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HiRezKate Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 791 Location: Dome City	New Maps Hey folks! Dropping in to say I've been working on a few new arena maps. They are not in a state of final art/design, but I can give you highlights on what the basic ideas behind each map: MAP 1: - indoor - focus on z-axis design (multi-floored play space; emphasis on vertical design instead of horizontal) - does not use any terrain - design based largely off of an older existing arena map - has only 1 inventory station (central, exposed location) MAP 2: - ice cavern setting, with Permafrost crystal-lighting (for now, subject to change) - play space is slightly smaller than Walled-In - does have terrain - large ice columns block line of sight across the map - has no inventory stations MAP 3: - Planned _________________ MagiCandyBar wrote: Soon.™ blackchimes wrote: WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ
Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:16 pm

HiRezKate Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 791 Location: Dome City	Re: New Maps Updates to how maps are progressing: MAP 2: - Mostly closed ceiling, only allows for call-ins in limited areas MAPS 3: - Arx Novina art set, outdoor setting - playspace is roughly same area as Map 2 (therefore, slightly smaller than Walled-In) - no inventory stations - open sky, can call in tactical strikes and inv stations in most places of map - mix between buildings, rolling hills, and canals to provide multi-tiered playspaces _________________ MagiCandyBar wrote: Soon.™ blackchimes wrote: WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ
Wed Dec 05, 2012 4:31 pm

HiRezSean Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:14 am Posts: 811 Location: Alpharetta, GA Steam Gamer Name: [HiRez]Sean	Re: New Maps Enjoyed the playtest. _________________ - Sean McBride - Art Director Questions? Bugs? Hit me up on Twitter: @HiRezSean
Wed Dec 05, 2012 4:32 pm

HiRezKate Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 791 Location: Dome City	Re: New Maps HiRezSean wrote: Enjoyed the playtest. ^ is a tease Quote: ^ is also a tease These are WORK IN PROGRESS images, and thus, DO NOT SHOW FINAL LIGHTING/LAYOUT/SET DRESSING/ ETC... But we did think you'd like a peek at what's being worked on =) _________________ MagiCandyBar wrote: Soon.™ blackchimes wrote: WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ
Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:41 am

HiRezKate Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 791 Location: Dome City	Re: New Maps I've scrapped Map 1. It just wasn't playing well. It was too small, too cramped, and it was a disconade party with few places to hide. It was also very difficult to get up to the higher-tier play levels if you were down on energy. It was a decently fun arena if you enjoy AOE spam; however, that spam made this a complete death trap. Instead, I've started Map 4. Don't freak out just yet though- MAP 4: - indoor - focus on multi-level play - more hallways and alcoves to run through - no environment hazards - no inventory stations (may change to having just 1) - still no terrain - "sloped" wall edges to allow for skiing through hallways, etc - play space is smaller than Walled-In To help illustrate the difference (and show why I ultimately moved on from Map 1): The left cluster of aqua and lines is Map 1. The middle is Map 4. The right (square outline) figure is the outer wall of Walled in (the playspace of Walled-In is slightly larger than the wall (how many times can I say 'wall' in one sentence?)). It's also worth noting that I've colored in some of the spaced of the map, partly for better viewing comparison and partly to hide details that may/will change after more playtests. I will probably revisit Map 1's floor plan in the future, but I will need to rebuild the map entirely to be larger/wider and solve the problems I discussed before. _________________ MagiCandyBar wrote: Soon.™ blackchimes wrote: WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ
Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:40 am

HiRezKate Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 791 Location: Dome City	Re: New Maps Just a quick update- In-house testing for Map 4 has been fun. And I'm not just saying that because I beat APC in a duel. That was pretty fun though. (Sorry APC, I gotta scrape what glory I can ) A few dev notes: - I poked a hole in the ceiling in one corner, so there is a small space to allow for call-ins - I've decided to not have inventory stations for now (you can use the hole in the roof to call one in if you want). This might change later, we'll see - Initial feedback from people is that it looks/feels like a Quake map, which I'm taking as a compliment as that seems to be linked to comments and requests for indoor Tribes maps Maybe around/after new year's I'll post a teaser image for you guys. _________________ MagiCandyBar wrote: Soon.™ blackchimes wrote: WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ
Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:53 pm

