Matt-Liell Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 I know there was one of these before but I never saw anymore about it. I had planned to make a Rohan map for awhile but decided to make Helm's Deep instead. I was working on my Legolas model and needed help and noone was helping so I decided to continue with Helm's Deep. I just have the rough shapes of the map inplace now except the walkway around the outer wall. I'm working on Uruk-Hai models to spread on the floor to look like they have been killed and when I'm done I'm going to use Chairwalkers orc model if I get permission to put outside the outer wall to give it the Helm's Deep feel. I made this map according to the movie AND my personal ideas so its not movie exact but its pretty close, and with that here it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 nice job on setting up the stucture. cant wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginson Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 Hey Matt, Looks quality, cant wait, and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-Liell Posted January 25, 2003 Author Share Posted January 25, 2003 Thanks guys, just a note: It will be darker when I'm finished and the only light will be given off by torches so it won't be bright when it's released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginson Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 Yeah thts a good idea, i thought helms deep was lookin a bit bright! but neway lookin forward to sum updates soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boinga1 Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 dude that's massive...incredible. Can't wait to see it done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altus_Thrawn Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Looking very good, nice job on the architecture. A stupid question, but...why is the tower there. I don't remember a tower from the 1 time I saw the movie....did I just miss it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginson Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 How on Earth did u miss the tower? hehe, Its the most noticable thing, apart frm the wall But its lookin good Matt, keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-Liell Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 I'm having some trouble on two things: 1. Importing some of my custom models, they aren't working for some reason. 2. Making torches that light up the map. If you can help please do! And for those of you that missed the tower:p: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginson Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Im not the best mapper in the world but cudnt u just make the torch model and amplify the light source u put on top of it? just a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-Liell Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 Well that relates to #1, my custom models are not being imported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginson Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Is there a specific file format you hav to save it as? or hav u made the model proply? im not sure of any of this because i dont no about it, ive never tried modelling (proply). these are just suggestions. it probly wont help but its the thought tht counts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altus_Thrawn Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 1)Thanks for helping me "un-miss" the tower. 2) For the torches, you probably are already doing this but I would just make a torch shaped thing and put it on the wall, and the fire with fx_runner, and have either one small light for each torch or many spotlites. 3) A friend of mine says you should put ladders on the walls like the orcs climed up. A push trigger could be used. LotR all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-Liell Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 All great ideas! I think I may make the ladders and about the fx_runner, do I have to model a flame or does it make one? I'm compiling the map right now, I changed all those ramps to actual stone stairs and put some mountain textures on the walls. After I test it I'll get some pics and show you then I'll work on the torches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-Liell Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 Updates: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginson Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Lookin better with evry picture:) I wish i cud make good maps! neway keep goin with it and i hope u figure out ur probs soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 hey matt not sure what your gonna do but if you want id like to beta test this. when i do my maps i like havin people with all types of machines check stuff out. but whatever you decide thats fine with me im just tryna get a good reputation as a beta tester. well lemme know if you need help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-Liell Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 Sure you can beta test it when I'm ready Isanesith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginson Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Well about what insanesith said, to have a variety of diffrent systems to test it on. Would I be able to beta test also or is 1 person enough for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-Liell Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 The more the merrier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginson Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Thanx alot Matt, been lookin forward to this map, and now im beta testing it im overjoyed. Cant wait till its done. Good Luck and if you need any help, just ask (probly wont help but im lernin mapping as i type with the richdiesal tutorials). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boinga1 Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 dude, you must have had some freakin awesome reference pics. Amazing, i don't think i really apreciated how BIG this thing was in the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge2211 Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Hmm. It desperately cries out to be worked on. It's really blocky, and you should play around with the textures, there are better ones to use, you might even make your own (and vary them, as well). Also, be sure you've got the setting down...there's Helm's Deep itself, the gorge, and then the wall cuts that off from the outside plains, and the Hornburg is at one end of the wall. I'm a huge LotR fan (one of those who has a pretty good idea what everything looks like from reading the books, luckily Peter Jackson is also one of those fans), and what you've got doesn't really look like Helm's Deep to me. You also really need to build some sort of exterior setting...It's hard to see what you're trying to map when it's all built on a random floating square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Originally posted by wedge2211 Hmm. It desperately cries out to be worked on. It's really blocky, and you should play around with the textures, there are better ones to use, you might even make your own (and vary them, as well). Also, be sure you've got the setting down...there's Helm's Deep itself, the gorge, and then the wall cuts that off from the outside plains, and the Hornburg is at one end of the wall. I'm a huge LotR fan (one of those who has a pretty good idea what everything looks like from reading the books, luckily Peter Jackson is also one of those fans), and what you've got doesn't really look like Helm's Deep to me. You also really need to build some sort of exterior setting...It's hard to see what you're trying to map when it's all built on a random floating square. thats some harsh judgement from someone who only complains. its like that because its a WIP, done a done product. lets see some of your maps. neways - good stuvs so far. question - is it gonna be raining and everything? idea - every so often, you should make (in the sky) arrows go flyin back and forth last question - is that legolas' sword your using in those pics? need legolas' sword...*eyes glaze over and drools* keep up da good work! cant wait for this and legolas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truthful Liar Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Originally posted by MydnightPsion thats some harsh judgement It's constructive critism nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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