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.. RTFM...
AFAIK, there's always a txt file in which you'll find all the necesary informations about how to play properly a map... even about engine download link if necessary... so you do not exclude people, you are just warning them about the mandatory use of specifics... though... <rj> the texture thing isn't ready yet. I'm only trying to see how far I can go with adding brushes. But your concern is noticed, thanks.
<jpl> It isn't the size but the lightmap thing. I just went to the moment adding a brush would leave me with the max lightmap default. So the map is alright but a bit plain, which I can't avoid by adding ornements. And I have already scaled up all outside and unused brushes. If they follow this ridiculous attitude of strictly denying to use anything but their engine of choice
My engine of choice is exactly that - my engine of choice. I choose to use it because I like it, and for various reasons I actively dislike all other alternatives I've tried. If there is a map that doesn't run in my engine of choice then in all likelihood I'm not going to be motivated to go out of my way to play it. Some of you guys seem to be missing the key point here. I understand or can learn how to download and configure the various engines available, sure. But why the fuck should I? I don't enjoy playing in most of the asstacular engines available, and unless the map is the next coming of christ then it's simply not worth it for me. Naturally if the mapper chooses to release a map that requires a particular engine or mod, good luck to him! Obviously that's the mapper's choice, but you do need to understand that this will limit your audience to some extent. If you don't care, fine... great. If you do care, then ensure compatibility with standard engines. Warp was this - you couldn't play it in anything but it's own engines.
I never made it for anyone else, really. It was fun to make it. A labour of love. That some people enjoyed playing it was nice to hear. If it got missed by, let's say, 90% of the Q1 players because it had it's own specific engines then I'm not going to cry. We're talking about a 12 year old game - having anyone interested in your map is a bonus. I love us all!!! (and AgiurRe)
Someone should port AGLQuake to Mac/OSX, just to prevent lengthy flame wars! Willem? (This is a genuine suggestion, we all know where we stand on this issue, I'm not trying to instigate another riot...) I'm creating a racing map for Quake Wars. There will be 2 versions, one for the wheels of war mod and a stand alone level. Its nearly finished so hopefully beta it soon.
http://bp1.blogger.com/_sR6bZBrp_nY/SHPwUEcggeI/AAAAAAAAAGA/drwhxoi62UU/s1600-h/shot00025+copy.jpg http://bp2.blogger.com/_sR6bZBrp_nY/SG9il2o6FmI/AAAAAAAAAFA/ooeWPbxbJNY/s1600-h/Untitled-2.jpg more pics on my blog. http://quakewarsmapping.blogspot.com/ the 2nd shot reminds me of a part from san andreas! :)
looks great though. it looks like a cool place to drive in :) Lun will back my up, I hit max visleafs when I compiled the other day, so either those rooms are way overdetailed or there is more :)
Just a small shot of my current project: this should be the end area, and I still need to finish the central power plant.
Lightning are not finished as well ;) http://lambert.jeanphilippe.free.fr/Divers/shot1.jpg Any comments ? JPL - Good to see this one still going strong!
I think the area you have shown could benefit from a few sourced lights inside the silo. Perhaps a a little more trim here and there....? :-) I think you need a more subdued lava texture though. The repetition in that one sticks out like a sore thumb.
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