Mapping help pls!!!
LadyHellfire*, Mon Sept 27 2010, 09:38PMHi!
Since i get irritated in the pub some days, I have decided to give mapping a go again. I am using NetRadiant 1.5 with W7x64. It is currently the only version/mod of GTKRadiant I know of that will work properly with W7x64.
I am going to try a pretty wild map for my.. hmm.. 12th or 15th try here. My first obstacle is.. Tubes!!!
I want to make some semi-transparent tubes that players can run/fly through. They need to be able to curve as well. I would love to have about 1/5 of the tube have running water, if possible. Basically, I am making a Water Park map. It will have full pipes, half pipes, and even some 1/4 pipes. Pools, grottoes, all on an island in a lake. I want some of the full tubes to go underwater in the lake. Inside the tubes, I want to place "boosters," sort of like Wily has on Superman with his arrows. Getting those to "push" players through tubes and around curves is possible?
Further, I want to be able to have some moving *vehicles* that one can hop on in various spots.
So, anyone who feels brave and giving enough to help me out.. I will make you cookies, or buy you a six-pack. Maybe both. I do also have Blender installed, if that would be a better tool to use for some/most of this.
thx!
nikki :)
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
LadyHellfire*, Mon Sept 27 2010, 09:39PM
oh- I do reaalize the UrT forums have a section for mapping; I have read through it, and due to my own neuro-differences, I do not feel it is the best place to ask for help. I would rather sit here and "starve" than go there just to eat from a buffet of shite.
LadyHellfire*, Mon Sept 27 2010, 09:39PM
oh- I do reaalize the UrT forums have a section for mapping; I have read through it, and due to my own neuro-differences, I do not feel it is the best place to ask for help. I would rather sit here and "starve" than go there just to eat from a buffet of shite.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
BanMe, Mon Sept 27 2010, 09:43PM
I don't think round surfaces are possible in Radiant, or at least i think ive heard that somewhere. So the tube might have to be a multiple sided polygon of sorts.
BanMe, Mon Sept 27 2010, 09:43PM
KittyWumpus*
My first obstacle is.. Tubes!!!
I don't think round surfaces are possible in Radiant, or at least i think ive heard that somewhere. So the tube might have to be a multiple sided polygon of sorts.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
deleted-user, Mon Sept 27 2010, 09:53PM
Hmm...if they're not, they're probably pretty easy in blender.
That's the one useful bit I have in me regarding mapping :P If you need a 'tester' you know who to call though.
deleted-user, Mon Sept 27 2010, 09:53PM
Hmm...if they're not, they're probably pretty easy in blender.
That's the one useful bit I have in me regarding mapping :P If you need a 'tester' you know who to call though.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
BanMe, Mon Sept 27 2010, 10:15PM
BanMe, Mon Sept 27 2010, 10:15PM
Same for me. I'm not really useful in the mapping department but ill test something to death for you]
MrTinker[Um3
If you need a 'tester' you know who to call though.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
LadyHellfire*, Mon Sept 27 2010, 11:50PM
Oh, it will get tested on our servers.. :)
Tubes/cylinders/arcs/etc are not strictly possible, but they can be "faked." The problem is making one that you can walk in/through. I can make them, just not make ones I can walk in. I have done tons of searches, and so far nada.
LadyHellfire*, Mon Sept 27 2010, 11:50PM
Oh, it will get tested on our servers.. :)
Tubes/cylinders/arcs/etc are not strictly possible, but they can be "faked." The problem is making one that you can walk in/through. I can make them, just not make ones I can walk in. I have done tons of searches, and so far nada.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
deleted-user, Tue Sept 28 2010, 12:59AM
How about making them icy and 'lemming safe'? That might make high to low tubes possible. Does making a roof 'icy' and pushing someone up with a jumper work like you'd expect?
deleted-user, Tue Sept 28 2010, 12:59AM
How about making them icy and 'lemming safe'? That might make high to low tubes possible. Does making a roof 'icy' and pushing someone up with a jumper work like you'd expect?
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
BlackSix, Tue Sept 28 2010, 02:03AM
Ramb has some surface generators that he used in his icy maps may help u out http://mapgen.nerius.com/
BlackSix, Tue Sept 28 2010, 02:03AM
Ramb has some surface generators that he used in his icy maps may help u out http://mapgen.nerius.com/
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
BlackSix, Sat Oct 09 2010, 03:44PM
U can make a map model in blender or making map in blender then import GTKRadiant link http://www.katsbits.com/tutorials/idtech/exporting-models-as-bsp-maps.php
BlackSix, Sat Oct 09 2010, 03:44PM
U can make a map model in blender or making map in blender then import GTKRadiant link http://www.katsbits.com/tutorials/idtech/exporting-models-as-bsp-maps.php
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
LadyHellfire*, Sat Oct 09 2010, 05:19PM
thx Blackie!
