Level Design KF-MetalGear

[KiCk3R]

10/09/2013 - Mapping again

You can pick this map up from:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=98576632



18/05/2012 - Development Is Starting

Estimate Time Of Release: August Maybe? - I may split the map into two. So I could release the first half.

But so far, I am chuffed with the map. It has MGS Music, MGS Codec Conversations, and all the "What Was That Noise?" Sounds



12/05/2012
... So as the title suggests, I want to create a full replica of the Metal Gear Solid game in the UED.

Metal Gear Solid has completely moulded me into the gamer I am today. And I think the game is awesome.

I just don't think I can leave the editor alone for some reason. Its like a parasite that is sucking on my blood.

Anyway, so there it is. I am going to create the Metal Gear Solid levels from scratch. (This is the 1st Metal Gear Solid, the one on the PSX)

My plan, is to integrate it into KF somehow. My idea was, that the MGS base is a specimen lab that you must infiltrate. Your main enemy will actually be human bots. And I want to do it as stealthily as possible. This may require coding, in which case I will probably ask for help later on

If you have any cool ideas, please share them.

 

[slavek]

If you have any cool ideas, please share them.

Not really much else to say, it explains itself. Would make a funny cutscene/mover interaction though haha.

 

[slavek]

Another thing. I'm sure it could be adapted to KF, Tactical Shadows UT2004 mutator. It made player/pawn models darker(No ambient glow) and also had shadow/stealth bot support. May come in handy if you want to include something like that.

 

[koschi]

this sounds to good to be true

 

[RoBoT]

thats sounds awesome
I like MGS, awesome game

I always wanted that zeds wandering around and attacks when they see u only

 

[BenioX]

HuNteR- says: He thinks this project is a great idea. He already has a collection of MGS 3D Models if you want to consider him to help.

 

[KiCk3R]

Could someone assist me on this! I need help!

Bots: The annoyance of me continuing mapping.

This is what I am trying to achieve;

* A bot that follows a simple set of pathnodes and looks at a target - DONE - No problem.

* IF The bot sees a player, he is to dismiss the existing ScriptedSequence, and to go on a 10 second rampage trying to find you. After the 10 seconds, will return to patroling - NOT DONE
* IF the bot see's you, you can call an event (music etc) - NOT DONE

I have tried using KFHorzineSolider with many different Controllers, and either the bot starts with no weapons, or just stands still, or will run around doing nothing.

Could someone help me with coding this? Or do you know of a way to get the above working?

Cheers!!!

 

[Murphy]

There is a set of tools for UT2004 called the Oldskool Monsta Toolz that you may want to look into.
http://wiki.beyondunreal.com/User:SuperApe/Old_Skool_Monsta_Toolz

Maybe you can port some of that to KF.

 

[KiCk3R]

Thanks Murphy!

I have emailed the author asking for editing permissions! Fingers crossed should be OK!

Slavek, I like the stealth mod! I downloaded it, and will defiantly look into getting that working!

Also -MGSa- Sniper has offered his help for looking into the code if all goes well!

Cheers,
KiCk3R

 

[Undedd Jester]

The only thing I can think of that might cause you an issue is the fact that a player won't be able to stick up against the wall to look around it (at least not without alot of work, if not impossible). One idea to get the same effect might be to have it so that a player can lean around walls without actually stepping out like COD 4 did. The player wouldn'y expose themselves to the AI, but would be able to see.

OFC a major factor is whether or not you are gonna make a soliton radar

Got plenty of things I can think of that you would need to look at doing (like Rations and vents and things), but they seem to be relatively easy to sort out or work around. It was only that top one that truck me as a potentially difficult problem.

Awesome stuff though, gl with it

 

[Fel]

Maybe make a change camera script. so when you press against a wall it will goto 3rd person. Could probably controll the camera with a coded volume. If inside then 3rd person if outside then 1st person

 

[ro_sauce]

or make a mirror "weapon" for seeing around corners, like how the crossbow has displayfov textured, just change the angle and source location.

 

[KiCk3R]

Good suggestions guys!

I will see how it plays out in testing.

See some of the beginning screenshots of the map above!

 

[-MGS- Sniper]

would like to say kicker sent me a preview of the map only at the beginning for me to try and sort AI and i have to say its spot on in my opinion to what a metalgear solid map should be ! really looking forward to this one

 

[rommy]

Any updates?

 

[KiCk3R]

Hi All,

Just an update on this to say its going great!

I have been playing Metal Gear Solid ALOT to try and get a perfect match in KF!
Unfortunately, coding wise this is a little more complicated then I envisioned. But hopefully this will get sorted!

The codec conversations sound great, Cutscenes are looking sweet! And the MGS music is spine tingling awesome!

I am considering releasing the map in quarters - This may speed things along for me, as I usually take a long time releasing maps - Partly because I don't have the time I used to!

Anyway, with that in mind, Its going great! And I will keep you up-to-date soon!

Cheers,
KiCk3R

 

[FluX]

Nice to see things working out for you Kicker, keep up the good work.

 

[KiCk3R]

Alright all!

I forgot to update the main post for the link to this map.
You can find the map here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=98576632

I have started to pick up the mapping process on this again! - Just started the Hangar area + the prison cells + weapons cache. Next part is the area where you fight that dude in the tank (forgot his name! - Raven I think?).

This map seems like it would be better suited to the "Gun Game" objective. So I may port that over.

So yeah, stay tuned!