PoM public beta release 0.9b

(Victorianetza) #1

So, what to start with…When i started the map i was a complete newbiee … i didnt know how to anything but with the help of many people i finally present to the international public my creation ( its nothig very special, but its my first map and dont expect something REallY good)… so since Jan 14 2004, 22:49 PM till May 10 2004, 16:49 PM i worked to get my map running appropriately. But another Problem appeared -> the size. I cant find place in the international free web space to upload it… - 24.5 MBs. I am working on reducing its size. Because i cant offer you the map i offer you screenshots with all the objectives of the allied forces. The axis have to defend the gold and the secret documents.

so 1st:
COnstruct the bridge to access the mainland:
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0000.jpg

2nd Find you way through the labirint to the temple
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0001.jpg
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0002.jpg

3rd: steal the gold:
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0003.jpg

4th: destroy the Frontier Gate
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0004.jpg
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0005.jpg

5th: Construct the Radio Transmittion Radar
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0006.jpg

6th: capture the old temple
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0008.jpg

7th: construct the command post
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0009.jpg

8th: secure the gold
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0010.jpg

9th: Find the tunnel exit
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0011.jpg

10th: Dynamite the tunnel Exit
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0012.jpg

11th: Construct the Foot Bridge
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot0013.jpg

12th: Destroy the Fortress Wall
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot00002.jpg

13th: Find your way through the catacombs & steal the secret documents
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot00022.jpg

14th: Secure the documents
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot00032.jpg

15th: Send the information using the constructed radar
http://fakir22.freewebspace.com/shot00042.jpg

so that is all about. I used some parts of the Oasis map as models to me ( like the stuff around the tunnel exit and so, i referenced it) , i know most of the bugs on these pics, and still the map is not very rich of details. I am working on it already. In my country some people tested it and told me most of the mistakes. I will be glad if someone comments the screens and final note: i would upload it somewhere, but cant find a host.

(Mean Mr. Mustard) #2

check pcgamemods.com – not sure if there is a file size limit

(MadMaximus) #3

i like the santa hat, looks similar to the one i made for the covert

(Ifurita) #4

What makes it 24Mb? Byzantine is a huge map with a lot of custom textures and sounds, and it only weighs in at 11.7 Mb

(Boleth) #5

Lol from another post I read he has included the soundtrack from Pirates of the Caribean.

off topic Hey Ifurita how come you didnt get back to me about byzantine?

(Victorianetza) #6

yes, i have a 32 sec sample from the soundtrack and when i converted it to wav it was WoW 6MB… also there are some custom textures… And the terrain is very big… any other comments ? did ya see the screens :chef:

(fattakin) #7

6mb!! i dont know much about wav’s mate but did you encode it in gold?

(eRRoLfLyNN) #8

First, make sure your WAV file is mono. That will cut it in half at least. Also check the sample rate, you can take it down as far as 11 025 khz, although even 22 050 khz will make the size a lot smaller. no way it should be 6mb for 30 seconds of audio at those specs.

(Mean Mr. Mustard) #9

Personally, I’d lose the whole soundtrack from Pirates because I imagine it is copyright protected (and shouldn’t be freely distributed). But that is just me…

(Victorianetza) #10

i converted it. From 6Mb it became 649Kb; thats good :] … About the copyright. I will reference it. WOnt use it, like plagiarism. i will make a read me file so it wont be stolen

(MadJack) #11

If you don’t have the author’s permission, linking is not enough. It’s stealing any way you look at it. It’s not like freeware and stuff like that… But OTOH you might get away with it. That’s your call.

(Mean Mr. Mustard) #12

About the copyright. I will reference it. WOnt use it, like plagiarism

Like MadJack said, if you use it without permission, then you have violated the copyright - you are the one who ‘copied it and distributed it’. Will you get in trouble - probably not. But I’d avoid using anything copyrighted, just like we are not supposed to use textures, etc from RCTW…

(Victorianetza) #13

ok. wont use it

(The Wanderer) #14

oh give me a F* break with this copyright bullshit.
@Victorianetza: Go ahead and use whatever you want dude, nobody will ever complain, except for the copyright nazis in these forums.
Believe me NOBODY cares!

(chavo_one) #15

The copyright anarchists aren’t much better to listen to.

(Mean Mr. Mustard) #16

oh give me a F* break with this copyright bullshit.
@Victorianetza: Go ahead and use whatever you want dude, nobody will ever complain, except for the copyright nazis in these forums.
Believe me NOBODY cares!

sigh

To each his own…until you have something valuable that is protected by copyright, you don’t realize its importance

And I never said remove it, only that personally I would not use it

@Victorianetza: sorry for hijacking your thread

(MuffinMan) #17

I hate copyright and think it’s one of the worst inventions there are but I’d not risk getting sued by a music company as it’s more likely in this case than with filesharing or just copying from anybody for private use

(MadJack) #18

One way or the other, it’s his choice. Chances are everything will be alright but even if the chances are slim, he might be asked to remove the track. I don’t think they would do anything else than that.

(Victorianetza) #19

offtopic: chavo one: I liked your map Venice; Its great! if i could make mine at some level to yours…

(badong) #20

Copyright laws are incredibly extensive and inclusive, and if we really want to get anal about it any one of us here breaks about 10 copyright laws a day.

If you’re driving and you’re listening to a CD loud enough that other people outside your car can hear it, you’re breaking copyright laws.

If you just bought a playboy and go home and show the pictures to your brother, you’re breaking copyright laws.

If you see a movie or read a book and then go tell a friend the story, you’re breaking copyright laws.

if you make maps that are based (derivatives) on maps from published titles, meaning design maps that copy maps from other games, you are breaking copyright laws.

if you post any screenshots of any copyrighted games, you are breaking copyright laws.

If you model architecture, vehicles, or weapons from designs that are copyrighted (like most of them are)…yes you ARE breaking copyright laws.

If it was snowing, and I had just drank a lot and a lot of hot tea, and i went outside in the snow, and wrote GamesSpy Sucks on the snow without using my hand or feet. I’m sure I would be breaking some copyright law.

I’m sure many of the avatars and signatures of the people here are copyrighted work that is being used without permission.

The point is that copyright laws encompass so many things, it is impossible to do something…anything without breaking one or two of them. Fortunately most sections of the law are not enforced and that’s why we are not all in jail right now. It’s kinda like the 55 speed limit on highways, sure it’s the law, but you find me one person on that highway who is actually doing 55. To sit here and be all strict about this and that is just stupid. The only main concern any of us should have is if we distribute something for a profit. If you were trying to sell this map for money, then you would need some permission. However since this is just a hobby, and most people do undertake this hobby, there’s is nothing wrong with using copyrighted material.

P.S.
If you don’t believe the examples I mentioned, then check out the law yourselves.