Zp Community Map Project!

[Wilko]

Hey guys, I thought this would be a good idea to create a good map with everyones input. If your a mapper feel free to download and fiddle around then post a newer version =0)

BTW i know the screenshot sucks (really bad, makes it look like a room full of boxes, but im lazy so I didnt take a better one ;) ), doesnt represent the levels quality at all, but yeah... oh well :P

EDIT: jeeze im bad at taking screen shots, there are 3 doors into that room but you can only see the corner of one of em :P

http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/level1.jpg

and you can download the RMF file here:

The Labs RMF (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabs.rmf)

(if any problems, try save link as)

Trust me the level is ALOT better than it looks. If there is something that looks strange in it, its probably something I was going to worry about later till I came up with this idea :D

If you need a place to host, I can provide it for you, because it's on marine eaters server :P

Have fun and please participate, especially if you have nothing better to do =0)

By the way, please don't flame, alot of people hate this kinda stuff, but its only works if everyone that can puts effort in :D

OHH yeah and the map is already got a lot to it, I started with the tiny outdoor portion which someone could add on to if they like, if they just threw some player starts in and a few design improvments, this map would be fully playable.

[Twilight]

Very interesting idea, Wilko, and the maps looks promising so far. I'd really like to see people contribute to this map, since I know we have a lot of talented people hanging around the forums...

Twilight

[Wilko]

heh thanks, I've added abit onto the map and i'll put a newer version up soon =0) (looks much better)

OHH yeah if anyone has any ideas or requests for this map, just list away!

[Maveric]

excellent idea.

however, one major problem:
we need rules.

what compile parameters?
with what tools?
what's the value of light x?
light y?

You should include all these, and the lights.rad file that the map is compiled with, otherwise you may get a drastically different lighting scheme between additions, and that is not good... :(

[Wilko]

hmmmmm... lets see.... I used the default zoners settings so whatever those are? =0P Im uploading a new better version of the map now anyways, so I hope no ones started yet! :o

I did a very basic compile, just used zoners, on a freshly installed worldcraft, no parameters =0P

I'm not EXACTLY clear on what you mean, but yeah if someone explains it throughly I'm sure I could do it :D

I posted a new version of the map: (added some cool floor stuff, and a hallway to lead to whatever the next guy will make.)

Get it here:

The Labs V1.1 RMF (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabs.rmf)

The older first post version will download the new one too, so no worries.

Also, per Maveric's request I'm posting the lights.rad file as well... im not sure exactly what its for, but this is my first attempt at HL mapping in years =0)

get lights.rad too:

lights.rad (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/lights.rad)

The values in that file were as follows:

+0~WHITE 255 255 255 100

Donno if that helps... lol

Thanks maveric for teh advice! map props given.=0)

BTW my thoughts for the map... I dunno if there good cause I havnt played it (im supposed to be a playtester now but everyone on IRC seems to have gone to sleep or something :P ) Anywhos!!

1. The bridge pit: It should go quite a long ways in total darkness, to a lit up room (not too bright, just ZP bright ;) ) and have a rocket launcher (or a weapon of equally distructive capability... Zombies should spawn close to here, so chances are if he grabs it he'll get stepped on real quick, unless hes lucky and there are no zombies there, he has covering fire, or he runs like a sissy the hell outta there after he grabs it and dodges the zombies =0)

2. Uhhhh yeah I thought there were more but #1 is all I can think of =0D

3. Oooh ooh, if anyone thinks the level is too small, add onto it!! Don't be afraid. If I dont like your changes I'll delete them and flame you into submission. lol jk :D Its not my map, ITS OUR MAP!! by wilko of course. heh.. just kidding again :P

Here's a V1.1 screenie:

http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/level2.jpg

Happy fraggin' ::zombie::

[Jezpuh]

I'd say no.. just let everyone make their own map.

[Twilight]

Well, most people do, but this gives anyone who is a novice at mapping, or who just can't commit the time to making a full map a chance to help out.

