pretty much since forever. Reach got close with the Grid in size but not appearance.
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pretty much since forever. Reach got close with the Grid in size but not appearance.
Okay then, just checking to make sure I wasn't missing something. A bit annoying that I've got to use like 15 walls for what could just be one piece.
nillapuddin
Member
Yeah it's quite frustrating, I kinda wish every object could have a toggle to switch into the "basic" texture model.
If I wasn't so damn committed to having the stupid wasp on highlands, I would have finished it last week.
#PlayerContainmentProblems
edit: nvm, stupid named volumes. hate placing those, ugh
If I wasn't so damn committed to having the stupid wasp on highlands, I would have finished it last week.
#PlayerContainmentProblems
edit: nvm, stupid named volumes. hate placing those, ugh
User 73706
Banned
512x512 featureless primitives pls
nillapuddin
Member
More or less, I was messing around with a variant of rats nest where I just encapsulated the entire play space in gigantic floor pieces so natural sunlight was not touching any part of the map, and then going from there.
It's ugly, and hard to contextualize, but it's the best method to have full control*
*afaik
After hundreds of hours I still don't understand the lighting system
Ryouji Gunblade
Member
Do you guys prefer putting down circular named volumes, or rectangular ones?
I ask this because my giant forerunner island is round, and I'm not sure what I'm going to name the outer areas.
I ask this because my giant forerunner island is round, and I'm not sure what I'm going to name the outer areas.
nillapuddin
Member
most of my stuff is very blocky so I dont use a ton of cylindrical volumes, but yeah its tough cause overlapping is inevitable and i want things to be perfect
*** Soft Launch of my Highlands remake "Hightide" ***
I will likely do all the pictures, forgehub, reddit, waypoint posts, etc tomorrow for this and Relic. But go get a sneak peek now!
Nothing wrong with overlapping named volumes so long as the correct one shows to the player.
I am, streaming Team Remake candidates soon if anyone wants to join me. (will edit with youtube link when i go live)
nillapuddin
Member
Is there a way to give one the authority to override another one, or is it random?
Also crap, looking at stuff submitted in the waypoint thread right?
I haven't put any in there yet, oops
If you need a body I'm around.
Right.
Named Volumes always logically default to the innermost nested volume. You can have Red Ramp, inside Red Base, inside Red Side. HUD will change from Red Ramp to Red Base when you leave the ramp, and to Red Side when you leave the base.
In about 10 minutes.
nillapuddin
Member
Cool, thanks
Was your stream archived? I would like to check it out when I get home from work
nillapuddin
Member
Thanks fuchsdh, you the man.
Well I forgot I had to see some family in town, but I will for sure check it out when I get back back home.
I'm hoping to learn a thing or two, I'm but a decent map maker.
Ryouji Gunblade
Member
Kibbles
Member
Is either version of this in MM yet? I would fire up Halo 5 right now.
User 73706
Banned
hahaha holy shit
Skip over the first 8 minutes. With youtube you can't tell if you are actually streaming for several minutes. Also, i forgot to turn my mic on.
https://youtu.be/BkB8j90VKic?t=8m41s
We talked about you nilla.
nillapuddin
Member
sweet Ill start watching right now
[REDACTED]
not gunna lie, I was pretty upset, then I just saw it 'in person' ..
dont worry guys, everything is fine here. Im not sayin, Im just sayin.
nillapuddin
Member
Posted my two latest BTB Remakes on Forgehub
http://www.forgehub.com/maps/megalith.3174/
http://www.forgehub.com/maps/hightide.3175/
Leave feedback and what not if you wouldn't mind, again, constructive criticism is always welcome
Just finished it, yeah I knew almost all of those. Evil Spartan is a long long time forge buddy from Reach era forge, not surprised he jammed up the submission thread with his maps lol, (idk if you lurk here evil or not)
not once did I hear my name ; (
Ill try and get em on the thread tonight tonight
@nok
the highlands wasp control system is the most agregious use of invisible blockers youve ever seen, maybe 60+ lol, plz halp.
http://www.forgehub.com/maps/megalith.3174/
http://www.forgehub.com/maps/hightide.3175/
Leave feedback and what not if you wouldn't mind, again, constructive criticism is always welcome
Just finished it, yeah I knew almost all of those. Evil Spartan is a long long time forge buddy from Reach era forge, not surprised he jammed up the submission thread with his maps lol, (idk if you lurk here evil or not)
not once did I hear my name ; (
Ill try and get em on the thread tonight tonight
@nok
the highlands wasp control system is the most agregious use of invisible blockers youve ever seen, maybe 60+ lol, plz halp.
I'm seeing Reach maps on this stream, Nok.
Does Condemned have a chance if I actually finish it?
Ryouji Gunblade
Member
I checked out both, and I like yours more nilla, because it wasn't melting chocolate. And your script is functional.
Edit: Adding critique though... I have small issues with your choice of Torque barriers. Is there a better substitute? You may be able to improve your intro cameras slightly by not tracking the focus.
Edit: Adding critique though... I have small issues with your choice of Torque barriers. Is there a better substitute? You may be able to improve your intro cameras slightly by not tracking the focus.
nillapuddin
Member
Updated colors on Rats Nest to the more Chief-y theme I was talking about last week, fixed some broken objects on Longshore also, posted everything on waypoint
Thread I'm referencing for those who wanna lurk
yeah unfortunately he made some very poor color choices, but a good effort nonetheless
The barriers are certainly not something I am in love with, in fact in very un-nilla fashion I use the more basic cover pieces on the top and those on the bottom, I usually like to stick with one style. so I might go back and alter that. I believe the choice ultimately came from just wanting to get a good look at them and I just kept duping it. I will revist that though thanks.
