Func_Msgboard: Quake Map Jam 666 : Fire And Brimstone

Posted by DaZ on 2015/07/24 19:05:00

Map Jamming is about creating maps of any size or detail level over several weeks, using a certain theme and/or texture set. Check the readme file in the zip below for further details of what the Jam is about.

Any questions or comments, please post to this thread only.

Theme - Fire and Brimstone
Deadline - 16th August 2015

Texture Wad - There are texture wads for this jam that include many theme related textures. It is not required to use these textures in your level, they are provided for inspiration and convenience only! Check this texture repository
for more wads : https://www.quaddicted.com/files/wads/

Compile Tools - It is recommended that you use EricW's updated Quake compiler suite as they add much new functionality to lighting and visibility. Texture lighting in particular should be very useful for this jam!
Download EricW's tools : http://ericwa.github.io/tyrutils-ericw/
Download worldcraft / Jackhammer fgd for these tools> : https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33279452/quake4ericwTools.fgd

Engine:
Make it for Fitzquake / Quakespasm, bitches. You know the score.

Theme reference images:
http://daz.fov120.com/images/jam6/theme1.jpg
http://daz.fov120.com/images/jam6/theme2.jpg
http://daz.fov120.com/images/jam6/theme3.jpg
http://daz.fov120.com/images/jam6/theme4.jpg
http://daz.fov120.com/images/jam6/theme5.jpg
http://daz.fov120.com/images/jam6/theme6.jpg
http://daz.fov120.com/images/jam6/theme7.jpg
http://daz.fov120.com/images/jam6/theme8.jpg

It is a good idea to find reference images that you like so you can follow them and avoid staring at a blank editor wondering what to make!

Download the Map Jam 666 zip : http://daz.fov120.com/files/jam666.zip

Also, a reminder : Water Alpha will be set to "1" for this jam! (Not transparent) because lava. Keep this in mind when building your maps!

Feel free to post wip images of your level in this thread! Good luck and GO MAP!

And finally, a list of designers that are streaming their level designs :

http://twitch.tv/ionous (Ionous)
http://twitch.tv/tddaz (Daz)

Post below if you are streaming and I can get the list updated!

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Couple New WIP Shots

#101 posted by ma†echa on 2015/07/30 11:02:26

Thanks for the feedback & kind words guys. :) @ItEndsWithTens, that ledge up there... not sure yet what I'll do with it. Thinking of just putting an ogre up there to start the level off with some excitement�� hahah :) The stairs do lead up there, but it's more of a diversion. The "primary" route is this ominous pathway over a lava pit which I've just added (still in progress):

http://i.imgur.com/XzPMQpS.jpg

... and just because I'm happy with how my staircase turned out so far, a shot from above

http://i.imgur.com/Bu510RU.jpg

Pretty happy with how it's all going, being my first Quake map! I made a few levels for Doom and Marathon years ago, but nothing substantial, so it's a mega learning curve.

I'm Jammin'!

#102 posted by DaZ on 2015/07/30 15:27:35

Nice ROLL CALL! I hope everyone feels inspired has renewed vigour to continue hammering out those brushes!

The next ROLL CALL will be on Sunday 2nd!

LET'S JAM PEOPLE!

Blowing Dust Off From My Mad Mapping Skillz In Jackhammer

#103 posted by Void-995 on 2015/07/30 17:56:00

Just started with introduction corridor to my level. I'm not even sure that map fits the theme in any way, but still trying something. Don't judge too hard, I wasn't mapping for like almost 7 years, so that is an quick sketch to remember how level editor works. Thankfully Jackhammer pretty similar to Worldcraft/Hammer and I got my self into all of this pretty quickly. Will be grateful for the feedback!

http://imgur.com/a/m59Y0

P.S. You may even notice that second screenshot in the album shows a bit more detailed version with a bit better geometry, texturing and light.

Well...

#104 posted by Breezeep_ on 2015/07/30 18:26:04

I was not expecting New mappers to join this jam.

Nobody Did Expect So Many New Faces

#105 posted by mfx on 2015/07/30 19:59:07

Looking spot on, everybody! Go map!

