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It will be a standalone mission (split over two maps), not 'part' of a mission. So it will be released in final form.
I'm not far from release now. Just got to build and script the final battle scene and finalise the rest of the level. Here are some screenshots:
https://i.ibb.co/Sn63fjZ/1.png
https://i.ibb.co/SJHdShL/2.png
https://i.ibb.co/zGfMSYq/3.png
https://i.ibb.co/3W6Xm2D/4.png
https://i.ibb.co/GQ34kP0/5.png
Looks Awesome! Can't wait to try it out.
NICE!!!
I think we play that map too!
Hope it comes out soon.
Can't wait to see this and have some fun!
Thanks, guys!
Annoyingly, I hit a MAX_MAP_SHADERS limit in q3map when trying to compile, so I'm splitting the final battle/objective into a separate BSP. This means the mission will be split over 3 BSPs. I'll be temporarily releasing the first two for testing on here for anyone who is interested. Either tomorrow or the day after, depending on how much I get done. They are both in pretty much final form, except for any bugs anyone finds of course :P. I think Shadow will have played the first Bocage map, but it's worth testing it again as I'll be making some slight changes (more details, better shadows, difficulty support, etc...) to the first one.
Yeah it's been a while since I've played part 1!
I can't wait to do some testing :)
Is there any 'hidden' thing to look out for? (Without giving anything away)
https://1drv.ms/u/s!ArHk7-tKjpYEgnTz...uQqGw?e=0EAe2y
Early access. Anyone is free to have a play. Let me know if it's too easy, too hard, runs well, runs poorly, has bugs etc...
Best played on max graphics of course, with decals enabled. Enable volumetric smoke for extra ambience :).
Check the readme on how to install, how to select a difficulty, and background story.
RE secrets: I have a few scattered here or there, either in the form of hidden items in the normal play space or small separate locations. Nothing fancy for these maps at least. I was planning a better secret more akin to the 'white room' for my final section of this mission, which will be in the 3rd BSP.
Have fun!
Updated with new link. A sound file was missing (radios next to the flak 88 guns).
Okay this was absolutely awesome! Great atmosphere and map making once again.. everything ran smoothly and looked fine.
Almost no bugs that I could detect.. just a few.. and also a few questions/remarks just to double check.
But the map, missions and how it crosses over from part to part is very well done. Even gotten a jumpscare once xD which I will not spoil.
Few screenshots of bugs: https://www.mediafire.com/file/rqnx5..._bugs.zip/file
- One is for a texture of a fence that is textured on the front side but not the back side
- One is for getting out of bounds (I placed arrows on the screenshots, but basically I jump from the sandbags to the pole and then on an invisible clip.. and just walk along in the air towards the bushes and from there I can jump out/under the map). And I can even get back in bounds after killing enemies haha.
Additional remarks:
- Are the random orange trees & bushes on purpose? Cause there aren't many of them.. and they really pop out due to their bright colours whilst the surroundings are a lot darker.
- I lose the binoculars when I enter the 2nd map, yet keep all my other weapons.. is this a bug or on purpose? Cause it's pretty fun to use.
- The hardest difficulty wasn't too hard.. well for me at least. I'd love for an even harder difficulty (if possible, without damaging the playstyle & atmosphere of the map).
- 'Kilroy was here'... I'll say no more :P
Edit: OOOOH forgot to mention! The 2nd part (the mission where you have to get through the town), that area.. is amazing as a multiplayer map tbh! Especially for snipers! I absolutely love it.. if a few more buildings were open, that would be an epic multiplayer map! Also, will you ever use snipers in your missions? I'm mostly a Sniper Only player so really missing that feeling :P
Yeah, this is the texture bug I mentioned in the shout box. I rolled my eyes when I noticed it. That's what I get for changing textures last minute. Basically it's the way the shader is defined, making the back of the face cull. I'll change that in the shader script and recompile.Quote:
One is for a texture of a fence that is textured on the front side but not the back side
AHA! I knew that would be one of them. I was floating around in Radiant and thought, "that pole could be used to jump over those clips". I guess the fun (aka lazy) side of me left it in to see whether it was noticed! So, kudos!Quote:
One is for getting out of bounds (I placed arrows on the screenshots, but basically I jump from the sandbags to the pole and then on an invisible clip.. and just walk along in the air towards the bushes and from there I can jump out/under the map). And I can even get back in bounds after killing enemies haha.
