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    To make certain spots more interesting, you can use several things (all examples):

    - env_steam with some pipes. The steam blowing from the pipes should be minimal, and should only be made to

    give it a nice touch. Other effects are also preferable. Just make sure they make sense (lasers coming from steam pipes make no sense, even in Hammer).

    - Slightly destructed/destructible environment. It'll give it immersion, and a sense of decay. Note that this

    shouldn't be used in say, new modern buildings.

    - Select a certain style when you start map: don't try to combine modern and ancient together (unless this is part of the style).

    Say, you'd choose a "Forest" style; you don't want any shiny metal and brand new pipes there. You'd want to have an almost 100% wood based map, with overgrown plants and flora everywhere.

    - Look at Team Fortress 2. Using way to many signs isn't a bad thing. New players need to get around maps they don't know yet. Make sure they know where everything is, by using signs

    or obvious routes (darkened areas usually mean something "off-road", lit areas mean something where they can go).

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    Overall, I can see you're improving and trying different things. Make sure you think before you map; draw things and ideas on a paper first.

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    This is a very interesting website to look for input from professional mappers. They also describe different workflows.

    http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/

    Free e-book workflow!

    http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/categories/books_dvds/ultimate-level-design-guide-11day-level-design-guide-ebooks.php

    Portal 2 mapping

    in Clavus Studios

    Posted · Edited by Botervloot

    I have to say, I quite liked it.

    Still, it's not really that subtle even so. Only after a lot of trail and error did I see how I could make it. The lightning is really bland, and so is the environment. I also disliked the use of the portal-gun; I didn't really use it that much at all.

    Portal 2 mapping

    in Clavus Studios

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    I think Entry01 is too difficult, mostly due to it's lack of context. Test chambers within Portal & Portal 2 follow a similar format: Chamber 1: Teach a player a new mechanic, Chamber 2: Give them an example of how to use the mechanic, to get them thinking about it for the next chamber and Chamber 3: Stick them puzzling situation utilising the stuff they know about.

    My feedback would be to try and follow the format Portal & Portal: each chamber should have an objective to achieve - something to teach the player.

    Also, check out the Summer Mapping Initiative contest thinkingwithportals.com are running: http://contest.thinkingwithportals.com/

    The deadline is far too soon. Also, if Clavus just got to know the portal 2 tools, he won't stand a chance.

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