DM-{SFL}-Office2025 by Sketchpad

[browndl]

EDIT: 3/8/2025 Changed download link to ut99maps.net

Here it is, Stephen-Sketchpad-Brooks final map! Sketchpad is retiring from UT99 mapping.

He is having some issues with his PC and IRL so I have been asked to release this- his last map.
It is a Giant-Room map, which has always been his forte, but it is absolutely playable for everyone.
That said, it is helpful to have your translocator activated. The map is rated for 16-32 players, I have played it with 40 bots- fun times.

https://www.ut99maps.net/maps/sniper/DM ... ce2025.zip

Below are a few screenshots. I hope you have as much fun playing this map as I did.

Thank you Sketch, for all the maps you have given us over the years. It has been a pleasure watching you progress in your skills.

SFLOffice7.jpg

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SFLOffice2.jpg

SFLOffice.jpg

[UnrealGGecko]

Never say never, but kudos to ya Sketchpad, made some dang good ones over the years (this being not an exception, wow!) and hope IRL treats ya better and the PC gets a huge upgrade

Cheers!

[UTPe]

every new sniper map lights my heart !

[OjitroC]

I can only echo what’s been said above. Always been a big fan of your maps Sketchpad - have three of them in my current playlist and will be adding this new one ASAP - hope everything works out well for you - thanks for all the fun, enjoyable maps

Thanks also to browndl for posting this map.

[sXs-sketchpad]

Thanks for the comments I really appreciate it I'm so glad that people are a fan of the work that's been put into keeping ut alive by many people it's been fun

[darksonny]

who are the three kings of the best sniper mappers to date? I know Sketchpad is one of them, Nix is another, do you know guys another mapper how makes very sexy, well made (lightning/scaling/ambient speaking) snipers or big maps?
Thanks for keepin' UT alive dude, i've downloaded this map but still im out of home. not yet I played it. What differs this version of zeitkind map from another done and older in the past?

[UnrealGGecko]

DarkSniper aka @browndl himself, me thinks

[OjitroC]

who are the three kings of the best sniper mappers to date? I know Sketchpad is one of them, Nix is another, do you know guys another mapper how makes very sexy, well made (lightning/scaling/ambient speaking) snipers or big maps?

It's a matter of opinion of course but browndl is certainly up there. Also still active - Kylie, Tater, Connor amongst others.

If you are interested in big/sniper maps, look for maps from the following clans (there are others of course) : AMLP; ASC; BBST; DIE16; DoC; ESG; EST; ISC; JAG; MOS; NBK; NSA; NYA; SoP; SUF; TKK; TUC. There are good sniper maps from other clans as well and from mappers not using a clan tag. Best thing to do is to go to Pietro's site (https://www.ut99maps.net/) where you will find 100s of sniper maps and try some out.

What differs this version of zeitkind map from another done and older in the past?

I assume you meant to post this about browndl's new version of Zeitkind as Sketchpad's map is a large office space.

In answer to your quesion - DSZeitkind2025 has new buildings added; more access into some buildings; some texture changes; more places to camp with the addition of structures/obstructions to provide cover; etc, etc - overall larger and 'denser' in terms of the built-up area making for a different feel overall - slightly more of a dense urban environment than many of the other versions. The map does lend itself to a variety of game styles, not just camping sniper game play, though it is good for that.

I've got over 20 versions of Zeitkind and this new version is certainly distinctive and a great addition to the catalogue.

[browndl]

DarkSniper aka @browndl himself, me thinks

I am without words... Thank you.

[sXs-sketchpad]

In my opinion nix,browndl aka dark sniper are much better mappers than I am I just got lucky with my choices of map to make or remix as I've always said as long as people enjoy what I did to maps and enjoy playing them then I'm happy

[EvilGrins]

Overall this is a very good map...

...bots go everywhere and it's ginormous.

Not uncommon to large maps are visual issues, and while I didn't notice them in the screenshots at the start of this post, I found some while skimming around as the bots fought each other.

What is that?


Seems to be some kind of cabinet, but it's mostly see-thru... although it's solid enough as I ran into it.

Garbage can.

Reacts as though there's a transparent dome over it which is solid. Items placed on top of it appear to be hovering in mid-air.

There's some BSP distortions...

...in the archway between rooms.

[OjitroC]

Not uncommon to large maps are visual issues, and while I didn't notice them in the screenshots at the start of this post, I found some while skimming around as the bots fought each other.

The first two issues are due, I think, to the renderer you are using - certainly everything looks fine for me using OpenGL or D3D9 in 469d - no missing textures on the printer/copier and rubbish bin.

Not really sure what the third issue is so can't comment on that.

[browndl]

Overall this is a very good map...

...bots go everywhere and it's ginormous.

Not uncommon to large maps are visual issues, and while I didn't notice them in the screenshots at the start of this post, I found some while skimming around as the bots fought each other.

What is that?


Seems to be some kind of cabinet, but it's mostly see-thru... although it's solid enough as I ran into it.

Garbage can.

Reacts as though there's a transparent dome over it which is solid. Items placed on top of it appear to be hovering in mid-air.

There's some BSP distortions...

...in the archway between rooms.

I am sorry you are experiencing these issues. The objects you cannot see are copiers. They are visible in the last two screenshots in the original post. It is probable that this and the other bsp issues you are encountering are connected. I tried to be thorough while bot pathing to look for any readily apparent bsp errors and did not see any. It is hard to tell anymore with the various renderers and engine iterations available.

Thank you for the positive comments. I am sure Sketch will appreciate them.

[Red_Fist]

Try hitting the BSP view and kind of just gaze at it looking for oddities, and look at the ceilings.
It seems the less amount of colors or continuous colors is the what you want, or to spot the culprit area.
Try and rebuild some map in different ways or delete something just to see the BSP view to see what it changed to get an idea of what is affecting what.