E2M4 - Deimos Lab remake

[Guardsoul]

This is a constructive criticism, not the other post. Now I´ll try to answer each part of your post:

- I tried to put the pipes separately but now I see that its possible to join them in that way. Lets see if I find a texture that matches my expectations.
- Well, maybe I can give it a try, lets hope that it doesnt become a too clear map. Im also finding that is quite hard to apply shadows in the map where there are slopes in the ceiling.
- Top texture is good for that purpose but I see the side textures a bit clashy. Im using the same brick texture right now. Maybe some kind of destroyed brick?

Regards

[darkhaven3]

Im also finding that is quite hard to apply shadows in the map where there are slopes in the ceiling.

One thing you could try is using portals to separate the top half of the room from the bottom where you know the player will never be able to access. It may or may not be worth the effort depending on how much you've already built into the rooms, but from what I've seen, it shouldn't take too much more than copying the existing room over and making some modifications to make the portals work on both sides. After doing that, you can add detail to the ceiling and floor separately and with impunity.

- Top texture is good for that purpose but I see the side textures a bit clashy. Im using the same brick texture right now. Maybe some kind of destroyed brick?

Regards

The idea is that generally when you forcefully pull out bricks from a wall, it's probably safe to assume that the cut isn't going to be clean and there'll be some extra mortar or grout left-over. Combining that with the dark outlines shaded onto STONE2, ASHWALL2 was the closest match I could come up with using stock resources. The point is: try using a darker texture for the sides of the bricks. As it is, the STONE2 that's there on the sides looks kind of odd IMO.

[Guardsoul]

One thing you could try is using portals to separate the top half of the room from the bottom where you know the player will never be able to access. It may or may not be worth the effort depending on how much you've already built into the rooms, but from what I've seen, it shouldn't take too much more than copying the existing room over and making some modifications to make the portals work on both sides. After doing that, you can add detail to the ceiling and floor separately and with impunity.

True. But something that I dont like of portals is that there is a chance to become glitchy for software users (Im trying to be as software friendly as possible). The probability is bigger if it´s a large room or it has a very high ceiling.

[darkhaven3]

Agreed, portals can be a pain. If you're careful they work fine in software as long as you continually test everything, but frankly, like I said, it's probably not worth your effort.

[Guardsoul]

Fixing lightning issues and adding some effects.

Those lights at the corners will go up and down continualy. Floor texture has changed!


Light contrast should be better now. I have also destroyed the door lights.

[Guardsoul]

Double posting again -_-.

Broken bridge over a pool full of acid. Tip: Breakable windows!

[Guardsoul]

Some of the new areas added to the map:

Still under development

[Guardsoul]

Quadruple posting (seriously...). Progress: around 70%, this weekend should be finished.

OMG, that cant be good!

[Ænima]

I like that screenie. Might want to slope those SK_SNAKE textures though.

[Guardsoul]

Last 2 images before the release.

Infected surrounding corridors


Oh my... what was the UAC doing?

[Dusk]

Not sure does such a shiny texture as SHAWN2 fit in such a gritty environment. The hextiles in the first shot kind of suffer from scaling issues. Also, if glass is breakable here, you should demonstrate it to the player (make monsters break glass to ambush the player for instance?)

[Watermelon]

I like how this looks, looking forward to playing it when it's fully complete

[Guardsoul]

First beta is ready for the testing! Check the first post!

[fr blood]

Nice map, Guarsoul, I tested it and the gameplay was original and awesome.

Does it the only map you'll remake ?
I think you need to do an entire wad :D

[Guardsoul]

Not sure if I´ll remake more levels, its hard to turn them into a modern map without breaking the original gameplay. But that doesnt mean a no!