Twilight

[brute_force]

Hmm, I was working on a room earlier today - I have no plans to make a map of it, I was just messing around. Then I saw this thread. As soon as I finish this area/room I could add it, if you want. :)

[Osama Bong Loaden]

I am about to release a new version with an added room, feel free to change any textures you like.
it is kinda crapily textured anyway.

[Osama Bong Loaden]

ok here is the new rmf

http://jeffsondag.no-ip.org/thelabs.zip

[Caboose]

Good idea. I like the idea of a community map as it gives mappers the ability to do what they specialize in. As some people are better at creating layouts, and some are good at making things look pretty. As long as this does what it is supposed to do, I support it.

But rmf... bah.

[dubbilex]

Originally posted by Caboose@Aug 21 2004, 04:42 PM
Good idea. I like the idea of a community map as it gives mappers the ability to do what they specialize in. As some people are better at creating layouts, and some are good at making things look pretty. As long as this does what it is supposed to do, I support it.

But rmf... bah.
Use hammer and cut your hair, ya ~~~~ hippie. :lol:

[Wilko]

K ive changed a bunch of stuff and its ready to be shipped off to the next person. If you see any corners that intersect imprperly or go into eachother, walls that go into eachother kinda thing ETC please fix them, we want a clean map :D

NEW GUIDELINES:

1. NO CARVE

2. Try not to have 2 or more people making changes during the same time.

3. Also please re-label the version to reflect changes :)

Here you can nab version 2:

The Labs RMFv2 (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabsv2.rmf)

Please, when you download it and are working on it, post on this board your working on it (and announce the time that you will upload for someone else to edit it) so we can take turns, so we dont have 2 people making changes at the same time =0) I think it'll be easier that way.

remember: ANNOUNCE YOUR WORKING ON IT!! :D

[brute_force]

Here's that room I talked about - added and now it's v3.

http://bruteforce.shatteredminds.net/thelabsv3.rmf

[Wilko]

K I fixed up some stuff changed the corridor with the bridge....

Heres a screen of some amazing architecture by Brute_Force

http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/level3.jpg

You can download the newest version of the map here:

The Labs RMFv4 (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabsv4.rmf)

[Wilko]

I'm renting it out for awhile, so don't edit till I put it back ;) Its pretty close to being complete so it maynot be back for edits =0)

[Wilko]

Couple more people wanna add to it so heres the latest version:

The Labs V5 (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabsv5.rmf)

[Jezpuh]

-edit- Go ahead, I'm going to sleep first

[Wilko]

K i'll finish off a few rooms, just DL ver 6 when its up :D

[Wilko]

Heres ver 6 for jezpuh:

The Labs V6 (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabsv6.rmf)

[eediot]

can we have some screenshots please? :)

[WatchMaker]

**EDIT** never mind some **** error :(

[hi]

I made a few minor changes one the walkway area, nothing huge, however, it is too large to attach, and I don't have a place to host it, so nevermind, heh.

gl with the map.

[Wilko]

just post a screenie of what u changed, or I can host the file for ya, etc etc if you describe it i can change it for ya :D

Heres V6 again for jezpuh to edit:

The Labs V6 (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabsv6.rmf)

Ill go get some screenies...

http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/level6.jpg
http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/level7.jpg
http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/level8.jpg
http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/level9.jpg
http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/level10.jpg

[Caboose]

I don't want to sound rude, but can't you find a better space filler than crates? I just have a thing with crates...

[NEO_Phyte]

for the sake of all that is good and holy, i am converting the lights to texture lights
(update soon)

[Wilko]

Originally posted by caboose
I don't want to sound rude, but can't you find a better space filler than crates? I just have a thing with crates...

