Q2-Skate stuff... Maybe?

[m]

Okay, the idea of the Q2-Skate mod seems like a fun idea. I have been playing around with getting some of the complex geometry of curves in multiple axes to look and "feel" correct. It had been a fun exercise (much like the curved stairway dealio for Wixen's map).

I have nailed down the "inner" curve. I am starting to work on the "outer" curve, which should be a little harder but not impossible.

I am doing this whole thing in a modular fashion, i.e.: each piece or section (important ones) is separate unto itself... thus and thus I will eventually upload a map with a load of grouped brushes. Each will be an interchangeable map-object sort of thing with which to easily build other "new" maps. Kind of like those old Tyco racing sets with all the various track pieces...

***NOTE*** I was not asked to do this. It is just something I am messing to relax a little and fill up some hours. So, if it is not wanted since it is not "officially sanctioned" that's no worries... I have no intentions whatsoever of stepping on any toes or infringing on anyone else’s work in any way.


Some pics...

[Wixen1 [Q2C]]

wow..that looks supercool...

W1

[Paril]

Holy crap Maric.. I didn't even think that was possible.
Does this mean you'll be joining my team of six?
By the way, it's not a mod, it's a whole new freeware game on the GPL

[Sabotuer [Q2C]]

Maric, I've always wondered why you didn't map for q3, q4, or just other games than q2, but I think I know why! It's the challange

Nice curves, you rule, keep on mapping you mapping maniac

[grieve[Q2C]]

someone explain me the point in mapping for Q3.

about Q4 : I heard nobody saying "Q4 has changed my life".
all I heard everywhere: "mmm ... it's okay ... not that bad. will maybe play it a while ... mhmm."

do you think Q4 could ever turn into a lifestyle for somone, like Q2 does for all of us weirdos here ?




some masterful brushwork there, m.
handcrafted ?

[Sabotuer [Q2C]]

grieve said:

do you think Q4 could ever turn into a lifestyle for somone, like Q2 does for all of us weirdos here ?

Sounds like we are a cult

Well for me q2 mapping is a hobby, playing the game is entertainment, q4 has been a great entertainment for me (as well the cause for lack of sleep) and I hope I'll enjoy mapping for q4 as much as I've enjoyed mapping for q2.

What I'm saying is, even if the game isn't as good as your favourate game, doesn't mean you should ignore it. Variety is good!

*edit* videogames shouldn't change your life, people should!

[Paril]

Yes.. I still won't forget what Ranger told me that day..

[m]

Wixen/Paril/Sabotuer... Thank you.

Sabotuer... I did make a few maps for Q3, I don't like the whole "high-res" texture thing. For some reason it does not appeal to me visually. I dislike everything about the Doom3/Quake4 engine. It's all chugs and bugs even on a decent PC. I find that the UT game engines are much more interesting. Q2 is still A-#1-quickie-quickie-good-time-fun game for me.

Grieve... All by hand, one brush at a time. Progs like Nems are too inaccurate and rough.

A little further along (read - finished... the R's are pretty maxed out) and close to the final look for a "beta" map.

It sure is fun just to run around in, the upper ramps and rail are just for kicks, with the "slick" flag you can't get a nice grind on it.

[3fing3redfi3nd]

Ah, doing some 'epic' work in your free time M!

[Paril]

It sure is fun just to run around in, the upper ramps and rail are just for kicks, with the "slick" flag you can't get a nice grind on it.

Make sure not to put that flag on in the final map! The movement is engine-handled.

You still didn't answer my question I asked in my first post, m

[recon4228]

Wow! That's awesome. To think my player model will be skating those curves...lol
p.s What version of Tread3d is that? How come mine looks different

[m]

paril said:

It sure is fun just to run around in, the upper ramps and rail are just for kicks, with the "slick" flag you can't get a nice grind on it.

Make sure not to put that flag on in the final map! The movement is engine-handled.
You still didn't answer my question I asked in my first post, m

- Before I make anything final I will eliminate all surface props aside fro Argh specific _chop_curve stuff.

- About joining the team... let me mull over that, life is a little crazy atm. If nothing else I'll be a content contributer on a semi-regular basis.

- What follows is a picture of the .map file I'll make available. It's a parts-is-parts thing. You can build the map pictured about with these pieces with little more than copy-n-paste. The side views are incomprehensible so I didn't bother posting them...

[Paril]

- Before I make anything final I will eliminate all surface props aside fro Argh specific _chop_curve stuff.

Alright.

- About joining the team... let me mull over that, life is a little crazy atm. If nothing else I'll be a content contributer on a semi-regular basis.

it's up to you.

Hehehe. Alright, good job though, on the big skate thingy.. looks like one of my old THPS2 parks

I like street maps better, In my opinion..

[Gorah]

looks awesome

[Paril]

By the way M.. make sure that they go up high enough, if the angle of the last part of the QP isn't 90 degrees, he'll fly out of it and not up it