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Anyone up for a JK Arena Level Pack?

2005-06-02, 2:43 AM #1

Brian

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I drew up 3 cool ideas for JK Arena levels. The nice thing about designing for JK Arena is that the levels are relatively small and can be built in a matter of days instead of weeks or months. I want to put together a pack about the size of the previous one (10 levels or so). If there's enough interest maybe we should hold a contest. What do you think?

Oh, in case you never heard of it: http://www.massassi.net/jkarena/

2005-06-02, 4:14 AM #2

Sol

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I would be, but I haven't used JED in over a year.

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2005-06-02, 4:23 AM #3

Brian

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Quote:

Originally posted by Sol
I would be, but I haven't used JED in over a year.

Me neither, but meh

2005-06-02, 4:25 AM #4

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Quote:

Originally posted by Sol
I would be, but I haven't used JED in over a year.

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2005-06-02, 5:17 AM #5

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I would make one. I'd have to learn how to implement the JKA cogs but that wouldn't take too long.

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2005-06-02, 8:52 AM #6

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I would be but I haven't touched Jed in... 3 years.

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2005-06-02, 8:52 AM #7

Evil_Giraffe

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Last time this came up, I started work on a curvier remake of the level I was working on for the original pack.

I still have that on my computer, but I don't have much time to edit. I could have a go though. What sort of timescale are you thinking?

2005-06-02, 9:29 AM #8

Daft_Vader

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I don't suppose I could enter mine even though it's already under way, could I?

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2005-06-02, 10:04 AM #9

DSettahr

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I have one level of my own that its close to completion, plus 2 of Detty's and one of GoY's that I'm supposed to finish for them.

http://forums.massassi.net/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17121

2005-06-02, 10:13 AM #10

Brian

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Quote:

Originally posted by Evil_Giraffe
Last time this came up, I started work on a curvier remake of the level I was working on for the original pack.

I still have that on my computer, but I don't have much time to edit. I could have a go though. What sort of timescale are you thinking?

probably like 1.5 months

2005-06-02, 10:13 AM #11

Brian

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Quote:

Originally posted by Daft_Vader
I don't suppose I could enter mine even though it's already under way, could I?

sure, why not?

2005-06-02, 10:14 AM #12

Brian

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Quote:

Originally posted by DSettahr
I have one level of my own that its close to completion, plus 2 of Detty's and one of GoY's that I'm supposed to finish for them.

http://forums.massassi.net/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17121

Those look cool, I remember beta testing them. I especially liked the one with the canyon oasis textures, it was really fun.

2005-06-02, 11:33 AM #13

ECHOMAN

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How about a JK Arena pack that really shows the capablities of the Sith engine? Like, prehaps use 16 bit textures instead of 8 bit? Use more neat effects and lighting? Computers today are more capable than 7 years ago.

I'm not really saying 8-bit textures are terrible or the maps look bland though, maybe raise the bar higher for a level pack so many years after the game's release?

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2005-06-02, 11:51 AM #14

Brian

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Quote:

Originally posted by Echoman
How about a JK Arena pack that really shows the capablities of the Sith engine? Like, prehaps use 16 bit textures instead of 8 bit? Use more neat effects and lighting? Computers today are more capable than 7 years ago.

I'm not really saying 8-bit textures are terrible or the maps look bland though, maybe raise the bar higher for a level pack so many years after the game's release?

The nice thing about JK is that even people on older computers can still play it. I was talking to someone in #massassi a while ago and he had just upgraded to a voodoo2! Effects are cool, but IMO putting 16bit mats is not a great idea. OF COURSE you're not prohibited from releasing your own JK Arena level or level pack that includes 16 bit mats. Also, you can release a 16 bit mat pack separately so people can use the 8 bit or 16 bit version (mada did that for one of the massassi level packs I think).

2005-06-02, 12:21 PM #15

Tazz

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Heck, I'd be up for it. Maybe we could do a Episode III JKA map pack? lol:o

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2005-06-02, 12:45 PM #16

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I'd be willing to make a small Jedi Academy duel level, if anything.

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2005-06-02, 1:04 PM #17

Brian

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I haven't seen EP3 yet

2005-06-02, 1:11 PM #18

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2005-06-02, 1:14 PM #19

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2005-06-02, 3:03 PM #20

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Heh.. Kinda funny to see this thread. I was feeling all nostalgic about JK Editing only a few days ago as I was putting together the Projects page on my website. I have some cool ideas, so if this goes ahead, someone let me know.

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2005-06-04, 7:52 PM #21

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http://forums.massassi.net/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32946

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2005-06-04, 8:24 PM #22

JediKirby

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I've got 2 or 3 JKA levels on my PC from Det's JKA pack that never fell through.

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2005-06-04, 8:30 PM #23

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I'm up for it. I've wanted to open up JED again. It's been 3 years now, I need to see if I still got it.

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2005-06-04, 9:03 PM #24

Wuss

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I'd attempt to submit a level if a contest was held.

2005-06-04, 10:27 PM #25

ZeqMacaw

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Hmm...I might give this a shot.

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2005-06-04, 10:29 PM #26

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Brian! Sign me up, I already have a level ready! I just need to implement the Arena cogs and implement a waiting room. But other then that, my level is set and ready to go.

2005-06-04, 10:34 PM #27

Zojombize

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I will have at least one submission. I've nearly finished the level I have shown on the Hub.

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