Monkey Surprise

PHISH · 07-20-2007, 05:26 AM

I'm probably not the only one with an affinity for monkeys, that's why this surprise was so special for me. One of our mappers pulled a fully completed map out of his flea ridden hair. Personally I love it, but I am biased due to said monkey love, so I'll cut to the chase and let you see the goods.

Special thanks to some of hessi's textures and props which he graciously gave us permission to use.

Quick status rundown; what was completed since the last update. There is too much to cover, but some noteables off the top of my head
-6 gigantic bugs were squashed among others, no more game breaking bugs, hugely important
-Lower body animations redone (run/strafe in all directions)
-Hint prioritization, entire hint system is implemented
-cloak effects for dx<9
-On the hud: Fortress points, teamscores, flaginfo without having to goto the scoreboard
-lod for all player models in
-New fully completed map: ff_monkey

Biggest to complete:
-lag optimization, which is where the follow-up news post comes in.
-Upper body animations for all weapons/runs/idles redone, we've already seen some previews of DK's latest work and it looks promising.
-miscellaneous art fixups
-weapon alignment
-training

What does this all mean? Well, we're trying to get all our ducks in a row for release.

We are looking for a linux testing server as ours is going by the wayside: we have a windows replacement but that affects our ability to test on both platforms. If you happen to have a linux server you are willing to lend for testing we would greatly appreciate the help.
Those that plan to be running FF servers upon release and would like to be notified when the server package becomes available we ask that you provide some information on what server(s) you plan to run and we'll add you to the distribution list.
Additionally we are looking to train up a capable programmer on the FF game code to help with post release work. We intend on supporting the mod as best as possible following release.

If you feel you can help with any of the above 3 items contact us at fortressforever@gmail.com

Beetle · 07-20-2007, 05:29 AM

Woot first post. GREAT UPDATE. I'll post more when ive had some sleep.

A Boojum Snark · 07-20-2007, 05:32 AM

O_O would accurately describe my reaction upon loading the page. I loved the theme Maya had, and now it's back and better than ever in something I never would've expected.

Nuk3m · 07-20-2007, 05:35 AM

WOAH THIS IS AWESOME I JUST OPENED MY BROWSER HIT REFRESH AND WOW

Etzell · 07-20-2007, 05:38 AM

Monkey is SO beautiful... It was really hard not to let that one out of the bag. It's gorgeous.

MadJester · 07-20-2007, 05:40 AM

Very Sexy.

EiNSTEiN · 07-20-2007, 05:58 AM

Perfect!

Digital_Ghost · 07-20-2007, 06:16 AM

Smexy as always! Loved the update, glad to hear the bug squashing is going well along with the progress!!

SizeableSSonic · 07-20-2007, 11:44 AM

*Does my happy disco dance*

Uncle-Argon · 07-20-2007, 12:07 PM

Monkey looks fabulous! It's so refreshing to see a TFC map that isn't based around the old themes. I've got a slight worry about those trees on monkey getting in the way of concs, but without testing it there's really no way for me to know for sure.

*hint* *hint*

AfterShock · 07-20-2007, 12:23 PM

The trees are clipped so you can conc through them (although i think the trunk might still be there.. cant remember)

The trees have LOD models (so they are less gfx-heavy at distance).

hoRRex · 07-20-2007, 12:24 PM

thank you for the update. Whats the go with the goat in the flagroom?

Paft · 07-20-2007, 12:29 PM

Joking? It's a gazelle. The green's logo.
http://www.fortress-forever.com/media/37

Sid6.7 · 07-20-2007, 01:06 PM

i wish i didnt hate monkey so much. . . is it green vs yellow?

07-22-2007, 08:28 PM

I was clicking on my FF bookmark, thinking "there'll be nothing again... FF will never out... release is for end of the world maybe... that suck...", and then I saw those two news, was like OMG this is christmas.
And now, I see clearly the release is for soon and that you guys are working on it.
So all i gotta say, is Cheers guys, maybe you don't see it but there's a lot of people who are waiting for this mod, and i'm part of it.. I loved TFC, I know you did too, and I know I'll love FF !
I don't have enough time at this moment for being a good betatester so I don't apply, but I'm sure you will have nice testers and you will release FF soon.
Keep going guys, can't wait for FF to be out !

Monkey looks really great btw, good job !

Ihmhi · 07-22-2007, 10:01 PM

You could see the testerz jaws drop through the Internet when we first saw the map. I still don't know how that worked.

Truly, it is beautiful.

Btw, damn you Aftershock and your insane sniper skills. ):

skuLL · 07-22-2007, 10:19 PM

Damn, I thought after was known for his engy skills ):

Etzell · 07-22-2007, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ihmhi

You could see the testerz jaws drop through the Internet when we first saw the map. I still don't know how that worked.

Truly, it is beautiful.

Btw, damn you Aftershock and your insane sniper skills. ):

Motherfucker blows out my leggums every chance he gets.

lillbrorsan · 07-23-2007, 12:48 AM

Wow, talking about a different but awesome looking map!

arsenal · 07-23-2007, 03:41 AM

why is the identity of the map creator a secret? he deserves kudos for an excellent looking map.

come on, he can't be that modest.