Wily actually helped me figure the cylinder part. Create object, then Cylinder, invert, repeat.. each Cylinder will be *solid* and visible on one side only, so by making two identical but one inverted versions layered, it appears to be a single, two-sided solid tube. Found a nice glass shader, now need to figure how to create some donut type pieces to accent and place on end edges..
Blender is yet another learning curve... very cool though.
LadyHellfire*, Sat Oct 09 2010, 05:19PM
thx Blackie!
Wily actually helped me figure the cylinder part. Create object, then Cylinder, invert, repeat.. each Cylinder will be *solid* and visible on one side only, so by making two identical but one inverted versions layered, it appears to be a single, two-sided solid tube. Found a nice glass shader, now need to figure how to create some donut type pieces to accent and place on end edges..
Blender is yet another learning curve... very cool though.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
Boogie Knight, Sat Oct 09 2010, 05:43PM
What about all those computer parts in that map that's like your inside a computer? Lots of cylindrical shapes that we climb on but they are all solid.
Boogie Knight, Sat Oct 09 2010, 05:43PM
What about all those computer parts in that map that's like your inside a computer? Lots of cylindrical shapes that we climb on but they are all solid.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
Gladi8r, Sat Oct 09 2010, 06:04PM
Ooooooooo... water park.... now THAT's a great idea. Should be a blast once fleshed out.
Moving vehicles.... A 'loop train' perhaps? Or trolley cars? (like at the zoos/theme parks) 'Rumble' has that balloon that goes in a big circle... (to look at and see how it works)
Who was it that's been working on that map with the highway and train tracks running in parallel with moving cars & trains ? (and even a plane as I remember) He has implemented it nicely.
Sleeping Guy has designed some moving stuff, but I don't know if he knows how to do the kind of stuff you can get onto.
Gladi8r, Sat Oct 09 2010, 06:04PM
KittyWumpus*
Hi!
Since i get irritated in the pub some days, I have decided to give mapping a go again. I am using NetRadiant 1.5 with W7x64. It is currently the only version/mod of GTKRadiant I know of that will work properly with W7x64.
I am going to try a pretty wild map for my.. hmm.. 12th or 15th try here. My first obstacle is.. Tubes!!!
I want to make some semi-transparent tubes that players can run/fly through. They need to be able to curve as well. I would love to have about 1/5 of the tube have running water, if possible. Basically, I am making a Water Park map. It will have full pipes, half pipes, and even some 1/4 pipes. Pools, grottoes, all on an island in a lake. I want some of the full tubes to go underwater in the lake. Inside the tubes, I want to place "boosters," sort of like Wily has on Superman with his arrows. Getting those to "push" players through tubes and around curves is possible?
Further, I want to be able to have some moving *vehicles* that one can hop on in various spots.
So, anyone who feels brave and giving enough to help me out.. I will make you cookies, or buy you a six-pack. Maybe both. I do also have Blender installed, if that would be a better tool to use for some/most of this.
thx!
nikki :)
Ooooooooo... water park.... now THAT's a great idea. Should be a blast once fleshed out.
Moving vehicles.... A 'loop train' perhaps? Or trolley cars? (like at the zoos/theme parks) 'Rumble' has that balloon that goes in a big circle... (to look at and see how it works)
Who was it that's been working on that map with the highway and train tracks running in parallel with moving cars & trains ? (and even a plane as I remember) He has implemented it nicely.
Sleeping Guy has designed some moving stuff, but I don't know if he knows how to do the kind of stuff you can get onto.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
LadyHellfire*, Sat Oct 09 2010, 08:35PM
most of them are external access only, which I could do. Access and solidity inside and out was rough.. which that one does have, as well as Rumble (spawn area). All I have seen that have in + out are paper thin..might have missed "thick" ones somewhere...
LadyHellfire*, Sat Oct 09 2010, 08:35PM
yep- sit kit bored.Boogie Knight
What about all those computer parts in that map that's like your inside a computer? Lots of cylindrical shapes that we climb on but they are all solid.
most of them are external access only, which I could do. Access and solidity inside and out was rough.. which that one does have, as well as Rumble (spawn area). All I have seen that have in + out are paper thin..might have missed "thick" ones somewhere...
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
Boogie Knight, Sat Oct 09 2010, 09:55PM
How's this?
