druid Posted July 7, 2002 Share Posted July 7, 2002 Hope this works: I'm pasting from a .rtf doc I made in Wordpad... Some of you may be seeking some good maps, so here is some suggestions in the form of a list of some of my favourite maps, maybe you will like some? : __________________________________________________ ENTE's PadPack Site This is in my opinion the best designed maps out there. There are 5 in the pack: 4 duel and 1 FFA. The atmosphere and attention to detail in these maps makes me stroll around for quite some time before even considering I have a lightsaber in my hand. Beautiful. __________________________________________________ Canyon of the faces Site This map is very well designed, not too complex (my fps says thanx btw) but still beautiful and has good size and nice music. __________________________________________________ Platform Site Well I suspect most of you won't agree with me, but here is my reason: atmosphere! There is, IMO, something special about this map. A bit too dark but when you look up the mood is set. __________________________________________________ Kamino Landing Platform Site From the beautiful scene in episode II where Obi Wan sets down on the waterworld Kamino. This duel map has just the right size and is a joy to play. __________________________________________________ Duel Hall Site Great room to move and look out the windows: busy day :-) __________________________________________________ Matrix: Sparring Program Site Need I say more...it's THE MATRIX! Great Duel dojo __________________________________________________ IRG Map Pack Site A good collection of maps (3 in all....I prefer these 2): FFA/CTF Coruscant (BIG and well designed map for FFA and CTF) DUEL IRG Landing Platform (Nice windy platform with falltraps) __________________________________________________ NwO Duel Map Pack #1 Site My favourites in this nice pack are: Carbonite Crusher and Cloud City Landing __________________________________________________ Imperial Landing Platform Site From RoTJ where Luke goes to meet Vader on Endor. Nice'n big and somewhat dark with stuff to do below. __________________________________________________ Episode 1 (Duel of the fates) Site A HUGE map for FFA but duelling can be fun here also, but my FPS gets pounded in some places. Great attempt and a joy to explore. __________________________________________________ Naboo Hangar Site VERY well done and great to duel in. __________________________________________________ Carbon Freeze (Beta) Site When I enter this map I feel like im about to face off against Vader in Bespin from The Empire Strikes Back. A bit hard on my FPS but great fun to duel in. __________________________________________________ XG Arena Site I love this huge FFA map. It must have taken some time to finish. Very exciting to explore. __________________________________________________ There are of course alot more good maps out there, but that's my "short list". I'm looking forward to hearing about your favourite maps and comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted July 7, 2002 Share Posted July 7, 2002 Well, I can't be bothered to look my few maps up (sue me), but: -Any duel map that doesn't kill my fps (or gives it a good shot). -Any duel map that is not too dark (I'm not interested in only watching lightsabers fight, while the wielders are invisible). -Any duel map with room to manuever (I hate the maps where lungists, red users and kix rule supreme because of bad planning) -Any duel map that is not hangar or bespin ('nuff said) -Any duel map that is not too large or too small ("Running rabbits" and blue kamikazi users shouldn't be allowed to reign) -Any duel map where the slightest mis-step or lag doesn't equate to instant death by falling, melting, crushing or splattering (Insert bespin and tie fighter docking bay here) -Any duel map where you aren't forced to fight on slopes (jedi canyon, shame on you!) Ahem... BTW, a small map can have plenty of room to manuever, and a large map can feel extremely cramped because of tight layout - but a small map with little room to manuever is hell on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xzzy Posted July 7, 2002 Share Posted July 7, 2002 omgs my map made the list, therefore this guy is the smartest person in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid Posted July 7, 2002 Author Share Posted July 7, 2002 Originally posted by Xzzy omgs my map made the list, therefore this guy is the smartest person in the world. *TOTFLMFAO*^^^^^ Hey I though that might be you ... Xzzy = Canyon of the faces. GREAT JOB !!! cjais, good points.....mostly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted July 7, 2002 Share Posted July 7, 2002 Thanx 4 that Druid, I now have them all! (I had all but 3) Hey Xzzy, I just wanted to say I love your map...It's one of my favourites, good