HiRezKate Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 791 Location: Dome City	Re: New Maps So to help ring in the New Year, we decided to show some new content! Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we will be previewing one new map daily. This is not limited to Arena. There will also be a CTF map to show. You can tune in at 1pm EST Jan 2-4 at the Tribes Ascend Twitch TV Channel. In case you didn't manage to catch the stream live today, you can watch the vlog. We discussed and played a few rounds on Fraytown, which is the map using the Arx Novena set. Skip to about 2:30 for action. Happy New Year, Tribals! _________________ MagiCandyBar wrote: Soon.™ blackchimes wrote: WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ
Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:43 pm

HiRezKate Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 791 Location: Dome City	Re: New Maps Small teaser of the indoor arena map that we'll be looking at tomorrow. Catch Bart and me on stream at 1pm EST (GMT -5) to see how it looks and plays when not in the editor! http://www.twitchtv.com/tribesascend _________________ MagiCandyBar wrote: Soon.™ blackchimes wrote: WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:01 pm

HiRezKate Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 791 Location: Dome City	Re: New Maps In response to the earlier preview/leak and the critiques of the "snow"... Andur wrote: I agree we need new terrain textures, but the flagstand looks promising from a defense POV. Horridius wrote: Looks cool and true to the original Canyon Crusade. I do hope the ground texture gets a more yellow-orange sand texture. Kceeeez wrote: It's hirez sand; it looks like snow until you look close and/or realize it doesn't have footprints like tha actual snow maps. (via youtube) Don't eat yellow snow. Or sand. More info coming Soon™. _________________ MagiCandyBar wrote: Soon.™ blackchimes wrote: WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ
Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:33 pm

HiRezKate Hi-Rez Team Member Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 791 Location: Dome City	Re: New Maps Hello cupcakes <3 I'm sorry that I've been quiet lately. My immune system failed (luckily AFTER the patch shipped) and I was out of the studio for awhile trying to get better. I don't have a lot to say at the moment, except that I'm playing around with rock placement to help block some B2F routes on Canyon. The changes won't make it into this next patch, as I've said in Twitch/some of the forum threads, but the map WILL be updated. I've also started work on a new CTF map. Time and health willing, my goal is to get two finished before the next content drop. This (or these) will come with Blitz and CaH variations. When I'm further along in the dev process, I'll post some preview images. Cheers, Kate _________________ MagiCandyBar wrote: Soon.™ blackchimes wrote: WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ
Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:54 pm

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HiRezKate

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Posts: 791
Location: Dome City

New Maps

Hey folks!

Dropping in to say I've been working on a few new arena maps. They are not in a state of final art/design, but I can give you highlights on what the basic ideas behind each map:

MAP 1:

MAP 2:

MAP 3:

- Planned

_________________

MagiCandyBar wrote:

Soon.™

blackchimes wrote:

WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ

Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:16 pm

HiRezKate

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Posts: 791
Location: Dome City

Re: New Maps

Updates to how maps are progressing:

MAP 2:

- Mostly closed ceiling, only allows for call-ins in limited areas
MAPS 3:

_________________

MagiCandyBar wrote:

Soon.™

blackchimes wrote:

WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ

Wed Dec 05, 2012 4:31 pm

HiRezSean

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:14 am
Posts: 811
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Steam Gamer Name: [HiRez]Sean

Re: New Maps

Enjoyed the playtest.

_________________
- Sean McBride - Art Director

Questions? Bugs? Hit me up on Twitter: @HiRezSean

Wed Dec 05, 2012 4:32 pm

HiRezKate

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Posts: 791
Location: Dome City

Re: New Maps

HiRezSean wrote:

Enjoyed the playtest.

^ is a tease

Quote:

^ is also a tease

These are WORK IN PROGRESS images, and thus, DO NOT SHOW FINAL LIGHTING/LAYOUT/SET DRESSING/ ETC...

But we did think you'd like a peek at what's being worked on =)

_________________

MagiCandyBar wrote:

Soon.™

blackchimes wrote:

WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ

Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:41 am

HiRezKate

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Posts: 791
Location: Dome City

Re: New Maps

I've scrapped Map 1.

