(WIP) stowaway (the first one)

ryu^ · 08-11-2009, 04:40 AM

well i felt like making a map and decided id remake the first stowaway, this map was really popular early on in tfc. i've made quite alot of alterations but the layout remains similar to the original. anyhow see if you can recognise it!

ive merged both respawns into one, and moved it across to the otherside of the ramp room. the respawn has 3 exits to evade spam.

the flag room is alot bigger, removed the walls (might need changing)

i got rid of the rear water entrance, and ive put in a cave through the side of the 2nd ramp room, but its not finished at the moment and just closed off like scenery for the time being. see if its required after playing it.

obviously this map is gonna need a massive playtest, it might play like crap but at least i had fun making it. it is however still wip so im open to suggestions for improvement.

ive, still got the outside and the view from the fr to finish up. hopefully try and get a beta out soon or at least one base and let red spawn outside.

follow this link for hi res and a few more screenshots

http://www.filefortress.eu/images/random/stow1/

Dr.Satan · 08-11-2009, 05:06 AM

looks very nice ryu, as always I love the shit you produce! Keep up the nice work!

zE · 08-11-2009, 06:46 AM

looks really professional, imo just add some displacments in the yard walls and put a 3d skybox : D

thiz · 08-11-2009, 12:46 PM

looking forward to playing it, although it looks like sgs might have a tough time locking on in the flagroom with the no walls/pillars instead

BlisTer · 08-11-2009, 06:58 PM

cool screenshots, cant wait to see it ingame!

GeoKill-----> · 08-12-2009, 02:40 AM

Wow I like your mapping style

ryu^ · 08-12-2009, 02:04 PM

yeh true thiz, although there is a barrier between the middle two pillars, just not the side two which can easily be added.

i added a vent from the rr, above the pipe model to the top of the elevator. this was originally intended for example (fr defence engy/demo/soldier) could throw a lucky gren (spam) if the enemy took the flag 3 bags and get a lucky kill bottom of the steps. or maybe rr soly can spam rockets up there if lift defence is down etc. but it is also big enough to let the player models through at the mo.

the corridors are a little wider and there are ramps at the side of the rr steps, so you can ramp slide if you catch your conc right, and should make it a little better for movement than just a pure dm map.

the lower entrance is alot wider and doesnt have a respawn anymore, and the fences cant be jumped over but can be concd over, so it should aid the offence from spam when the flag is being defended there.

been spending time optimising the map, everything is aligned to a grid of 4, nodrawed every non visible face, func detailed as much geometry as possible, and enclosed alot of places with simple nodraw brushes. also been adding hint brushes, to the indoor parts so far and seem to be getting 250+ fps. but im not an expert so i dont really know what i should be aiming for.

and still trying to think what the outside should look like.

fishBurger · 08-12-2009, 11:13 PM

Looks nice. Visual style reminds me of NS.

Credge · 08-12-2009, 11:28 PM

I'm jealous of the look of this map. Outstanding stuff.

Stiffy · 08-21-2009, 05:27 PM

Looks BEAUTIFUL!! I really like all the little details here and there! Never played the original Stowaway in TFC but from the looks of it I think I'm really going to enjoy it! As I said in Credge's map thread we really REALLY need some new maps to play so thank you for making this sexy sexy map for us all, mucho appreciated! Can't wait to try it out!!!

zelenjava · 09-06-2009, 12:21 AM

YES! another tfc map, i only played them for like 8 years another 8 wont do any harm!!!

Lenn · 09-06-2009, 11:31 AM

Looks awesome Ryu!

Mikael_hs · 09-06-2009, 11:59 AM

why make new maps, when you can REMAKE them

You really got a distinct style ryu, more minimalist than say LEN with his cars and his horses and whatnot :P

Roaming about it ingame looked really sweet; good attention to details as well, such as the hanging thingy infront of hole (don't know the name of that "hook" in english). Can't wait to play 4v4, and can't really suggest anything before that either. Betatest?

