Statics - Whatdya want?

Ecko · Post by **Ecko** » 2007-05-09 19:22

Hey,

Well I've recently got back into fiddling around with Moddeling programs, I used to make a lot of statics for OFP (Operated under the name of A.W.O.L). Oxygen of course was very easy, but also limited in comparison. So I've recently got a copy of 3ds max. Now, I'm pretty confident on resuming my pass time of making statics. So too all you map makers, what do you need/want?

S.A.S jackwebsterdunstan · Post by **S.A.S jackwebsterdunstan** » 2007-05-09 19:36

a pier

Post by **77SiCaRiO77** » 2007-05-09 19:46

some american buidings .

Raniak · Post by **Raniak** » 2007-05-09 20:33

Building with space for inside fighting, like the SF palace.

I'm sure all the mappers and players want that !

youm0nt · Post by **youm0nt** » 2007-05-09 20:39

Statutes and buildings might be a pretty good challenge for you

Guerra norte · Post by **Guerra norte** » 2007-05-09 20:47

THIS!

Buildings with walls covering the rooftops... oh yeah and some way to get up there like stairs that go through the buildings a 'la VBS1/2.

Ecko · Post by **Ecko** » 2007-05-09 20:49

Guerra norte wrote:THIS!

Buildings with walls covering the rooftops... oh yeah and some way to get up there like stairs that go through the buildings a 'la VBS1/2.

Win, going too see what I can do.

Guerra norte · Post by **Guerra norte** » 2007-05-09 20:51

Griffon2-6 · Post by **Griffon2-6** » 2007-05-09 21:00

Larger buildings, office buildings etc. Anything you can come up with. Also, a hospital.

Ecko · Post by **Ecko** » 2007-05-09 21:10

Also a question too mappers...

Would you prefer pre-laid out rooms, or a separate package which could allow you too place you own furniture.

IE If i was too build 3 buildings, I would release say 10-15 object's which could fill them such as an Upturned bed, chairs, tables and a toilet.

Would you find this more beneficial? I'm not sure how Easy to would be for the mapper too place the individual objects, but it would create a more dynamic environment for mappers.

youm0nt · Post by **youm0nt** » 2007-05-09 21:27

I'm no mapper myself, but maybe you should make two versions of each map. For example, make a furbished house with furniture in it and make the same house but empty, for mappers to customize each house with furniture to make all the houses look unique in some way

Guerra norte · Post by **Guerra norte** » 2007-05-09 21:29

Ecko wrote:Also a question too mappers...

Would you prefer pre-laid out rooms, or a separate package which could allow you too place you own furniture.

IE If i was too build 3 buildings, I would release say 10-15 object's which could fill them such as an Upturned bed, chairs, tables and a toilet.

Would you find this more beneficial? I'm not sure how Easy to would be for the mapper too place the individual objects, but it would create a more dynamic environment for mappers.

I am currently working on a HUGE urban map, therefore I would prefer buildings with interiors separated from objects that could be placed inside them to reduce lag.

Also, if I were you I wouldn't focus so much on "cosmetic" stuff such as furniture, there's a big demand for more variations in buildings because right now the urban environments look very monotonous.

Post by **77SiCaRiO77** » 2007-05-09 21:43

i will prefer buildings with objets , is easier when you are placing like 1000 statics

Hfett · Post by **Hfett** » 2007-05-09 23:07

If you can manage to make those buildings and objects destructable, it will be even better

Placing objects inside a building is east, but takes time when you make a huge city

if you can, make both, a clean version, with separate objects, and one with pre-placed objects

That way, we could desing it the way we like/need

Post by **IronTaxi** » 2007-05-09 23:15

interior objects are not really necessary...especially if we trying to save on polys (which we are)

i would a nice set of maybe 8-10 new middleeastern houses. 2-3 storey, enterable would be great...

a few notes on those pics you have there... all the roof tops are walled so we could use them as a defence...

additionally if you want to accesorise the statics build some new wall sets and other enviornment decorations..

i think a big mistake new mappers make is just placing buildings without considering the surrounding "land" the owner has...a yard or something... this is also a good way to make the space look full without having to use a million building statics...

so maybe some patios/garages/walls etc....would be cool...

Post by **77SiCaRiO77** » 2007-05-09 23:29

a circle sidewalk

Dr_Tubesteak · Post by **Dr_Tubesteak** » 2007-05-09 23:43

I would like to see some generic office/shops statics that are enterable. With the upcoming inclusion of the Chechen factions, some generic buildings that fit their area's of operation would also be good.

Has anyone ever checked out CQB? This Japanese made mod has some amazing custom statics, including some interesting shops/school/office's that are all enterable.

I applaud anyone who is willing to contribute their time by designing anything for the community.

Guerra norte · Post by **Guerra norte** » 2007-05-10 00:19

'[R-DEV wrote:IronTaxi']

a few notes on those pics you have there... all the roof tops are walled so we could use them as a defence...

Something that has always puzzled me is that Iraqi houses seem to be built for defensive combat, but it's no wonder considering Saddams reign over Iraq for that long.

Ecko · Post by **Ecko** » 2007-05-10 00:30

'[R-PUB wrote:Hfett']If you can manage to make those buildings and objects destructable, it will be even better

Placing objects inside a building is east, but takes time when you make a huge city

if you can, make both, a clean version, with separate objects, and one with pre-placed objects

That way, we could desing it the way we like/need

I personally Have no idea how too make an object destroyable, but what I can do is create a section that has the potential too be destroyed and hand the model over too some one else too code.
I've just started work on a Basic house with a stairwell too the roof.

Griffon2-6 · Post by **Griffon2-6** » 2007-05-10 00:31

Okay, I think this guy has had enough suggestions to work on for now.