Boogie Knight, Sat Oct 09 2010, 09:55PM
How's this?
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
LadyHellfire*, Sat Oct 09 2010, 11:35PM
Ohh!!! That is sweet!
I want to make stuff like that for players to get zipped through... going to make them clear (mostly) so you can see people going through, maybe some open ares to be able to shoot them, and them shoot out as well.
LadyHellfire*, Sat Oct 09 2010, 11:35PM
Ohh!!! That is sweet!
I want to make stuff like that for players to get zipped through... going to make them clear (mostly) so you can see people going through, maybe some open ares to be able to shoot them, and them shoot out as well.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
deleted-user, Sun Oct 10 2010, 12:43AM
How about just enclose the jumps on superman with tubes, ditch the street for water, and call it good?
deleted-user, Sun Oct 10 2010, 12:43AM
How about just enclose the jumps on superman with tubes, ditch the street for water, and call it good?
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
Zafrius, Sun Oct 10 2010, 11:17AM
Does anyone have knowledge about importing Google Sketch up models into Radiant?
I use Python 2.6 for Cry Engine with no problems.So there has to be a way. I can`t find many info on this matter.Please help.
I remade Abby for Crysis using Google Sketch up.It`s basically one big model.So it has to be possible.
I have 4 maps ready to publish and upload, I just need the third party software to finish it on Radiant.
Zafrius, Sun Oct 10 2010, 11:17AM
Does anyone have knowledge about importing Google Sketch up models into Radiant?
I use Python 2.6 for Cry Engine with no problems.So there has to be a way. I can`t find many info on this matter.Please help.
I remade Abby for Crysis using Google Sketch up.It`s basically one big model.So it has to be possible.
I have 4 maps ready to publish and upload, I just need the third party software to finish it on Radiant.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
LadyHellfire*, Sun Oct 10 2010, 07:29PM
New request, diff map idea..
I am looking for a nice "outer space" type sky for a map. The idea is simple: A *glass* object somewhere in some galaxy, you and your team are inside it playing CTF. I thought about simply making it a training facility on the ground, but this seemed more fun.
Obviously, multiple light sources form the *sky* would be nice, but not sure if the Q3 engine allows it.. shy of that, a distant star providing *base* light, the structure will have *internal* light sources.
LadyHellfire*, Sun Oct 10 2010, 07:29PM
New request, diff map idea..
I am looking for a nice "outer space" type sky for a map. The idea is simple: A *glass* object somewhere in some galaxy, you and your team are inside it playing CTF. I thought about simply making it a training facility on the ground, but this seemed more fun.
Obviously, multiple light sources form the *sky* would be nice, but not sure if the Q3 engine allows it.. shy of that, a distant star providing *base* light, the structure will have *internal* light sources.
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
BlackSix, Sun Oct 10 2010, 09:01PM
importing models from Google Sketch to blender export to Radiant http://www.katsbits.com/tutorials/blender/import-google-sketchup-kmz-models.php
BlackSix, Sun Oct 10 2010, 09:01PM
importing models from Google Sketch to blender export to Radiant http://www.katsbits.com/tutorials/blender/import-google-sketchup-kmz-models.php
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
LadyHellfire*, Mon Oct 11 2010, 12:24AM
yet another help request:
I love Wily's "launchers" on Superman. I am working on a map to learn some techniques I will use for the Water Park map, and one thing I must have is the ability to "launch" people through curves. Think... going backward through UT_Sled maybe.
Will keep up the trial and error for now...
LadyHellfire*, Mon Oct 11 2010, 12:24AM
yet another help request:
I love Wily's "launchers" on Superman. I am working on a map to learn some techniques I will use for the Water Park map, and one thing I must have is the ability to "launch" people through curves. Think... going backward through UT_Sled maybe.
Will keep up the trial and error for now...
Re: Mapping help pls!!!
Zafrius, Tue Oct 12 2010, 09:09AM
THANKS !!!!! BlackSix, you are the best.You found my needle in the haystack.If I have anymore questions, about anything, I will ask to you.
This will take so time to master, but you have opened the doors for me.
Look out Radiant, here I come.
Zafrius, Tue Oct 12 2010, 09:09AM
BlackSix
importing models from Google Sketch to blender export to Radiant http://www.katsbits.com/tutorials/blender/import-google-sketchup-kmz-models.php
THANKS !!!!! BlackSix, you are the best.You found my needle in the haystack.If I have anymore questions, about anything, I will ask to you.
This will take so time to master, but you have opened the doors for me.
Look out Radiant, here I come.
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