surf_nostromo

Hello everyone,
I have been working on a new map for a while now, and I would like you guys to see it. Its a linear t4-5 map that is inspired by maps like 4dimensional, island, and sci-fi. It has a science fiction theme which uses landmark tps overtly to induce a sense of high technology. I am using two texture packs heavily to achieve the look: pk1 and pk2 (they are great, go download them). The name is from the ship in alien.

The main course is done, but there is a lot of detail work still left. I want to add some bonuses, but I only have an idea for one so far.

Here is a pretty recent video, although the end has changed since then: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQqQ46rLSKA

Here some fresh pics:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...3-23_00003.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...3-23_00005.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...3-23_00006.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...3-23_00010.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...3-23_00012.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...3-23_00013.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...3-23_00020.jpg

Here is a download link to the alpha: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ogyb7sd43...lpha2.bsp?dl=0

Give it a try and tell me what you think. I hope all of you enjoy it.

Idk, I like the metal textures.
the surf has good flow and looks good

The surf is brilliant and I'm loving the futuristic sci-fi theme. Good stuff, can't wait for it!

Yo,
So I had an idea for a nameplate which I worked on today and yesterday, and it turned out really good. It fits the theme and looks sharp. Here is an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT_i...ature=youtu.be

There are two textures that go into the effect, one for the scan lines and one for the name. The problem is that both of these textures are about 30,000kb in size (for reference, this is about the file size of surf_overgrowth). At this point, the packed map would be about 100,000 kb in size, and it would probably get larger as it gets more finished. So I am wonder if its worth it. One solution would be to nix the animated name and just use the scan lines which is only 10,000kb; I plan on using the scan line texture more in other areas for signs as details.

Is it important to keep the file size down? Also does any one know a better way to do this?

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Originally Posted by horsefeathers

Is it important to keep the file size down? Also does any one know a better way to do this?

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You could just make a scrolling texture for the scanlines (See here [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/...fall_Material] or just look at the source of a waterfall/river texture) What format did you convert to vtf when making your name? .png is smaller than .tga IIRC

Looks really cool btw. If you can keep the map under 150~ people won't mind as long as the map as a whole is good (lt_unicorn is about 160mb and nobody would complain about that, however people will probably remove fruits2 and froots from their HDD since they're just 200mb of puke)

The map looks super fun, I'm looking forward to trying it out!

thanks for the tip jux, I will definitely look into that. I was going to try png to see if I could get some compression out of it.

Edit: png didn't save any datas.

If it's worth wasting that much space for putting your name into your map...

So I guess you think its not worth it.

I personally don't put my name into my maps anymore so no, I don't think it's worth it.