[Community Project] VANITY

[Ar_e_en]

I found a midi for my map! It's a midi rendition of a track from Phantasy Star Online (never played it, but the midi fit so I picked it).

 

Still working on my map, doing a lot of difficulty tweaking, then after that - I'll do the lighting.

[BlazingStarlight]

I'm a bit of a newbie at this mapping thing (I've made a few, but never published them), anyway I love the idea of participating in a community project. could I have MAP19 please? I promise I can deliver a good quality map!

Edited May 14 by BlazingStarlight

[Forgotten Soul]

AOAOAOAOOAOAOAOAOAOAOOAOAAOAOAOAOAOOAOA

MAP IS ALMOST DONE

Author: Forgotten soul
Difficulty Settings: Included
Map Name:Mecha Madness
MIDI Used:Last Chance To Go Back (Forgotten soul) Hard Drive (Wumbo) Triumphants  (Wumbo)
Description: Some traps can be very hard.
Author's Comments:Thanks @Ar_e_en for the idea with MUSINFO.

Download map:

VANITY MAP13 AOAOAO.zip

Edited May 29 by Forgotten Soul
Fix arena broken teleport

[EPICALLL]

3 hours ago, BlazingStarlight said:

I'm a bit of a newbie at this mapping thing (I've made a few, but never published them), anyway I love the idea of participating in a community project. could I have MAP19 please, I promise I can deliver a good quality map!

As long as you put in the effort, sure.

Map's yours.

[BlazingStarlight]

I have a question, besides “32in24-15tex” what other textures are we using?

[EPICALLL]

11 minutes ago, BlazingStarlight said:

I have a question, besides “32in24-15tex” what other textures are we using?

answered in discord.

[BeachThunder]

20 hours ago, Forgotten Soul said:

AOAOAOAOOAOAOAOAOAOAOOAOAAOAOAOAOAOOAOA

MAP IS ALMOST DONE

Author: Forgotten soul
Difficulty Settings: Included
Map Name:Mecha Madness
MIDI Used:Last Chance To Go Back (Forgotten soul) Hard Drive (Wumbo) Triumphants  (Wumbo)
Description: Some traps can be very hard.
Author's Comments:Thanks @Ar_e_en for the idea with MUSINFO.

Download map:

VANITY MAP13 AOAOAO.zip

Oh, this is cool. I haven't finished playing through it, but I just wanted to suggest something. The tiling of the road flat repeats too often to make it feel as though the vehicle is clearly moving fast. I think you'd sell the effect better if you used a flat that is one big tile. Playing around with it, I found that BRIKGTHA gives a pretty good road-moving-fast feel to it.

 

I'll try to beat the level later. It seems great. Makes me excited for this project to be finished (although that might be a while)

[Forgotten Soul]

7 hours ago, BeachThunder said:

Oh, this is cool. I haven't finished playing through it, but I just wanted to suggest something. The tiling of the road flat repeats too often to make it feel as though the vehicle is clearly moving fast. I think you'd sell the effect better if you used a flat that is one big tile. Playing around with it, I found that BRIKGTHA gives a pretty good road-moving-fast feel to it.

 

I'll try to beat the level later. It seems great. Makes me excited for this project to be finished (although that might be a while)

Ok, I now I replace it with BRIKGTH1.If I will found floor better than that, I use it.

[eanasir]

I'd like to claim MAP12 please

[EPICALLL]

23 minutes ago, eanasir said:

I'd like to claim MAP12 please

Sure thing.

[EPICALLL]

On 5/14/2024 at 8:46 AM, Forgotten Soul said:

AOAOAOAOOAOAOAOAOAOAOOAOAAOAOAOAOAOOAOA

MAP IS ALMOST DONE

Author: Forgotten soul
Difficulty Settings: Included
Map Name:Mecha Madness
MIDI Used:Last Chance To Go Back (Forgotten soul) Hard Drive (Wumbo) Triumphants  (Wumbo)
Description: Some traps can be very hard.
Author's Comments:Thanks @Ar_e_en for the idea with MUSINFO.

Download map:

VANITY MAP13 AOAOAO.zip

 

will make sure to play this tomorrow, forgot about it ;-;

[eanasir]

50 minutes ago, EPICALLL said:

Sure thing.

Thank you, working on it now!

[Ar_e_en]

Okay! I think I'm done with my map. Here it is and let me know what you think!

