[MAP] Snowcast

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October 27th, 2008, 04:36 PM
Sasc

[MAP] Snowcast

Snowcast
by Sasc/Çound

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8...2182551sd3.jpg

This is a medium-sized symmetrical map with forerunner architecture built within. The map is made mainly for weapon combat and contains no vehicles. This is mostly due to its size. Designed for CTF, but is usable with any other gametype.

As this map is the first map I’ve released I’d very much like some feedback. Things like the way the map looks, gameplay, etc.

This map has not been protected. If you would like to use anything that I’ve made then feel free to.

If anyone finds any bugs can you post them in this thread. It will be a little too late to fix them, but I’d still like to know if anyone finds any ;)

Images:
Centre of map:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/3...2225832lq9.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5...2162784cz2.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/5...2150456xk2.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2...2140926lo9.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3...2151891wx3.jpg

Forerunner tunnels:

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1...2142878ag3.jpg

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9...2222605em7.jpg

Forerunner room:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5...2192069sb4.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5...2194958xy9.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4...2201156yz0.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6...2202074om7.jpg

Bases:

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9...2143563ox8.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3...2212017zk6.jpg

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/3...2223759ym9.jpg

Download:
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?fid=4162
October 27th, 2008, 04:43 PM
DarkHalo003

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Nice job. The forerunner looks very good. So do the textures and settings of the map. :D
October 27th, 2008, 04:48 PM
Inferno

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Looks great. I'll DL this.
October 27th, 2008, 05:00 PM
Higuy

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Wow! Very nice design and layout, I really like it. Downloading ;)
October 27th, 2008, 05:01 PM
Pooky

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Looks pretty slick, but those screenshots are sloppy in a few places. For example, the holograms on the panels look kind of randomly slapped on, why is there a teleporter in a perfectly square cut-out section of an ice wall, and why do the trees all line up perfectly?
October 27th, 2008, 05:09 PM
Invader Veex

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Wow, that's cool! Downloading...
October 27th, 2008, 05:11 PM
Sel

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Very Impressive.
October 27th, 2008, 05:28 PM
NuggetWarmer

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

The snow looks great. I love it. Downloading...
October 27th, 2008, 05:41 PM
jngrow

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

gr8 lighting.
October 27th, 2008, 05:58 PM
Higuy

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Ok, got done testing and looking around.
Lots of tele's lol, couldn't find out were the "inside" part of the map was at first.
Forerunner was really good, but some textureing threw it off I think.
Besides all that stuff, pretty sweet and good lighting. +rep kk
October 27th, 2008, 06:16 PM
ultama121

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Really great. I love the Forerunner Architecture going on there.
October 27th, 2008, 06:28 PM
Evil_Monkey

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

I love the way you have made the snow, where it looks like it has just fallen. A lot of people miss that kind of detail out when making maps with a snow theme to them.
October 27th, 2008, 07:06 PM
Rentafence

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Really cool. I'll check this out sometime when my monitor isn't fubar. Someone should make a sticky with some of the better maps that were made lately.
October 27th, 2008, 11:28 PM
Siliconmaster

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

I just downloaded and took a look around. After a minute or two of confused wandering, I figured out the layout, and I'm a big fan. =D I really like how you can either take the center route, hazarded by the sniper post, or the teleport/forerunner structure route, with helpful lighting along the way. Great job! I'd love to play on it sometime to see how it works in combat.
October 27th, 2008, 11:41 PM
BobtheGreatII

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Looks really good. To be honest my only complaint is that you just have a box extruded and threw a teleporter shield in it... Other than that, from the screen shots, looks really well done.
October 28th, 2008, 12:15 AM
Heathen

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

VERY WELL MADE.

I am impressed.
October 28th, 2008, 12:24 AM
EvilLilElmo

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

I played this map with some friends and we noticed that with the radar on there was some huge blip on the radar that stayed in the same place.

