Updates! -- [12.25.08]

• IGPack has been released! Release thread here! Thanks to everyone who contributed!
  
  
  [Reveal] Spoiler: Project Specs

  If your interested, please read ALL of the project specs:
  
  

  • General Info:
    
    • Anyone may do a map.
    • If you wish to make a map, post in this thread asking for a slot. If possible, give a name and % done.
    • Try to keep us up-to-date with your map's progress by posting screenshots/updating your % done.
    • For the time being, you may not sign up for more than 5 slots.
    • If any of the submissions break the rules, I will not add the map until the problem is rectified. NO EXCEPTIONS!

  
  

  • Mapping Info:
    
    • All maps must be in Skulltag (Doom in Hexen) format.
    • Please DO NOT include an exit.
    • ALL MAPS must have normal DM things in it for compatibility with all DM-variant gamemodes. (i.e. weapons/health/ammo/powerups)
    • ALL MAPS must include one Player 1 start.
    • You MAY NOT use new textures. I will be providing a texture resource wad soon.
    • You MAY NOT use new DECORATE things.
    • You MAY use new music (I highly encourage it).
      
      • New music may be in any of the following formats: .mid, .it, .s3m, .xm, .mod, .ogg
      • Music MAY NOT be over 2.0 megabytes.
      • Copyrighted music MAY NOT and WILL NOT be used.
    • All maps must be sent in to me once your done -or- if you are at a point in your map's production to where you want it to be tested.
    • You may send me your maps either by uploading and posting a download link in this thread or PMing me the download link.
    • If you want, you may create your MAPINFO lump. Here's the template:
      
      Code:
      map D2IG## "Map Name Here"
      next D2IG##
      music MUS LUMP NAME HERE
      sky1 SKY TEXTURE NAME HERE 0.0
    • The map MUST be zipped and named using this template:
      
      Code:
      YourNameHere_MapNameHere_VersionNumber.zip
      YourNameHere_MapNameHere_VersionNumber.wad

  
  

  • Gameplay:
    
    • GAMEPLAY MUST ABSOLUTELY COME FIRST!
    • In my eyes, a good Instagib map contains a few things that set it apart from a regular DM map:
      
      • Open, flowing spaces with various places to dodge behind (obstacles).
      • Lots and lots of height variation.
      • NO CRAMPED AREAS!
      • Good sniping positions.
      • DM starts in areas where it discourages spawn camping.
      • No long hallways.
      • No overly huge open rooms.
      • (If you want to chime in with your thoughts on 'What makes a good Instagib map", please do so.
    • Gameplay value will be decided by the group of testers. After each map has been played by the testing team, it will be evaluated. If it doesn't meet a good base for gameplay value, it will either be dropped entirely or revamped by the original author to increase playing value.

  
  

  • Detailing:
    
    • To be blunt, you map must look better than a pile of steaming crap. Overly intricate detailing skills are not a requirement however.
    • Do not use 'filler' decor...the decoration you use must look good and not interfere with gameplay.
    • If you are not good at detailing...just do the best you can. A good indication of there not being enough detail is when you've got a 1 sector room. Add skylights, floor detail, wall detail (windows, computer panels, etc). Refer to these guides for good information on detailing.
      
      • http://www.skulltag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=188&start=0
      • http://www.realm667.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=318&Itemid=101
    • Don't be like me when I usually map ....GAMEPLAY > DETAIL > CRAP.
  
  
  [Reveal] Spoiler: Contributors

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  -<|Contributors|>-
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  • Mappers:
    
    • Mechadon
    • 40oz
    • Mastan
    • ShadeMistress
    • Dynamix
    • Xaver
    • Forty-Two
    • Theshooter7
    • ClonedPickle
    • Carnevil
    • Impboy
    • Dreadopp
    • alien8
    • Catman
    • wagi
    • Tormentor667

  
  

  • Testers:
    
    • Mechadon
    • Xaver
    • WartornCove
    • Blzut
    • Lazureus
    • Cloud
    • Forty-Two
    • Shademistress
    • Carnevil
    • esselfortium
    • wagi
    • Jimmy
    • WartornCove
    • MG_Man

  
  

  • Music/Sound FX:
    
    • Jimmy
    • Mark Klem
    • Impboy
    • Trancein
    • George Yohng
    • The Deviant
    • Basehead
    • Matthias Sachal
    • The Dead Guys
    • ParagonX9
    • Ballistics
    • WartornCove
    • Liuggerr
    • Mechadon

  
  

  • GFX/Sprites:
    
    • Mechadon
    • Jimmy
    • ShadeMistress
    • MG_Man
    • Rottking
    • Eriance
    • Lazureus
    • Neoworm

  
  

  • Coding:
    
