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Rome wasn't built in a day...
2003-06-01, 6:22 PM #1
...this was.

[EDIT: Check below for updated shots]

And no, it's not going to be Rome, or Roman, or anything like that. I was just using the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (...Roman version...) as a base which I then modified for my needs. The problem is that this thing is HUGE and detailed to hell in back...as it is, when I'm in game, sometimes brushes disappear when I turn in certain ways. Anyone know how to fix that?

Anyway, lighting is temporary, Skybox is probably temporary, statues are probably temporary, hell, whole level might be temporary if I can't fix this annoying problem.

[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple2.jpg]
...an in-editor shot...

Looking for better marble texture, too.

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[This message has been edited by Darko (edited June 01, 2003).]

[This message has been edited by Darko (edited June 02, 2003).]
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-01, 6:29 PM #2
... Holy hell... by far one of the sexiest JO level I've seen in a long time.. no, ever. Not sure what's causing the disappearing brushes, but a low ambient light level might get rid of the solid black shadows.

.. wow!
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art
2003-06-01, 6:36 PM #3
Four letters:

SOTD

Holy crap, batman.

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2003-06-01, 6:43 PM #4
wow, I just recompiled and the problem went away...so here are two better shots

[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple7.jpg]

[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple8.jpg]

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Dark, Darker, Darko
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-01, 6:58 PM #5
Wanna try a shot with AA [http://forums.massassi.net/html/biggrin.gif]
Oh and yes, by far one of the seksiest levels I've seen.

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2003-06-01, 6:59 PM #6
The latest compile is a one million percent improvement. Outstanding! Develop this one a little more and it could make an incredible duel map..

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2003-06-01, 7:03 PM #7
It's SP. If I wanted to play with other people, I'd go outside.

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Dark, Darker, Darko
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-01, 8:22 PM #8
Outstanding!
2003-06-01, 8:43 PM #9
[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple9.jpg]

Last shot of the night...the sun is no longer going supernova.

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Dark, Darker, Darko
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-01, 10:32 PM #10
If you texture it, it'll be incredible.

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Warhead[97]
2003-06-02, 2:15 AM #11
It IS textured (marble), and it IS incredible.

My only issue - NEW SKYBOX. It looks like its floating over the trees....

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2003-06-02, 4:11 AM #12
That's some awesome detail. But it needs some variance. Put some plants or something in there, to add color. How long did that take you?!

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2003-06-02, 8:12 AM #13
Yeah guys, it's definitely not done...adding ground under it, for instance...

and the marble will probably stay as the base of the thing, but I'm going to add some more detailed textures on the columns, and experiment with some other marble textures.

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Dark, Darker, Darko
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-02, 8:30 AM #14
I'd definately say it needs a lot more texture variation. It looks cool, but you cannot get a real feel of depth with just one texture. I also seriously recommend getting rid of the skybox.

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2003-06-02, 8:32 AM #15
....guys...read first posts...

Quote:
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">**********Skybox is probably temporary**********</font>


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Dark, Darker, Darko
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-02, 10:15 AM #16
That is an incredible level, how long did it take you exactly?

btw, could you point me to the location from whence you downloaded that gun model?

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2003-06-02, 10:40 AM #17
Daddy like.

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2003-06-02, 11:21 AM #18
It's offical... straight from GoY... everyone please give a round of applause for the newest SotD!

BTW that is awesome. I can't wait to get my new comp so I can play it! [http://forums.massassi.net/html/biggrin.gif]

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2003-06-02, 11:25 AM #19
what gun is that?

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2003-06-02, 12:06 PM #20
Hey, SotD, cool.
Anyway, got the new skybox working (thanks to Gonk for the help)...and don't worry, it fits with the theme of the level. I'll add more shots when I add some color to this, but I wanted to show off the new skybox

[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple10.jpg]

[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple11.jpg]

[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple12.jpg]

BTW, gun is the gun from Blade. I think you can download it at jk2files.com

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Dark, Darker, Darko
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-02, 12:29 PM #21
Make the buildings int he skybox more like greece or something(or anythign old) and i will love it. right now it looks like its acient rome surrounded by area in a time warp. but if that is what you are going for, go right ahead.

[edit]i did read what you said abot it fitting with the theme, but im nto too sure that it does[/edit]

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..."And I think Mr. Frodo, I do understand, I know now. The folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didnt. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something. That theres some good in this world, and its worth fighting for." -Samwise "The Brave" Gamgee

[This message has been edited by Cazor (edited June 02, 2003).]
2003-06-02, 12:32 PM #22
Looks beautiful, Darko. A modification of Cazor's suggestion: turn it into a burning Rome, if you can, lending it a bit of an armageddon atmosphere to it.