Well, I like crates for this mod cause u can move around and make blockades and crap
plus there easily destroyable (the ones i threw in)...so yeah if anyone doesnt like em they can just take em out :D

of course, ill look for something better ;)

[NEO_Phyte]

v7 sent to Wilko
(it was too big for my filehost)

[Wilko]

Thanks to neo phyte for all his l337 map knowledge, advice and help. Wait till you see the newset version, I totally pimped the bridge, you'll all love it im sure, it gets a BIT high r_speeds (can be up to 1000 if you look in JUST the right spot) but its not an area your likely to stay in for long so its worth the trade off =0) you'll see ill post pics soon!

[Wilko]

I made a boo-boo and have made some kind of evil unfindable leak, using the pointfile and my eyes anyways, I'll have to get V7 from neophyte again and just redo it (wont take very long ;) )

[WatchMaker]

Then im ganna edit v7! no1 go ahead !!! wilko send it to me or upload here :)


this is what i wanna do :)

http://img18.exs.cx/img18/8537/ts_lab0001.jpg

http://img18.exs.cx/img18/7966/ts_lab0002.jpg

http://img18.exs.cx/img18/2912/ts_lab0003.jpg

[NEO_Phyte]

umm, im not sure how high the r_speeds are going in that area, but you may want to make the breaking more jagged and cool looking

[WatchMaker]

yea I know but thats v6 ill just wait till i can get a current version to edit then it will be better :P

[Wilko]

lol bad news, I changed the bridge out for a way cooler one (or is it good news?), and its gonna be a lot harder to make it broken looking, however you can do it if you wanna try, as long as you dont use CARVE :S NO CARVE!! :P

[Wilko]

Alright, were back on track, heres the newest version:

thelabsv8.rmf (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabsv8.rmf)

heres a screenie of the bridge I added too...

http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/level11.jpg

[WatchMaker]

THIS VERSION IS MINE!

here wilko.

[Wilko]

K lemme make sure he didnt do anythign wrong, i'll post back up here in a bit :D heheh carver boy.

After testing: Your map isnt compressed right or something, or its not a proper RMF it didnt have .rmf on the end in the .rar anyways :P ::zombie::

[NEO_Phyte]

Originally posted by Wilko@Aug 22 2004, 10:17 PM
K lemme make sure he didnt do anythign wrong, i'll post back up here in a bit :D heheh carver boy.

After testing: Your map isnt compressed right or something, or its not a proper RMF it didnt have .rmf on the end in the .rar anyways :P ::zombie::
its in .map format ;)

[Wilko]

yeah I coulda guessed that but he used carve so I didnt want it to work anyways :P lol, j/k...

Heres Version 9, Zerofate aka Ted, you can re edit it if you DON'T use CARVE!!! :P


The labs version 9.rmf (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabsv9.rmf)

and heres a samples of music I'm making possibly for the map:

Weepingkeys.mp3 (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/weepingkeys.mp3)

Deathabell.mp3 (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/deathabellv3.mp3)

Tell me which one you guys like =0) I used kinda the same sound effects for both of em :)

[WatchMaker]

FINE here...

[Wilko]

*sigh* this one gives me an out of memory error and crashes worldcraft!? :huh:

btw I started a new version again :P the map must be developed at all costs! :D

[Wilko]

K k, heres the latest version is here:

The labsv 11.rmf (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabsv11.rmf)

I called it V11 cause I fixed up a few rooms, and added NOT 1 BUT 2 new hallways :)

They still need detailing and stuff...

Uhhh sorry ted lol :P maybe you can carve out some vents? That wouldnt cause too much damage heheh, please talk to me on MSN or IRC before you do it though, theres certain locations that would be good to have the vents, so we will discuss! :D

So this version is up for grabs, its getting near completion:

Heres on the to do list:

Add more guns in good...gun... spots :)

AMBIENT NOISE, there is none so far lol

Player starts... ( i'll handle that if someone tells me which whats spawn what team ;))

Detailing

and then: THE FIRST TEST OF THE MAP ON A SERVER! *dun dun dun* now c'mon guys lets MOVE IT! I wanna have this map playable in not one, not two, but three days! Now go go go we got zombos to frag!