    • Blzut
    • MG_Man
    • Hidon
    • Mechadon
    • Ghastly_dragon
  
  
  [Reveal] Spoiler: Map List

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  -<|Map List|>-
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  Blue = Unfinished/Concept
  Yellow = Untested
  Green = Finalized (All maps are subject to testing regardless of it being finalized or not)
  <!> = Needs Updating! (this is as of the latest build)
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  • D2IG01: Verdegrand by Mechadon
  • D2IG02: E. Coli by wagi
  • D2IG03: Old Abandoned Warehouse by Xaver
  • D2IG04: The Volcano Installation II by Mastan
  • D2IG05: Visio Dei by Dynamix
  • D2IG06: The Flux Void by Mechadon
  • D2IG07: Nebulae Simplified by Tormentor667
  • D2IG08: Octaround by Carnevil
  • D2IG09: Sector S7 by Theshooter7
  • D2IG10: Helix Nebulous by Mechadon
  • D2IG11: Bigatsni by Dynamix
  • D2IG12: Zankplus by Mechadon
  • D2IG13: Boubonic Jungle by wagi
  • D2IG14: Harlen Valley by Theshooter7
  • D2IG15: Mountaintop Ruins by Catman
  • D2IG16: Dark Olympus by ShadeMistress
  • D2IG17: Stone Cold by Dynamix
  • D2IG18: Bloodbath Circuitry by Dynamix
  • D2IG19: The Phobos Laboratory by Impboy
  • D2IG20: Hang 'Em High ][ by Mechadon
  • D2IG21: Subsidiary Power by 40oz
  • D2IG22: Emesis by Dynamix
  • D2IG23: Deck1 by alien8
  • D2IG24: Neodymium ][ by Mechadon
  • D2IG25: Mastanse by Mastan
  • D2IG26: Voidguard by Forty-Two
  • D2IG27: Death Metal by Dynamix
  • D2IG28: Void Facility by ClonedPickle
  • D2IG29: Downfalling by Dreadopp
  • D2IG30: Wicked Ultimatum by Theshooter7
  • D2IG31: Vertigone's Lament by Mechadon
  • D2IGSEC1: Barrels not sO' Fun by Impboy
  • D2IGSEC2: ????? ??? ???? ??? by ????????
    
    
    • CREDMAP: ClonedPickle
    • TITLEPIC: Jimmy
    • WINERPIC: MG_Man
    • LOSERPIC: MG_Man
    • CONBACK: Mechadon
    • M_DOOM Graphic: ShadeMistress

I guess I could do a map. I dunno what it will be called, but i'm considering an egyptian style map with spiral stair cases and lots of pillars.

You got it 40oz

Sorry, not my cup of tea. Good luck however, maybe this can change my mind about instagib.

I'm interested. Sign me up.

I could give this a shot after I finish the 3 maps I already have going ^_^

Hehehe, sounds cool at any rate

EDIT: Go Ahead and sign me up for a map, I have an idea for an abandoned water treatment facility I been kickin' around sounds like a good opportunity here, since there will be plenty of stuff to dodge behind... I actually already started building the map as an invasion map, but it's maybe 25% complete and has no weaps/monsters or anything yet, just a plain factory with a P1 start and an odd wall that appears to be cutting one of the buildings in half (right now, cuz that's where I stopped building for the time being, hehehe)

This project sounds interesting, can I be an tester?

Maybe ill make a map for this if I got the time for it

Can I do the LOSERPIC? And also a map, luls. Preferably map3. The Idea I have right now would be a level called "Sniper's Creek".

EDIT: I've been working on tuning up my DM mapping strategies, so don't worry.

Testing position for me please

Can I have the TITLEPIC? I could also do the music for the title screen if you want.

@Caz: Not a problem Caz, not everyone is a fan of Instagib. Thanks for the words of good luck though

@Mastan: Done! I'll give you slot 4, is that ok?

@ShadeMistress: Done and done! Map slot 5 for you

@Xaver NL: Yup, signed you up for testing.

@doom_kid: You got it bud . Slot 3 for ye!

@WartornCove: Mkay!

@jimmy91: Yessir you are more than welcome to do TITLEPIC/Music for it

I'm compiling a texture/flats pack right now. I should have it done and uploaded soon.

Mech ill do something...lol? give me a project to do. map, winpic, creditpic, or something i dont care at this point.

Uh, mkay. WINERPIC then? Oh, thanks for reminding me about the credit pic...gotta make a slot for that ^_^

Well, if you wanna do a map, I suppose I can sign you up for a slot. Do you WANT to do a map?

*edit*

Actually, I think a simple CREDMAP would be pretty cool, with a bunch of Instagib marines killing eachother in the background.

Winner pic it is then with leet music! oh and if i find time a map. (i got like 3 other things to work on aswell ) hmm Credmap you say? good idea.

I'll help out if you would like! What ever spot you want to put me would be fine. My map will be called Pillars of Pain! You said Skulltag in hexen format, cool, I will use vanilla doom textures, and make a killer DM wad. Heh, this is my 5th project I have to work on now, at least it keeps me busy during the dry spell's at work. Other than that I will get started and should have screens soon! BTW I have some maps over at DoomWorld if you want to see my work!

Alrighty then! I'll sign you up for the next available slot Stealthy Ivan

One more question, is there a due date or can I take my time??? Oh, and do I have to put set map as MAP06? Or as MAP01?

KK Mech schweet!!!

Right at the moment, I am using my own textures, but I will swap them out for others after I see what the options with resource wad are. ^_^

Also, the map will be entitled "The Lost Outpost"

I'm gonna try making a MAPINFO lump for this one, since I don't usually bother, lol (I hadn't done ShadeCTF's cuz I figured I'd just do one big one after all of the maps were done and working).

Currently, the only other "rooms" I have to finish are: A Storage Room/Warehouse, a Landing Pad + Loading Dock next to the storage room, a Barracks and Security/Armory Area, and an Observation Platform. I would say that it's about 50% complete if you don't count re-texturing everything that will need it (which is, unfortunately, about half of the map :s hehehe)

@Stealthy Ivan: Yes, there WILL be a due date...I'm actually getting ready to post it along with the Texture wad. As per naming your map lump, yes that would be very nice. In fact, if you can and know how to...go ahead and throw in your MAPINFO lump in there with the map name, sky texture being used and your music.

@ShadeMistress: Ok, map name noted. I'm getting ready to upload the texture wad, so be sure to grab it! If you can't make the MAPINFO lump, no worries; I'll do it myself when I get the map

*edit*

Grab the Instagib Resource Wad HERE!

Please read the readme for the list of credits to all of the textures in the pack.

Sign me up for a map please Mech. =]