I will look into the camera tracking, I am the first to admit I amdecent not very good at setting up cameras, so Im sure they can be improved, I just dont have much of an eye for it.
Thread I'm referencing for those who wanna lurk
yeah unfortunately he made some very poor color choices, but a good effort nonetheless
The barriers are certainly not something I am in love with, in fact in very un-nilla fashion I use the more basic cover pieces on the top and those on the bottom, I usually like to stick with one style. so I might go back and alter that. I believe the choice ultimately came from just wanting to get a good look at them and I just kept duping it. I will revist that though thanks.
I will look into the camera tracking, I am the first to admit I am
Ryouji Gunblade
Member
I noticed something wrong with the named locations. The "pipes" location in particular will not work for me on Tidal. I can use the same object to name other areas, but not if I want "pipes."
Edit: I put a stronghold in the "pipes" location, and it appears in the stronghold name, but not the area name. Quite annoying.
Edit: I put a stronghold in the "pipes" location, and it appears in the stronghold name, but not the area name. Quite annoying.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
Pipes as a call out is broken.
Make the Pipes Yellow.
Yellow Pipes as a call out works.
WIN WIN.Yes, very strong.
I will be streaming more in a few hours from now if anyone wants to join.
nillapuddin
Member
I'm pulling hard for condemned JD!
That was one of my favorite maps I've worked on in this game, even more so than some of my solo maps lol.
My schedule is a little hectic nowadays but if you need a hand let me know (I honestly don't remember what's left? Spawning and gameplay stuff?)
That was one of my favorite maps I've worked on in this game, even more so than some of my solo maps lol.
My schedule is a little hectic nowadays but if you need a hand let me know (I honestly don't remember what's left? Spawning and gameplay stuff?)
It needs an aesthetics pass, but other than that just general refinement. Structure, lighting, objectives, spawns, weapons, cameras are all there and that was multiple forge updates and budget increases ago.
My time is limited during sprints right now, but hit me up if you see me on.
nillapuddin
Member
no archive today
think of the workin folk nok
Okay cool, yeah right now I started a new contract and I work 8-4 EST, Im home usually around 5. So any night If were both on Ill give ya a shout.
no archive today
think of the workin folk nok
Things happened (washing machine broke down had to drive 2 towns over to hunt for parts).
Will stream after food.
nillapuddin
Member
oh sweet, thought it had come and gone. Lookin forward to it, was left for some errands but now I got a reason to get back
and no, Im definitely not checking gaf while driving.
yes i am.
Streaming now if anyone wants to jump in to review remakes and look at your stuff after.http://bit.ly/NokTube
nillapuddin
Member
great stuff tonight, til those maps from the vanilla yogurt guy, those were all terrible. but good stuff!
Guys, guys, we can actually have a really awesome remake playlist.
2010 Nick would be freaking the F out.
Gabotron ES
Member
Will the remake playlist have no sprint and spartan abilities ?
RodanCeros
Member
I am really pleased with how my BTB map is coming together... except it is the size of a Warzone map 😒 BTB scaling is tough.
This is my huge problem. I'm still not nailing down the scale properly. I know I could use a Warthog, but being lazy throws a wrench in those plans.
Ryouji Gunblade
Member
I'm losing my mind. I want basic details on the main bases AND the middle. The framerate just dies when looking at everything from afar, even while blocking it all with large rocks.
It must be because I use too many trapezoids, vehicles, FX, glass, trees, grass, energy columns, and invisible lights. But if I remove those, my map loses everything it stood for.
Edit: I had to delete 300+ objects to get back to butter framerate at all ranges. Felt like I was in a SAW movie.
It must be because I use too many trapezoids, vehicles, FX, glass, trees, grass, energy columns, and invisible lights. But if I remove those, my map loses everything it stood for.
Edit: I had to delete 300+ objects to get back to butter framerate at all ranges. Felt like I was in a SAW movie.
I believe no sprint and no abilities, but not 100% sure.
nillapuddin
Member
which would completely undermine all the scaling and forging that people have done for almost a year to build their maps. great.
I HATE that idea.
Ryouji Gunblade
Member
I gave Megalith a recolor attempt. I finally settled on Chief Green for primary, Murky Green for secondary, and Murky Green for pathways. If that's no good, you could also try the more traditional Forerunner look with gray 60, gray 70, and gray 70 respectively.
I wish there were more desaturated colors.
I wish there were more desaturated colors.
nillapuddin
Member
Very cool I will def give it a look when I get home.
Last night I ended my session with 70% gray
Gotta' keep the White Ranger color scheme at this point. Be blinding!
nillapuddin
Member
Very cool I will def give it a look when I get home.
Last night I ended my session with 70% gray. Still wish I could get it to look the way it does before lights bake, all the colors are so pretty
nillapuddin
Member
Expectations (forge before light bake)
Reality (after light bake)
Am I the only one who is confused on the verbage, because I feel like when light bake is turned off, the objects should always look like they do in the first screenshot. I know I've complained before about this, it just doesn't make sense to me.
Ha, you're right. The any publicity is good publicity approach.
Reality (after light bake)
Am I the only one who is confused on the verbage, because I feel like when light bake is turned off, the objects should always look like they do in the first screenshot. I know I've complained before about this, it just doesn't make sense to me.
Ha, you're right. The any publicity is good publicity approach.