Func_Msgboard: Q1SP - Cradle (akm1) ** Copper Quake **

Posted by alekswithak on 2020/12/01 17:25:12

Hey everyone! This is my first map release. It's a fairly small id1 style map with mostly city textures. All constructive criticism is welcome as I want to continue getting better at mapping in general.

** This map requires Copper Quake **

Download

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Download Link!

#1 posted by alekswithak on 2020/12/01 18:57:13

sorry, I broke the download link!

You can grab the map here!

http://www.quaketastic.com/files/single_player/maps/akm1.zip

Fixed The OP Link

#2 posted by metlslime on 2020/12/01 19:08:43

The one time i forget to check the links in a news post 😔

Excellent

#3 posted by arkngt on 2020/12/01 20:57:36

I love it. Classic minimalistic style, solid build, brutal gameplay. Only found one secret during my first playthrough.

Congrats And Well Done!

#4 posted by Rhoq on 2020/12/01 21:41:52

This is a heck of a solid first map. Great encounter design. I like that you focused on layout, navigation, and encounter design and let the visual elements be minimal. Imo, it's a great foundation to build the player experience first and let visual detail emerge as you continue to map.

Additionally, the ammo balance seemed spot-on for a normal mode run. While I was a little careless with health in a few places, there seemed to be just enough health packs not to leave me hanging.

Here's my demo, normal mode. I did not find any secrets but enjoyed the run!

www.quaketastic.com/files/demos/akm1_rhoq.zip

First Map? Awesome

#5 posted by FifthElephant on 2020/12/01 22:23:41

http://www.quaketastic.com/files/demos/5th-akm1.zip

Here's a demo or two. Good map for a start, you nailed the gameplay down first and that's the most important thing. Also it's not bad looking for a first release.

Secrets

#6 posted by arkngt on 2020/12/02 00:09:36

Replaying on Hard I found all the secrets and I really like them as well. It was so satisfying unlocking the ”super secret”. Great stuff.

Playthrough

#7 posted by arkngt on 2020/12/02 02:41:44

Here's a 100% playthrough on Hard:

https://youtu.be/k0wQhoCm89c

Maaaaan

#8 posted by fw on 2020/12/02 08:43:06

Played this again after playtesting the first RC and I have to add to the praise again, such a killer map for a first go-around. Mans went from being unable to make a light entity to doing an entire map in 3 or so days. What a legend.

#9 posted by Ankh on 2020/12/02 23:16:07

skill 2 first play demo:
http://www.quaketastic.com/files/demos/akm1_ankh.zip

Very fun map. Love the scale.

'Nother Demo

#10 posted by Greenwood on 2020/12/03 03:00:04

skill 1 demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_e94rGfoLo

I Have Found All The Secrets!

#11 posted by Neobis on 2020/12/04 23:24:17

I really liked the map and the final room was a tough one for me. The Secrets were only found after the 4 or 5 run. To thank you there is a video. Keep it up and I am looking forward to your upcoming map.

Quake - Cradle - [4K] - [100 %]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQSsdt-T-1Q

So Well Balanced For A First Map!

#12 posted by stoo on 2021/04/09 02:25:16

Wow. Each encounter was really well balanced (on Skill 1) with just enough health and ammo to keep me on my toes. Really well thought-out and just a blast to play.

Found 3 secrets on my first run and all 5 on my second. Enjoyed the way they varied in appearance and how you combined them into the final big secret.

The general visual design was good, in the traditional ID1 style. It all felt just properly scaled with enough variety and room to move but not so big and linear that moving through became a chore.

In conclusion: great job! Keep making (Copper) maps!

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