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You're on your way to: VALLEY; Testers needed!
Topic Started: Sep 21 2008, 04:57 AM (960 Views)
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Update: cp_valley has entered alpha testing! I need some doggone help!

Current version: alpha 1
Download it here.


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(The rest of this doesn't really apply anymore)
So, I've cracked open Hammer for the first time in several months and started work on a 5-CP map called Valley, using the Alpine terrain set. It doesn't have much detail yet, but I have the overall layout planned and RED's side of the map built (though you wouldn't know it from all the orange dev textures I'm using).

Here are some screenshots of what I've done so far:

Fear the orange. The respawn area is underneath the cap, and the home team climbs up from behind using ramps.

Worst. Door. Ever. At least it opens.

This one, on the other hand, is simply painted on.

The second and fourth CPs are bridges. The pit beneath each bridge will be a killzone, but right now you just plummet until you hit the skybox. Speaking of the skybox, it's the same one as on Lumberyard.

Definitely in need of detail. In the area between the 2nd/4th and 3rd CPs, I'm planning to have a number of small hills connected by impromptu log bridges. By going to the high ground, one trades mobility for an advantage over anyone on the lower ground.

The map is far from playable, but I'll keep you up-to-date.
Edited by Walliard, Apr 23 2009, 06:04 PM.
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Hmmm...

Instead of a killzone I'd have a lowered bit, from which you have to run a fair way to get back up, or rocket/demo up. Gives it a bit of diversity.
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or a train track, so we can have both a killzone and a lowered bit!

>_>

(hey wally where did you learn how to make maps)
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Ahahahaha- *snort* -hahahaha- *snort* -heheheh

i like moo's idea

and yay, 5-point CP/alpine
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it lacks detail and stuff but that's to be expected from a map that's in very early development

cool!
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Hmmm...

Instead of a killzone I'd have a lowered bit, from which you have to run a fair way to get back up, or rocket/demo up. Gives it a bit of diversity.

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Suggestions duly noted.

@Moon: http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Main_Page
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Ok, hop aboard then. Adventure awaits.

Map idea looks pretty cool, and hopefully it'll be a fun map. :D
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So I finally worked on this again today.

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I put this in as a basic obstacle between the 3rd and 4th CPs before coming back to this topic and remembering my original plan...
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I'm planning to have a number of small hills connected by impromptu log bridges.

...But I think this might work too. Obviously it'll eventually be more polished and I'll probably have to widen the tunnels, but I tried it out just now and it feels alright.

Anyway, once I decide on how to tackle this part and tidy up a few other things, the map will be suitable for playtesting.
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Interesting!

I might finally return to TF2 for this. >_>
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cp_valley pre-pre-alpha is go! Only took, what, four months?

http://rapidshare.com/files/180010414/cp_valley_test.bsp

Some important notes:
-Only the middle three points are in right now, mainly because I accidentally deleted the red base.
-As I said, it's pre-pre-alpha. >_> What I'm looking for right now is feedback on the overall layout and concept (at least of the 3/5 that's present) as well as some rudimentary playtesting to catch horrible clipping errors and the like.
-Yes, invisible walls. Deal with them.
-The "hills" (more like blocks) outside the central CP building will allow you to access the battlements once I add those in. Also, Engineers can't build on them.

So please download it, mess around if you'd like, and once enough people have it I want to test it out on the bigfort server.
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Pretend I put something witty here.

oooh

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Also, I just realized that I forgot the spawn protection. The doors are team-specific, but you can still slip in while they're open.
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IMO, test-run of this on our server sometime.

Also, from running around it alone, I'd say that the 3-CP version would make a sexy Arena map. A few things strike me as weird, but I can't judge really, since we haven't playtested. Looking forward to that, though.
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IMO, test-run of this on our server sometime.
IMO a Friday night when I can stay up late enough to play with a decent amount of you. =\
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Ok, hop aboard then. Adventure awaits.

Just need a quick reminder: Where should I save this to?
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C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\<username>\team fortress 2\tf\maps

Gotta run an errand, but I'll be ready to test it in an hour or so.
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Ahahahaha- *snort* -hahahaha- *snort* -heheheh

are you supposed to be able to stand on that giant wall between the log thingers and the outer CP?

i can get up there as a demOPman, but i cannot get down ):
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Yeah, that probably not going to be in the release version, but it's not too harmful if it is. So, who wants to take it for a spin?
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Ok, hop aboard then. Adventure awaits.

BIG playtest in BIG Fortress? I'm in, but probably only for a little bit, since I have homework.
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Another version already? I'm on a roll!

