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| Posted by KenChennar on 2017/09/01 19:36:21 |
Presenting a new Quake custom episode, Ter Shibboleth. You will traverse through new environments including a tropical hotel resort, a far east structure nestled on the edge of a cliff, and a western mining town. Each map is designed to be as non-linear as possible, so don't be afraid to explore and take different routes as you progress. While each map can be played with a shotgun start, the episode was designed to be played from start to finish. Saving periodically is encouraged, you will face hard encounters.
This episode MUST be played with the customized Quakespasm engine that was included in the release of ad_sepulcher (Quakespasm 0.92.2-qss-r7-admod). It has been included in this .zip as well for convienience. Any other engine has not been tested and probably will not work as intended. The next official Quakespasm release will be version 0.93.0, and will have the ability to run these maps without issue, so you have the option of using that instead once it is out.
While also stated in the readme, I will repeat it here because it is important.
sv_protocol 999 must be used at all times. Likewise, gl_farclip must be set to 100000 or higher. Quake's soundtrack is also recommended. All skill settings are available. You will more than likely encounter framerate drops when looking at far distant scenery. I only hope it will not hinder your experience when playing.
Map sources and texture wads used are included in the .zip for your convienience.
Demos are always appreciated, but not mandatory.
I give great special thanks to EricW for assisting me along the way with this episode, for if it were not for his expertise and development tools these maps simply would not exist.
http://www.quaketastic.com/files/single_player/Ter%20Shibboleth.zip
Please enjoy the episode and be sure to share your thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you! |
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#37 posted by lpowell on 2017/09/04 20:25:04 Played up to map 4. This is incredible. The insane teleport/jump puzzle box in map 2, the Wonderland-esque huge vertical wizard map 4. Damn. Congrats ORL, and Eric W, this is amazing.
The Angled Rocket Towers And Out Of Control Clock Tickled Me #38 posted by Qmaster on 2017/09/04 22:15:21
Is This Normal? #39 posted by anonymous user on 2017/09/05 16:47:39
https://imgur.com/a/sBayT
shib3 start and the whole level is been drawn. Same deal with the rest of the maps bar shib2. Have tried everything I can think of to find a fix. Any suggestions?
Are You Using The Recommended Engine? #40 posted by Mugwump on 2017/09/05 17:33:54
I Read The Readme Yes. #41 posted by anonymous user on 2017/09/05 19:09:36
Nothing fixes it. Clean install of qs-admod and 0.93.0, both with sv_protocol 999 + gl_farclip 256000.
The vis is broken somehow.
Running windows 10 64 bit.
I don't think these were vised.
#43 posted by lpowell on 2017/09/05 22:40:22 Not sure what the difference is but did you try it in the qs-admod "spiked" version?
Not A Setup Issue #44 posted by ericw on 2017/09/05 22:43:43 shib3-5.bsp are unvised, so the whole map will get drawn
:qhurt:
Started To Stream The Pack...
If Anyone Wants To Attempt To Vis Maps 3, 4 And 5 #47 posted by Orl on 2017/09/06 00:41:33 Please, by all means :)
I'll Probably Give It A Shot #48 posted by ericw on 2017/09/06 00:56:20 after I finish the pack!
How?? #49 posted by Qmaster on 2017/09/06 02:22:40 How did you do your flags in Sun? I want to attempt something similar for a waterfall effect.
Wow These look incredible but I guess I'll wait till they've been vised, I recall playing a big unvised map from a jam a while back and getting single digit fps.
Vis #51 posted by Qmaster on 2017/09/06 15:08:04 Wouldn't make too much difference in some places in these monstrosities.
Qmaster #52 posted by Orl on 2017/09/06 15:54:48
Take a look at the map source, it was done using very very fast func_trains, each timed carefully.
I'm far from the first person to use this trick though, I've seen old maps from the 90's that pull off a similar trick.
Second Part Of The Stream
Fifthelephant #54 posted by Orl on 2017/09/08 04:33:46 I do so love your british accent fifth, I'm sorry I couldn't be there to watch it live, but it looks like you didn't have too much trouble with navigation, though you were low on ammo a few times.
I hope it was an overall pleasant experience for you, even if there were some annoying moments. What would you say was your favorite map?
#55 posted by plumdangler on 2017/09/08 10:38:10
I do so love your british accent fifth
CHAV ACCENT MORE LIKE
Innit, m8.
My Fav #56 posted by Qmaster on 2017/09/08 15:24:29 Was scarabrus. Felt like I was trapped in the mind of a quake mapper.
Surprised #57 posted by Orl on 2017/09/08 15:38:11
I am surprised at the amount of people who claimed shib4 was their favorite, I anticipated it would be the least favorite amongst the majority. I feel the first map would have been the least favorite, that or the puzzle map.
But that just goes to show, everyone has their preference and I'm glad I could satisfy everyone's craving.
Cowboy One Was Close 2nd For Me, Then Sun #58 posted by Qmaster on 2017/09/08 16:27:52
Blastocyst Demo #59 posted by Redfield on 2017/09/09 19:53:56 Hey there KenChenner/Orl,
Played through the second map Blastocyst, which I think is the smaller one. A very unique and strange base map with lots of awesome rotating bits. Really liked this one, although it should of had a secret! The map pack as a whole is really inspiring and I love the Western map. Reminds me of Timesplitters 2 Wild West map. I haven't finished it yet and my performance suffers a bit, but it's a really artistic map.
Here's my demo:
http://www.quaketastic.com/files/demos/redfield_tershib.zip
All the best to you, I'm sure you will prevail in your current endeavors.
Great Demo Redfield #60 posted by Orl on 2017/09/09 23:54:15 Enjoyed watching it, you had no trouble solving the maps puzzles. Not to mention your combat skills are exquisite :) I look forward to seeing more from you if you plan on playing the rest of the pack!
On That Subject #61 posted by Orl on 2017/09/12 18:27:53 Blastocyst was the map that generally concerned me the most, and what the communities reception of it would be. Once you first enter the large main room, it is a bit overwhelming, as you see arrows, teleporters, and geometry on the ground and ceiling everywhere.
My worry was that players would see this, and immediately be put off by its very un-Quake like style, likely not bother to even attempt it as it might frustrate them.
For those who have played through it, were the puzzles too confusing or too abstruse to make it through the map entirely?
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