It just wasn't playing well. It was too small, too cramped, and it was a disconade party with few places to hide. It was also very difficult to get up to the higher-tier play levels if you were down on energy. It was a decently fun arena if you enjoy AOE spam; however, that spam made this a complete death trap.

Instead, I've started Map 4. Don't freak out just yet though-

MAP 4:

To help illustrate the difference (and show why I ultimately moved on from Map 1):

The left cluster of aqua and lines is Map 1. The middle is Map 4. The right (square outline) figure is the outer wall of Walled in (the playspace of Walled-In is slightly larger than the wall (how many times can I say 'wall' in one sentence?)).

It's also worth noting that I've colored in some of the spaced of the map, partly for better viewing comparison and partly to hide details that may/will change after more playtests.

I will probably revisit Map 1's floor plan in the future, but I will need to rebuild the map entirely to be larger/wider and solve the problems I discussed before.

_________________

MagiCandyBar wrote:

Soon.™

blackchimes wrote:

WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ

Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:40 am

HiRezKate

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Posts: 791
Location: Dome City

Re: New Maps

Just a quick update-

In-house testing for Map 4 has been fun. And I'm not just saying that because I beat APC in a duel. That was pretty fun though. (Sorry APC, I gotta scrape what glory I can

)

A few dev notes:

Maybe around/after new year's I'll post a teaser image for you guys.

_________________

MagiCandyBar wrote:

Soon.™

blackchimes wrote:

WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ

Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:53 pm

HiRezKate

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Posts: 791
Location: Dome City

Re: New Maps

So to help ring in the New Year, we decided to show some new content! Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we will be previewing one new map daily. This is not limited to Arena. There will also be a CTF map to show.

You can tune in at 1pm EST Jan 2-4 at the Tribes Ascend Twitch TV Channel.

In case you didn't manage to catch the stream live today, you can watch the vlog. We discussed and played a few rounds on Fraytown, which is the map using the Arx Novena set. Skip to about 2:30 for action.

Happy New Year, Tribals!

_________________

MagiCandyBar wrote:

Soon.™

blackchimes wrote:

WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ

Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:43 pm

HiRezKate

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Posts: 791
Location: Dome City

Re: New Maps

Small teaser of the indoor arena map that we'll be looking at tomorrow. Catch Bart and me on stream at 1pm EST (GMT -5) to see how it looks and plays when not in the editor!

http://www.twitchtv.com/tribesascend

_________________

MagiCandyBar wrote:

Soon.™

blackchimes wrote:

WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ

Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:01 pm

HiRezKate

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Posts: 791
Location: Dome City

Re: New Maps

In response to the earlier preview/leak and the critiques of the "snow"...

Andur wrote:

I agree we need new terrain textures, but the flagstand looks promising from a defense POV.

Horridius wrote:

Looks cool and true to the original Canyon Crusade. I do hope the ground texture gets a more yellow-orange sand texture.

Kceeeez wrote:

It's hirez sand; it looks like snow until you look close and/or realize it doesn't have footprints like tha actual snow maps. (via youtube)

Don't eat yellow snow.
Or sand.

More info coming Soon™.

_________________

MagiCandyBar wrote:

Soon.™

blackchimes wrote:

WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ

Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:33 pm

HiRezKate

Hi-Rez Team Member

Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Posts: 791
Location: Dome City

Re: New Maps

Hello cupcakes <3

I'm sorry that I've been quiet lately. My immune system failed (luckily AFTER the patch shipped) and I was out of the studio for awhile trying to get better.

I don't have a lot to say at the moment, except that I'm playing around with rock placement to help block some B2F routes on Canyon. The changes won't make it into this next patch, as I've said in Twitch/some of the forum threads, but the map WILL be updated.

I've also started work on a new CTF map. Time and health willing, my goal is to get two finished before the next content drop. This (or these) will come with Blitz and CaH variations.

When I'm further along in the dev process, I'll post some preview images.

Cheers,
Kate

_________________

MagiCandyBar wrote:

Soon.™

blackchimes wrote:

WORST MAP EVER, TOO SMALL/TOO BIG, THE HILLS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH/THE HILLS ARE TOO HIGH, THE FLAG IS TOO EXPOSED/IS NOT EXPOSED ENOUGH, SNIPEFEST, TOO MUCH GREEN/ BLOOM. YOU RUINED IT HIREZ

Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:54 pm

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