For those who don't know me this is a map i made a while back
http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=40122

well guys, this is a new map im doing, i don't have a lot of progress yet, as i'm kinda busy, but the concept is gonna be pretty much what you can see right now, a valley sorrounded by cliff walls and a big hole/lake (haven't decided yet, and if i make it a lake i will add a waterfall) in the middle, the environment is gonna be either forest, snowy, jungle or forest/snowy, but that's not it!, in the middle of the hole/lake there's going to be an structure (obviously connected through bridges to the terrain), haven't make the model but it's basic shape will be hexagonal, and it's going to be connected to the structures that are going to be the bases, the terrain in front of the bases are going to have different formations to make it more interesting to the player.
So what do you think i will post more pics as soon as i have more progress...

Here are the pics:


Edited by ChBgt909 on Jun 26, 2012 at 05:05 PM

The ground definitely needs more vertical variance. It seems like it's just a flat plane right now.

Also that map looks huuuuge.

i know, thats why i said "this is all the progress i have right now" lol
i used the "line" tool to make the shape of the map, it's pretty obvious that i had to add the polygons and make an irregular terrain, thing that i already did. I'll post more screenshots in a min...
Note: This isn't the actual uvw mapping the map is going to have, i'm gonna try to use the same method of "Installation 04/Imposing" (my previous map)

obviously need more details and i still have to make the rest of the hole and top of map where i will add more cliffs and trees and... the structures of course xD
and, about the size, i wanted the map to have that size because i want to add a lot of vehicles, maybe even 1 or 2 pelicans... if it doesnt work out i will just make it smaller




Edited by ChBgt909 on May 1, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Edited by ChBgt909 on Jun 26, 2012 at 05:06 PM

How do you do those awesome cliffs?

either shift-dragging edges and moving them around as much as you need (you need patience but's it's the best way at lest for me to do it) or using the graphite tools of 3ds max 10+, it's faster but it may be inacurate some times... i prefer the 1st method xD

add a cave and if you can a tunnel system
Edited by SlenderMan on May 3, 2012 at 01:00 AM

If you do have a tunnel system, it would be cool to have a jump in there, over a large chasm

hmm, it'd be a good idea, however, the map is big, just imagine if i actually add the tunnel system... but let me think about it and if i decide to add caves i will post more pics

PS: ...Slender Man!?!?

The main cliffs need alot more detail, right know there just kinda smooth and flowing. Real cliffs do nothing like this, they are hard and edgy. However the bottom minor one looks nice, but also the terrain seems a tad to large and a also a bit boring for that size as well.

I like the cliffs, but I agree with Higuy on the size, it seems a bit big.

Looks cool. Do you plan on having any other paths than the two around the chasm?

hmm yeah you're right, i was actually going to do that, it's just that my map making method is to make the basic shape and then "mold" it (lol) don't worry my progress so far is around 10% so everything you see may change, and about the size yeah i will make it smaller

NOTE:Besides, the cliff walls are not THAT smooth they look like that because of the angle and the fact that i used quads but they are fine

@jawa: well in the center of the chasm there's going to be an structure that is going to be connected to the main paths through bridges and well, i'm considering the tunnels and specially the idea hiralis gave me





Edited by ChBgt909 on May 3, 2012 at 01:38 PM

so... are you making the tunnels? or you are just going to keep it as you mentioned before? you know, only with structures and all...

i'm still thinking about it, it'd be cool to add tunnels but it's a pain to model it but OH well... lol

well i made the map smaller... Is it good?

What about adding animals in this map i got animals biped but not imported into halo i could need

someone to import them into halo.
Edited by sshers1 on May 4, 2012 at 05:51 PM

thanks man :) don't worry about the tunnels, i'm still thinking about whether or not to put them and well, the tunnels need to fit to the map so it'd be difficult to do both things separated

and thx for the info about the wireframes in render window, right now i'm using the sniping tool to take the pics, i have the link in my taskbar so i just have to use "windows key + 1" to open it, pretty fast actually, but that info will be very helpful thank you :D

NOTE: i will post more updates until sunday, i don't think i will have the time to do any progress today and tomorrow, also, i won't be able to reply any other post today but feel free to add your opinions, suggestions, etc... cya!!! :D
Edited by ChBgt909 on May 4, 2012 at 09:45 PM

Can't wait !!! ;) If you have the time, can you make a good maping tutorial ? We need more people like you in the community ! :D
Edited by darksoldier on May 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM

well... i managed to get this day free so...

(really hope you like it, and remember, this is just a WIP everything is unfinished and needs more work)





Now, in the section 1, those thing in the circle will be holding another piece of geometry, on the top of structure (section 2) i will add more details and the arrow indicates that i will add something on the bottom to make it look better.

wow looks pretty good!!

Really neat, curious to see where this leads! Reminds me of projects I used to try to do when I first started modding :P

Might want to fix that uvw of the cliffs in pic 5

if you are talking about that ugly line next to the structure well, i can but it will be difficult because thats the seam of the unwrapping, hmm... let me see what i can do about it... or, are you taling about something else?
Edited by ChBgt909 on May 6, 2012 at 12:55 AM

Yes that line behind the structures, right behind the arrow you drew.

one thing i'd like to ask, are you going to keep the arid concept that you are using right now? because you said you were going to make it like a forest with snow or a jungle, IMO i'd be better that way because you can add more things to the map like trees and maybe even animals like someone said in a previous post

i'm gonna let ppl decide that, what do you say guys?

NOTE: One more thing, i want to use the GAIGHER's and Maniac1000's texture pack in this, however, i want them to tell me whether i can use them or not, (i'd be awesome if i can)

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Now... i made some changes to the structure:



I want to point out that the parts in the circle are going to be covered with glass and metal grids so that area will be walkable... just saying lol


Edited by ChBgt909 on May 5, 2012 at 11:55 PM
Edited by ChBgt909 on May 6, 2012 at 12:04 AM

looks even better now

Well, I like snow maps set at night. Just a suggestion

ChBgt909, you are welcome to use anything i have ever posted.
Also if you want anything more just ask.

Beautiful map. Awesome structure. ChBgt909 = epic win !!!

NICE!


Is it going to have a special sky? Because I was thinking it could be 'tethered' to a gigantic forerunner installation.

added more details





i may add more details or "polish" the model and of course... optimize it (reduce the amount of polygons) but that goes last

Yay looks like you fixed the seams :D

Some of those angles on the support beams look pretty odd.

if you are talking about those long beams on each side of the structure then yeah... i was thinking the same thing but don't worry i'll fix it
Edited by ChBgt909 on May 6, 2012 at 04:01 PM

nice! love that structure and those textures you got going for the cliffs and ground!