**Bully** · 09-08-2009, 07:22 PM

It's awesome...

Marxist · 09-09-2009, 05:24 AM

Beautiful map ryu, simple and clean, as I told you before I'm jealous of your eye for detail. Can't wait to playtest.

hadez · 09-10-2009, 09:55 AM

nice try...

but try again. I don't like the style at all. I mean i don't want to be harsh but you might want to put some prop_static garbage bins so you don't have to explain to people why it stinks so much.

Might want to try spending more time. Hope to see better results in the future.

thiz · 09-10-2009, 03:46 PM

ryu pissed off hadez i take it, nice troll

zelenjava · 09-10-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hadez

nice try...

but try again. I don't like the style at all. I mean i don't want to be harsh but you might want to put some prop_static garbage bins so you don't have to explain to people why it stinks so much.

Might want to try spending more time. Hope to see better results in the future.

Thats hilarious. RAGE!!

ryu^ · 09-15-2009, 10:35 PM

lol

thiz · 09-17-2009, 09:28 PM

so when are you getting a beta out?

08-11-2009, 04:40 AM	#1
ryu^ Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	stowaway (the first one) well i felt like making a map and decided id remake the first stowaway, this map was really popular early on in tfc. i've made quite alot of alterations but the layout remains similar to the original. anyhow see if you can recognise it! ive merged both respawns into one, and moved it across to the otherside of the ramp room. the respawn has 3 exits to evade spam. the flag room is alot bigger, removed the walls (might need changing) i got rid of the rear water entrance, and ive put in a cave through the side of the 2nd ramp room, but its not finished at the moment and just closed off like scenery for the time being. see if its required after playing it. obviously this map is gonna need a massive playtest, it might play like crap but at least i had fun making it. it is however still wip so im open to suggestions for improvement. ive, still got the outside and the view from the fr to finish up. hopefully try and get a beta out soon or at least one base and let red spawn outside. follow this link for hi res and a few more screenshots http://www.filefortress.eu/images/random/stow1/ Last edited by Elmo; 08-11-2009 at 11:07 AM.

08-11-2009, 05:06 AM	#2
Dr.Satan Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greeley, CO Class/Position: Med / Solly Gametype: PAYLOAD Affiliations: DET- Posts Rated Helpful 19 Times	looks very nice ryu, as always I love the shit you produce! Keep up the nice work! __________________ FF Community Map Pack(s): 1 / 2 (Released) conc_school \| hellion_classic \| ksour_PAYLOAD \| mulch_faf (Beta) alchimy_b1 (Lua) base_payload_2015 (Models) props_trainyard Support FF:

08-11-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
BlisTer Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 4 Times	cool screenshots, cant wait to see it ingame! __________________ Support FF: untils you cry for the mercy like little shaven squirrel in my eating pot. - deathstriker666

08-12-2009, 02:40 AM	#6
GeoKill-----> Community Member Server Owner Beta Tester Forum Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawthorne, California Class/Position: Soldier/Spy/Scout Gametype: AvD Affiliations: :e0:Eternal Order Leader Posts Rated Helpful 12 Times	Wow I like your mapping style __________________ Fortress-Forever Guides All Your Mapping Needs :e0: Will live on Forever Support FF:

08-12-2009, 02:04 PM	#7
ryu^ Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	yeh true thiz, although there is a barrier between the middle two pillars, just not the side two which can easily be added. i added a vent from the rr, above the pipe model to the top of the elevator. this was originally intended for example (fr defence engy/demo/soldier) could throw a lucky gren (spam) if the enemy took the flag 3 bags and get a lucky kill bottom of the steps. or maybe rr soly can spam rockets up there if lift defence is down etc. but it is also big enough to let the player models through at the mo. the corridors are a little wider and there are ramps at the side of the rr steps, so you can ramp slide if you catch your conc right, and should make it a little better for movement than just a pure dm map. the lower entrance is alot wider and doesnt have a respawn anymore, and the fences cant be jumped over but can be concd over, so it should aid the offence from spam when the flag is being defended there. been spending time optimising the map, everything is aligned to a grid of 4, nodrawed every non visible face, func detailed as much geometry as possible, and enclosed alot of places with simple nodraw brushes. also been adding hint brushes, to the indoor parts so far and seem to be getting 250+ fps. but im not an expert so i dont really know what i should be aiming for. and still trying to think what the outside should look like. Last edited by ryu^; 08-12-2009 at 02:06 PM.

