The only thing I could really say that I have taken from Panzer's maps is Zombie = Zealot, Space Tileset is the perfect terrain for zombie cities, and the fact that its named Resident Evil: Something. We have this conversation the last time I tried to make this map, so I trust you understand where I come from when I say, this isnt a mineral house game, this isnt a defense, its a role playing game, and its defently not a repeat of any map currently on the market. (Unless you consider Peazel's Tag, but this is mission based rathen then solve the puzzle that gets you to the next that gets you to the end.)

The features and concepts are already posted on the first post, and as I add more they shall pop up. So far I cant say theres really any other zombie map that has surfaced that looks like my map (Other than Tag, which Ive already gone and asked peazel for forgiveness if I accidently rip one of his concepts). My map has littered objects, it has Ambiance (Which will be added to the first post so look it up), it has interiors rathen then scattered terran buildings symbolizing buildings and only 3 having actual interiors. My map will feature somewhat of a shop system allowing the purchase of ammo similar to that of GTA3 or San Andreas (So far I cant decide how complex I should make it). And also, my map has mutliple endings, being good or bad. Other maps on the market have 2 endings, win, or death.

So now that thats all out of the way. Mission sets have been reorginized and all the completed missions are triggered (Save for 3, I havent figured out when I want the players to 'Unlock' these quests). Id like to continue to ask SEN for further support with missions and other ideas for the BEGINNING of the map, when a player would not yet wield a gun because he is still earning one. I dont plan on having players with guns until about 5~10 minutes into the map, and the players 'character' realises the seriousness of the situation at hand.

Update: Besides the fact that I think Im talking to myself here now, Ive gotten more missions done, up to the point where you see your first zombies, and aquire a gun.

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I'll test w/ you later if you want. @Whoever was bashing DM for originality, 1st I'd like to see an original map you made, 2nd I want to remind you he made a mod a long time ago just for his zombie maps. BTW DM can i get rawrmod?

Trust me if I had it, ID still be using it ;o

umm pretty good so far i guess, you might want to have a random game engine, (ie burning down buildings)
with locations spread around map so people won't farm same place over and over.
the more rare the location spawn the less you put it there

e.g.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
2hp 1hp 15hp 30hp 8hp

you know that the rarest is when 30 burns down ect

If this was an rpg I may be inclined to accept your request, but as it isnt, I have no need for a system like this

Also I have deep down feelings that my map is becoming a little cheesy, anyone have any thoughts on how I might make it look more horrorish/badassish?

Badass Suggestions
- maybe have the characters blind so it makes the player feel claustrophobic, with a flashlight feature of course
to balance this maybe create some map revealer's at town so they player can see
- make the player not able to share vision unless they have flashlight on
- have maybe 2 - 5 hits before the player dies and the player can't revive

Well of course the player cant revive, what kind of Resident Evil did you think this was? ;o

Good flashlight systems are hard, but awesome if done right.

flashlight system can either be a map reveler that centers it self this allows the player not to see anything that gets in the way e.g observer

another thing that allows you map to be badass is adding footsteps, and maybe some zombie sounds that plays when some zombies come near you to give some fear inside the player

Ah yes, my first try at this map had footsteps, and as for zombies making noises when you're near, I was planning on it, as well as mixing it with the threat system.

Also when you are about 20 cells away from a player, you instead of hearing a loud gunshot, will hear an ambiant distanced gunshot. Spooky enough?

Bad flashlight = map revealer.
Good flashlight = Burrowed, blind zergling with 3 minute "battery" life using a Siege Tank as the On/Off switch.

/shameless plug.

So I played what you gave us so far DM and I was dissappointed. I played for a good five minutes looking for the "Gun Shop" and I couldnt find it. The buildings were to big for its own good and the doors were not placed properly. You need to work on this map a bit more.

How long did it take you to find a street corner?

I admit I should start adding some pings, and things outside doors to 'define' what type a building it is you're looking at, but this is a bare bones pre alpha thing right now. Its not ment to be playable, just made sure its working

blinded zerglings have too little vision, I would just use straight zerglnigs for a flash light, so your character is blinded, but burrowed ling underneath. Observers don't work cos they let you see over buildings and around obstacles. If you want help testing with some mostly pro RE players you can try op RCDF, there's normally someone there.

Ok I MIGHT give the flashlight system consideration. But I was brainstorming with zell about some ideas.

Melee system! Stolen Borrowed from Bioject's RE: 1 map but with some additions.

Bare hands: 50% chance to stun an enemy, 25% chance to weaken (Switch from zombie to crippled zombie (broodling) or kill a crippled zombie) (Blunt weapon)
Furnature leg: Stolen straight from a table, desk, or other piece of furnature! 50% chance to stun, 50% chance to weaken(Blunt)
Switchblade: 0% chance to stun, 50% chance to weaken, 25% chance to instantly kill (Stabbing weapon)
Metal Baseball Bat: 50% chance to stun, 25% chance to attack ALL enemies around you, 75% chance to weaken (Blunt) 2x2 cell range
Mop: 50% chance to stun, 50% chance to attack ALL enemies around you, 75% chance to weaken. 25% chance to kill a zombie 3x3 range (Blunt)
Louisville Slugger (A Real baseball bat): 100% chance to stun, 50% chance to attack everything around you, 100% chance to weaken a zombie 2x2 range (Blunt)
Butcher knife: 0% chance to stun, 75% chance to weaken, 50% chance to kill 1x1 range (stabbing weapon)
Sword: 0% chance to stun, 100% chance to weaken, 75% chance to kill, 2x2 range (stabbing weapon)

How are you going to do that?

Like a boss. I mean random switches, its just gonna be a random hit miss thing, all trigger based.

Maybe you should originally set all percents to a low number and allow the upgrading of the skill by use or stat points. e.g(Use) Player's stunned 10 zombies, Level up percentage from 10 to 15% chance of stun. e.g (Stat Point) Player uses stat point to upgrade chance of kill from 10 to 15% chance of kill. This way you know more reliabley what you're going to get and no ones like "WTF I HAVENT GOTTEN ANY KILLS AND I'VE MELEED LIKE 50 ZOMBIES" or "WTF I DIED BUT I ATTACKED LIKE 5 TIMES AND ALL IT DID WAS WEAKEN!!"

I think it would be better if it was a badlands tileset. And have a zombie radar that beeps when there are zombies nearby like in aliens the tracker that beeps when the aliens are coming. And make it a really creepy beep.

Post has been edited 1 time(s), last time on Apr 28 2009, 10:48 pm by samsizzle.