Most impressive. I don't care what those other punks say; this is really beautiful. I've actually attempted to build this ship twice... The first incarnation was the first serious level I ever worked on. It was scrapped for the most obvious of reasons, but I'd say it taught me a lot. I've completed a second one that seems to accurately represent all areas of the ship. (Aside from decks 1 and 4, the bunk decks) I'd really like to finish it, (just to complete the thought, so to speak) but it's unlikely I will due to the fact that the work of your team has put my petty attempt to complete and utter shame. It's cool, I've got other projects in mind. At any rate, I'd really like to talk to you about this sometime; it would benice to hear how you undertook some of the ship's quirkier architecture, like those evil doorways, the bizzare angles in the forward portion of deck 3, the transitions between the rectangular and cylindrical hallways, etc.

Anyway, since I guess I'm obligated to give some actual C&C, here goes: Overall, I really like the look of the level. I'd try to be critical about the added power of all the effects and what it might do to the framerate, but I'm sure you've already considered this. I've seen some commentary about the shape of the hallways- sure, there's some discrepancies, but I think it'll work. Cieling height looks good, but it's going to need to be that way to avoid camera bouncing. The width of the hallways doesn't exactly look true to the films, but I would argue against changing it, because that added floorspace is going to come in handy when there are multiple players on the map. Other than that, everything looks good, considering you're still in the process of completing the map. I really enjoy the shiny floors, and the lighting looks quite nice. The way the actual ship is designed leaves little room for nice effects in the main hallways, but I'm sure the other areas of the ship would be easily exploitable. At any rate, I'll be looking forward to what you come up with. Keep up the good work.

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Thanks this whole area is all me Once this area is done jedi will will take some of my parts and begin the second floor. and thats the area he will do. then we will both add details like the bridge etc.



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Detty wins.

In my opinion the map looks good so far. Still you need to work on the doors and detail the walls with more than just textures. Also the floor shouldn't be that clean, in the reference pictures (might want to look at them) the floor isn't that clean (might wanna make a new texture for the floor).
Also to comment on what LDJ said on his last comment on page two, I'd say it's always good to go make a map with gameplay in mind first. Just don't forget that a map isn't very fun to play if it looks like crap, I've seen people make fun maps with a "mad" amount of detail so it is possible (DOTF2, Sunset on Coruscant, Matrix Subway duel, etc).
Also I ask that you please make some of the movie battle maps FFA also, not everyone plays on the internet.

Honestly I think most of your maps, LDJ, are great. Lately my opinion is swaying because of your levelsource map, which really shocked me. Your maps usually play and look great, but that map looked like a mappers first try. Don't let that happen again, I believe you're better than that.

[This message has been edited by Captain America (edited April 17, 2004).]

hmm arnt that good. my first map for jk2 got 70,000 downloads. hmm arnt that good, notes into notebook, obviously a nutter HEHE

only j/k =p

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and Mr mike gullmet OF RAVEN likes my maps to and ive had 2 or 3 of them put onto MAJOR uk magazine disks without even asking them.

Not good in your eyes just like some people hate starwars and others love it so its your oppinion..

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well, your ego just destroyed what little opinion i had of you and your map.

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GothiX doesnt really know much about jedi does he? Well for his ignorance Donald Trump has some thing to say to GothiX.

{EDIT} GothiX you know your critising a real mapping god. You know that right?
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[This message has been edited by Casperhead (edited April 16, 2004).]

Who is GothiX? I know no GothiX.

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Originally posted by Elana14: i would love a dong like that!

Question: did I or did I not ask people to stop bickering? I expect all involved to have an answer on my desk by Saturday 12:00 GMT, sharp!

Or you're banned.

Seriously people, come on, if you have criticism to offer, offer it. This isn't the place to discuss egos or act like *******s.

The Apprentice rocks.

Oh, uh, yeah, great work. You are top notch with the recreation from the "New Hope" set for Tantive IV.

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My quote: "People choose to side with the left, and the others choose to side with the right. I go forward."

agreed sine norman, they should keep their oppinions to themselves

lets all play nice

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It's noman, man. LOL I always thought it was "Sine norman" too before I noticed the missing "r."



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..Nomen. Like, Name.

Thank you for pointing that out.




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This project has been officaly added to my "scrubbed projects list" Due to The the scale, and Im just to damn tired, and bored to continue.

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Just don't give it to TimFX...he's probably plotting to take it if you release it...

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So, it's awesome, and shows promise, and ... you're scrubbing it?

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I can't give up. You guys are right. I will keep going no matter what the odd's even know I have been putting up with alot of bull. Oh who is TimFx?

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Originally posted by Elana14: i would love a dong like that!

Since LDJ is not going to begin his work on it. I decided to make it for him. I got the angled tunnel's started. It was easy except for the 5 time's I threw the mouse acrossed the room. yea...


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Nice lighting seams.

If you've ever seen a stormtrooper, that's what sort of shine the floor should be, not a mirror, or even reflective but a SHINE.

JediKirby

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Wait....... That is the first good comment I got from gothicX. Cheers..

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[This message has been edited by Casperhead (edited April 19, 2004).]

[This message has been edited by Casperhead (edited April 19, 2004).]

I'm not so sure about that...

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*snicker*

Looks like you're not the only one making a level of a Corellian Corvette - there's a new quest in Galaxies based around and inside one of them. The screenshots are pretty impressive.

http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/content.jsp?page=The%20Corellian%20Corvette

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The floor was NOT that reflective. Like kirby said it SHINED not REFLECTED.

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Since he can't make it only partially reflective, only shiny, he should go with shiny, because mirrors in Q3 are notoriously slow.

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-thank you man, raly appriciate it

I think you might want to consider the 'shiny floors' since so many people are getting their wangs worked up over the reflectiveness.

However, o critics of reflection, consider how much is actually visible at one time - then times it by 2 - is that REALLY so bad? It's inside a ship!

To make it appear less reflective, increase the opacity of that texture in the shader stage just above the portal. It should make the reflection less distracting. It won't blur the floor, like in the movies, or real life, but it'll make it less distracting and truer (in some sense) to the original.

I wouldn't worry about the lighting criticisms either, it's a pain to get white textures to light properly, and you're very close as it is.

Also, I appreciate the wider halls and whatnot - the ship isn't supposed to feel unnecessarily claustriphobic, although really, you're in a tin can hurling through space .. who wouldn't feel closed in?

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[This message has been edited by wudan (edited April 20, 2004).]

As for the reflectivity, you'd say that it's not much, my personal experience has lead to other conclusions. The lighting criticism I gave was because there are obvious seams in the lightmap - if you'd have that shot in r_lightmap 1, you'd see.

The floor will be addressed when I have the first floor done. And the walls will be 3d I will ase the circutry. once I get the first floor complete.

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Thanks for putting up with all our comments, Casperhead. When you finish the first floor I'd start a new thread, because this one is getting huge.

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I can tell it's getting huge. This is belive it, or not. My first showcase thread that got too 3 pages long. I wish I could work on my map at school. At this time of day I'm at school during study hall on the computer. anyway. the sector of the ship I'm about to hit is going to be as tricky as hell. There is an angle Func_door that I have to recreate. I don't know how Jedi did it. Other than that the angled pipes will pose a challenge. The curves are easy but getting them at a 45% degree angle. will be pretty tricky.

400th post. W00t,


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You can use more than func_doors for doors, you know. Also, why haven't you gotten the latest Q3map2?

Same reason I have not got to fixing the floors and walls. Im to damn lazy. But thanks for reminding me.



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