[Project] Operation Suburb - In Progress

[Silverstream]

The Trigger is the temporary texture I chose to use which outlines the borders of the map due to its semi-transparent nature. Any brushwork outside that area will be made into a 3D skybox.

As for the Sneak Peak Keypad, the Keypad is used to unlock any entity (door, button, elevator, etc.) or have an event occur.

[AndyTheGeeky]

There's still no paths to front doors.

[DemiGod]

There's still no paths to front doors.

[Silverstream]

There's still no paths to front doors.

That will be taken care of in due time.

[Tyrant T100]

That will be taken care of in due time.

So are the houses in the first picture just place-holders for now? because they all look the same.

[Silverstream]

The Houses along the edges of the map as well as those located along the curved roads are temporary placeholders. They are simply used for reference to give me an estimate in terms of how many more homes need to be constructed.

[Tyrant T100]

The Houses along the edges of the map as well as those located along the curved roads are temporary placeholders. They are simply used for reference to give me an estimate in terms of how many more homes need to be constructed.

Ah ok so if you've constructed 8 houses and me and Crazy chicken submitted 1 each is that 10 finished houses now?

[Silverstream]

That makes 10 houses so far, yes.

[bigbadboo]

strong>The map does appear quite large. I may alter the size if the community agrees this will most likely hurt the gameplay.

Agree, half that size perhaps.

[Tyrant T100]

What time of day will it be and what additional lighting will there be?

[Darkebrz]

Map looks waaayy to large.

[Silverstream]

NEWS UPDATE:
Neighborhood Back-Yard Construction[color=yellow]

Sorry once again for posting updates irregularly. However, this project is still in-progress and is slowly making its way to the completion mark. The following are a few screen-shots I took of the WIP backyards and of my fencing which has been compiled into static models.

Please try to ignore the black/purple shaders on the windows. I haven't configured the textures properly.

Stay tuned in the future for more updates!

Enjoy.  ;)

Image Album Link:
http://img685.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=testlightingsuburb0000.jpg


Yes, I know, there are still no paths in front of the doors.

[CrazyChicken]

Good to see an update.

[Meta-Stick]

I like what I see. Just makes me more eager.

[Tyrant T100]

Excellent it's looking great.
[Badjoke]Hey I think I can see my house from here[/Badjoke]

[Silverstream]

NEWS UPDATE:
Neighborhood Foliage and Lighting Adjustments[color=yellow]


I regret to inform TyrantT100 and CrazyChicken that your homes will not be included within the release.

For the past few weeks I've been accumulating numerous amounts of brush side errors, and MAX_LIMIT errors. I thoroughly inspected your homes to find that there was intersecting brushwork and other problems I just couldn't fix. I've been over the brush limit at least 25 times over and attempted to create a large number of models using Propper which as worked to some degree.

As of right now, I'm at 89% of the total brush limit and will not exceed 95% which can result in visual problems, video lag, and potential crashing.

I'm terribly sorry once again. I know you guys put a great deal of effort into your homes but due to the limitations of the source engine, I cannot integrate it into the map.

I am however completely willing to accept any other "reduced" brushwork buildings. The following are in great need:

- Garden Sheds
- Lawn Chairs, Outdoor Tables (Models or Brushwork)
- Furniture (Brushwork or Models)
                - Desks
                - Tables
                - Bedroom Furniture (including beds)

All brushwork you create will of course be recognized under your authorship and will be included in a banner within the map, covering all custom content borrowed from various developers.

Now, Onto the Screen Shots!

Image Album Link:
http://img202.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=suburbjuly290000.jpg

Note: I have figured out how to fix the black blotches of lighting on the ground due to the surrounding trees.

Update: Fixed Shadows: http://img20.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=suburbjuly29test0000.jpg

Stay tuned in the future for more updates!

Enjoy.  ;)

[Tyrant T100]

Awwww ok.
I guess I could make a shed or something.
If it's ok with you I'll turn the current house I made into something in another map I make at somepoint.

[Scrap.est]

Are those trees taken from that ww2 HL2 mod?

[Silverstream]

The tree's and foliage were taken from RnL (Resistance and Liberation).

All Custom Content Author names will be displayed on a banner within the map upon final release.

[C.Mong]

I am excited. Looking great! :D