City 9 - Map in progress

[Roby]

Disregard what I said yesterday, I'm resuming the project, I've removed many unnecessary brushes and toned down the art work.

 

[Roby]

Here's today work, noir-style windows in the night and the brand newly designed housing block of Diordna

Diordna (3 medium sized apartments with balconies, kitchen and toilets)

 

[Deleted member 374]

The Holocaust may be a liberal lie but the awesomeness of this map sure ain't!

 

[jay]

Looking good bro keep at it.

 

[Black Flag]

Roby everyone likes it, I know people on SCG can't wait and I am sure Nebulous can't wait as well!!!

 

[Deleted member 4184]

This. NOW.

 

[Roby]

I've decided to move the nexus to be completely underwater, this is where the CA office and other high ranked offices will be, training ground for recruits and the prison complex. A smaller CCA foothold will be in the city, mainly accomodating short-time detain centers, cantina for units, barracks probably and so on. Here's a sneak peek on what the general feel will be of the nexus:

And the prison:

I'm thinking about incorporating an industrial section designed for the manufacture of vehicles such as APCs, Gunships and Striders, where the stalkers and the inmates could be sent to labour.

FYI the 'nexus' is actually an underwater complex of buildings built with combine technology to accomodate all the Combine's needs, for this reason I will not place a Citadel in the skybox because its not really needed from a logistic point of view.

I've also taken the time to import inside the map some custom sounds taken from the ambience of Rapture from Bioshock for maximum comfiness

 

[jay]

I've decided to move the nexus to be completely underwater, this is where the CA office and other high ranked offices will be, training ground for recruits and the prison complex. A smaller CCA foothold will be in the city, mainly accomodating short-time detain centers, cantina for units, barracks probably and so on. Here's a sneak peek on what the general feel will be of the nexus:

And the prison:

I'm thinking about incorporating an industrial section designed for the manufacture of vehicles such as APCs, Gunships and Striders, where the stalkers and the inmates could be sent to labour.

FYI the 'nexus' is actually an underwater complex of buildings built with combine technology to accomodate all the Combine's needs, for this reason I will not place a Citadel in the skybox because its not really needed from a logistic point of view.

I've also taken the time to import inside the map some custom sounds taken from the ambience of Rapture from Bioshock for maximum comfiness

Never seen this before but I reckon It could work. It's a thumbs up from me :p

 

[Roby]

Quick morning update: Mostly finished the small-medium sized industrial factory to be used for work cycles.

Since most servers have a problem with Citizen RP, I've decided to adjust the map accordingly to the needs of Citizen RP. Here's a list of what the map will contain in it's playable first version:

4+ plaza shops
1 hair saloon
1 public pool and sauna ( ART DECO STYLE OFC)
Union-propaganda gaming arcade (inspired by the manhack arcade)
1 primary leisure restaurant/casino with stage in the plaza
*OPTIONAL* I might include a small gymnasium for boxing and matches like these between the citizens, where players can gather and place bets and shit
A small hospital ran by CMU
Industrial factory
CWU HQ with a big scene for political rallies, religious UU-related sermons and/or just general meetings

Some of these listed things have already been incorporated, others will follow.

 

[Roby]

Update

I changed the layout once again, this time it'll be the final change. I kept most of the buildings, just changed the streets and all as I wanted more alleyways and connections around each part of the map:

Here's the general overview of the 'plaza' (Yes I added a river)

This river's end has an art-deco waterfall

And this is the small ration distribution center

Oh, forgot to mention that with the help of a mapper named Tyrex, I've managed to succesfuly use propper which is a dream come true.

 

[Roby]

Today's work: further plaza detailing and buildings changed and new ones added

Turn this on for maximum art deco vibes

Noticed these lamp posts along the river? They're models made with propper

With this new layout, there's a significat increase in verticality access, this is a picture from the catwalks connecting two slum blocks together, with a view down o nthe plaza

Here's the sign for "The Concord" restaurant and just to the right lies the entrance (I managed to succesfuly block the restaurant with areaportals, properly optimizing it). THe sign is a quick texture I've managed to pull up in photoshop quickly and put it in game. I might add more later when I start to put signs around the buildings.

 

[Great Gatsby]

Omg I love art deco! I like how you've introduced the theme seamlessly into HL2. I could see this being a city for more privileged citizens (You could maybe have class conflict become an issue in the city like in Rapture). Only think I could suggest is changing the background scenery to a city landscape or something like i17! Either way, amazing job as always!

 

[Roby]

Omg I love art deco! I like how you've introduced the theme seamlessly into HL2. I could see this being a city for more privileged citizens (You could maybe have class conflict become an issue in the city like in Rapture). Only think I could suggest is changing the background scenery to a city landscape or something like i17! Either way, amazing job as always!

The skybox will contain enough skycrapers to block most of the view, so it's alright.

There will be plenty of facilites for RP, from a public pool with sauna, to a boxing gymnasium where citizens can come and place bets an enter the arena for sports, and much more planned.

Also, I appreciate your enthusiasm.

 

[Black Flag]

I love the musty look of the warehouse and the RDT :D

 

[Roby]

Updating with the public pool and sauna center + began the process of adding foliage around

Also, I added a donation link in the original post in case there are people out there that may like my work and would like to support me and my project.

 

[Blackquill]

This picture has a Gotham City vibe to it imo, nice work man

 

[Roby]

This picture has a Gotham City vibe to it imo, nice work man

I'm glad you like, Gotham has the vibes I'm aiming for

 

[liew]

Updating with the public pool and sauna center + began the process of adding foliage around

Also, I added a donation link in the original post in case there are people out there that may like my work and would like to support me and my project.

Wew, this is really fucking good dude.The large "skyscraper" buildings look a bit too small imo though.

 

[jarodine]

Next map after 24?

 

[Dr.Towers]

Wew, this is really fucking good dude.The large "skyscraper" buildings look a bit too small imo though.

It should be in the skybox rather than at the edge of the map :\