08-11-2009, 06:46 AM	#3
zE Pew pew ze beams Join Date: Jan 2008 Gametype: Gathers Affiliations: pew pew Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	looks really professional, imo just add some displacments in the yard walls and put a 3d skybox : D

08-11-2009, 12:46 PM	#4
thiz Tealeaf Beta Tester Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scotland Affiliations: fo! Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	looking forward to playing it, although it looks like sgs might have a tough time locking on in the flagroom with the no walls/pillars instead

08-12-2009, 11:13 PM	#8
fishBurger get off my lawn Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: O scout / demo Gametype: killing Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Looks nice. Visual style reminds me of NS. __________________ That means that either you are an American, or you are NOT an American. There is no hyphenated exception. -Iggy

08-12-2009, 11:28 PM	#9
Credge FF Loremaster Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 4 Times	I'm jealous of the look of this map. Outstanding stuff. __________________ "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" Ronald Reagan

08-21-2009, 05:27 PM	#10
Stiffy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: That sunshine 1 Posts Rated Helpful 8 Times	Looks BEAUTIFUL!! I really like all the little details here and there! Never played the original Stowaway in TFC but from the looks of it I think I'm really going to enjoy it! As I said in Credge's map thread we really REALLY need some new maps to play so thank you for making this sexy sexy map for us all, mucho appreciated! Can't wait to try it out!!! Last edited by Stiffy; 08-21-2009 at 05:27 PM.

09-06-2009, 12:21 AM	#11
zelenjava pew pew cry Bridget Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 4 Times	YES! another tfc map, i only played them for like 8 years another 8 wont do any harm!!!

09-06-2009, 11:31 AM	#12
Lenn Beta Tester Join Date: Jul 2009 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	NICE Looks awesome Ryu!

09-06-2009, 11:59 AM	#13
Mikael_hs Beta Tester Join Date: May 2009 Affiliations: Wazzazzaza Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	why make new maps, when you can REMAKE them You really got a distinct style ryu, more minimalist than say LEN with his cars and his horses and whatnot :P Roaming about it ingame looked really sweet; good attention to details as well, such as the hanging thingy infront of hole (don't know the name of that "hook" in english). Can't wait to play 4v4, and can't really suggest anything before that either. Betatest?

09-08-2009, 07:22 PM	#14
Bully Beta Tester Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England Class/Position: Spectating Gametype: British Bulldogs Affiliations: ®™ ^ Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	It's awesome... __________________ ®™ Support FF:

09-09-2009, 05:24 AM	#15
Marxist Beta Tester Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington State Gametype: CTF/AVD Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Beautiful map ryu, simple and clean, as I told you before I'm jealous of your eye for detail. Can't wait to playtest. __________________ In Progress: ff_sigma, ff_phantom, ff_cannon_classic Released: ff_high_flag_b4

09-10-2009, 09:55 AM	#16
hadez Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 20 Times	nice try... but try again. I don't like the style at all. I mean i don't want to be harsh but you might want to put some prop_static garbage bins so you don't have to explain to people why it stinks so much. Might want to try spending more time. Hope to see better results in the future. User received an infraction for this post

09-10-2009, 03:46 PM	#17
thiz Tealeaf Beta Tester Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scotland Affiliations: fo! Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	ryu pissed off hadez i take it, nice troll

09-15-2009, 10:35 PM	#19
ryu^ Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	lol

09-17-2009, 09:28 PM	#20
thiz Tealeaf Beta Tester Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scotland Affiliations: fo! Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	so when are you getting a beta out?

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