Thunderclap

Ladies and germs, I present: push_thunderclap!

So, here are some clarifications:
- The 'push' gametype (temp name) is a combination of a CP map and a KoTH map. Holding the hill for the allotted amount of time will win the game or capping a teams final CP will win the game.
- The skybox has been switched. Yes, this is pre-beta, but I wanted to establish some sort of feeling for the map, despite the murderous compile times.

**If you have just tested this map and are coming to post feedback, please keep in mind the following:

- How did the courtyard (area outside of the mid building)
- Where were most of the battles staged?
- What parts of the map felt too big?
- Was there any 'dead' (unplayed) space in the map?
- Were there any sentry farms and where?
- How were most of the games won?

Finally, future plans that I have for this map:

- After a fresh change of sheets and layout, this map is very susceptible to more layout changes, though I hope they aren't as major as this one.
- I don't expect the courtyard to stay like it is, so if you have any feedback concerning it, please don't hesitate.
- The area between the second and final points is very subject to change simply because it feels a bit small right now, which allows it to be easily covered by a number of classes.
- This map, like all cotton shirts, is subject to reduction in size


MANY THANKS:
Penguin (not like he made the gametype in entities or anything..)
Boojum (Savin' mah time)
VBCT (compile tool that doesn't freeze up hammer, look for it on the VDC [yes I know it's practically the same but it has a nice UI ])
WastedMeerkat (the elevator suggestion)
Anybody giving feedback

[absurdistof]

Yes, the pictures are horrible I know.....

[Prestige]

nice spots of light

Don't they need some kind of structure that holds the light? (light can't just come out of a wall)

[Vincent]

"- This map, like all cotton shirts, is subject to reduction in size"
Made me lol.

I don't really understand your gametype 100% but it sounds interesting.

[absurdistof]

Basically each team holds one CP at the start of the game, and there's a neutral hill. Controlling the hill unlocks the enemies CP, which you can cap to win. Alternatively, holding the hill until the time runs out will also win you the game.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePrestige

nice spots of light

Don't they need some kind of structure that holds the light? (light can't just come out of a wall)

Thank's for upping the word count
It's in early alpha now, so that's not a big concern of mine, even though the HDR makes them a lot brighter then they would 'normally' be. That said, when I start to detail I think they'll be the long thin fluorescent lights, embedded in the ceiling.

[Penguin]

not like you forgot tha anyone deserves any credit here, nothing to see move along.

[ANova]

In this picture i would say make the point in the middle and not on a random side

[absurdistof]

I'm sorry the pictures are horrible, and horribly indescriptive(yes, I just made that word). The middle of the map is a massive courtyard, on the top you have the hill, on the bottom you have this large turn. You can sort of see the actual middle of the map in screens 5/6.

Screen 5 shows the middle of the middle, with a sightline-blocking building appendage spanning the top/bottom of mid, what it attaches to on the far side overhangs the other part of mid.

In screen 6, the far large building in the top middle is the building with the hill in it, the structure across from that is what the 'bridge' spans. The bridge can also be seen spanning the two in screen 6.

[Grim Tuesday]

Your second screen is the only one that makes me want to play the map. And that it does. I cant wait to try this on a gameday!

In other news, I feel sorry for those who have to worry about compiles! With my i7, I can compile almost anything in 10 mins

[absurdistof]

Well atm this map is ~8 minutes depending on what else I'm going. As of now it's not 100% done, and I'm not too sure about US testing as this maps pretty huge atm and 7v7 could be a little stretched out. I don't know, maybe it would work