*drops a pre*

http://rapidshare.com/files/180417200/cp_valley_test2.bsp

Changes:
-Fixed floating signs.
-Fixed spawnroom doors sending people underground.
-BLU can now safely change classes in their spawnroom.
-Added spawn protection barriers.
-Added team-coloured resupply signs.
-Changed BLU spawn building to metal, and RED spawn building to brick. Hopefully it'll be easier to navigate now, but I make no promises.
-Falling into the trenches no longer damages you, but you might still take damage if you jump or get airblasted.
-Pseudo-battlements: a few windows in the middle building for sniping, and small semi-protected balconies which link to the hill network.
-Added large glass panes near the middle CP to provide cover. May change them to walls later if the visibility proves too advantageous to attackers.
-Scattered a few health/ammo pickups.
-Added some basic lighting.
(Maybe others that I've forgotten.)

Haven't made any major changes to the layout, mainly because I want to see how the balcony access changes the nature of the hills area. I like Chrono's idea of the hills leading up to the top of the rock wall(it'll be more cliff-like later, most likely), but I'm not quite sure how to approach it yet. Also, I still have 2 more CPs to add, and I'd rather extend the map outwards than place them on the inside areas, even if I moved the bridges out a little.

Also, I'm editing my list of alpha version goals into the first post. When those are done, the map will be publicly released.

Finally, as a point of curiosity: should there be a roof over the middle CP, or not? It's mainly an aesthetic decision, since rocket/sticky-jumping in probably won't be a very wise choice due to sentries. A skylight would also be a possibility.
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go with the skylight, IMO

a box of openness in the middle of the roof
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Actually, there's a skylight model I was thinking of using.
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Ok, hop aboard then. Adventure awaits.

I like the skylight idea.
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I kind of like it open... that way demos can shoot stickies over the glass walls.
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hmm

that was another entry point(for soldiers and demos) to the middle as well as nade/stick hail

as you said, sentries, but it gave more opportunities - imo the current entrances to the middle point are a bit uncomfortable and limited. it is most similar to well's middle point, but in well the side entrances don't face each other and has four ramps as well as the balcony(?) scouts and soldiers etc can get in by, as well as the underwater paths
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Centre CP building is going to be widened(as in, more space between red and blu sides) as part of TOP SECRET OVERHAUL, so hopefully that will allow for some more tactical architecture.
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Shocking swerve!
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Sneak preview of the new 2nd/4th CPs.

Also, Alpine is very frustrating to work with due to the lack of appropriate models. Take this, for example:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/OffTheWall45/tf2/cp_valley_concept0004.jpg

It looks like a rock you could take cover behind, but it's actually non-solid; players and projectiles pass right through it. It appears twice on Lumberyard supporting both sides of the log bridge, but player clipping allows you to walk on either one(although you can still shoot through it).

Anyway, I have the right kind of clipping there to make it fulfill its purpose, but bullet and scorch marks don't show up, so it's not a permanent solution. Pine trees are similarly unhelpful.
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perhaps you could make some model requests on a mod forum or something
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RED's base (preview):

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The spawn room is on the far right, so defenders can't rush back to the point too quickly. A soldier could rocketjump over the fence in an emergency, though.

The two small buildings on the far side cover the exits to underground tunnels leading from the previous point to offer multiple entryways.

The balcony of the building on the left is designed to be an optimal sentry spot, but it should be possible to run around the backside and in to take it out from inside. Behind the truck is another good sentry position.
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Ooh, looks really cool. Just one thing. Will that sentry spot on the balcony be too good, though? Like, it needs some good counters.
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Ooh, looks really cool. Just one thing. Will that sentry spot on the balcony be too good, though? Like, it needs some good counters.
Like I said, you can get around the building and inside without the sentry noticing you. If the sentry is far back enough to cover the alley, it's pretty easy to sticky due to the flat surface visible to the Demoman. But playtesting will be the final judge.
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Boom! I'm back, dummy!

New playable version.

It's ugly, and probably has huge balance and other issues, but the layout is down. Right now I'm mainly concerned with the latter; aesthetics will come once I'm satisfied with the overall geometry.

Anyway, since Apejack can't run a server anymore, there's not much to be done in the way of large-scale playtesting (unless someone else is capable of hosting), but feel free to look around and tell me what you think.

Once I've finished with the items listed in the first post, I'll submit it to TF2maps and other groups to get it thoroughly ripped apart properly criticized.
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Like I said on MSN, it's really nice for the first complete version, or whatever you'd like to call it. You guys should download it and look around.
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Well, it's finally ready, or at least as ready as it's going to be without proper public playtests.

cp_valley is now an alpha. Now that's what I wanna see!

