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Subject: ODST Invasion development thread

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It seems like it would be better to have all 6 players in one place, at least as spawnkilling goes. It would be pretty hard to successfully control 6 people at once, especially with the limited weapons in Phase 1.

  • 01.07.2012 6:16 PM PDT

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Posted by: WIIZZZAARD2
It seems like it would be better to have all 6 players in one place, at least as spawnkilling goes. It would be pretty hard to successfully control 6 people at once, especially with the limited weapons in Phase 1.


I still plan on keeping them close together even with the new spawning theory. With a full sprint they should all meet up in the exact same spot on the street. Main difference is that they just don't spawn right next to eachother.

[Edited on 01.07.2012 6:26 PM PST]

  • 01.07.2012 6:25 PM PDT

Any updates? Screen shots? Playtesting? Finished map? (I kid, I kid)

  • 01.08.2012 2:59 PM PDT

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Posted by: MajorGroove
Any updates? Screen shots? Playtesting? Finished map? (I kid, I kid)


Map's almost done (for the upteenth time). Only update I will give for now is that the scale of the map is twice as large as that of ODST. For instance, instead of the roads being 2 lanes, they're actually 4 lanes. This is better for both vehicle combat and 6v6 gameplay. Any smaller and it'd only be suitable for 4v4, which obviously isn't what the MM version accommodates .

So yea. You'll just have to wait till the walkthrough (and eventually, a ViDoc) to get a first-hand glimpse at what I mean. Can't wait to show everyone!

Invasion testing this weekend. I made sure to cancel any IRL events to host it.

[Edited on 01.12.2012 6:50 PM PST]

  • 01.12.2012 6:24 PM PDT

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I'll just leave this here

  • 01.12.2012 6:27 PM PDT

Herp derp.

Leave more here.

  • 01.12.2012 8:17 PM PDT

Please don't hype for games...
They'll just fall short of your expectations and you'll complain for months.

Wait wait wait... are you still using the modded canvas?

If so, then why are you still trying to get it into MM?

  • 01.12.2012 9:11 PM PDT
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I'll just leave this here
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  • 01.12.2012 9:16 PM PDT

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Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
I'll just leave this here
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That's how I look when I'm blueprinting--always asking 'what if this' or 'what if that'.

  • 01.13.2012 10:06 AM PDT

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2 lanes or 4 lanes?

The warthog is sitting in one lane and the scorpion is occupying two.

2 lane = smaller lines of sight, CQB weapons more useful, vehicles take up more space, costs less budget, players closer together

4 lane = longer lines of sight, CQB weapons less useful (other than inside buildings), vehicles take less space but have more room to move, costs more budget, players further apart.

It's a tough choice to make. 2 lanes is to-scale from ODST. Problem though is that ODST was scaled for 4 or less players. IDK how 6v6 will play.

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Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
2 lanes or 4 lanes?

The warthog is sitting in one lane and the scorpion is occupying two.

2 lane = smaller lines of sight, CQB weapons more useful, vehicles take up more space, costs less budget, players closer together

4 lane = longer lines of sight, CQB weapons less useful (other than inside buildings), vehicles take less space but have more room to move, costs more budget, players further apart.

It's a tough choice to make. 2 lanes is to-scale from ODST. Problem though is that ODST was scaled for 4 or less players. IDK how 6v6 will play.

Inb4 canceled testing for last minute/day/week/month map altering.

  • 01.13.2012 11:45 AM PDT

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So is that 2 lanes or 4 lanes?

  • 01.13.2012 12:07 PM PDT

Herp derp.

I still say 2.

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Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
So is that 2 lanes or 4 lanes?

The only solution is to test both setups at the map test.

Have one group of players play the 2 first and then another group play the 4 first. Then have them try the other setup afterwards.

This is to avoid first experience bias.

  • 01.13.2012 12:14 PM PDT

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Hmm...maybe 2 lanes would do fine because there'll be a few open buildings for players to funnel into should the street battle get too hectic.

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Who knows--maybe the 2 lanes will be better cause it'll feel like you're running through the streets with a squad/SWAT team.

I just don't want it to be too action packed. I guess respawning will be enough downtime though.

[Edited on 01.13.2012 12:21 PM PST]

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Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
Who knows--maybe the 2 lanes will be better cause it'll feel like you're running through the streets with a squad/SWAT team.

If unknown then try both.

  • 01.13.2012 12:21 PM PDT

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trying out both would require building two maps. Considering that I don't even have one fully built yet I think that'd be a waste of time. I'll settle with the 2 lanes and if it doesn't work I'll expand the map after testing.

I'm gonna have the final blueprint posted to this thread before the end of the day.

[Edited on 01.13.2012 12:28 PM PST]

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Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
trying out both would require building two maps. Considering that I don't even have one fully built yet I think that'd be a waste of time.

I'm gonna have the final blueprint posted to this thread before the end of the day.

You're talking about that like you don't already have how many ever hundreds of hours clocked in Forge already.

  • 01.13.2012 12:29 PM PDT

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Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
trying out both would require building two maps. Considering that I don't even have one fully built yet I think that'd be a waste of time.

I'm gonna have the final blueprint posted to this thread before the end of the day.

You're talking about that like you don't already have how many ever hundreds of hours clocked in Forge already.


If time spent idling in Forge had a leaderboard I'd be in the top 5 spots all myself.

  • 01.13.2012 12:33 PM PDT

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you sir, now have my interest . when will this map be fully reader.

  • 01.13.2012 12:35 PM PDT

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Posted by: Wolfren1
you sir, now have my interest . when will this map be fully reader.


inb4 never

Deadline is January 18th but I may finish before then.

  • 01.13.2012 12:48 PM PDT

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¬_¬

interest gone ( walks away)

  • 01.13.2012 12:51 PM PDT

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¬_¬

interest gone ( walks away)


you can imagine what people thought in November.

  • 01.13.2012 12:55 PM PDT

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I'm streaming the construction of the final design if anyone's interested in watching. It's gonna be up all night, as will I.

  • 01.13.2012 5:08 PM PDT