job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xzzy Posted July 7, 2002 Share Posted July 7, 2002 heheh thanks.. I wasn't digging for attention, really. Spent all morning working on the CTF/FFA version of this map and was wondering if I could transmute this thread into a map balance question. Tried asking the people on the map development board but never got anything useful. What sort of things make for a good/great CTF map? Are big open hallways (for saber fighting) good or bad? How about cramped ones? I'm trying to for a mix of both, at the moment which type of hall you get depends on which route you take for the flag room. What about symmetry? Are maps where both flag rooms are totally different better, or are perfectly symmetrical ones? For the moment I'm going for something like ctf_yavin.. layout is basically the same but each has some identifying differences. And routes? Do you like CTF maps with discrete routes to cross the map, or are more options = good? What about chokepoints.. do you like central fighting arenas like ctf_yavin has, or do you like more open choices, maybe like ctf_narshadda? Of the maps that come with jk2.. what's everyone's favorite? And finally.. map size. How much time do you think is reasonable for running from your home flag room, to the enemy's flag? I've been making maps pretty much since Doom was considered modern, but I've never made anything but deathmatch maps.. CTF seems to require a bit of finesse. and with all these rave reviews seems like I have a reputation to uphold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid Posted July 7, 2002 Author Share Posted July 7, 2002 Hey Xzzy, all that technical stuff I won't even begin to bid into:(, I'm sure some1 else with more understanding for this will come along and help you out with that:) As for my favourite map that came with JO....hmmm....hard to say...Yavin CTF is kinda cool I think. GOOD LUCK to you:) pssst! My "eavesdropping" on the Darkside servers tells me that almost everyone loves your map:) ...which is in rotation there btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twins of Doom Posted July 7, 2002 Share Posted July 7, 2002 Kamino Landing Platform Site From the beautiful scene in episode II where Obi Wan sets down on the waterworld Kamino. This duel map has just the right size and is a joy to play. yes, the kamino map is one of the best dueling maps out htere:) (which is why i asked leelink to get it running on our servers:D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid Posted July 7, 2002 Author Share Posted July 7, 2002 Hey twins...have you seen this map: __________________________________________________ Kamino Clone Labs Site A BIG map for FFA and the platform is also there but a bit different than seen in the "kamino landing platform" map. NOT on the list but for Twins (and all) to check out:) __________________________________________________ As for a pure duel map this is maybe not so smart since the overall layout suggests FFA, which it also was meant for, but the platform is fun to duel on nevertheless and there are some "hidden" places to explore...have a look if you will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 Thanks for the maps druid! Although some of them are gimmick maps - you two run around for hours trying to find each other and duel - the rest are fine... Do you know if there are any servers running these great maps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid Posted July 8, 2002 Author Share Posted July 8, 2002 Originally posted by cjais Thanks for the maps druid! Although some of them are gimmick maps - you two run around for hours trying to find each other and duel - the rest are fine... Do you know if there are any servers running these great maps? hey cjais:) sup? Due to the fact that most of them are quite large (or gimmicky as U say:))and would kill the autoDL joy, not many of those are to be found on servers. Here are the ones I DO know of being in circulation on some servers (There may be others- can't remember everything hehe): Canyon of the faces (your favourite - hehe) - DS servers Duel Hall - DS Servers Matrix: Sparring Program - Herme's Place etc. Episode 1 (Duel of the fates) - Various FFA and a few Duel servers. Carbon Freeze (Beta) - Various FFA servers and a few Duel Kamino Landing Platform - I thought I saw it somewhere but I'm not sure, If I find it running on a server I'll let you know;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 I've just been to hermes place!!! yay! I think that the [JHQ]-servers are running the kamino platform map. BTW druid - *please* get msn so lexx and I can set you up for some online mutilation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid Posted July 8, 2002 Author Share Posted July 8, 2002 ty cjais....I'll have a look at the [JHQ]-servers soon. Twins home;) msn and ICQ is still being approved by my ppl. RED TAPE