Rizbef's Castle Maps Reviews

[rizbef]

You should really take a look at a CTF/Siege map called CTF-RimeIsle!
It's an amazing looking map with cool fort/castle like bases. I tried to find it but no luck.
Also, you should download the ThieveryUT mod, they have very good looking maps and they might be good looking maps for you!

I have it! That map is fantastic. I'll bump it up near the top of the list.
"CTF-RimeIsle100" - you can download it at gamefront if you're looking for it

[papercoffee]

CTF-Conquest ...I can't remember the skybox was THAT ugly ...have to check this.

[rizbef]

CTF-EpicBoy

I didn't know if I should tag this as a castle, or just architecture... so I tagged it as both. This map is a relatively small castle-ish battleground with some wicked serious details. I know this map came out with Bonus Pack 4 so most people won't be looking for it, but it has sweet architecture and was a suggestion, so here's a review.

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CTF-Faces-of-Pharaohs

Mountains, caves, and waterfalls separate two Egyptian-themed castle forts. The map may be large but it is certainly not boring. All the weapons you need and a few power-ups can be found inside the castle stronghold.

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CTF-GreatWallXL

An old great wall separates two sides of a deep valley. There isn't much cover in this huge map, so you'd better watch out for snipers.

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CTF-HillForts

Two opposing forts sit in a deep mountainous valley. This map is similar to CTF-DesertFox, and they were actually designed by the same mapper.

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CTF-Kingdoms][

"This is a very large area map with two opposing kingdoms. The map and gameplay are based on a hybrid design of our original popular map Kingdoms, with the art and buildings from LavaGiant."
-Starman

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[Hellkeeper]

I'm a bit disapoointed. The reviews are more of a series of screenshots with a very short blurb. I guess the most vital info is there but it's a bit underwhelming. Don't stop however: it's not because it's not what I expected that it's not nice

[rizbef]

I'm a bit disapoointed. The reviews are more of a series of screenshots with a very short blurb. I guess the most vital info is there but it's a bit underwhelming. Don't stop however: it's not because it's not what I expected that it's not nice

Hey thanks for the feedback. I have been busy lately and cramming the reviews in my free time, so they may have suffered a bit. Also, I'm not a mapper myself so I don't pick up on the technical bsp/texture errors and things like that...

However I am trying to give good screenshots and information about the map, so, any suggestions on what I should add or elaborate on? Things you'd like to read more about in my reviews?

[Hellkeeper]

Screenshots are fine, especially since you provide so much, this part is well covered.
I don't have a general list of things I want, and all maps don't need to be reviewed the same way, but a general idea of the map's layout would be nice. Not a room-by-room description but even something has simple as "this takes the two Face bases and puts them at each end of a long rectangular field with a few hills" would do. Surprisingly, no matter how many screenshots people provide, it's always hard to picture the general shape of a level. A couple comments on what you like/dislike in terms of visuals would be cool too. Nothing big, just a few comments when needed. Right now I find it a bit flat because it's a long list of screenshots and then a few lines to describe the shots and how the map plays with bots.

Whatever you take from this, keep up the good work

[papercoffee]

Maybe should you open the map in UEd and make a overview shot ...this picture can be tagged with symbols or simply A, B, C which refer to your screenshots. Something like this.

Just an idea ...and maybe is it easier said than done.

[rizbef]

Screenshots are fine, especially since you provide so much, this part is well covered.
I don't have a general list of things I want, and all maps don't need to be reviewed the same way, but a general idea of the map's layout would be nice. Not a room-by-room description but even something has simple as "this takes the two Face bases and puts them at each end of a long rectangular field with a few hills" would do. Surprisingly, no matter how many screenshots people provide, it's always hard to picture the general shape of a level. A couple comments on what you like/dislike in terms of visuals would be cool too. Nothing big, just a few comments when needed. Right now I find it a bit flat because it's a long list of screenshots and then a few lines to describe the shots and how the map plays with bots.

Whatever you take from this, keep up the good work

Thanks

Maybe should you open the map in UEd and make a overview shot ...this picture can be tagged with symbols or simply A, B, C which refer to your screenshots. Something like this.

Just an idea ...and maybe is it easier said than done.

This is most challenging because I can't get my Editor to even open a map... The only thing I know how to do in Unreal Editor is make a voicepack, and even that is a pain because I have to do it all at once since my Editor will only play sounds imported right then and there.

My Editor loads up with a white screen, is that even what it's supposed to look like?

[papercoffee]

My Editor loads up with a white screen, is that even what it's supposed to look like?

No definitely not... try to reset your view-ports.

[Hellkeeper]

My Editor loads up with a white screen, is that even what it's supposed to look like?

You are now a recipient of the "Polar bear in snowstorm" award: your viewports are all white. This is the oldest and most well-known but in UEd, and Google will return thousands of results for that problem.

Hit View => Viewport => Configure and select tha first, 4 panel configuration. Tadam, it's fixed.

[rizbef]

Thanks for your help, guys! I'll try that tomorrow and see if I can open some maps in UE and get layout shots. It would help both readers and me get a good look.

One more review before bedtime!

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DM-AYetiIceCastle][

This ice palace looks like something out of a fairytale, with a bit of sci-fi invading the scene. The aliens who landed on this glacier are long gone, and so is the Yeti who lived in the castle.

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[Spectra]

CTF-TempleOfDawn
http://www.mapraider.com/maps/unreal-to ... mpleOfDawn

Revelation's awesome CTF map, but might require a better machine for this.
Also not sure if it is Castle theme like.

[Carbon]

Awesome map indeed. Got an error running it with NW3 though.

[Hellkeeper]

That last review was cool! Funny map.

[rizbef]

CTF-TempleOfDawn
http://www.mapraider.com/maps/unreal-to ... mpleOfDawn

Revelation's awesome CTF map, but might require a better machine for this.
Also not sure if it is Castle theme like.

Added both to the list! If a map is too much for my laptop to handle, I'll just make a short review stating exactly that