Fun map.
October 28th, 2008, 12:43 AM
Heathen

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Its God watching you.
October 28th, 2008, 03:48 AM
StankBacon

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

map is uploaded onto the HCEL server.
October 28th, 2008, 06:58 AM
Mjllonir

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Sorry if this sounds stupid...Its a .rar file, so how do you change it to a .map file?
October 28th, 2008, 07:16 AM
StankBacon

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

you need a program called W inRA R to extract the map file from the rar.
October 28th, 2008, 08:02 AM
sevlag

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pooky

Looks pretty slick, but those screenshots are sloppy in a few places. For example, the holograms on the panels look kind of randomly slapped on, why is there a teleporter in a perfectly square cut-out section of an ice wall, and why do the trees all line up perfectly?

you make a point mr. Pooky...

the trees are TOO perfectly placed, try making their placement look more natural. something cut into the side of a section of icewall should ATLEAST be reinforced with some sort of forerunner style supports (gives a reason to WHY its a perfect square). and if you arrange the holo panels so they look legit try using just the one from the light bridge, it'll look good on it.

other than that good map, I'll DL it and see if my clan leader will add this to the map cycle of our server, she probably will
October 28th, 2008, 10:08 AM
Sel

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

I don't see whats wrong with the trees. The forerunners built halo from the ground up, including trees. So that could easily be how they wanted them placed.
October 28th, 2008, 11:07 AM
nick3d

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

downloading, sounds good (Y)

E:
Download speed is slow approx 33kb/sec

E2:
How do i open it up?
can i open it in maya?
Or do i need Halo CE?

E3:
Oops i forgot about the instructions lol
October 28th, 2008, 12:14 PM
sevlag

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by selentic

I don't see whats wrong with the trees. The forerunners built halo from the ground up, including trees. So that could easily be how they wanted them placed.

they wanted the "nature" on Halo to be Natural not artificial, just move them around abit and then it'll look natural
October 28th, 2008, 12:26 PM
Evil_Monkey

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Extract it using WinRar http://rarlab.com

E: dammit, I clicked the page and it took me to the last post on page 2. Ignore this post.
October 28th, 2008, 12:30 PM
Noobone

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Wow nice, i didnt know there were still good maps coming out :) i'll check it out
October 28th, 2008, 03:17 PM
Dwood

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

7zip is open source and free since i don't think winrar is free.

get it at www.portableapps.com
October 28th, 2008, 03:54 PM
Hotrod

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjllonir

Sorry if this sounds stupid...Its a .rar file, so how do you change it to a .map file?

Quote:

Originally Posted by StankBacon™

you need a program called W inRA R to extract the map file from the rar.

This. They say that WinRAR isn't free, but you just get the trial version, and for some reason, it never goes away or something... *shrugs*

Also, welcome to the forums.
October 28th, 2008, 04:15 PM
Sel

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Just keep pressing 'buy later' or whatever that buttons called lol
October 28th, 2008, 04:26 PM
Sasc

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Thanks for the feedback guys. Much appreciated ;)

I see what you mean about the trees. They were placed like that for gameplay reasons. Originally they were placed more randomly but they often got in the way and made it harder to shoot from one end to the other. So I moved them closer to the edges to open up the map a little more.

I agree with the square-cut teleporters. I should have designed them better, or possibly used H2 style teleporters instead.

I've added a non .rar version of the map onto my first post for people who don't have a .rar extractor. Thanks again!
October 28th, 2008, 04:55 PM
StankBacon

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrod

This. They say that WinRAR isn't free, but you just get the trial version, and for some reason, it never goes away or something... *shrugs*

Also, welcome to the forums.

*cough* if you look closer, the link is actually 2 links :o

the one on hiv is uh.... better

:raise:
October 28th, 2008, 06:48 PM
Hotrod

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by StankBacon™

*cough* if you look closer, the link is actually 2 links :o

the one on hiv is uh.... better

:raise:

Umm, what? I didn't look at any of those links, I'm just talking about what happens after the trial "runs out".
October 28th, 2008, 07:07 PM
BobtheGreatII

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Well first off... I really hope you're not missing the MAJOR HINT that he's giving off... and secondly, after the trial runs out, it just keeps telling you that you should buy a copy, but you can close that window and it still works...
October 28th, 2008, 09:41 PM
Corvette19

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

This map looks amazing, I'm downloading!
October 28th, 2008, 09:52 PM
Con

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Very nice, you've really nailed the halo 1 look and improved on it. +rep
October 29th, 2008, 04:06 AM
n00b1n8R

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pooky

why is there a teleporter in a perfectly square cut-out section of an ice wall, and why do the trees all line up perfectly?