Download it from TF2maps.net (a great community, I might add, for aspiring mappers. Don't let my seven month development times scare you off; with good planning, a proper alpha can be made in a day or two.)

Anyway, I'm submitting it to Saturday's gameday tests. If you're available between 9 AM and 12:30 PM PDT, you should join if there's room.
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Ahahahaha- *snort* -hahahaha- *snort* -heheheh

*Runs around on it a bit*

Ooh, I like. Very intuitive layout. The only part where I could see someone get lost is at the middle exit to the dirt tunnels. That spot could do with a sign.
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Update: It's playing at 9:45 tomorrow morning. (Pacific)

Server IP: 63.210.148.171:27015, or just look for the server I'm playing on.

EDIT: Full gameday topic/schedule here.
Edited by Walliard, Apr 25 2009, 03:02 AM.
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*Rapes majorly on wastes* I think that map is just a little too pyro friendly imo, I mean the middle may be wide open but there are so many ways you can get behind the other team. <.<

As for Valley, the main point here...its well...BIG like super BIG. <.<

I mean its really easy to get lost and confused and while so many places to go is a good thing, its also the bad part...I guess the tunnels leading up to the last control point is nice but they can build up sentries and things to easily, etc. Basically what the dude in there said. >.>
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Too big. =\

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So, here are the impressions I got from gameday comments.

Too damn big
I initially intended to make the map smaller, but I worried that would put CPs too close together. However, it seems long travel times were a major issue as well. Hopefully some additional direction signage can alleviate that, but for now, I'll compare the travel times to those on the stock maps.

As for breaking up the map, what were some of the worst sniper spots?

Too defensive
The 2nd and 4th points seemed to change hands often enough, but the middle and end CPs were just turtle-fests. For the middle point, someone suggested opening up a high ground of some sort. I'll try tweaking the upper level and see how it goes.

The last point has a few issues. The long narrow tunnel doesn't offer the attackers much of an advantage, as defenders can build up in the exit building, and snipers can simply hang out at the end. I'll change it so there's more turns and a space for the attackers to build in. A couple people suggested opening up the side path and making the "no-entry" gate a one-way gate for the attackers, so I'll try that.

Other points
-An overall theme for the map will help. I wanted to flesh out the geometry a bit more first, but I'll keep it in mind.
-It's not clear that the forwardmost spawn room cannot be re-entered. This will be rectified in the next version.
-On a similar note, several people were trying to get through the large bay windows overlooking the final CP hill. However, I'm not sure whether I should make it more obvious that they are windows, reduce or eliminate the visibility altogether, or open them up as routes/sniper options (unlikely given the current issue of sniper-friendliness).
-More ammo packs for engineers near the CPs.
-The crappy displacement boulders were using an HL2 texture. This has been fixed.
-engoldin said something about forward-facing resupplies. I'm not quite sure what he was getting at, or whether he was referring to the rooms or the cabinets, so a little explanation might help.

Thanks to everyone at gameday for the feedback, and please let me know if I've missed anything.
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Seems like you've gotten some useful feedback. I'm looking forward to the next version.
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lol, Wally Time is worse than Valve Time.

Anyway, I'm going to try to have a2 out by this weekend's playtest. Would more people be available on Saturday morning or Sunday? Likely somewhere between 10 AM and 12:30 PM Pacific time.
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Ok, hop aboard then. Adventure awaits.

Next weekend? I should be around... both days, so whichever.
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Next weekend? I should be around... both days, so whichever.
week off, so yeah :D
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Ok, hop aboard then. Adventure awaits.

Okay, according to my mom, graduation things may be going down on Saturday, so Sunday may in fact be better. I might still be able to make Saturday, but I'm not sure.
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Well, both gamedays filled up before I could finish it, so it doesn't matter now. It should be ready for next week, though.

On a related note, TF2maps is reducing the cost of subscriptions to $1/month to promote the summer mapping contest, and I bought a couple months' worth with the change from Braid that was still in my Paypal account. One of the perks is admin access to the servers, so I might just arrange an impromptu playtest if enough people are on and it isn't being used for anything else.
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*sigh*

This is such a mess. Every time I think I'm getting close to a release, some horrible flaw (usually agoraphobic in nature) crops up and I can't figure out how to solve it without redesigning a large chunk of the map, and it always feels like it's going to make the map look horribly wrong as a result. Yet at the same time, I don't have the slightest idea how it should look. In fact, that lack of direction is probably why I've had so little motivation to work on it, which in turn is why I have so little to show for myself after almost nine months.

I'm going to take another pass at this in the next few days, but if I don't make any progress, I'm putting it on the backburner (so to speak) in order to work on the two other maps I have in mind. And I promise those will be produced in a far more timely manner.
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