Missed Rollcall

#106 posted by unbirthday on 2015/07/30 20:09:33

Oops, shall I show a screenshot later when I'm editing again, or wait for the next rollcall?

This Is Brilliant

#107 posted by starbuck on 2015/07/30 20:47:47

too many amazing shots to choose from, and especially good to see some great work by new faces. HYPE

All This Amazing Stuff.

#108 posted by Shamblernaut on 2015/07/30 21:05:45

not making me feel great about my work lol

Going To Start Broadcasting Soon...

#109 posted by ionous on 2015/07/30 23:03:56

Join me for black metal and the occasional brush laid: http://www.twitch.tv/ionous

Unbirthday

#110 posted by DaZ on 2015/07/31 02:18:27

Post what you have!

#111 posted by negke on 2015/07/31 08:50:06

distrans and Scragbait need to team up for a hot Q1SP collaboration!

#98

#112 posted by Mike Woodham on 2015/07/31 09:15:40

- How are you all getting those in-game lit shots with grey backgrounds?

I believe the command is "r_clear 1" in console, or set it in your config. It removes the HOM from level gaps!

FQ85 says this is not a known command. Is there some other as I definitely remember not having HOM when noclipping when I used to map. I've tried it in the config file and direct from the console?

Gl_clear 1

#113 posted by PuLSaR on 2015/07/31 09:17:16

PulSaR

#114 posted by Mike Woodham on 2015/07/31 11:34:07

Great, thanks.

WIP

#115 posted by [Jimbo] on 2015/07/31 19:29:24

WIP:
http://imgur.com/r7hAlhc
http://imgur.com/i97Zj3U

Mine will likely end up as DLC, but I am having fun playing in editor so far. It's been 10ish years since I built anything.

#116 posted by JneeraZ on 2015/07/31 19:41:14

Be careful, it's addictive. :)

#117 posted by necros on 2015/07/31 19:56:51

Still trying to get mine sealed... H hopefully have that done this weekend

#118 posted by JneeraZ on 2015/07/31 20:34:00

After watching Daz's stream the other day I realized that, yes, I should compile with a batch file like I did back in the day. Then I wouldn't have to wait for compiles to finish ... I could work on the map while it compiles.

Then I got fancy and added prompts to the batch file asking if I wanted to run the game at the end. I'm even contemplating add functionality where it could look for the PRT file and ask me if I want to bother finishing the compile or not if QBSP leaks ... help me. I'm sick.

What About Negke's Compiling GUI?

#119 posted by Breezeep_ on 2015/07/31 20:37:37

https://shoresofnis.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/ne_q1spcompilinggui/

#120 posted by JneeraZ on 2015/07/31 20:38:02

Annnnd there it is ... I'm sure this will evolve into some heinous monstrosity. THANKS DAZ.

@echo off
call D:\Dropbox\Quake\Utils\qbsp.exe %1
echo.
echo.
echo.
IF NOT EXIST %1.prt (
Choice /M "Map leaked. Continue compile?"
If Errorlevel 2 Goto TheEnd
)
call D:\Dropbox\Quake\Utils\vis.exe -level 4 %1
echo.
echo.
echo.
call D:\Dropbox\Quake\Utils\light.exe -dirt -dirtgain 0.75 -dirtscale 1.5 %1
echo.
echo.
echo.
Choice /M "Run Quake"
If Errorlevel 2 Goto TheEnd
call cd W:\SteamGames\SteamApps\common\Quake
call quakespasm-sdl2.exe -dev +gl_clear 1 +map %1

:TheEnd

#121 posted by Breezeep_ on 2015/07/31 20:38:06

Crap, I mean to say necros, not negke.

#122 posted by JneeraZ on 2015/07/31 20:38:32

I like Necros' UI ... I just like the old school feel of the batch file. Like I said, sickness.

#123 posted by JneeraZ on 2015/07/31 20:38:56

Or Negkes. One of those N people.

Necros Compiler

#124 posted by FifthElephant on 2015/07/31 20:45:23

is something that I wish I could use for other id tech games. but sadly I can't seem to get it to work for anything other than q1.

DLC?

#125 posted by adib on 2015/07/31 23:06:08

What goes on a map jam DLC?

Also, anyone else think "my pajamas" while saying map jams?

Sorry.

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