 

Author: Ar_e_en
Difficulty Settings: all difficulties added, mostly tested on UV
Map Name: Gaia Aura

MIDI Used: 

• Random Starting Ambiance by Ar_e_en 
• "Phantasy Star Online -  Mother Earth of Dishonesty 1 (Forest)" by Ian Bennett from VGMusic

Description: A gold and blue temple with a specific purpose in mind.
Author's Comments: Tell me what you think, because I might change a few things if I ever create a 2nd version. Also - this map has 4 new custom floor flats and it uses MUSINFO for music changes.

Screenshots:

Spoiler

 

 

Download: Ae_e_en_MAP32_GaiaAura(Version1).zip

 

Edited May 17 by Ar_e_en

[EPICALLL]

48 minutes ago, Ar_e_en said:

Okay! I think I'm done with my map. Here it is and let me know what you think!

 

Author: Ar_e_en
Difficulty Settings: all difficulties added, mostly tested on UV
Map Name: Gaia Aura

MIDI Used: 

• Random Starting Ambiance by Ar_e_en 
• "Phantasy Star Online -  Mother Earth of Dishonesty 1 (Forest)" by Ian Bennett from VGMusic

Description: A gold and blue temple with a specific purpose in mind.
Author's Comments: Tell me what you think, because I might change a few things if I ever create a 2nd version. Also - this map has 4 new custom floor flats and it uses MUSINFO for music changes.

Screenshots:

  Reveal hidden contents

 

 

Download: Ae_e_en_MAP32_GaiaAura(Version1).zip

 

I'm going to have my work cut out for me this weekend...

[EPICALLL]

On 5/14/2024 at 8:46 AM, Forgotten Soul said:

AOAOAOAOOAOAOAOAOAOAOOAOAAOAOAOAOAOOAOA

MAP IS ALMOST DONE

Author: Forgotten soul
Difficulty Settings: Included
Map Name:Mecha Madness
MIDI Used:Last Chance To Go Back (Forgotten soul) Hard Drive (Wumbo) Triumphants  (Wumbo)
Description: Some traps can be very hard.
Author's Comments:Thanks @Ar_e_en for the idea with MUSINFO.

Download map:

VANITY MAP13 AOAOAO.zip

 

Alright... Uh,

+ This map looks cool.
+ The ideas this map has are very creative.
+ The music is good.
/ I'm not too sure how well a map that took me 79 minutes to complete would go into the 13 slot.
/ The transitions between the different music tracks are timed well, but the actual transitions themselves are clunky.
- The combat is acceptable at best, and pretty bad at worst. There's too much doorfighting and not enough supplies for the player to beat the map, also I'm pretty sure the big brown arena with the spider mama in the middle has no functioning exit.
- You don't have the freedom to approach combat scenarios the way you want to. It seems the map was balanced with the boring way (doorfighting and lameplay) in mind, and therefore any attempts to experiment result in frustration.
- Lifts (and what else) are not well-indicated.
- There are texture alignment errors everywhere.
- By the end of the map, I felt as if I had just wasted my time, in other words the progression does not justify the length.

Not accepted, however fixable. Also, @wumbo, if I had to critique any of the music, the song "Triumphants" sounds less epic and more generic boss fight music for a late 90s fantasy RPG game.

[EPICALLL]

On 5/17/2024 at 12:39 PM, Ar_e_en said:

Okay! I think I'm done with my map. Here it is and let me know what you think!

 

Author: Ar_e_en
Difficulty Settings: all difficulties added, mostly tested on UV
Map Name: Gaia Aura

MIDI Used: 

• Random Starting Ambiance by Ar_e_en 
• "Phantasy Star Online -  Mother Earth of Dishonesty 1 (Forest)" by Ian Bennett from VGMusic

Description: A gold and blue temple with a specific purpose in mind.
Author's Comments: Tell me what you think, because I might change a few things if I ever create a 2nd version. Also - this map has 4 new custom floor flats and it uses MUSINFO for music changes.

Screenshots:

  Hide contents

 

 

Download: Ae_e_en_MAP32_GaiaAura(Version1).zip

 

This map is a ten.
I don't think I've ever seen something quite so mesmerising rendered in this engine, like, I'm dead serious when I say this. That moment at the beginning when the lights go out and the music kicks in had my mouth agape for five whole minutes. I won't spoil the map in this thread for anyone who hasn't played it, but it's an absolute must. Drop whatever you're doing right now and play it. I would also like to comment on how the yellow key is given to the player at the very beginning of the map, because once I pick it up, I immediately understand what I need to do, the ending is directly in front of me, I just need to unlock it. If you don't plan to modify this in any way, I will accept it as is, there is nothing that needs to be done.

