DM-Backspace (V2a - September 3rd 2016)

[Scinbed]

New version, DM-Backspace_a004: https://ut.rushbase.net/Scinbed/DM-Backspace

In addition to the changes below, I took some time to reduce lightmap sizes; cutting the file size by 10mb or so.

Alpha 004 Changelist:
Further work towards making each area of the map more identifiable.
Grate below chest armour allows weapon fire to pass through.
Weapon placements tweaked around changed geometry.
Drop down added above vials in the shield belt corridor.
Adjusted top-mid paths around stinger & link gun.

Enjoy!

[Darksteel]

Just a bit of feedback from when I played through it with some bots.

-The middle is a clusterf**k (or at least with the bots), they rarely use the outer paths
-It's still quite confusing when doing a first playthrough, I couldn't figure out what was going on, and where I was getting hit from half the time (figured it out after a little while though)
-I like the wall-maneuver possibilities this map has, it offers long routes to get to places on foot, or you can simply walljump across a gap. Good stuff!
-Different areas still aren't really "unique" enough. putting in some flavour stuff at this point (a "theme" if you will) would help a lot towards learning the map.

That's all I can think of for now...

[sklare]

I'm enjoying this map a lot, it's very fast and fun, and the fights for the belt and vest are very exciting and it has a nice flow to it. Can't really comment on the balancing from a competitive point-of-view, but I'm sure you'll get it right. Keep up the good work

[Scinbed]

Just a bit of feedback from when I played through it with some bots.

-The middle is a clusterf**k (or at least with the bots), they rarely use the outer paths
-It's still quite confusing when doing a first playthrough, I couldn't figure out what was going on, and where I was getting hit from half the time (figured it out after a little while though)
-I like the wall-maneuver possibilities this map has, it offers long routes to get to places on foot, or you can simply walljump across a gap. Good stuff!
-Different areas still aren't really "unique" enough. putting in some flavour stuff at this point (a "theme" if you will) would help a lot towards learning the map.

That's all I can think of for now...

Thanks!

Middle area clusterf**ck, yeah I've been noticing that with bots too. I don't know too much about the nav system yet to have them roam more.

Definitely agree with the other points! It is a little difficult to bring in more thematic elements at the moment, with it being CSG and all. I certainly don't want to go any more detailed with the CSG if I can help it.

If I can't get something solid going with the sci-fi industrial theme later on, I'll probably go the opposite route and mix in ancient ruins or something.

I'm enjoying this map a lot, it's very fast and fun, and the fights for the belt and vest are very exciting and it has a nice flow to it. Can't really comment on the balancing from a competitive point-of-view, but I'm sure you'll get it right. Keep up the good work

Cheers! Good to see you here.

[Stevelois]

Slainchild is back, yé !!!

I was searching to find your website but it's gone Do you have a new one so I can update my bookmark ?

Welcome back to mapping

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Slainchild is back, yé !!!

I was searching to find your website but it's gone Do you have a new one so I can update my bookmark ?

Welcome back to mapping

Thanks, well, I haven't really been away from mapping. Just away from UT mapping.

I haven't got a website up currently, no real need for one at the moment.

[Bombardier]

Always liked your maps Slainchild! Did you have in mind remaking Aerowalk for UT4? Im pretty sure it will work with current weapons and movement here. Also Acquisition is another good candidate,very balanced map. And Integrity never got that much attention and respect as it should, fast-paced and spectacular duel gameplay there. Would be cool to see any of those in UT4

[Scinbed]

Quick update on this.

I haven't been actively working on UT4 maps lately, but the release of Titan Pass pulled me back in... So, here's me trying out some of those assets and materials in Backspace.

I also added some thigh pads, between the link gun and sniper area. Will need some feedback on the placement once I've gotten a version out. Hopefully later this week.



edit: Has it really been six months?

[Flikswich]

Lookin nice

[Scinbed]

Trying to use some bigger, cleaner rock shapes and darker wood for the towers. Gives a better result than the tiling bricks I think.

[Frostbite83]

When come Pak?

[dylan -]

Wow this looks awesome, Can't wait to give it a try!

[Scinbed]

Wow this looks awesome, Can't wait to give it a try!

Thanks!

When come Pak?

Thursday evening.

[Scinbed]

https://ut.rushbase.net/Scinbed/DM-B...wsNoEditor.pak

Quick packaged version of what i've got. This is in no way polished or even fully playable (collision is rough, no idea about navmesh, etc) But hopefully people can see where I'm going with it.

May do another update tomorrow if I get some time.

[bass3]

You don't see a problem in your screenshot?