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Subject: Invasion: ODST development thread (live streaming!)

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All three phase concepts aren't on the same map variant right? Rather confusing to see 8 different variants with one little area filled it.

  • 01.17.2012 8:05 PM PDT


Posted by: Blackdog Rker
All three phase concepts aren't on the same map variant right? Rather confusing to see 8 different variants with one little area filled it.

I'm pretty sure goat has like 100 different concepts built up in the last year, and he goes back to them a lot. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

  • 01.17.2012 8:09 PM PDT

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Posted by: Wumpa Warrior

Posted by: Blackdog Rker
All three phase concepts aren't on the same map variant right? Rather confusing to see 8 different variants with one little area filled it.

I'm pretty sure goat has like 100 different concepts built up in the last year, and he goes back to them a lot. Correct me if I'm wrong though.


I'm sure that number has exceeded 100 in the last couple of months.

My map is very complex so I've been building cookie-cutter sections to develop and refine the design. This helps me to see what I can use and what will need to be scrapped, like that initial spawn I linked on the page before.

Ultimately, piecing each design together is what has always been difficult. Each concept is almost like a piece to a puzzle, except I have to connect the must budget-optimized ones to each other to streamline the experience. For example, I had to downsize from 2 supply caches to 1 so that I can save blocks to use elsewhere. That decision alone changes the entire map.

Right now I'm still deciding whether to use 1 gate or 2 gates to connect phase 1 to the other 2. The problem I keep running into is players being too far apart from each other in phase 1.
Rest assured, the theory that I developed today will help me. At least the stream helps the wait go along a little easier :P

  • 01.17.2012 8:36 PM PDT

Herp derp.

Your deadline is in 22 minutes.

  • 01.17.2012 8:38 PM PDT

Last night was soothing monitor noise background music, tonight is soothing forge lobby music.

  • 01.17.2012 8:41 PM PDT

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Posted by: Gyarados121996
Your deadline is in 22 minutes.


pulling a duke nukem forever and extending it. I had two epiphanies today that I need to play around with a little more.

EDIT: I'm starting to forget what I named the maps. LOL

[Edited on 01.17.2012 8:41 PM PST]

  • 01.17.2012 8:41 PM PDT

Herp derp.


Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat

Posted by: Gyarados121996
Your deadline is in 22 minutes.


pulling a duke nukem forever and extending it. I had two epiphanies today that I need to play around with a little more.

EDIT: I'm starting to forget what I named the maps. LOL

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. You should be banned from extending your deadlines bro. You do it too much. :(

  • 01.17.2012 8:43 PM PDT


Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
I'm sure that number has exceeded 100 in the last couple of months.

Correction* That was supposed to be 1000 :P

  • 01.17.2012 8:43 PM PDT

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Posted by: Gyarados121996

Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat

Posted by: Gyarados121996
Your deadline is in 22 minutes.


pulling a duke nukem forever and extending it. I had two epiphanies today that I need to play around with a little more.

EDIT: I'm starting to forget what I named the maps. LOL

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. You should be banned from extending your deadlines bro. You do it too much. :(


At least you can admire my hard work on the stream (when I'm not sitting in the lobby).

  • 01.17.2012 8:44 PM PDT

Herp derp.

YOU.
ARE.
NOT
EVEN.
STREAMIN'
BRO. :(

  • 01.17.2012 8:46 PM PDT

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Posted by: Gyarados121996
YOU.
ARE.
NOT
EVEN.
STREAMIN'
BRO. :(


You using the new link? I changed it cause Ustream has stupid ads and was like 5 seconds behind what I was doing in-game

  • 01.17.2012 8:48 PM PDT

Herp derp.

Y u know tell me of dis.

  • 01.17.2012 8:52 PM PDT

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Posted by: Gyarados121996
Y u know tell me of dis.


I thought you would read my last reply, lol.

I'm gonna shuffle through concepts and see what I can build off of tonight.

  • 01.17.2012 8:56 PM PDT

and the long load times have begun...

  • 01.17.2012 8:57 PM PDT

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Posted by: boomdeyadah
and the long load times have begun...


Gonna be up all night on this one

  • 01.17.2012 9:31 PM PDT

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Posted by: ASteamyDump
I just took the time to get 11 other playtesters, we played the map, and i am really disappointed. It's just not very good. Please don't download this garbage.