::zombie::

[WatchMaker]

We are not amused.

[Wilko]

PLEASE READ:

V11 does not work. Sorry, im fixing this and will release it as v12, it was a weird sky glitch.


Zerofate please... you got a beef, take it out with me on ZP ;) in the mean time u could carve out those vents though...

[WatchMaker]

Still... not amused >:(

[Wilko]

heheh zerofate your a funny guy :D

Anywhos, the map is Complete, and fully playable.

All it needs is polishing, I'm hopeing NeoPhyte will do that, cause hes super awesome at it...

A great big thanks to everyone that contributed heres the ones I can think of:

Osama

Brute_Force

NeoPhyte

ZeroFate (He tried so hard! aNd got so FARRR but in the ENDD it DOESNT EVEN MATTERRR!! :P )

Bunch of other people even though they didnt work on the map, they supported the idea,

If I forgot to name you, and you worked on the map just tell me...

BIG THANKS YA'LL!! And umm yeah you'll probably be able to test the level on next weeks playtest, if the guys that run it permit :lol:


THATS ALL FOLKS (till we find if theres any glitches n stuff...)!! I'll post a download of the first realesed version after all the polishing is complete.

Oh yeah you probably want screen shots of the changes?? AND THE NEWLY ADDED ROOF?? Too bad! Wait for the PT next week! anticipation adds to the glory of the map :D

[Lone-Wolf]

I'm ready to see this map in action...

[Wilko]

Alas, do you think this maps ready to see YOU in action? Thats a risk im not willing to take... till PT day =0)

[Wilko]

i'm uploading a playable version to a server soon, its not polished (no ambience or anything real spooky) but it should be fun!

Why you ask?

Mainly a bug hunt so we can have a nice compile for the playtests ;)

Have fun! and report any bugs you find here please :D

its apropriatly titled "thelabsbughunt" so you'll have to rcon that.

OOOOPSIES:

Cant get the file on a server yet :S I'll provide a download for the map in the playtesting section soon...

[Wilko]

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Okie doke, Cloist (a new PT, congrats!) Wants to do some editing, so heres the DL for him.... him = cloist. zerofate, touch = die ;)

Labs Version 11 D (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk/thelabsv11d.rmf)

[Cloist]

Right got it but i wont be able to do anywork until saturday afternoon.
Could people please post what they would like to see in this map and some anti camping ideas for the ledge on the bridge.

I was thinking of a few more vents and il add a little lighting.

[lyndak]

Make the angle of the arch steeper so you aren't able to climb it, failing that, put a clip brush there.

[Wilko]

Freeman wanted some kind of leaking radiation pipe over it, which sounds cool to me :D No more campin. Yes, a few vents would be great, and maybe another couple areas if your up to it, it will feel like a small map, after the camping issues have been eliminated... :D

[SuperNubb]

:( It isn't gonna be fun anymore without the camping.

[Wilko]

Not for you. All your good at is the art of camping ;)

[SuperNubb]

Originally posted by Wilko@Sep 10 2004, 06:44 PM
Not for you. All your good at is the art of camping ;)
Not true at all! I can do pretty well running around, but I just like camping while zombie after zombie comes at me. I find that fun. :P

[Wilko]

I see. Theres a mod in development for that. Its called my mod (http://hl2holdout.marineeater.co.uk). ;) However, this is ZP, not my mod, so enough with the box camping, regular style camping, door holding, and other level exploits :)

[Cloist]

Done a little on the room outside Gen Room.

http://erinmore.users.btopenworld.com/thelabsv11d0000.jpg


:D

Update

*Changed vent covers and added a ladder to survivor spawn.Also added an extra way out of survivor spawn.
*Changed floor depth in room outside gen.
*Replaced Gen Room Door with a sliding one.
*Removed crate (you know which one) where noone can get you.
*Added clip brush on bridge so you cant get to major camping spot, although i might put leaking pipes in.

