DB-JE-TheBook

The Hermit · Post by **The Hermit** » 10-03-2003 17:02

Idea by Alars_Crabri: (Paraphrased)
An open book on a table, lit by a desk lamp with spectacles as goals (the part where your nose goes) with the players miniturised.

The book is done along with a bookmark over the middle gap, a lamp has been done but it doesn't look right, so I will probably redo it.
One major snag is the filesize. Due to the custom textures it is almost 10MB already (25+ if I don't use .dds) It can be lowered to 5MB but it makes it harder to read the writing on the pages.

I will post some screen shots later.

RevBillyG · Post by **RevBillyG** » 10-03-2003 18:41

ooh, sounds interesting. I'm always interested in original ideas.

OhWeia · Post by **OhWeia** » 10-03-2003 20:29

ah, don't care about the file size that much, rev's map is much bigger and cube, too

the main thing is in my opinion: the map is good looking, unique and plays well

The Hermit · Post by **The Hermit** » 10-03-2003 20:39

Well here is what the book currently looks like.
I know it's small, but that's all this board will allow you to attach...

Maegrim · Post by **Maegrim** » 10-03-2003 21:32

looks nice

finally got something to read during a boring match :p

The Hermit · Post by **The Hermit** » 20-03-2003 20:33

Map updated!

The book and the table are now in a bedroom. There is a bed, cupboard, drawers and a window with moonlight coming through.

Here's some screenies:
http://freespace.virgin.net/jason.erski ... ook(1).jpg
http://freespace.virgin.net/jason.erski ... ook(2).jpg
http://freespace.virgin.net/jason.erski ... ook(3).jpg

Still no radar or goal events.

The book & bookmark texture needs finishing & the bot pathing needs completing.

Get it here:
http://freespace.virgin.net/jason.erski ... heBook.zip

Your opinions are wanted!

beefsack · Post by **beefsack** » 20-03-2003 22:24

downloading now...

jet2lag · Post by **jet2lag** » 20-03-2003 22:37

rofl @ story @ book

Sexy_Loser · Post by **Sexy_Loser** » 21-03-2003 20:38

lol,this is so cool

The Hermit · Post by **The Hermit** » 21-03-2003 20:57

Sexy_Loser wrote: lol,this is so cool

Thanks!

Just pathing the bots.
They can make their way back onto the book if they fall off and even walk through the center of the spine!
I'm checking it for errors at the moment...

beefsack · Post by **beefsack** » 21-03-2003 21:18

very nice

i think the room could do with a bit more in it tho. atm it doesnt really feel like a room. make it a bit messier :p

The Hermit · Post by **The Hermit** » 21-03-2003 21:33

beefsack wrote: very nice

i think the room could do with a bit more in it tho. atm it doesnt really feel like a room. make it a bit messier :p

I'm thinking of adding a few bits but I'm not sure if everyones PC could cope with much more.
Also trying to keep the filesize down!

The Hermit · Post by **The Hermit** » 22-03-2003 12:42

Map updated!

Bots pathing works properly.
I know most people won't use bots but it's there for those that do...
Book texture finished & bookmark texture started.

Just need to do the radar & goal events then possibly add more to the room.

http://freespace.virgin.net/jason.erski ... heBook.zip

Alars · Post by **Alars** » 23-03-2003 01:47

OMFG HERMIT I LUB J00!!!!!!

that looks fkn great!!

Thanks

btw i hate it when ppl either paraphrase my name to 'Cabri' or just plain misspell it...

The Hermit · Post by **The Hermit** » 23-03-2003 10:27

Alars_Crabri wrote: OMFG HERMIT I LUB J00!!!!!!

that looks fkn great!!

Thanks

btw i hate it when ppl either paraphrase my name to 'Cabri' or just just misspell it...

Well I've sorted the one on this thread and had a look at the text on the book...

Oh bugger! That's the second spelling mistake in there then...

I can't believe I got it right on the title but not in the main text!

Sorted it!