Level Design [WIP] TE-Sternommac

[i8pptu]

*non-important info

Spoiler!

Hey guys, this is me just "staking my claim" just so that when I am ready I can properly show things off.


I have been working on this idea for a map basically since the release of RO2 ( and most likely even before that, through other games), and have spent a lot of time learning the sdk.


I stopped working on this map for a good while because of school etc. but mostly because I thought that the way I had things was completely wrong or that the community would not want it. But now I have changed my attitude and I am going to do my best to release some playable version of it in the somewhat near future (good or bad, but hopefully good lol). So if you guys will bear with me, I will do my best and release some screens for you guys when I am ready.


P.S. if you search hard enough in the forums you can see some screens from a long time ago.

So I have decided to upload to the workshop to get some feedback from the community. A lot of things are not in place but you should be able to play through the map.


(Steam Workshop)
Here is the map: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfile...ext=sternommac
(separate Dropbox link)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9me288zjwif1qpk/Sternommac_a5.zip?dl=0

 

[Cultivator]

Sounds very promising! Will it be a combined arms map?
Anyway,..can

 

[i8pptu]

Sounds very promising!

Ehh, don't get too excited lol

 

[i8pptu]

Here are some screens, there is a looong way to go lol (atleast in my head). So many possibilities of different things to do.

Spoiler!

 

[Jpz38 Hetzer]

I like what I see so far good luck on this.

 

[i8pptu]

first post has been updated with early version of the map, I would like some feedback. If you have any questions just ask.

 

[=GG= Mr Moe]

Thanks, will give it a run thru when I get a chance.

Also, for the next update could you provide an actual download link? Steam Workshop is always wonky and I hate the way it downloads and interrupts everything when you start up the game. In other words, I'm no fan of Steam Workshop

 

[i8pptu]

Map has been updated with bot support.


Have fun ranking up your guns!! *I'm joking*

 

[G_Sajer]

Hmmm. Ok. Time to give this a shot on Crucible.

Thank you for your hard work.

 

[G_Sajer]

I spent a little time looking this over. I like the overall look and feel of the rolling steppe. Authentic from numerous pictures I've seen. The map feature and objectives aren't working yet, but graphics-wise I'm liking it so far.

 

[G_Sajer]

I'm going to run Sternommac alone about 1pm US CST for a period of time to give the author a chance for evaluation. I invite as many as possible to jump in and give it a good shot. Sometime later I will add a few other new ones along side it for the duration of the afternoon.

Best wishes.

 

[G_Sajer]

We put this one thru the wringer this afternoon.
Some random observations were:

The Germans seem to be at the mercy of scoped weapons approaching A.

Wouldn't it be great to see a few tanks on each side.

One of the most convincing "village on the steppe" layouts I've seen.

We need to get that map tool working.

Stay tuned...

 

[i8pptu]

Hey Sajer, I can not thank you enough for helping me with this. I will add those to my to-do list.

 

[=GG= Mr Moe]

Comments from custom map enthusiast from "another" forum in case you haven't seen it... for first version I believe.

OK, Tested and has a good layout although somewhat familiar to a time in RO, long ago. Will make a great sniper and rifle map.

Recommendations;

Needs Transports & More Cover
Needs more Sniper Rifles
Trenches should be ZIG ZAG not straight lines (ala ww1) straight line trenches are flanking deadly
Troops should be able to mantle out at more than just the entrances to trenches
Rug textures missing in the church
Cap Zones need detailing
A few destructibles wouldn't hurt
Overhead map needs finish
Compass not showing, placeholder is but no compass
Underground trench/bunker shows chimney but no stove in the trench/bunker
Houses should be open and furnished

Overall the map is a good sized map making for a great match... small hamlet - big battle... always good for some real fun.

Continue on, its lookin' good and ...you're on the right track.

 

[G_Sajer]

One more thing I'd like to add is that experienced clan members mentioned that they liked the wide flanks. If the attacker gets bogged down going forward, that should provide a way to break the impasse.

When deciding on what changes to make, keep balance in mind, don't go crazy in any direction. And remember to temper our suggestions with your own instincts. I really like the appearance and feel of this map. I think it has good potential.

 

[G_Sajer]

Hey Sajer, I can not thank you enough for helping me with this. I will add those to my to-do list.

You're quite welcome. TWI has encouraged me to run with and help with the development of even alpha maps so long is they are essentially complete enough to run to satisfactory conclusion for either side. You're there.

I'm now running reduced map lists on weekends during the afternoons. This will afford folks in the US and the UK to try out and enjoy newer or updated projects like yours.

Best wishes.

 

[i8pptu]

Comments from custom map enthusiast from "another" forum in case you haven't seen it... for first version I believe.

Hey Moe, thanks for sharing that with me, I appreciate it.

 

[i8pptu]

Map updated, now has overhead map (it is a little off center but should be ok for now). Other things were touched on as well.


As always if you have any questions/suggestions I would like to hear them.

 

[G_Sajer]

Super. I'll get this updated on Crucible shortly.

 

[i8pptu]

Been working on the next update, adding some new capture points and also adding many cover nodes..so many.