[Map] Ursa Initiative (2km) [WIP]

Khidr · Post by **Khidr** » 2009-05-05 22:47

This is my first successful mapping efforts. This started off as a learning/test map to soon becoming the GCA's training map to now going all out and finishing it off as a full on PR map.

Also, I could not have overcome all the BS obstacles the bf2editor throws at you without the help of [R-COM]Richy. Many times this project would have been scraped if his advice was not available. Thank you.

Also a big up to all the guys who posted the various tutorials, this map is a result of everything I have learned from these tuts. Thank you.

Map Name: Ursa Initiative

Map Size: 2km

Map Region: The North-West of America (Canada)

Map Factions:Canada vs Militia

Map Focus: Forest Combat in rural Canada. Small settlements surrounded by very heavy vegetation. Canadian set out to destroy/disrupt the militia's development in the area.

Laying the statics of the developed areas I am finding much more time consuming than other aspects of mapping and I see my motivation waning. I am hoping I may find some inspiration from the rest of you guys.

Minimaps
This is most recent render attempt.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x305 ... inimap.jpg

This may give better picture of overall map. Red is high ground, Yellow is low ground. This is old pic though, many changes since I was using this.

Various Forest Shots

use the vbf2 ones , not the PR ones.

Davyd · Post by **Davyd** » 2009-05-05 22:57

looks like home...

Skovy · Post by **Skovy** » 2009-05-05 23:03

Looks really good, haven't never seen that much environment in a 1 map

doesn't look like bf2 at all.

Wilkinson · Post by **Wilkinson** » 2009-05-05 23:06

I'm not going to lie to you my friend....Bravo!

azn_chopsticks_boi · Post by **azn_chopsticks_boi** » 2009-05-05 23:11

Looks good, but how are Chechen Militia in Canada? 0_o

Snazz · Post by **Snazz** » 2009-05-05 23:33

[R-CON]azn_chopsticks_boi wrote:Looks good, but how are Chechen Militia in Canada? 0_o

They should be converted back to a generic militia faction so mappers wouldn't have to worry about the location so much.

Khidr · Post by **Khidr** » 2009-05-05 23:51

I did not mention Chechnya anywhere in my post so I do not understand your question.

This Canadian militia will be loosely based on either the First Nations bands or Western/Quebec Separatists. These groups will provide the manpower whilst Russia secretly arms them...

They already speak English so it's not really a big deal. They're also wearing toques

I plan to swap out the AKs with FN-FALs if possible.

Anyways who cares, these details come absolutely last. Lets get the terrain itself completed before we go there.

Zeppelin35 · Post by **Zeppelin35** » 2009-05-05 23:55

You could also swap out some of the AKs with semi automatic AR-15s since they could be smuggled across the US border.

Anyways I realy like the map idea. I'm glad someone is making one that takes place on North AMerican soil.

Post by **Chuc** » 2009-05-06 00:02

Bravo buddy, great inspiration.

HughJass · Post by **HughJass** » 2009-05-06 00:11

Jesus man, you really have to read those image posting rules.... convert the pngs, or link em, before you get a warning or something from the mods.

Anyway, It looks like an interesting map.

Very undergrowth heavy, I wouldn't make the undergrowth that crazy (crazy bf2 engine wise) like you did in most spots. I would lower most the undergrowth as it looks like it is a little too high and could get annoying.

post some closer shots of the village

post a minimap, no matter how bad it looks, it helps people understand the map.

I gotta tell you that storyline is pretty lolsome. violent separatists in canada? I really don't think separatists of such an advanced country would take violent action on small rural areas?

I don't know man, it too sounds weak for such an interesting map setting.

Anhkhoa · Post by **Anhkhoa** » 2009-05-06 00:17

Go Canada =D
Nice enviroment

Khidr · Post by **Khidr** » 2009-05-06 00:17

Yeah I'll fix those images if they're too big.

Snazz · Post by **Snazz** » 2009-05-06 00:50

I have no problem with dense vegetation, unless it lags everyone or doesn't render sufficiently for game play.

It wouldn't necessarily have to be set in Canada if that's what it takes to get into PR.

Like for example Mestia's in Georgia yet supposedly it's in Chechnya...

That's if the direction is more realistic conflicts/locations, but then MEC would have to be revised.

azn_chopsticks_boi · Post by **azn_chopsticks_boi** » 2009-05-06 00:52

K:h:i :d :r: wrote:I did not mention Chechnya anywhere in my post so I do not understand your question.

Its just the Militate ingame are Chechnya

just pointing it out but no worries

Wilkinson · Post by **Wilkinson** » 2009-05-06 00:56

Yah in regards to Azn Chopsticks, realize that the militia has been converted to Chechnya. There are no more Militia in PR.

HughJass · Post by **HughJass** » 2009-05-06 01:12

Snazz wrote:I have no problem with dense vegetation, unless it lags everyone or doesn't render sufficiently for game play.

It wouldn't necessarily have to be set in Canada if that's what it takes to get into PR.

Like for example Mestia's in Georgia yet supposedly it's in Chechnya...

That's if the direction is more realistic conflicts/locations, but then MEC would have to be revised.

man, are you sleeping with the map maker? you are getting more defensive then K:h:i :d :r:....

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Snazz · Post by **Snazz** » 2009-05-06 02:36

HughJass wrote:man, are you sleeping with the map maker? you are getting more defensive then K:h:i :d :r:....

I'm just stating my opinion...

I like the dense vegetation, it may not work out due to engine issues but at the moment it looks great.

As for the story, well AFAIK maps don't need a story in PR they just have to fit in with the developer's design plan.

It is far fetched for a violent militia uprising to occur in Canada, but it's also far fetched for the middle east to unify then survive in conventional warfare against the west and far fetched for the west to invade China.

The map could be converted to another location if required, It'd be better then not using it.

Wilkinson · Post by **Wilkinson** » 2009-05-06 02:41

I still like the map.

Plus on a 1km Map there will be less lag.
But some Village images would be cool.

Post by **CodeRedFox** » 2009-05-06 02:44

Just make a cool map worry about the other **** like factions and stuff later.

Desertfox · Post by **Desertfox** » 2009-05-06 02:56

Map looks awesome, out of curiosity how long has it taken you to get this far?

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