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2003-06-02, 12:40 PM #23
Yes... armaggedon is always good.

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..."And I think Mr. Frodo, I do understand, I know now. The folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didnt. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something. That theres some good in this world, and its worth fighting for." -Samwise "The Brave" Gamgee
2003-06-02, 12:43 PM #24
It's not rome. What it is is a monument in the middle of a city that has just been attacked (...it's a SW story...)

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Dark, Darker, Darko
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-02, 12:53 PM #25
And so you put Rome in the title... why?

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..."And I think Mr. Frodo, I do understand, I know now. The folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didnt. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something. That theres some good in this world, and its worth fighting for." -Samwise "The Brave" Gamgee
2003-06-02, 12:58 PM #26
....do people just not read first posts? READ THE FIRST POST.

Here, I'll make it easier for you

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">And no, it's not going to be Rome, or Roman, or anything like that. I was just using the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (...Roman version...) as a base which I then modified for my needs.</font>


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Dark, Darker, Darko

[This message has been edited by Darko (edited June 02, 2003).]
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-02, 1:14 PM #27
Looks really good, the level itself is nice and detailed. My only gripe would be the textures (which, i know, people have already commented on) They just seem too low-res from the pics, either scale them down or replace them.

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2003-06-02, 2:19 PM #28
I ... floored.. wow

temple10 is the sexiest JO shot I've ever seen, hands down. fan-****ing-tastic

..I don't think I would've noticed the repeating textures had others not pointed it out, but even then they look ok

[This message has been edited by Sine Nomen (edited June 02, 2003).]
A desperate disease requires a dangerous remedy.

A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that it gives people what they want instead of what a particular group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.

art
2003-06-02, 2:57 PM #29
Thanks guys...I AM looking for a better marble texture...near the color of the one I'm using...and some column textures...so if anyone has any, feel free...meanwhile, here are some new shots. I'm going for the nazi look. The NPCs there are just place-holders (and I have that dragon remix thing running, that's why they look weird)

[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple13]

[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple14]

[http://www.jedilegacy.net/void/temple15]

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Dark, Darker, Darko
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-02, 3:06 PM #30
I'm impressed... Keep up the good work. Oh, and a little note, you may already be doing this, but, I think you should please yourself and release a level you like. Not a level based upon stuff people say it should have. I don't know what your going for, but from where I sit, it works perfectly.
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2003-06-02, 4:14 PM #31
Ok, I d/led the gun mod but it only works in the default SP level pack. If I try to use it with my custom maps, it says "JO has encountered an error and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvienience." Bull****, that gun is awesome, I need it.

Did this happen to you?

BTW, the new one with the flags and such looks awesome. [http://forums.massassi.net/html/biggrin.gif]

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2003-06-02, 4:19 PM #32
I haven't had any problems with it.

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Dark, Darker, Darko
I live in the weak, and the wounded.
2003-06-02, 4:32 PM #33
I have been asked to pass along the following message:

It has come to the attention of the Red Star team that you have displayed great talent in the realm of level creation. It has been decided that you should be asked to join the Red Star team. Kindly PM me with your contact information so that we may discuss this.

Please contact me at MBeggar@hotmail.com or on http://www.out-post.net/phpbb

great level btw

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2003-06-02, 4:35 PM #34
hehe... You used the long winded and thoroughly verbose version of what I sent [http://forums.massassi.net/html/biggrin.gif]

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2003-06-02, 5:09 PM #35
Why are you jedikirbing and posting on showcase threads just to recruit people? We all know he won't join anyways.

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2003-06-02, 5:26 PM #36
Most excellent, Darko. I hope I can be just like you when I grow up!

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2003-06-02, 5:28 PM #37
Great level! It's good to see SP levels in progress.

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2003-06-02, 5:55 PM #38
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Darko:
The problem is that this thing is HUGE and detailed to hell in back...as it is, when I'm in game, sometimes brushes disappear when I turn in certain ways. Anyone know how to fix that?
</font>


I had a similar problem with my abandoned DotF map. Smart use of Detail brushes fixed the problem.

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2003-06-02, 6:01 PM #39
Every brush that isnt touching a void (outside area of grey nothingness in radiant) should be a detail brush. also saves A LOT of time for compiling.

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..."And I think Mr. Frodo, I do understand, I know now. The folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didnt. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something. That theres some good in this world, and its worth fighting for." -Samwise "The Brave" Gamgee
2003-06-02, 6:25 PM #40
I am deeply impressed. Very rarely am I genuinely envious of someone's work, and now...I WANT IT!!!!...

[http://forums.massassi.net/html/frown.gif] and wish it were mine... [http://forums.massassi.net/html/frown.gif]

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