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[Map Idea] Two maps I wish to do
Posted: 2009-05-29 16:06
by unrealalex
I would really like to contribute as I will have a lot of free time soon so I thought I'd make some maps.
1) Kabul, Afghanistan.
I thought about making a 4km insurgency map based around the area of Kabul/Wardak province. There would be three regions: urban city, village, mountainous area. The US assets would be like Karbala except with blackhawks.
2)Invasion of Baghdad map
2km AAS map with insurgency and US forces
Devs, what do you think about these ideas? if these ideas aren't feasible, would be great if you could suggest me some other realistic ideas.
If the ideas are fine, I could really use some links as I'm kind of unable to find much beyond some videos, especially on Kabul
Re: Two maps I wish to do. [Devs, a word please]
Posted: 2009-05-29 16:12
by Z-trooper
For overview use google maps:
kabul:
Google Maps
bagdad:
Google Maps
I'm no mapper, but I would suggest that you pick one of these ideas and do that. While it may seem "easy" to place some objects, it takes about a minimum of 6 months for some of our most talented people to greate a map that lives up to the PR quality. 2 maps at once and you will work yourself to death I fear.
But yea, I'm no mapper. Listen to what the CON and DEV mappers have to say
Good luck with your project.
Re: Two maps I wish to do. [Devs, a word please]
Posted: 2009-05-29 16:29
by unrealalex
[R-DEV]Z-trooper wrote:
I'm no mapper, but I would suggest that you pick one of these ideas and do that. While it may seem "easy" to place some objects, it takes about a minimum of 6 months for some of our most talented people to greate a map that lives up to the PR quality. 2 maps at once and you will work yourself to death I fear.
Hmm youre probably right about that. I'd like to do the first one only then, because I still have to learn how to map xD but when you have a whole month to yourself it's achievable with motivation.
Re: Two maps I wish to do. [Devs, a word please]
Posted: 2009-05-29 16:32
by Rhino
Idea 1, its ok but pretty much like what CRF is working on. There is also a load of Afghanistan maps in the works all over and IMO, the mod dont need any more, epically not US vs Taliban ones. Also the idea itself, depending on how large the city was would be pretty hard to make. 4km terrain dose not agree with citys much aswell.
Idea 2, making a 2km map which was purely urban is a very hard task, will take over a year to make the city very detailed. I would at least get 1 or 2 maps under your belt before you attempt something like this. Its also anouther US map which tbh, we have enough of.
What PR really lacks right now is good Chinese maps, we have a load of Chinese maps that are really showing there age and need replacing. We have a load of new Chinese statics and assets in the works and might be an idea to work on that area?
The other thing PR really lacks is British maps at the moment but ye, I get the impression that you want to do a map with the US on it, thou we dont have that many US vs Chinese maps so if you could make a good 2km or larger Chinese map, would be really good
Hope that helps
Re: Two maps I wish to do. [Devs, a word please]
Posted: 2009-05-29 16:41
by Z-trooper
*caugh* PLANM *caugh*
Re: Two maps I wish to do. [Devs, a word please]
Posted: 2009-05-29 16:55
by unrealalex
[R-DEV]Rhino wrote:Idea 1, its ok but pretty much like what CRF is working on. There is also a load of Afghanistan maps in the works all over and IMO, the mod dont need any more, epically not US vs Taliban ones. Also the idea itself, depending on how large the city was would be pretty hard to make. 4km terrain dose not agree with citys much aswell.
Idea 2, making a 2km map which was purely urban is a very hard task, will take over a year to make the city very detailed. I would at least get 1 or 2 maps under your belt before you attempt something like this. Its also anouther US map which tbh, we have enough of.
What PR really lacks right now is good Chinese maps, we have a load of Chinese maps that are really showing there age and need replacing. We have a load of new Chinese statics and assets in the works and might be an idea to work on that area?
The other thing PR really lacks is British maps at the moment but ye, I get the impression that you want to do a map with the US on it, thou we dont have that many US vs Chinese maps so if you could make a good 2km or larger Chinese map, would be really good
Hope that helps
Sounds good. I'll try to make a Chinese map then. Can you suggest some realistic areas? Or should I make something fictitious?
[R-DEV]Z-trooper wrote:*caugh* PLANM *caugh*
I dont follow lol
Re: Two maps I wish to do. [Devs, a word please]
Posted: 2009-05-29 17:04
by Rhino
PLANM Stands for Peoples Liberation Army Navy's Marines, ie, Chinese Marines.
https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f66-pr ... rines.html
So if you wanted to do a Amphibious Assault map with the Chinese invading somewhere, this would be the faction to use
But I wouldn't base the map too far from China, the PLA dont have any Aircraft Carriers etc to support an assault that's outside of there airbases.
Z-trooper above is working on the Type 071 LPD which is why he would like to see lots of PLANM maps
Type 071 Landing Platform Dock - SinoDefence.com
Re: Two maps I wish to do. [Devs, a word please]
Posted: 2009-05-29 17:08
by Z-trooper
'[R-DEV wrote:Rhino;1037957'] which is why he would like to see
A (usable) PLANM map
correction
Re: Two maps I wish to do. [Devs, a word please]
Posted: 2009-05-29 18:08
by HughJass
[R-DEV]Z-trooper wrote:correction
hopefully Ill live up to that...
anyway unrealalex, don't just jump in with a very ambitious project. You should really try and make some generic maps for yourself so you can get the feel of the editor and how to map to PRs standards. Im on my 5th map and I'm still just grasping these techinuqes and styles of mapping.
Understand how the editor works and so on so you don't run in to troubles when you actually want to start one of these projects.
Re: Two maps I wish to do. [Devs, a word please]
Posted: 2009-05-29 18:18
by Z-trooper
HughJass wrote:hopefully Ill live up to that...
Oh yea, forgot about that, sorry mate
Well one more wouldn't hurt