Guggenheim's mapping corner

[Guggenheim]

To avoid creating multiple threads with my maps, I'll post them right here.

At first I introduce you my CTF map GUGG_CTF1, which I already posted, but a bit rebalanced and with better lighting (I had some problems with compiler, that I have already solved).

Here goes both PK3 and PAK for KMQ2 and vanilla Q2 respectievely: dropmefiles.com/pYez8

[Guggenheim]

GUGG_CITYDM. One of my the very first maps ever. Just tried to make similar to the town where I live.

dropmefiles.com/NklF1

[mikem]

Nice, I will try them out. Try a sunlight in your town map to avoid dark areas.

[Guggenheim]

Aug 7, 2021 15:14:09 GMT -5 mikem said:

Nice, I will try them out. Try a sunlight in your town map to avoid dark areas.

Huh, by that time I didn't know how to do it. Maybe I'll make a remix soon.

[grieve[Q2C]]

are you aware of the fact, that vanilla Quake 2 can't read a pak file called *gugg_ctf1.pak* ?
it can only read paks which are named pak0.pak - pak9.pak.

the contents of *gugg_ctf1-.pak* have to be extracted to be used with a standard Q2 exe.
same goes fot every other map ....

[Guggenheim]

Aug 8, 2021 2:22:56 GMT -5 grieve[Q2C] said:

are you aware of the fact, that vanilla Quake 2 can't read a pak file called *gugg_ctf1.pak* ?
it can only read paks which are named pak0.pak - pak9.pak.

the contents of *gugg_ctf1-.pak* have to be extracted to be used with a standard Q2 exe.
same goes fot every other map ....

Oh, doesn't even thought, because I'm using KM Engine for years. OK, here goes just BSP files.

GUGG_CTF1: dropmefiles.com/bbmLd

GUGG_CITYDM: dropmefiles.com/Ji6HA

[grieve[Q2C]]

I would recommend to publish the maps like this .... in a zip file that has the same name as the BSP file, and including a text
with some basic informations.

the pk3 for kmquake is alright.

q2cafefiles.com/temp/gugg_ctf1.zip

[Guggenheim]

Here's my another old creation. I planned to make a multi-map SP unit. In the beginning I tried to stick to "Waste" style, but then decided to add some diversity.

Sometimes I had amazing inspiration and paid much attention to details; sometimes I just felt lazy so in some places architecture look really poor.
The worst part, as I think, are rocky terrains, especially that big open space at map "Barracks". I just didn't know how to make good rockies and did it intuitively.
Also I borrowed turret from decompiled JAIL1.

There are three maps: Toxin Gathering, Toxin Storage and Barracks. I planned to continue, but at last abandoned the project.

I designed the whole thing for KM Engine using missionpack support: there are some Rogue items around all maps, and I planned to put some Rogue enemies on further maps.

The first map is named GUGG_TOXIN1, so just set game to GUGG_UNIT1 and go ahead.

dropmefiles.com/gLu8N

[Guggenheim]

Another DM map, maybe even good for 1x1.

dropmefiles.com/kjoVI

[grieve[Q2C]]

interesting.
for duel it's too big I think, FFA with 4 - 8 players would be suitable.

has unfortunaltely a horrible HOM:

[Guggenheim]

Aug 12, 2021 7:25:56 GMT -5 grieve[Q2C] said:

interesting.
for duel it's too big I think, FFA with 4 - 8 players would be suitable.

has unfortunaltely a horrible HOM:

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I noticed. How can I fix it? AFAIK, there have to be used hint brush, but I haven't dealed with it.

[grieve[Q2C]]

yep, you can use hintbrushes, but I also had good results with setting the affected brushes as detail.
if this doesn't do it, you can even apply them to a func_wall.

[mikem]

I played your sp unit1 and your mp maps.
I like your powerdm map best. Really nice layout and architecture.

And I like your sp unit, too. It has good architecture overall, but I think you repeat it too many times.
Mayby you may continue your sp unit with a powerplant like your powerdm map.

[Guggenheim]

Hi again. There is another CTF map in progress. I decided to follow Knightmare's advice and make it bigger and also make a 3-team version. I decided to stick "jail" texture set, and maybe I'll call my map "Psychotronic jail" (I don't remember where I've heard this term, but I like it). I designed more than a half (as I suppose) of blue base, but at the moment I have creative crisis. I got too carried away using the same patterns. There should be more diversity.

[mikem]

Looks good so far. You need some eyecandy. Mayby a big Quake II sign or a tall moving robot in the background.