Humble request for advice

[KalwinSidpen]

Hy everyone,

 

Normally I don't publicly post my stuff but i fear my little mapping project is close to getting dropped, if can't get proper advice at setting up lights performance wise and so on. Since, I'am i little picky about setting mood with lights, it's very frustrating for me to find out what exactly causes problems.

The map doesn't feature too many objects (yet), so it should be easy to oversee.

I completed most of the final layout and functionality (meaning a working custom elevator xD ).

 

If anyone finds the time, please contact me per pm.

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

[Fidcal]

I'm busy but count me in as reserve if you don't get sufficient help over the next couple of days then let me know.

[Serpentine]

That is looking pretty impressive!

 

I can help out with quite a few issues, tho I wouldnt consider myself as experienced as some of the pre-release mappers. However, team members are quite busy and since Im on vacation for the next month, I am happy to help. Firstly it looks like you are using bloom, bloom isnt officially supported and will be removed in the next patch (however it may stay very optional, as in you'd have to set the option via console). Disabling it will fix or help a few of these cases.

 

As for the issues with fog, there are various blending issues with some textures, avoiding them by using alternatives is most likely the easiest - however I will do some research into what stage/image format/causes the issue and perhaps we can just redefine the material as a custom for your map.

 

The other issues look like its mostly to do with your 'value' being set too high on a light. When you select a light in DarkRadiant, pressing L for light inspector will allow you to adjust the colour quite easily, in the colour selection area the 'value' is the brightness of the colour. Depending on the texture of the light (i.e the texture it casts) and the size of the light volume, this can make some sources seem extremely bright. So try reducing the size if its too large, else try dropping the 'value'.

 

If you know all of this and are getting frustrated - I will happily check the map out, just send me a link in PM.

[Baddcog]

Well, it looks pretty nice so far, hate to see it be unfinished.

 

You didn't say what any issues were other than maybe performance. The FPS doesn't look bad to me, but I ususally get that I think due to my 24" monitor and vid card that has a hard time pushing it. The last shot is obviously the worst fps, but it's gonna drop in a spot like that.

The door is open (so visportal would be open), it's got glass floor so a visportal there would be open, and it's got windows to the outside...

Just a very hard spot to optimize anyway you go probably.

[etdarkb]

Of course if you really want to drop this project release under the wtfpl the unfinished work, upload it somewhere (e.g. rapidshare) and leave a message here...

[Serpentine]

The issue seems to mainly be some config issue, KalwinSidpen sent me a copy of it and somehow my performance is actually... extremely good. So yeah no reason to even remotely think about abandoning this very interesting map (I think)

[Rayman]

The issue seems to mainly be some config issue, KalwinSidpen sent me a copy of it and somehow my performance is actually... extremely good. So yeah no reason to even remotely think about abandoning this very interesting map (I think)

Same for me. I have 60 fps. KalwinSidpen has no good hadware which explains his low fps.

[KalwinSidpen]

Hy again,

 

Thank you for all the comments and interest.

As already mentioned by Serpentine, my lappys hardware is kind of sucky.

I just think, it's not worth the effort putting so much time into something that most people can not enjoy in... say over 15fps

 

Anyways, Serpentine, you really got me going again. The map is making stable progress, allthough I don't want to boast with any release date, since I work pretty slow.

 

Stay tuned

 

Same for me. I have 60 fps. KalwinSidpen has no good hadware which explains his low fps.

Rayman! Ye olde Spatensoldat Dit hätteste och uff icq schreim könn

[Mortem Desino]

"Ask and it shall be given unto you." PM Sent.

 

I'm not on my developer rig, so this is a great chance to do performance testing.

[SneaksieDave]

Glad you're getting help and are revitalized on this -- it looks great!