[wumbo]

3 hours ago, EPICALLL said:

if I had to critique any of the music, the song "Triumphants" sounds less epic and more generic boss fight music for a late 90s fantasy RPG game.

 

Want me to change anything about it? I could if you really wanted me to. I will say, it all really comes down to @Forgotten Soul, as it is his map. I could shave off the first half of the song and base it off of the last section and build off of that instead, as long as it's okay with the map maker. :)

[Forgotten Soul]

1 hour ago, wumbo said:

 

Want me to change anything about it? I could if you really wanted me to. I will say, it all really comes down to @Forgotten Soul, as it is his map. I could shave off the first half of the song and base it off of the last section and build off of that instead, as long as it's okay with the map maker. :)

No, I think song don't need to change.

[wumbo]

9 hours ago, Forgotten Soul said:

No, I think song don't need to change.

Nevermind, then. :)

[Forgotten Soul]

Ok:)

[wumbo]

On 5/17/2024 at 12:39 PM, Ar_e_en said:

Okay! I think I'm done with my map. Here it is and let me know what you think!

 

Author: Ar_e_en
Difficulty Settings: all difficulties added, mostly tested on UV
Map Name: Gaia Aura

MIDI Used: 

• Random Starting Ambiance by Ar_e_en 
• "Phantasy Star Online -  Mother Earth of Dishonesty 1 (Forest)" by Ian Bennett from VGMusic

Description: A gold and blue temple with a specific purpose in mind.
Author's Comments: Tell me what you think, because I might change a few things if I ever create a 2nd version. Also - this map has 4 new custom floor flats and it uses MUSINFO for music changes.

Screenshots:

  Reveal hidden contents

 

 

Download: Ae_e_en_MAP32_GaiaAura(Version1).zip

 

this map deserves a cacoward.

[EPICALLL]

Ok...

@VBraveMany

@eanasir

@BlazingStarlight

@LSC Lasico

@Hebonky

Can you send evidence of your maps being worked on by the end of the month? Otherwise, I would have to ask you to relinquish your slot.

[stochastic]

24 minutes ago, EPICALLL said:

Ok...

@VBraveMany

@eanasir

@BlazingStarlight

@LSC Lasico

@Hebonky

Can you send evidence of your maps being worked on by the end of the month? Otherwise, I would have to ask you to relinquish your slot.

 

I probably should be included in this as I haven't posted a status update in a while. I'm finishing up my map for Rusty Drill this weekend, then will put my focus on finishing up my Vanity map. I'm already 60% done, and will post updated screenshots next week.

[EPICALLL]

1 hour ago, stochastic said:

 

I probably should be included in this as I haven't posted a status update in a while. I'm finishing up my map for Rusty Drill this weekend, then will put my focus on finishing up my Vanity map. I'm already 60% done, and will post updated screenshots next week.

Very well, then. My Rusty Drill submission is also overdue.

[Hebonky]

Yeah I'll just give up the slot, I thought I had an idea, about 10 attempts at ideas, but I'm in a block

[eanasir]

Same. I can't seem to come up with an idea on my wad.

[Ar_e_en]

Alright, I guess I don't need to change anything in my map submission. It's probably gonna stay as is.

[EPICALLL]

4 hours ago, Hebonky said:

Yeah I'll just give up the slot, I thought I had an idea, about 10 attempts at ideas, but I'm in a block

 

2 hours ago, eanasir said:

Same. I can't seem to come up with an idea on my wad.

Aight, well... good luck!

[VBraveMany]

Well... I havent given up, just got miffed as usual at some point, and currently away for work again, and ofc i get back on the 1st (wich is just outside of the given time frame. :D) So... Yeah. I guess i can try and ask for an emergency leave for 1 day somepoint during the month and try to post a few pics of what i have so far. So don't count me out just yet.

[EPICALLL]

13 minutes ago, VBraveMany said:

Well... I havent given up, just got miffed as usual at some point, and currently away for work again, and ofc i get back on the 1st (wich is just outside of the given time frame. :D) So... Yeah. I guess i can try and ask for an emergency leave for 1 day somepoint during the month and try to post a few pics of what i have so far. So don't count me out just yet.

This counts as evidence as far as I'm concerned, no photos needed.