Yeah, it was a design choice to break up the monotonous green. They are a quite bright which is the only downside, but I didn't really want to fiddle with the textures. They are meant to be for fall/autumn season (which is the map I found them in), but thought they'd add a bit of variety here and there.Quote:
Are the random orange trees & bushes on purpose? Cause there aren't many of them.. and they really pop out due to their bright colours whilst the surroundings are a lot darker.
Hmm, yeah that shouldn't happen. Strange, I thought I checked that. I'll see if I broke anything. Thanks!Quote:
I lose the binoculars when I enter the 2nd map, yet keep all my other weapons.. is this a bug or on purpose? Cause it's pretty fun to use.
Yeah, difficulty is always 'difficult' to optimise. It wasn't too hard for me, either, but I know when and where enemies appear so it's difficult to judge without outside feedback. I may play around with the hardest skill setting.Quote:
The hardest difficulty wasn't too hard.. well for me at least. I'd love for an even harder difficulty (if possible, without damaging the playstyle & atmosphere of the map).
Aha! I don't know why I thought of doing it, but just thought it added a bit of interactivity and fun.Quote:
'Kilroy was here'... I'll say no more :P
RE: snipers, yes, I may actually allow you to pick up a sniper and maybe a BAR in the final battle against the church. I did think about adding a sniper battle in the town similar to Sniper Town in the original levels, but so many people hated that mission so I didn't want to annoy anyone. But yeah, I'm planning to do some sniper stuff in the 3rd and final act of the mission :).
I think on second thoughts, I'll see whether I can tweak those textures. I've done it for others so why not those as well. I'll try and make them a bit darker so they blend better with the environment.
Well I'm glad you can be lazy at times :P Cause although finding a perfect map is great, it's a lot more fun when you're testing something and actually spot something that shouldn't be there. As a tester that really gives you a boost to continue.
Plus I love going into spots you shouldn't be able to go to.. in regular maps as well. Keeps me sharp in a way.
And it's definitely really difficult to find bugs in your maps xD
I had a feeling the orange shrubbery was to represent autumn, but as you said, it's a bit too bright compared to the rest of the environment. So it definitely would be great if you manage to reduce the brightness, but it's not like it's really damaging either way :).
The little easter eggs are great as well, really adds on to a map and make you enjoy it even more. Also shows that the creator had fun in designing it.
The white room is still loads of fun as well, really giving me that Quake vibe. The shotgun is also excellent throughout the mission for the close combat battles.
Noticed the MP40 'hidden' as well, extra bullets were nice for the last part.
Also great to hear about some upcoming sniper stuff! I'm all for it!
The original Sniper Town mission can be annoying yeah, but that's mostly due to a few snipers kinda being bugged/invisible on top of the furthest rooftops.
Can't wait for the final mission!
I'm glad you enjoyed it anyway, and I appreciate the feedback and time taken to test! It makes it more worthwhile when other people take part in my carefully choreographed orchestra that are these MOHAA levels ha.
Oh, and I've modified the flora now. Hopefully it will look more realistic and subtle:
https://i.ibb.co/8xkkZm0/dakerflora1.png
https://i.ibb.co/p2wPMMM/darkerflora2.png
This look better?
Oooh that's definitely a lot better! Looks a lot smoother and blending into the atmosphere :)
https://i.ibb.co/gPNCMVX/church.png
The church you'll be assaulting in the final act... Sniping soldiers who are up high, blowing up defensive emplacements below...
That's a beautiful piece of work.. can't wait to take it all down!
Thats a cool looking building!