DM-TaiSheng - Beta

[Luv_Studd]

Name: DM-TaiSheng
Version: beta v8d
Compatibility: latest patch
Description: Asian/Colonial influence period TDM - sprawling map
Comments: This was also a UCMP5 candidate though it wasn't as far along as Dante]I[.
Updates:

beta 8d:

• added many, many blocking volumes
• adjusted tiny steps near lift so easy to double-jump to (near stinger)
• fixed lift sounds
• tweaked terrain levels
• removed collision on various meshes that have blocking volumes around them
• removed dynamic shadow from water wheel

beta 7b:

• added music
• added various ambient sounds throughout level
• added sounds to lift
• added additional blocking volumes & deco to support flow in/around Udam area & jumpspot (thanks J3FFyB)
• updated lighting in dark spots & corners (thanks Juggalo Kyle & cUnNiNg_StUnTs - let me know if it's not enough)
• updated thighpad area - more deco
• fixed default text on earthy-mesh (near link)
• added 2nd bio and link gun near Udam area - bio on ground level; link on other side of bridge, opposite flak
• moved shield belt so not visible from steps and corridor
• added a wall/deco (near stinger) and added deco RL areas where bots were getting hung up on steps
• other minor updates

(I know there's a couple spots needing more attention - ie: bv's, as you can get stuck...)

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beta 6:

• switched the belt with the vest; fixed wrong texture on floor where belt was also
• moved the RL to where the Flak was (near the thighpads)
• moved the Flak to where the sniper was
• moved the sniper to where the upper Bio Rifle was (near jump pad)
• centered the thighpads on the ledge where it always was - put a health vial on either side of it, took out the 5 health vials in the L-shaped corridor that led to the thighpads and replaced with a med health pack.
• replaced the 2-board ramp with steps; near where the Udam was previously
• fixed lighting on the bridge where the Udam is currently
• removed floating roof meshes
• fixed bot pathing around Udam area and elsewhere to improve bot performance
• centered round lantern below Udam, and tweaked ground/added steps to remove double-jump to lower ledge.

beta 5:

• Moved Udam and overpass where it laid out to be above RL location
• Removed Invis

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beta 4: incorporated suggestions in thread from beta 2 version
Lighting changes - turned into night sky
fixed issues near link and flak
changed water textures - hopefully less ugly
additional deco

have not yet moved invis from current location.

Screenshot: Updated pics from beta v. 5 showing night time look and changes:




Credits: UCMP members ... Dregs specifically for the custom meshes
Taffy, Blitz, wael, woooo, 4TX4, J3FFyB, vlad, Crayfish, zdradzony, HungFu, optic freeze, BlackSharkfr, Setheren, juggalo kyle, cUnNiNg_StUnTs, phor

Homepage:
Download: http://files.filefront.com/DM+TaiShe.../fileinfo.html(PC only atm)

[cUnNiNg_StUnTs]

Oh cool!

[juggalo_kyle]

Pretty sweet level you have here. I played it in Duel, and felt alittle big, so I'm assuming that's not what it's ment for.

One thing I would change is the location of the rocket launcher and the Sniper rifle. Way to close to eachother, and the damage amp.

-Kyle

[cUnNiNg_StUnTs]

This bridge from the link gun over seems to be pitch black on its surface even though it's opened to the sky box from above.

I would add at least some faint blue light to the surface of that bridge.

This should be another great one, that was the only problem I found.

[Luv_Studd]

Updated to version 5 beta, link above....

thanks for the feedback!

[cUnNiNg_StUnTs]

The "loose" plank should not be inside of a solid part of the building.

[cUnNiNg_StUnTs]

There's a piece of a roof mesh hovering in space next to this area

[cUnNiNg_StUnTs]

As well as my previous comment about lighting this bridge...



I'm sure I was too late for BETA 5 but wanted to make sure you don't miss it.

As with always I am at your service if you need me.

[Luv_Studd]

Thanks for the feedback c_S. Much appreciated.

[juggalo_kyle]

New beta's = Woot! =D

I'll have to give it a run through.

Did you change the time of day in the map too from beta 4? I don't remember it being night time. Maybe it's just me.

[juggalo_kyle]

Ok, it was just me. For some reason, I remembered the map being during daylight, but I suppose those were just from old screenshots.

Well anyways, here's my feedback.



Mesh above the Stinger has too bright of lighting compared to it's surroundings. I don't know if it's beacause of the material, or if it's an actual light error. But it may be something to look into.


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The U damage is still in a spot where it can be too controling. I would suggest to replace it's location
with the sheild vest, and put the U damage down under where the vest usualy is. That way, the player can't
grab the sniper, get the U damage, and jump down to the RL, and be twice as strong in just 5 seconds. Make
them work for the extra power. Personaly opinion, it would make the power ups/sheilds feel more balanced.

I do however like the new bridge you put above the RL. I like it better than the one in Beta 4.
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The hanging lamps in the new U damage bridge don't look like they emmit much light onto the mesh that's
holding them. I noticed this because when you look down the hall with the same lamps that's right next to the
sniper spawn, they are much brighter. I would suggest to fix that. It's also an issue on the ones on the floor
above the Stinger.



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This area looks like it could use a jump pad to get on top of the next platform. I suggest in the middle where the statue is. But it's just my own opinion.





Well, with that all being said, I still love this map. It's a great map for a 2v2. I actually played it with a good amount of bots this time.

[Luv_Studd]

updated first post with beta v 6.

NOTE: I haven't got all the updates in that ppl have suggested, will add as I am able to

thanks.

[Luv_Studd]

updated with beta v 7b, link above. Thanks.

[cUnNiNg_StUnTs]

This is BETA7 I found this space between the JP and the base...



Everything else looks great. Thanks for fixing the bridge lighting and the water texture in the planter. Other than the above I think she's ready for prime time.

[Luv_Studd]

updated to beta v8d.

thanks for the new feedback c_S - fixed in this version...

predict it will be final some time this week