My only crit.

Can this get on the custom map server?
October 29th, 2008, 05:32 AM
Noobone

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrod

Umm, what? I didn't look at any of those links, I'm just talking about what happens after the trial "runs out".

then you can still press, "activate later" and you should be able to use it again and .... again... and.... again.... and.... again.... and ... again... etc.
October 29th, 2008, 09:23 AM
nick3d

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noobone

then you can still press, "activate later" and you should be able to use it again and .... again... and.... again.... and.... again.... and ... again... etc.

Yeah it works the same for me as well :)
October 29th, 2008, 04:46 PM
FlyingStone

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

This is a awesome map, good work.
October 29th, 2008, 06:24 PM
sevlag

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noobone

then you can still press, "activate later" and you should be able to use it again and .... again... and.... again.... and.... again.... and ... again... etc.

or just right click to extract to a destination or to extract to the immediate folder
October 29th, 2008, 10:58 PM
Heathen

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

how did winrar come up?
October 29th, 2008, 11:15 PM
Rook

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heathen

how did winrar come up?

Some guy asked..

Looks like a nice map, just need to find people to play it with.
October 30th, 2008, 07:41 AM
Hunter

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Whoooaaa. That is an extremely well made map. Probably the best we have all seen in a LONG time, in gameplay thinking.

The textures are also used very well and UVW'ed well. The geometry looks natural and very nice and it seems to e populated well.

Very nice work.
November 4th, 2008, 11:04 AM
sevlag

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

DL'ed, played, liked it...

plus rep, good map, I think I'll be adding this to my clan's server rotation
November 4th, 2008, 12:16 PM
TVTyrant

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Thanks Sev. We need more servers for classic weapons on new maps. Its pissing me off how many good maps are coming out that no one is playing!
November 5th, 2008, 05:14 PM
DarkHalo003

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

This map definitely is one of the better ones I have played. Good job.
November 11th, 2008, 12:16 AM
Dontu

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Excellent map. The shots of the map had me doubting but after running through the map a couple times I like the layout and the foreruner interiors are good keep at it.
November 11th, 2008, 01:32 AM
Apoc4lypse

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pooky

Looks pretty slick, but those screenshots are sloppy in a few places. For example, the holograms on the panels look kind of randomly slapped on, why is there a teleporter in a perfectly square cut-out section of an ice wall, and why do the trees all line up perfectly?

because ur too picky...

this map looks gr8... XD nice and classic
November 11th, 2008, 02:43 AM
Cortexian

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

I'm going to put this on the "Lancers Edge - Custom Maps 24/7" server for a couple days, Slayer/CTF rotation (suggest more game types if you want 'em).

E: Up, have fun all.
November 11th, 2008, 05:15 PM
ZeRk`

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

A good new map, I can't wait to play it with some people. +Rep
November 11th, 2008, 08:16 PM
Cortexian

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Took it off my server for OHH awesomeness.
November 11th, 2008, 09:15 PM
Syuusuke

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Wait you took it off for its awesomeness?
November 12th, 2008, 09:47 PM
Cortexian

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syuusuke

Wait you took it off for its awesomeness?

No I took it off to put OHH on for awhile.
November 12th, 2008, 09:57 PM
Syuusuke

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

ohh, i thought you meant...nevermind.

Unfortunately I don't see any other server with this map =/
November 13th, 2008, 10:28 AM
JaLLy

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syuusuke

ohh, i thought you meant...nevermind.

Unfortunately I don't see any other server with this map =/

The pubnoobs rather play custom weapon/vehicle crap.

So no pubs run classic maps. :|
November 13th, 2008, 05:29 PM
Cortexian

Re: [MAP] Snowcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaLLy

The pubnoobs rather play custom weapon/vehicle crap.

So no pubs run classic maps. :|

Mine runs classic maps 24/7, all the good ones.

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