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Jedi Academy Version 4 Input -=Derelict-Crusader= - May 01 08:57pm

Version 4 of The Jedi Academy map is nearing release and at the last minute I’ve made quite a few changes. I come asking an important question, it’s regarding the “glass room” AKA “Trail room.” I would like to know how often this room is used as it was meant for trials and such.

I feel that this room needs a change; in its place I could do a “matrix” like design or if some recall the “3 platform” design from Version 1 in order to open it up for more duel space.

Please post your comments/votes to keep the “glass room” as is or revamp it. Stay on topic here, it will make it easier for me and eventually mean a quicker release of V4.

Thanks

-DC


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May 02 2003 07:33am

Barabbas
 - Student
 Barabbas

Yes, more spawn points is a must, otherwise playing FFA is not worthwhile, it takes sooooo long to get back to the action.
Also, I personally would like more FFA space, expand the courtyard a bit, or (though you probably can't be bothered DC), you could make a totally new room for gun training :D. I think, whatever you do, there should be more cover and folage to hide in. Some good places to snipe would be appreciated (more trees!)
Anyway, those are my ideas:P
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May 02 2003 06:18am

Loaf
 - Ex-Student
 Loaf

Spawning points! I'm sick of spawning back in the council matrix room, when im doing ffa outside...
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May 02 2003 06:05am

Icco
 - Student
 Icco

sure it was....

well dom ur so goo at designing maps just choose wisly and we know that yur map will kick rear end!
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May 02 2003 05:25am

doobie
 - Jedi Council
 doobie

HA! some people actually did like the three pillars rooms! that was mine and dj's idea :)
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May 02 2003 05:22am

Plo Koon
 - Student
 Plo Koon

big things in small areas is only prob,like glass :(
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May 02 2003 05:13am

Mune
 - Student
 Mune

Actually DOM, that'd be great if you could somehow fit those three platforms somehow. I miss them dearly...;) Can't wait for release!
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May 02 2003 05:09am

aph3x
 - Retired
 aph3x

i like the water alot more than the spikes. since nobody really likes the glass room because of framerates and whatnot..why not just make that a spike room?

i might be going a lil over board...but ive always wanted to jump out of the windows in the rooms...maybe a whole outside area around teh academy...htne ther would be room for sniping and other stuff...races around the complex...etc etc. =D

May 02 2003 04:12am

Icco
 - Student
 Icco

i was joking. im sry if it sounde like i was being mean...
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May 02 2003 04:03am

Zero Akaine
 - Student
 Zero Akaine

i hate to tell you thin but you guys are being hipicritcal.you want more but you dont want to have to run more... if you want more then you will have to move more.. and as for teh JAT/JAC only room its a grae idea... we JAT.JAC need to get away from yall some time sin the game jsut to have play time to our sealfs with out beeing hassled. I always love DC's disinys and i think hes a grate maper. so dont complane affter all no one is forcing him to make thes updates for us.
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May 02 2003 03:47am

Icco
 - Student
 Icco

maybe this map could be a little more organized...

in the sense you dont have to run for a long time...


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This comment was edited by Icco on May 02 2003 03:49am.

May 02 2003 03:43am

Lian Del Rey
 - Student
 Lian Del Rey

But what about the ruined temple to the south (from SP) that was said to be put in a loooooooooooooooong time ago? :P
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May 02 2003 03:40am

Acidic
 - Student
 Acidic

I dont like the idea of having a JAT/JAC area only, especially since it sounds like its going to be a really big room. Im thinking to give everyone some kind of access to it.

Also i want my Trampoline!:D
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May 02 2003 03:17am

SilkMonkey
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 SilkMonkey

Can't wait DC.
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May 02 2003 03:00am

Vaughn
 - Student
 Vaughn

maybe its just me then, but the lost temple was pretty cool, the only problem, was its impossible to get back up. About frame rates in the LT, my average frame rate was about...10 fps, so it didnt make any difference. So, thats no excuse. Can you bring back the spikes sometime? it was fun jumping down. that was the one skill that was nessicary to survive in there
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May 02 2003 02:35am

=Derelict-Crusader=
 - Retired
 =Derelict-Crusader=

Just to clear this one thing up, a certain hanger was constructed months ago and will only be accessible to JAC or JAT with teleportion powers. However, in future releases I'll add whole new areas and a student accessable hanger will be one of them. As for jungles and huge open spaces, that's a no!

People whinned so much when Version 2 was in use that it was too large with the lost temple, frame issues, etc etc... I will not go down this road again.

-DC
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May 02 2003 02:07am

Fate
 - Student
 Fate

Well, I was gonna save this for my own map but if you us the hanger idea that someone else said you could make an opening that would go out into the Massassi Jungle. Then people would learn sniping and hiding in a hugh place filled with weeds and trees you could jump around in.
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May 02 2003 01:58am

Vaughn
 - Student
 Vaughn

well, if this counts, bring back the spikes, those were key
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May 02 2003 01:31am

Plo Koon
 - Student
 Plo Koon

there are large things in small rooms,thats the problem derelect
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May 02 2003 01:30am

Dicemaster
 - Student
 Dicemaster

I really really like the uneven ground idea, but if its a hanger that would also be a first for the JA
-Dice
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May 02 2003 01:11am

Flash
 - Student
 Flash

I don't think the glass room is necessary. It is rarely used, and it won't be used for trials as often because the sub-ranks are gone. Besides, isn't someone making a map just for the trials? I think you should get rid of it.

May 02 2003 12:58am

=Derelict-Crusader=
 - Retired
 =Derelict-Crusader=

Alright! Who leaked my map to Aphex!!!


:D

And about the scaling, it's fine. Bigger??? for 1 on 1 duels?...


Anyways... I just finished testing the final compile and it looks real goooood! :D

Solid frames everywhere you go, fixed those buggy area portals from last version. All that's left to do is make new bot-routes and she's ready for release!

-DC
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May 02 2003 12:25am

Plo Koon
 - Student
 Plo Koon

everything is so small! make it bigger!
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May 02 2003 12:23am

Icco
 - Student
 Icco

i liked the old pillar room, but maybe something like a maze room or a hanger. but the glass room is barley used.
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May 02 2003 12:18am

aph3x
 - Retired
 aph3x

you know what would be cool...like a landing bay area w/ x-wings and stuff. that would be cool =D

May 02 2003 12:13am

Lian Del Rey
 - Student
 Lian Del Rey

Derilect Crusader:

:(
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This comment was edited by Lian Del Rey on May 02 2003 12:13am.

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