JB-Gravity Beta

  • Two Factor Authentication is now available on BeyondUnreal Forums. To configure it, visit your Profile and look for the "Two Step Verification" option on the left side. We can send codes via email (may be slower) or you can set up any TOTP Authenticator app on your phone (Authy, Google Authenticator, etc) to deliver codes. It is highly recommended that you configure this to keep your account safe.
The_Head

The_Head

JB Mapper
Jul 3, 2004
3,092
0
36
37
UK
www.unrealized-potential.com
This is really impressive. Love the layout. The music is pure class. Looks awesome. Love the jaildeath. I'm yet to find something I don't like that isn't down to personal preference - I don't like Lo Gravity, but it spices up the arena :tup:

The only thing I could think of was make the panorama map more clear.

btw, for me fps is fine
 
H

Hazel.H

Member
Jan 15, 2004
700
0
16
Beta Version 2

Hopefully this is the last beta before the final version ;)

Full download:
http://sa.beyondunreal.com/hazel/jb-gravity-beta2.zip

If you've already got the music file roadrage.ogg
http://sa.beyondunreal.com/hazel/jb-gravity-beta2_nomusic.zip

Fixed a load of small things, visual & lighting tweaks, antiportals, botpathing, pickups, loading screen...

I have tested it online a few times. One thing I noticed is that the monitor trigger in the jail doesn't work sometimes, but nobody else seems to have that problem. Did anyone else notice that?
 
G.Lecter

G.Lecter

Registered Tester
Dec 31, 2004
1,257
3
38
37
Spain
www.oscarcrego.com
It's OK.
- I still think the KegHealth100 is too much and makes the player who got it impossible to kill before taking the switch. Replace by a health or a few vials?
- Picture 1: The linkgun would be better instead the Mini, it would offer more interesting teamwork... ;)
- Picture 2: I forgot saying about the ceilings and skybox in the other betas... :rolleyes:
- Picture 3: Use a diffeerent texture/shader please!...
Everything else is good. Looking forward to the Final. :)
 

Attachments

  • Gravity1.jpg
    Gravity1.jpg
    49.6 KB · Views: 31
  • Gravity2.jpg
    Gravity2.jpg
    42.9 KB · Views: 34
  • Gravity3.jpg
    Gravity3.jpg
    40.5 KB · Views: 32
CoolDude

CoolDude

New Member
Feb 22, 2003
914
0
0
Netherlands
Visit site
Hazel said:
One thing I noticed is that the monitor trigger in the jail doesn't work sometimes, but nobody else seems to have that problem. Did anyone else notice that?
Click to expand...
Did you perhaps have your ShieldGun selected at the time? Due to JailFight reasons, the monitor switches in jail won't switch your view when you have your ShieldGun out.
 
INIQUITOUS

INIQUITOUS

Purple Monkey DishWasher
Mar 26, 2005
441
0
0
41
U.K
www.ini.hazelwhorley.com
hi, good work hazel, this map rocks, can wait until its finished!!.

@ G.Lecter : its your com that sucks m8. :( the sky box looks amazing on my pc, its the best ive seen actually!! and that shader bug? i dont get it. i get a really nice projector image on the floor. you really should fix your com. your missing out!!


the jump pad "issue" lol. if you just simply hold forward it takes you to the lock ;)

Luvs it! (the entire map) oh and the pano is real nice. a bit unclear but i dont see how you can change that. FPS excellent too on my com :) good work Hazel, keep it up!

i can see this map becoming very popular, im already addicted to the beta! =D
 
H

Hazel.H

Member
Jan 15, 2004
700
0
16
- Picture 2: I forgot saying about the ceilings and skybox in the other betas...
Click to expand...

Here's how the skybox should look:
skybox.jpg

Please check your settings, I'll check if there are any detail level settings on the meshes in the skybox too. The problem texture you're seeing is a projector - try putting the detail settings to low and see if it still shows up.

I'm happy with the weapon placement at the moment, but will test it some more online :) If there wasn't some extra health and shield, I think the game would be over too quick - everyone would just go straight to the middle area too.

