DM-noname

[mike0]

Here's some pics of a map i started, but will finish it after CTF-Aloran. it'l be a DM map and thats about all i can think to say about it.

http://www.geocities.com/mikebartnz/cavepic2.html?1011407284010

http://www.geocities.com/mikebartnz/cavepic1.html?1011407696830

 

[RigorMortis]

thanx mike-o for makin us a DM map!!!

the first pic in the second link looks funnny,,, wtf is that?? me blurry eyes arent just so you see.

please go here:

http://www.planetunreal.com/teamvortex/davidm

and read this bizz's tuitorials on lighting... his lights are amazing and yours will be too after picking up some pointers from the man! be sure to read closely as it can be confusing at times...

lighting has taken me the longest to grasp, its tricky to get it looking right but daveyd00d will guide the way.

i have a feeling your DM map will rule, please give it the same TLC you gave the CTF map and we'll be smooth sailing into 1337ville!

 

[Balton]

looks promising. but needs more "living" textures or a better lighting. Take Rigors advice but dont take davids tuts word for word. read them to get an idea how to use lighting!

 

[Evil_Cope]

davids tutorials are indeed a must-read.

but you shouldnt take them as law.

he has too many funny quibbles.
food for thought if nothing else.

 

[Chrysaor]

Originally posted by mister_cope
davids tutorials are indeed a must-read.

but you shouldnt take them as law.

he has too many funny quibbles.
food for thought if nothing else.

I agree. Like not using red flares.

 

[LXIXGTO]

DavidM's page on lighting is good but, Lode's tutorial is by far the
best one on the web in my opinion.
http://www.planetunreal.com/lode/lighting/lighting.html
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It explores every aspect of what you can do with lighting
without steering you toward any particular type of theme
as many other tutorials do.
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And I agree wholeheartedly!
Lighting can make or break a map.

 

[RedEye(Co30)]

Lode's tutorial = technical

DavidM's tutorial = artistic

You need a good grasp of both IMHO.

 

[LXIXGTO]

Originally posted by RedEye(Co30)
Lode's tutorial = technical

DavidM's tutorial = artistic

You need a good grasp of both IMHO.

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You are 100% correct. A grasp of both is essential to make great maps that make you say "Wow!".
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I liked the Lode tutorial because it was so technical.
It explained much about using the surfaces in conjunction with
the lighting to get the desired affect.
Most lighting tutorials just give you a few examples
and tell nothing of using the surfaces being lit.

All in all, ... I'd say that the more tutorials you absorb the better.