Simple BlueBox Map for Skinning

(jama) #1

Hi there!

I’ve done some modifications to the ET player models and skins which I still
need to review and to record to some video clips.

For easy masking the player models I need a simple BlueBox map - but I’m not familiar
with the mapping tools.

Could someone build me a small map with following specifications:

  • Size: similar to the inner court near AA Guns (Oasis)
  • Color: blue walls/sky/floor
  • Lightning: nothing special (uniform diffuse light)
  • Special: a three sided invisible movement blocker in the center of the map - like a telephone cell :slight_smile: so I can record walk animations
  • Spawn: best position would be inside that cell so I’m sure not to miss it
  • Completely usable/runnable

Thanks in advance for any help!

jama

PS: Some screens to give you an intention of my work .)

(the_hat) #2

i made one for when i was testing weapon models, but i have no where to upload it, its 3k pk3’d, umm… IRC? msn?

(duke'ku) #3

i’ll host it, dukeku on freenode/quakenet/gamesnet/zirc/anynet

(jama) #4

@the_hat

My email adress is now available. :slight_smile:

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(the_hat) #5

pls thank duke’ku for uploading this for ya :stuck_out_tongue:

just a little screen i did ingame:

http://games.theteamkillers.net/rtcw/bluebox/

btw, the src is included in the maps folder of the pk3 :slight_smile:

(jama) #6

Now masking works like a charm.

Thank you both very much!

PS: Orientation is a funny issue in that BlueBox. :slight_smile:

(the_hat) #7

jama, i could make a much larger box so u wouldnt run into a wall for some time, and i was thinking of adding some see’able brushes above the playerclip. lemme know, wont take but like 30 seconds :slight_smile:

(jama) #8

The box size suits fine!
Player clip needn’t to be larger than a player in prone position - but just four sided.
So running into a wall doesn’t seem to be a problem as the player only moves slower.


 _______________
| Cam Area      |
|   ________    |
|  | Player |   |
|  | Clip   |   |
|  |________|   |
|               |
|_______________|

Marking the Player Clip area with a different sky or a special brush would be very helpful!

(the_hat) #9

hrm, u want the playerclip box to be 4 sided? and like a darkerblue sky right above the playerclip area?

(jama) #10

hrm, u want the playerclip box to be 4 sided?

Yeah, I needn’t to walk outsides.

and like a darkerblue sky right above the playerclip area?

Or a solid box high above. Whatever is easy to build into.