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A Renovation of a Classic
2005-09-10, 10:11 PM #1
So, the first thread I posted for this mysteriously disappeared, so here it is...again!

I spent about an hour puting this together, and I plan on it to be a MP level (JK of course) with new areas that aren't in the singleplayer level. I tried to keep it as similiar in form as possible to the original (I used original LEC textures and 3DO's). I'll have more shots of other areas soon.

[http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9383/13at1.jpg]
[http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3618/20ur.jpg]
[http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/773/36gx.jpg]

Hopefully, it is more appealing than the original (architecturally anyway).
Who made you God to say "I'll take your life from you"?
2005-09-10, 10:15 PM #2
Appealing, I'm sure you mean. It sure looks nice, but.... why? Is this inspired by Sith2?
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2005-09-10, 10:28 PM #3
I wouldn't say it's inspired by Sith2. If I make anything inspired by Sith2, it will be with the intention to be used with the Sith2 engine. While this could be used with the engine once it's released, it is not the reasoning behind it. I'm not really sure if there's a definite reason to be making this other than I wanted to have it as a multiplayer level, but not something just ripped from the LEC level. Also, I wasn't really convinced by the LEC singleplayer level that this was a city environment. It seemed too small.
Who made you God to say "I'll take your life from you"?
2005-09-10, 10:33 PM #4
Originally posted by SM_Trige:
......Also, I wasn't really convinced by the LEC singleplayer level that this was a city environment. It seemed too small.


Maybe because it looked nothing like a city at all? I think they did a wretched job... I'd love to see what you could do with this map.... keep it up!
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2005-09-11, 12:11 AM #5
What's with all those stairs going up to the light?
SnailIracing:n(500tpostshpereline)pants
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2005-09-11, 12:27 AM #6
Well, they're not supposed to be stairs. In the original version, LEC just had a slanted surface with a vent-type texture on it. I figured I'd add a little more detail to it.
Who made you God to say "I'll take your life from you"?
2005-09-11, 6:43 AM #7
Dflt.mat! Dflt.mat! AAAH! (Hits head on wall in panicked state)
2005-09-11, 7:25 AM #8
Originally posted by halucid:
Maybe because it looked nothing like a city at all? I think they did a wretched job... I'd love to see what you could do with this map.... keep it up!

Very true...the level did not seem like a city at all.
2005-09-11, 8:33 AM #9
Because the building textures they had used were nothing like buildings... there were no neon adverts, windows, etc. They just stuck a drab light texture running up the buildings.
DO NOT WANT.
2005-09-11, 8:58 AM #10
I look forward to this, and readily offer any services that I can.
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2005-09-11, 11:57 AM #11
the white spaces... will those be windows? if so, will they show sky or more buildings?
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2005-09-11, 12:15 PM #12
That white space is a light (or supposed to be anyway). It runs the length of that wall that it's on.
Who made you God to say "I'll take your life from you"?
2005-09-11, 12:23 PM #13
Done any more work on it? ;)
DO NOT WANT.
2005-09-11, 2:18 PM #14
Actually, yes.

[http://www.massassi.net/ec/images/16393.jpg]
[http://www.massassi.net/ec/images/16394.jpg]

I've also been working on the buildings outside of the windows, too. However, since the windows are not yet transparent, you can't see them ;) . I don't feel like this area is quite as well made as the last one, though.
Who made you God to say "I'll take your life from you"?
2005-09-11, 3:34 PM #15
Either way, it's still hot. Or cool. Or sweet. Either way.
DO NOT WANT.
2005-09-11, 3:37 PM #16
Nar Shaddaa is such a great level theme...
May the mass times acceleration be with you.
2005-09-11, 3:50 PM #17
Ok, so here's what the view outside looks like.

[http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/8082/13rb1.jpg]
[http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/7373/20ar.jpg]
[http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2421/35uw.jpg]
Who made you God to say "I'll take your life from you"?
2005-09-11, 4:26 PM #18
Awesome! :)
Author of the JK levels:
Sand Trap & Sand Trap (Night)
2005-09-11, 4:31 PM #19
I suggest you watch the intro cutscene to JK for inspiration on the buildings. :)

Looks nice so far.

2005-09-11, 4:35 PM #20
The level begs for better textures.
SnailIracing:n(500tpostshpereline)pants
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2005-09-12, 6:50 AM #21
<3 <3 <3

Awesome idea! I love this! Nar Shaddaa for Multiplayer, and improved! :D

Oh man, I can't wait to see this finished/released...

Nar Shaddaa is the coolest star wars theme i.m.o.

That view looks great!
ORJ / My Level: ORJ Temple Tournament I
2005-09-12, 7:09 AM #22
Originally posted by Echoman:
The level begs for better textures.


quite.

Ask Zully for textures.... or myself >.> :o
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2005-09-12, 8:02 AM #23
Good.
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2005-09-12, 8:31 AM #24
I wouldn't mind using new textures, as long as they go along with the Nar Shadda theme (I guess that could be a lot of stuff). Of course, I'm using the textures that I am since they were made for the nar shadda level and because I can't make my own ;)
Who made you God to say "I'll take your life from you"?
2005-09-12, 10:01 AM #25
Most awsome duuude
2005-09-12, 4:36 PM #26
Originally posted by SM_Trige:
I wouldn't mind using new textures, as long as they go along with the Nar Shadda theme (I guess that could be a lot of stuff). Of course, I'm using the textures that I am since they were made for the nar shadda level and because I can't make my own ;)


I agree, you could use new textures, but they should have the same sort of 'feel'. Using the original textures isn't a sin at all, some of them are really cool when put to good use!
ORJ / My Level: ORJ Temple Tournament I
2005-09-12, 5:05 PM #27
And some more.

[http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/9836/23jx.jpg]
[http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/9677/18it.jpg]
[http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/7304/32kv.jpg]
Who made you God to say "I'll take your life from you"?
2005-09-12, 5:06 PM #28
Looks good so far it's creepy seeing a game I used to play back in the 90s
2005-09-12, 7:58 PM #29
D00d!
Oh em gee!
You know what you gotta do!
You have an LEC single player city level you're expanding for multiplayer...
Like, say, Baron's Hed...

-Make it an RPG level! Taht wuold be teh AWEZ000M! OMG LOL!!!!1!!1!!
2005-09-12, 10:08 PM #30
In my opinion you should redesign that area. It never made much sense to me.
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2005-09-13, 12:57 AM #31
Loverly job so far, however. Instead of making that "white space" a light, take some liberty and make it a window. It'd really add to the atmosphere of that room.

For the buildings. Nar Shadda is a vertical city, the buildings are huge. Make them taller, make it seem bigger. Add signs, ships and droids flying past.

Make it feel alive.
*insert some joke about pasta and fruit scuffles*
2005-09-13, 6:04 AM #32
Well, the only problem with making that light a window is that there are rooms on the other side of the wall.
Who made you God to say "I'll take your life from you"?

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