0/10 You are a -blam!- troll.

  • 01.17.2012 9:34 PM PDT

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Posted by: Blackdog Rker

Posted by: ASteamyDump
I just took the time to get 11 other playtesters, we played the map, and i am really disappointed. It's just not very good. Please don't download this garbage.


0/10 You are a -blam!- troll.


Several of 'em have tried and failed to derail the thread. Here we are 50 pages later and still kicking ass. Thanks guys!

  • 01.18.2012 2:24 AM PDT

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Posted by: X El BaZzA X
Whatever you decide on, please kill off the stupid 'spawn with power weapons' -blam!- that Invasion has at the moment. Spawning with shotguns and swords in 3rd phase to defend an object in a small room is not fun in any sense of the word.


Here are the loadouts I'm having. The Px value shows when the AA is available for choice:

ODSTs: Sprint P1, Hologram P2, Armor Lock P3
Brutes: Evade P1, Hologram P2, Armor Lock P3

-No Jetpack to break out of map or get on top of buildings
-No Drop Shield to caterpillar the core
-No Camo to hide in corners waiting to board the tanks

-DMRs and NRs unlock in the second phase.
-Concussion Rifles unlock for Brutes in the 3rd Phase, but Grenade Launchers will not be available off-spawn for ODSTs because of how easy it is to disable the Wraith
-Shotguns and Swords will be pick ups, as well as the Grenade Launcher, Sniper Rifle, Focus Rifle, and Fuel Rod Cannon
-No Plasma Launcher or Rocket Launcher
-Spartan Laser might make an appearance in Phase 3

-ODSTs get a Scorpion Tank and 2 Mongooses
-Brutes get a Wraith and 2 Ghosts, and maybe a Shade Turret


So long story short, I'm not repeating Bungie's mistakes. Spawning with power weapons is retarded

EDIT: Just want to clarify that Armor Lock is available during Phase 3, which is not a Territory phase; therefore, players cannot sit in Armor Lock and capture time on the territory. AL is only available during the phase with tanks to counter them somewhat.

[Edited on 01.18.2012 9:46 AM PST]

  • 01.18.2012 9:46 AM PDT

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UPDATE: The map is set to follow the same objective sequence as Breakpoint. The match starts off with Territories. This way, all players will be able to participate, rather than having one guy hold an objective right away. The objective of the match is to unlock a supply cache. I don't know whether I'll have one or two territories yet, as the blueprint is (unfortunately) still unfinished at this point.

Next phase kicks off with assault. Do you want to take it the speedy way on a mongoose, or go through the safer buildings on foot? The choice is yours--either way you'll encounter resistance from the Brutes. I'll probably have players destroy a gate or door into a building.

The final phase is Core. I originally wanted it to be assault, but it wouldn't have made sense to double back to pick up the bomb. Either way, it's going to be the most hectic with all the vehicles. I just need to figure out where I want the core to get taken to...

  • 01.18.2012 12:31 PM PDT

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Also, stream is up. Nothing interesting happening yet but once the blueprint is done the building commences.

  • 01.18.2012 12:32 PM PDT


Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
-Shotguns and Swords will be pick ups, as well as the Grenade Launcher, Sniper Rifle, Focus Rifle, and Fuel Rod Cannon

I agree with all of this except the Fuel Rod Cannon.. That thing is soooooooooooooo OP in the right hands.

  • 01.18.2012 6:15 PM PDT

Herp derp.


Posted by: Wumpa Warrior

Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
-Shotguns and Swords will be pick ups, as well as the Grenade Launcher, Sniper Rifle, Focus Rifle, and Fuel Rod Cannon

I agree with all of this except the Fuel Rod Cannon.. That thing is soooooooooooooo OP in the right hands.

Except RL is better.

  • 01.18.2012 6:18 PM PDT


Posted by: Gyarados121996
Except RL is better.

I don't see reason to have either. Especially in the closer quarters of an ODST style map.

  • 01.18.2012 6:20 PM PDT

I want my elephant back.
Give it to me now!
(Please?)

Me.

lol

What's up with the guy on your right named "A Talking Sheep"?

[Edited on 01.18.2012 6:23 PM PST]

  • 01.18.2012 6:22 PM PDT