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Map Jam 3 - Zerst�rer Theme - Released - Hype Level: "CZG Lubed"

Posted by oh, that person on 2014/09/30 00:00:00

Map Jamming is about creating maps of any size or detail level over several weeks, using a certain theme and texture set. Check the readme file below for further details of what the Jam is about.

Any questions or comments, please post to this thread only.

Deadline - 29th October 2014
Theme - Zerst�rer inspired maps

Note: Your entries have to be made for the Zerst�rer codebase. You're not obliged to use any of the extra content, but the map has to be 100% functional when played under the Zer mod.

Guidelines for Map Jam
Texture WAD files

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Just Checking...

#7 posted by distrans on 2014/09/30 06:55:47

...will these levels be Zerstorer dependant?

#8 posted by oh, that person on 2014/09/30 08:34:06

Be sure to also check out the DM levels for inspiration.

This is very important! zerdm3 in particular.

Zer progs?
...will these levels be Zerstorer dependant?

I didn't plan on doing that since the first jam wasn't Honey dependant. The original Zer progs are pretty old by now, with all their lo-fi sounds and 1997 skins. (And they're buggy in some places.) If enough entrants hassle me about wanting to use Zer then it's fair game.

Use The Progs!

#9 posted by ijed on 2014/09/30 08:53:20

Warts and all...

Reiterating

#10 posted by oh, that person on 2014/09/30 08:58:48

If enough entrants hassle me about wanting to use Zer then it's fair game.

OTP...

#11 posted by distrans on 2014/09/30 08:59:55

...roger

Chainsaw Or Riot!

#12 posted by mfx on 2014/09/30 09:23:54

Awesome

#13 posted by ericw on 2014/09/30 09:33:40

after seeing the Zer screenshots Daz tweeted I couldn't help but go map.

also +1 for the zer progs. There are too many tempting things in it like the gib fountain and the chainsaw!

Wow

#14 posted by oh, that person on 2014/09/30 10:21:30

Those Daz shots are brilliant.

Looking Forward To The Z7 Inspired Maps!

#15 posted by mwh on 2014/09/30 11:12:10

(not really)

This Is As Great As It Was When First Suggested.

#16 posted by Shambler on 2014/09/30 11:40:35

Firstly it is a strong but open-ended theme that allows players to adhere to a clear Zer atmosphere whilst expressing a lot of design creativity.

Secondly it is a nice compliment to the other themes (watery dungeon / arcane temple), being quite different in atmosphere.

Whether progs are used or not I think it has at least as great a potential as the previous jams so I hope lots of mappers take part :)

Especially Negke.

#17 posted by Shambler on 2014/09/30 11:42:51

This is one where I can see your fucked up creativity working really well :P

Hype Level Off The Charts For Zer Jam

#18 posted by skacky on 2014/09/30 12:24:18

Shambler

#19 posted by oh, that person on 2014/09/30 15:02:28

Word.

I think the way Zer works as a theme is similar to how Honey worked: a small subset of the original id textures that got expanded into its own thing. It's much more accessible as a theme, compared to ikwhite and its arcane shapes.

Onetruepurple

#20 posted by spy on 2014/09/30 15:12:52

zer without its own progs.dat would be a real shame

To Those Interested In The Progs

#21 posted by oh, that person on 2014/09/30 15:35:05

How would you feel about a custom jam3 version? Stuff like replacing the broken mega enforcer with the LunSP1 version, more flexible breakables, etc.

No new monsters or weapons obviously.

#22 posted by n on 2014/09/30 16:16:20

Either original Zer progs or ID1. No 'custom custom stuff', so to speak.

#23 posted by ptoing on 2014/09/30 17:22:56

Looking forward to the stuff that will come from this. :D

Hmm

#24 posted by PuLSaR on 2014/09/30 22:54:47

Lunsp1

#25 posted by ijed on 2014/09/30 23:46:01

Had completely different enforcer types, not the shielded ones.

I'm Just Hopin'...

#26 posted by damage_inc on 2014/10/01 01:29:57

... you guys work your usual mapping magicks with the Zer theme Jam. I'll prolly be odd man out on this but, I never cared for it at all myself ---> runs and ducks for cover ;)

#27 posted by affine on 2014/10/01 03:54:29

IM DOING THIS SHIT.

The only problem is I have no idea how to do the camera tricks.

To Those Who Are Starting On This...

#28 posted by Breezeep_ on 2014/10/01 04:18:39

...Make sure you finish your map on time, otherwise the spooky scary skeletons will get you.

Zer Fgd

#29 posted by ericw on 2014/10/01 05:36:23

I know we're not officially using it yet, but I wanted to play around with zer stuff in Trenchbroom. Here's an updated version of the zer fgd from quakefgd.zip, I updated it to be based on the Quake.fgd included in trenchbroom, and added mdl names:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cyuosc9az8nzi1c/Zer.fgd?dl=0

The weapons are weird.
weapon_nailgun with dmg 1 = chainsaw
weapon_rocketlauncher with dmg 1 = screw cannon
weapon_lightning with dmg 1 = chain lightning gun

Ericw

#30 posted by RickyT33 on 2014/10/01 10:23:49

That's awesome :)

#31 posted by Spike on 2014/10/01 11:18:56

weapons being weird means that it'll still vaugely work if 'yet' becomes 'never'.

although nailgun instead of chainsaw means you can't mow down zombies, and, well, that's basically all I remember of that mod. :s

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