grrrr:p Some other cool maps to toy with: __________________________________________________ Livid (Duel) Site If you feel like it have a look:) Nice map:) __________________________________________________ The Tibanna Mine Encounter (Duel) Site This is kinda fun with glass 'n whatnot. Oh and you can fall to your death - YEAH! __________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 Originally posted by druid ty cjais....I'll have a look at the [JHQ]-servers soon. Twins home;) msn and ICQ is still being approved by my ppl. RED TAPE grrrr:p Yeah, it's where Twins and his crew have their home - just remember to bow and then proceed to play as dirty as you have ever learned... *LOL* No offence Twins, you are good players, that's all.... About those messenger programs: Well, It's impossible for me to get more junk mail ( i get around 2-300 a week) so I don't mind Cheers druid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 Wow, those two look sweet, I look forward to trying them out on my "local server" hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid Posted July 8, 2002 Author Share Posted July 8, 2002 Luke: I fear the [msn-icq]-side master yoda....... Yoda: face them U must! Luke: Glad that you like my map suggestions lexx... cjais: *LOL* don't you think that Twins just might have to comment on that ...hmmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twins of Doom Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 Originally posted by cjais Yeah, it's where Twins and his crew have their home - just remember to bow and then proceed to play as dirty as you have ever learned... *LOL* No offence Twins, you are good players, that's all.... About those messenger programs: Well, It's impossible for me to get more junk mail ( i get around 2-300 a week) so I don't mind Cheers druid... LOL play as dirty as you like, you'll just end up dead:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 lmfao - right on cue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 Originally posted by Twins of Doom LOL play as dirty as you like, you'll just end up dead:) LOL Twins - What I meant was that one shouldn't be ashamed of backstabbing, buttkicking, hitting people on the ground etc.... And yeah, you're all damn good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twins of Doom Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 Originally posted by cjais LOL Twins - What I meant was that one shouldn't be ashamed of backstabbing, buttkicking, hitting people on the ground etc.... And yeah, you're all damn good! nothing wrong with hitting people on the ground, if they can't counter it then they deserve to be dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Originally posted by Twins of Doom nothing wrong with hitting people on the ground, if they can't counter it then they deserve to be dead Hehe, thank you for proving my point Twins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Blackrose Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I noticed that the carbon chamber said it was a beta map... any word on when the final is due? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid Posted July 9, 2002 Author Share Posted July 9, 2002 Originally posted by Rad Blackrose I noticed that the carbon chamber said it was a beta map... any word on when the final is due? The reason why that map looks somewhat off even though it truly a great map is that it was converted from another SW game. I just can't remember which. This means it's quite "old" and I don't think a final is around and probably wont be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid Posted July 10, 2002 Author Share Posted July 10, 2002 found this nice map: __________________________________________________ Bespin Sky Patrol Site Floating platform with stuff to do below. ________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid Posted July 22, 2002 Author Share Posted July 22, 2002 Some new additions: Anchorhead (Beta) http://www.jedioutcastmaps.com/file.php?id=417 This is a HUGE map, not finished yet, but truly great to spend ALOT of time exploring. The Slave 1 ship is awesome!! Use force jump 3 on this map to get the more mileage:p Country Roads http://www.jedioutcastmaps.com/file.php?id=419 *LOL* This map has absolutely NOTHING to do with JO but it still crax me up:D On the farm you can HIGH jump 'n dive, take the FAST freeway etc. Very funny to play Cathedral http://www.jedioutcastmaps.com/file.php?id=397 Since I'm a HUGE Thief fan, this map is just me, maybe it's you also? Beautiful medium sized cathedral:) I always use force jump 3 when testing new maps. This way I get to see more and maybe find some hidden places.... I'm sure there are alot of other great new maps, but these were the ones that stood out for me at this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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