[Daza400]

Looking sweet.

[WatchMaker]

My idea is a simple fix for the camping spot..

1: you could just make the ledge less wide.

2: you could have a tiny little platform right b4 the bridge started.

[Wilko]

nice work cloist. Makes me wonder why I didnt think of doing that :D A retractable bridge would be SWEET ;)

[lyndak]

Maybe because Cloist has skill *cough*

[Cloist]

More screenies.

http://erinmore.users.btopenworld.com/thelabsv11e0000.jpg

http://erinmore.users.btopenworld.com/thelabsv11e0001.jpg

http://erinmore.users.btopenworld.com/thelabsv11e0002.jpg


Thanks to Teh Lyndak for screenies and help with bridge.

[Wilko]

Originally posted by lyndak@Sep 11 2004, 10:32 PM
Maybe because Cloist has skill *cough*
where are your mapping at? :)

[lyndak]

Several places, none of which I have patience to link you to.

[Wilko]

Nice cover-up ;)

[wnn]

It's not a cover-up. He's a remarkable mapper.

[Isamil]

I'd like to try out editing the map once cloist is done.

[WatchMaker]

everyone hates pooooor wilko :) Nide changes btw

[Twilight]

Have you thought about making a ZP map, Lyndak? We're always interested in new ideas in the mapping arena (Not to mention good maps).

Thanks,

Twilight

[WatchMaker]

Cloist.. make a hole from where the Satchel on the walk-way is thru the wall to the camping ledge. and boom.

[Wilko]

Originally posted by zerofate
everyone hates pooooor wilko

Thats where I get my drive from. :)

[Cloist]

Update

*Iv moved the 357 off the top of the bridge and made the top of the bridge inaccessible.
*Also the lights in the crate room that you could jump on and camp are now func_illusionarys.

http://erinmore.users.btopenworld.com/bridge.jpg
http://erinmore.users.btopenworld.com/gendoor.jpg
http://erinmore.users.btopenworld.com/ilusion.jpg

[Cloist]

Right here it is all latest build of the labs, only a few visual changes and mostly anti camping changes. Iv heard more people want to add so heres the zip with bsp and rmf.

Enjoy ;)

zp_thelabsv11e (http://erinmore.users.btopenworld.com/zp_thelabsv11e.zip)

[lyndak]

Twilight: Yes, I'm working on one m8.

Yeah, nice work teh cloisty, no doubt it'll be Wilkoed, though.

[SuperNubb]

Good job Cloist.

[Caboose]

Someone make that .map format... I don't want to have to be forced to re-innstall VHE...

[NEO_Phyte]

Originally posted by Caboose@Sep 15 2004, 12:47 AM
Someone make that .map format... I don't want to have to be forced to re-innstall VHE...
grab your balls and grit your teeth

[Wilko]

Nice work cloist, i'm desregarding all of Lyndak's personal attacks :P

[WatchMaker]

PLEASE!! LEAVE THE CAMP LEDGE!! just make a hole from the walkway satchel to the camp ledge!1 it would be nice.

[Mantrid]

YEAH! BECAUSE THE CAMP LEDGE IS SO MUCH FUN!!1

Get rid of it. Take it away. Burn it. Stomp on the ashes. Thank you.

[WatchMaker]

My way fixes it. adds more.. and keeps more. and gives a new passage.. :)

[Wilko]

I have no oppinion on the subject. It would help if everyone gave honest gameplay oppinons, it is so confusing with 50% of the people said keep the camping ledge, and 50% said it should be DESTROYED! :P Make up your minds...

or have a vote or something.

[Jezpuh]

I'll be working on it now, k?

[Wilko]

yep! thats fine just post the RMF up here when your done, I have some stuff to add... and please dont ever use carve :P its brutal to fix.

[Jezpuh]

I never use carve :D

http://jezpuh.shatteredminds.net/zp_thelabsv12.zip

[Wilko]

alright i'll take it for awhile from here :D