Generator map SP for RTCW by Kat.

[ronboy]

It’s on hold… using Q3Map2 was causing lightmap distribution problems - a big map is broken into sections based on VIS but lightmap issues mean having to use smaller sections which can’t be done based on current design (basically splitting a corridor in half to get lightmaps to work which obviously then leaves an opening in the map section). Also need to use animated game models which aren’t possible iirc (you can place models but they’re generally static unless linked to a func_mover or some such, for a complex motion that is extremely difficult to set up (a coffin lid bursting open and flying through the air for example).

That’s a shame, but it’s also why I prefer Q3map instead of Q3map2 for Rtcw SP mapping. There are less limitations as far as map size and detail is concerned. Anyway, good luck with your new project.

I hope you’ll overcome or find an alternative to Q3Map2’s limitations without having to reduce your map; lightmap compiling stage has always been tricky for Wolfenstein mappers (classic example, which you made an amazing tutorial about: the shader overflow bug) and, because of that, creative freedom is impacted. You’ve been mapping for so long and I’m fond of your works (Relic Hunt and Castle Keep being my favorites), I hope I get to play that fifth project of yours.

That’s right; mapping with Q3map2 is challenging. As I’ve stated many times before, I prefer Q3map for mapping. And my favorite releases by kat include Mages Skulls and Relic Hunt.

[melc_av]

Hello Kat,
Some news?

[ronboy]

General Red has uploaded a playthrough for Generator! You can watch it on my website here: https://goo.gl/csXSJv

[ronboy]

Yo$hik has uploaded a playthrough for Generator in “extreme quality”! You can watch it on my website here: https://goo.gl/BuK4jl

[melc_av]

Hello Kat,
You decided what you gonna do with yours new work?
Thank you in advance?

[melc_av]

It’s on hold… using Q3Map2 was causing lightmap distribution problems - a big map is broken into sections based on VIS but lightmap issues mean having to use smaller sections which can’t be done based on current design (basically splitting a corridor in half to get lightmaps to work which obviously then leaves an opening in the map section). Also need to use animated game models which aren’t possible iirc (you can place models but they’re generally static unless linked to a func_mover or some such, for a complex motion that is extremely difficult to set up (a coffin lid bursting open and flying through the air for example).

Hello Kat,
Do you have some news?
Almost one year without any news.
Thanks in advance!

[melc_av]

Hi Kat,
Something changed?
Do you decided to finish your map that you showed us? or to finish other 4 maps which were initially in your generator project?
Or if you don’t have desire to continue maybe you can share your maps - release source maps - with community, in order someone to finish them and credits you.
Is pitty to lose them
Thanks!