Did you perhaps have your ShieldGun selected at the time? Due to JailFight reasons, the monitor switches in jail won't switch your view when you have your ShieldGun out.
Click to expand...
I think I was playing instagib but I'll check again, thx ;)
 
Last edited:
G.Lecter

G.Lecter

Registered Tester
Dec 31, 2004
1,257
3
38
37
Spain
www.oscarcrego.com
Here's how the skybox should look:
Click to expand...
Pheeww... very nice! Don't care about my problem, that's great! :)
It's your com that sucks m8. :( the sky box looks amazing on my pc, its the best ive seen actually!! and that shader bug? i dont get it. i get a really nice projector image on the floor. you really should fix your com. your missing out!!
Click to expand...
lol, I hope I'll get a new card for Christmas of later. I want a good one to run AOE3 and UT2007 well. :D But I'll keep reporting this kind of bugs until that moment.
If there wasn't some extra health and shield, I think the game would be over too quick - everyone would just go straight to the middle area too.
Click to expand...
No problem in adding health in the sides, that's a good idea, but keep in mind it's very easy to take (and difficult to defend) the switches attacking from the high paths, and the Kegs are at those high routes... ;)
 
Last edited:
H

Hazel.H

Member
Jan 15, 2004
700
0
16
I've released the full version, will let you know when it's on nalicity :)

http://www.hazelwhorley.com/downloads/jb-gravity.zip

Could you send me a nice screenshot please?
I'll make a news post when you release.
Click to expand...

Here are some screenshots, take your pick ;)
http://www.hazelwhorley.com/images/grav_screens/gravity_scr1.jpg
http://www.hazelwhorley.com/images/grav_screens/gravity_scr2.jpg
http://www.hazelwhorley.com/images/grav_screens/gravity_scr3.jpg
http://www.hazelwhorley.com/images/grav_screens/gravity_scr4.jpg
 
Last edited:
Vatcilli zeitchef

Vatcilli zeitchef

Dead and back
May 16, 2005
665
0
0
36
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
??Download error

The download mirror does not work for me (yes I used search on page and tried all of them)
Is the newest version on nalicity already? I'll check out there.

BTW do you know a good mapping guide? Can't wait to try myself but the terrain, particle and fluids tuts do not help me much
.
 
Vatcilli zeitchef

Vatcilli zeitchef

Dead and back
May 16, 2005
665
0
0
36
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
AI "bug"

Bots have the strange habit to play with the jumppads here
especially arround the release switches they jump over the ledge a time or three before really touching it:hmm: . Gives the other team about 2 more chances to kill them.
 
tarquin

tarquin

design is flawed
Oct 11, 2000
3,945
0
36
UK
www.planetunreal.com
I've *finally* got UT2k4 installed, and I played this map with bots this morning.

Very nice! Fast action, compact layout that's easy to learn but has plenty of tricks.

If you do make a second release, here's a couple of things:
* the death seq is fantastic, but I really think those two cogs in the lift shaft should spin as the platform drops.
* the zipfile didn't have a folder structure.

But these are really minor points -- they don't deserve a new release in themselves.

Great work. I hope to see more! :)
 
H

Hazel.H

Member
Jan 15, 2004
700
0
16
Vatcilli zeitchef said:
The download mirror does not work for me (yes I used search on page and tried all of them)
Is the newest version on nalicity already? I'll check out there.

BTW do you know a good mapping guide? Can't wait to try myself but the terrain, particle and fluids tuts do not help me much
Click to expand...
The download was unavailable when beyondunreal went down, but it's back up now :) I have also removed one of the beta downloads from the server (1.3).

Current Mirrors:
http://www.hazelwhorley.com/downloads/jb-gravity.zip
http://nalicity.beyondunreal.com/map_hub.php?mid=8625
http://www.mapraider.com/maps/?fileid=3216

What kind of tutorals are you looking for?

Covers the basics: http://www.planetunreal.com/architectonic/first_level.html

Here are some good ones on fluid surfaces:
http://udn.epicgames.com/Two/FluidSurfaceTutorial
http://www.newmediahull.net/NMsite/lrng_mats/ued-html/workshop11.htm <-- how to make fluid surfaces and environment maps

I haven't looked at much about emitters other than the wiki. I find the best way is to spend some time messing around with all the properties to see what they do ;)
http://wiki.beyondunreal.com/wiki?SpriteEmitter
http://wiki.beyondunreal.com/wiki/ParticleEmitter
http://wiki.beyondunreal.com/wiki/ParticleEmitter_Cookbook

tarquin said:
* the death seq is fantastic, but I really think those two cogs in the lift shaft should spin as the platform drops.
Click to expand...
Thanks :D I had thought about it but decided not to because it might slow the framerate in the jails down. Maybe in the "Gold" version :lol:
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom