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Verdun

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  • deepstrasz
    Perhaps these (1 & 2) would be some inspiration for

    ALIEN PLANET - Wayne Barlowe's EXPEDITION (Demo)

    Here it is, finally: Based on the book by Wayne Barlowe, in this open world type map you will be part of the 2358 A.D. Expedition to the alien planet of Darwin IV, exploring the planet in your trusty Hovercone aircraft as you see fit, while observing- and gathering data on local lifeforms. The...
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    Verdun
    Thanks - that's actually a really good input! I have watched those videos but it didn't occur to me to take inspiration from them before. There might actually ways to get some actual "gameplay" ideas out of it, so far my project is perhaps still a bit too passive.
    deepstrasz

    What could cause random units to have their animations speed up?

    Continuing on my quest to figure out what the hooting hells is wrong with my map and causes it to crash, I believe I might have uncovered a clue: In most test games (perhaps all), at some point random units start having animation speeds increase significantly. My hypothesis is that maybe...
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    Please use the Edit button at the bottom of your posts and add text there instead of writing one post after another of yours unless it's an important update.

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    multiposting

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    deleting or editing a post

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    deepstrasz

    AI and huge maps (480)

    So anyway before I start making bigger maps, I have a question - the editor itself says that a map over a certain size can no longer be used for melee. I also remember once making a 256 map with regular Melee AI and the computer players had a lot of trouble finding the bases of other players...
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    Please don't use Map Development for asking questions about the game or editor. I asked a moderator to move your thread somewhere else.
    General Frank
    Hey there, I recently replayed your Shortlegs map with the canal.
    The design and weirdness just oozes that classical wc3 altered melee. I really like it.
    I hope you continue on it. :)
    Verdun
    Verdun
    I will! Glad you had some fun with it. :D
    I am working on a very different large project right now, but I definitely plan to work on Shortlegs some more as well.

    Got some ideas for custom mechanics and AI I am eager to try out.

    But I'm not quite sure when I will be able to get around to it. I hope to have a demo for my current project by the end of this year/early 2023, and then I'll do more Shortlegs again for a change.
    Deep sea salted fish
    Hello, I'm a little confused about Doodad model making. I don't understand how the height change is made when the unit passes by. Do you have time to give some guidance? Or are there any related tutorials?
    General Frank
    I played your Shortlegs map and I really like the idea and the feel of the map.
    I do however cringed hard about some of the model, sorry 😅
    Altered melee maps are my favourite types of maps and I am really looking forward to you making more progress.
    Verdun
    Verdun
    Thanks XD that does means a lot to me, coming from you!

    And yes I realize I took some severe shortcuts.
    Plus as I said (an you noticed) there honestly remain things I still haven't figured out on my own.

    I would really love to take you up on that offer of talking a bit more about properly using collision shapes and such, I kinda need that.
    Due to personal reasons, I am really busy right now, so I don't know when I can reply again...

    For now, just to get it started, I'd sum up where I am stuck right now:

    Usually, after exporting from gmax I start making a standard collision shape in Magos, then calculate extends.
    I noticed that this would include backgrounds and "far away" features of the model, making it horrible to pick in-game.
    So when it got too bad I found the work-around that I would make the shape, calculate the extends of the model
    and then add the additional elements later through geoset import, so it is not included in the calculated extends.

    Something tells me that's not exactly how it's supposed to be done---

    Anyway, thanks again, and all the best!
    General Frank
    General Frank
    I sent you a private message. :)
    Drunken_Jackal
    Hello Verdun!
    How would you like to join my modding team of Colossal Productions as our 3D Modeller? Colossal Productions is made up of jones080, jxtranghero, hades17, Champara Bros, newbchu, AL0NE, Blood Raven and me.
    Our goal is to make quality maps for peoples enjoyment. If you are asking, what would I do? You would just simply provide us 3D Doodad Models resources to be used in our maps.
    If you have any more questions, please fell free to VM me.

    Also, our current projects are located in my signature.

    Cheers,
    Drunken_Jackal
    Hakeem
    Hello Verdun.

    Please note that double-posting is against the rules. I have merged [POST=925676]your posts[/POST] already, but please in the future edit your posts instead of double-posting.

    Thank you for your time.
    anarchianbedlam
    nope... umm its really just speculation right now, wild rumors and gossip. dont believe anything you read in my signature..... ITS GOING TO TAKE ME FOREVER TO MAKE!!!! but ill be making some pretty cool models :D
    Mr. Bob
    This is in response to what you posted at my CP.

    As long as you:

    1. Give me credit.
    2. Do not give it to anyone.
    3. If your map is unprotected, state clearly that you used an edited version of my model. That way, if the steal it, I have justifacation to alert the authorities.
    4. Try not to tell anyone. I don't want people coming constantly.

    If you follow this, you may modify.
    Enjoy! And good luck.
    Norinrad
    Um, sorry for no reply but I haven't logged here since quite some time.

    About the models, sure you can modify them as much as you like and post them. I don't have anything against.
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