07-20-2007, 05:26 AM	#1
PHISH Retired FF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: cow college Posts Rated Helpful 13 Times	Monkey Surprise I'm probably not the only one with an affinity for monkeys, that's why this surprise was so special for me. One of our mappers pulled a fully completed map out of his flea ridden hair. Personally I love it, but I am biased due to said monkey love, so I'll cut to the chase and let you see the goods. Special thanks to some of hessi's textures and props which he graciously gave us permission to use. Quick status rundown; what was completed since the last update. There is too much to cover, but some noteables off the top of my head -6 gigantic bugs were squashed among others, no more game breaking bugs, hugely important -Lower body animations redone (run/strafe in all directions) -Hint prioritization, entire hint system is implemented -cloak effects for dx<9 -On the hud: Fortress points, teamscores, flaginfo without having to goto the scoreboard -lod for all player models in -New fully completed map: ff_monkey Biggest to complete: -lag optimization, which is where the follow-up news post comes in. -Upper body animations for all weapons/runs/idles redone, we've already seen some previews of DK's latest work and it looks promising. -miscellaneous art fixups -weapon alignment -training What does this all mean? Well, we're trying to get all our ducks in a row for release. We are looking for a linux testing server as ours is going by the wayside: we have a windows replacement but that affects our ability to test on both platforms. If you happen to have a linux server you are willing to lend for testing we would greatly appreciate the help. Those that plan to be running FF servers upon release and would like to be notified when the server package becomes available we ask that you provide some information on what server(s) you plan to run and we'll add you to the distribution list. Additionally we are looking to train up a capable programmer on the FF game code to help with post release work. We intend on supporting the mod as best as possible following release. If you feel you can help with any of the above 3 items contact us at fortressforever@gmail.com Last edited by PHISH; 07-20-2007 at 07:20 AM.

07-20-2007, 11:44 AM	#9
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07-22-2007, 10:01 PM	#16
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07-20-2007, 05:29 AM	#2
Beetle Beta than eva' Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Woot first post. GREAT UPDATE. I'll post more when ive had some sleep.

07-20-2007, 05:32 AM	#3
A Boojum Snark Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 4 Times	O_O would accurately describe my reaction upon loading the page. I loved the theme Maya had, and now it's back and better than ever in something I never would've expected.

07-20-2007, 05:35 AM	#4
Nuk3m Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA! Class/Position: Scout / Offense Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: :e0: Founder Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	WOAH THIS IS AWESOME I JUST OPENED MY BROWSER HIT REFRESH AND WOW

07-20-2007, 05:38 AM	#5
Etzell D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Monkey is SO beautiful... It was really hard not to let that one out of the bag. It's gorgeous.

07-20-2007, 05:40 AM	#6
MadJester Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Very Sexy.

07-20-2007, 05:58 AM	#7
EiNSTEiN Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Perfect!

07-20-2007, 06:16 AM	#8
Digital_Ghost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NB,Canada Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Smexy as always! Loved the update, glad to hear the bug squashing is going well along with the progress!!

07-20-2007, 12:07 PM	#10
Uncle-Argon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Monkey looks fabulous! It's so refreshing to see a TFC map that isn't based around the old themes. I've got a slight worry about those trees on monkey getting in the way of concs, but without testing it there's really no way for me to know for sure. hint hint

07-20-2007, 12:23 PM	#11
AfterShock Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 45 Times	The trees are clipped so you can conc through them (although i think the trunk might still be there.. cant remember) The trees have LOD models (so they are less gfx-heavy at distance).

07-20-2007, 12:24 PM	#12
hoRRex Rex Join Date: May 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	thank you for the update. Whats the go with the goat in the flagroom?

07-20-2007, 12:29 PM	#13
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	Joking? It's a gazelle. The green's logo. http://www.fortress-forever.com/media/37

07-20-2007, 01:06 PM	#14
Sid6.7 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	i wish i didnt hate monkey so much. . . is it green vs yellow?

07-22-2007, 08:28 PM	#15
Ellsworth Guest Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I was clicking on my FF bookmark, thinking "there'll be nothing again... FF will never out... release is for end of the world maybe... that suck...", and then I saw those two news, was like OMG this is christmas. And now, I see clearly the release is for soon and that you guys are working on it. So all i gotta say, is Cheers guys, maybe you don't see it but there's a lot of people who are waiting for this mod, and i'm part of it.. I loved TFC, I know you did too, and I know I'll love FF ! I don't have enough time at this moment for being a good betatester so I don't apply, but I'm sure you will have nice testers and you will release FF soon. Keep going guys, can't wait for FF to be out ! Monkey looks really great btw, good job !

07-22-2007, 10:19 PM	#17
skuLL Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	Damn, I thought after was known for his engy skills ):

07-23-2007, 12:48 AM	#19
lillbrorsan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Wow, talking about a different but awesome looking map!

07-23-2007, 03:41 AM	#20
arsenal Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	why is the identity of the map creator a secret? he deserves kudos for an excellent looking map. come on, he can't be that modest.

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