[WIP] Condemned

[Sever]

Ok, so here goes nothing....

Here is one of my many HCE/H2V remake projects that I have been working on for awhile. This one here, which I am almost done with the basic modeling process, is Condemned, a remake of Damnation. I plan to continue working on my others (Athens[Chiron TL-34], Tranquil[Chill Out], Traxus[Rat Race], and Graveyard[Hang 'Em High]) once I have completed this project. The initial release will be for HCE, and then later for H2V once I upgrade. Just to let you know, these remakes are more advanced than just Battle Creek -> Beaver Creek and Blood Gulch -> Coagulation. Think more of Timberland -> Containment. (YES Containment is a remake of Timberland; the creators said so themselves on the bonus footage found on the H2 Map Pack disc.)

Here is the one part of the map that I can get some good angles on right now; the two base sides of the map are almost done, but still under construction.













This section of the map is complete for now, but the detailing stage hasn't even begun. MANY of the walls, floors, pillars, etc. will be in a massive state of disrepair. Remember how broken the beach wall on Zanzibar is? THAT state of disrepair, and then some. Also, in the detailing stage, the orange horizontal columns will be converted into industrial support cages that are also falling apart. Additionally, on many areas of the map, chain-link fences will be replacing walls, and will add many new tactical situations. Covenant plasma weapons will have a 100% chance of passing through chain links, whereas Human bullets will have a 75% chance, and explosives (Rockets, Fuel Rods, Needles, and Grenades) will have a 0% chance of going through, but the explosions themselves will have a 100% chance. Also, I will be adding ONE Warthog and a turret... FUN!

[Stormwing]

I'm lookin forward to your series of maps, but uh...all you've given is a verbal rundown and a few shots of the same repeating patterned corridor....

Still looking forward to it though. I wish Bungie made more spiritual successors to Halo 1's maps.

[Sever]

Just wait a day or two, then I'll have some pictures of the side bases, which are a bit more simple at the moment, but have been structurally redesigned quite a bit. I still have a few more conflicting areas to work out with them.

Also, if there is anyone who is experienced with map making, has some free time, and would be willing to help out, a 'guide', so to speak, would be greatly appreciated.

[legionaire45]

looks ok so far, I'll give more crits and stuff once you implement all your ideas. Good luck.

[Sever]

1. Condemned is a Human storage facility located on Earth, in the southwest desert region of the USA.

2. The middle region is just about the same, except the arc of the structure. The general layout is the same, but once I enter the detailing stage, all of the chain link fences, destroyed sections, ladders, guard rails, and HVAC systems will define the map. Along with the trippy underfoot-only lighting.

[Teh Ganon]

Looks cool so far, keep it up!

[Mass]

1. Condemned is a Human storage facility located on Earth, in the southwest desert region of the USA.

2. The middle region is just about the same, except the arc of the structure. The general layout is the same, but once I enter the detailing stage, all of the chain link fences, destroyed sections, ladders, guard rails, and HVAC systems will define the map. Along with the trippy underfoot-only lighting.

Looks more forerunner, what you could do is have it be an earthly forerunner facility under study by humans, in case you agree with what me and n00b think about the look.

[Sever]

You'll see the differences tomorrow or the next day when I post the finished basic modeling that it is NOT Forerunner. Everywhere else is really straight-edged with indents in the floors and blast doors everywhere. Also, after it is skinned, the middle will definitely look Human. I plan to use a lot of old looking metal everywhere.

[Jay2645]

So wait, what map is this? Damnation?
Looks nice, I can't even recognize it. Didn't know Containment was a remake of Timberland either, I hardly ever play on it. It's always the same maps:
Zanzibar
Coag
Turf
Headlong
Desolation (Or whatever is the name of the map in the latest map pack that isn't a remake of Hang 'Em High, I don't have my 360 on hand)
Midship

Never anything else.

[Sever]

I believe I have finished the basic modeling process. This, however, is only 1/10th of the full process. The next steps are to (in order): make a pre-alpha build; make any required refinements and adjustments; add details (guard rails, fences, pipes, framework, and damage) and lighting; place weapons, spawns, etc.; find someone to help me with the skinning process; BETA!; feedback; FINAL RELEASE! As yo can see, I still have quite a ways to go before even a few members of the community can play the map in a beta. Anyone who can provide substantial help in any way WILL BETA TEST Condemned, AND any other maps that I produce in the future.

All right, enough talk about the future. Here's what I have so far:

Top View



View from top of Red Base



View from top of Blue Base



Red Base Top



Blue Base Top



Red Base Bottom



Blue Base Bottom



Red Base Overlook



Blue Base Overlook



Blue Base Middle



The Trench



More of The Trench



I still have to add the HVAC system at Blue Base, and the chain-link fencing, but other than those and the detailing, the Condemned is pretty much in its final layout... unless I find some major problems during the pre-alpha test. I still need someone to help me ASAP with getting the map in-game at its current state. I hope that this map will some day become a finished product worthy of being played by the HCE and H2V community.