1.1.4 - Geonosis

PvtParts · Post by **PvtParts** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:32 pm

Woah. Haven't been around here in ages.

I quit modding Battlefront 2 quite a while back (for more reasons than I feel like explaining), but was thinking the other day I ought to release my one 'secret' map that never made it out. Of all the maps I ever started, finished, or released, this one is by far my favorite. I kept it under wraps because my original plan had a bunch of maps (spanning Episode 1 and the beginning of Episode 2) coming out before it, and I planned to release them all in chronological order. However, now that I am no longer making any of those maps, I figure I should go ahead and upload this one for the community to enjoy.

The map is by no means complete, there are a number of tiny issues that would've prevented it from being released, were I still a modder (but since I don't see myself downloading the Mod Tools again...). The map received NO multiplayer testing. My experience with BF2 multiplayer has been awful, I never play it, and I never intend for any of my maps to be played in it. This is a singleplayer map. Also, Battlefront 2's dated engine (oh look, there's one reason I quit..) will only allow a small amount of particles on screen at once. And instead of hiding them logically (ie, showing closer particles and hiding distant ones), particle effects will, at random, not appear.

However, when they do appear, I assure you you will like what you see. One of the things I totally redid in my mods was the particles, everything from vehicle and ordnance explosions, various weapon surface-impacts (watch your sniper's highly-concentrated energy beam dissipate as it ricochets of metal or rock), and even force powers. And that leads me to the next totally new feature, the sides. All units are totally customized for movie-accuracy. Every weapon will feel like it was pulled straight out of the Star Wars movies, and that means gameplay will be much more intense, rather than the "arcade-ish" feel of the retail game. This includes vehicles, which are now truly worth their weight on the battlefield. A single AT-TE can turn the tide of the battle, and AAT's are now worthy of their name.

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I welcome any feedback on the map, not because I plan to improve it any further, but rather because I am curious to see if all the time and effort little 14 year old me poured into this map back in '06 turned out something worthwhile.

So without further delay,

1.1.4 - Geonosis; by PvtParts

And here's the BF2 Files links to my other two maps:

http://starwarsbattlefront.filefront.co ... uest;79435
http://starwarsbattlefront.filefront.co ... aboo;82465

Also attached is a text document with credit to those who helped me. It is comprehensive for all my works, so a lot of the contributions mentioned might not have been used in this map.

EDIT: Nevermind. .txt isn't allowed....here:

Hidden/Spoiler:

Credit goes to (Alphabetized):

 - AceMastermind - Lucrehulk-class Trade Fed ship model

 - Big-Rich (actual name?) - Help with Fambaa's and their shields

 - Challenger33 - Skin Pack

 - DarthDeathRow - Anakin Sith skin

 - Dragonum - DC-15s Sidearm Blaster, number of other models (venator/acclamator/rescuscant/munificient/IH etc)

 - Dragon93 - Numerous skins including grapple droid and a number of clone legions

 - Gogie - some very nice models (cis coreship!)

 - Ipodzanyman - Blur and sun fx help

 - Lord Bandu - A whole ton of movie-accurate sounds, and a number of models (palm tree, etc)

 - Majin Revan - Much help, some files/resources, e5s sniper odf assistance

 - MasterSaitek009 - Base odf setup for Force Freeze/Heal, Madclaw Wookiee framework, along with a number of other units, help with effects/anims

 - Maveritchell - Help with lightning effects

 - minilogoguy18 - Star Viper and N-1

 - NeVaR - DC-15S Blaster Carbine

 - Penguin - Technical help

 - Psych0fred - N-1 sounds, N-1 cockpit model, framework for N-1 weapons odf's, much help with sound, and a number of other models (flash speeder etc) help with effects

 - Qdin - DC-17m Weapons, Command/Sec/Pilot droid, numerous models (dead clone bodies)

 - Rekubot - DH-17 Blaster Pistol Model, Gungan Booma Models, and Beta Testing,  other models (lots of guns and stuff)

 - RevanSithLord - Beta Testing

 - Saturn_V - making a staff (Gungan Electropole)

 - Syth - Skins (Talz Jedi)

 - Taivyx - Blackhole Trooper skin

 - Teancum - Much help, and getting things going (kaadu..commando)

 - t551 - Gungan Energy Shield, few other models

 - Vyse - Help with skinning (provided a reference file), and work on clone commando

 - Wide_Boy - A number of models (bunkers/silo/wall/crates)

 - YankFan1950 - help with effects/anims

 - ]v[ - Numerous Units, including a scaled dark trooper and twiliek spy. Also gave me the framework and refreshed my memory, bringing the lightsaber wielding trooper from Ep V's concept art back to my attention

 - -_- - Force Wave Power Framework (released with lost and found files, along with custom sabercolors)

 - 00M-9 - DC-15S Blaster Carbine, Command/Sec/Pilot droid

Credit List

Oh, and I didn't bother including a readme, I test-played once, archived, and uploaded. This ain't a fancy release. Put GEE in your GameData\addon folder. If that's not clear enough, go back to the forum index and start reading.

Post by **Maveritchell** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:38 pm

Your stuff has always been fun to check out - usually a little overlarge, but always worth seeing. I appreciate the work you've put in to each individual map and I'm sure I'll check this out, if not now, at least when you upload it to SWBFFiles.

Fluffy_the_ic · Post by **Fluffy_the_ic** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:00 pm

Never played your stuff, but if Mav likes it, then it should be pretty good.

Delta 47 · Post by **Delta 47** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:06 pm

Looks like a pretty good map I might give it a try later.

Nova Hawk · Post by **Nova Hawk** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:25 pm

Looks pretty good, but maybe you could provide some more screenies?

PvtParts · Post by **PvtParts** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:06 pm

Yeah yeah yeah, I'll get some screenshots up soon.

Honestly I just spent the past few weeks in the hospital (even a few days in ICU!! THAT WAS A BLAST!). I lost about ten pounds, grew a small beard, and looked like a zombie (stuff happens when you don't sleep or breath on your own for two weeks..). So I spent the day enjoying the fresh air, working out (I had been running and lifting daily, I feel like I am in awful shape now), and eating real food. Not much computer time. That's why I released this in such a half-arsed way. I honestly just wanted to do it before I forgot, cause I hardly play computer games anymore..even hospital time aside.

I suppose tomorrow I'll take 15 minutes and run through the map spamming the PrntScrn button. But you all should take my word for it, this map is a good one. It was always one of my favorites, and it was also one of the first I ever made. Which means it got extra polish and depth, sitting on the side, as I worked on my other maps (like they weren't polished or deep enough..). I mean there are animated Acclamators for god's sake. I remember I wanted to script some of my Hardcell-class Transport's to take off, and have some of them get shot down and then come crashing back down onto the battlefield as permanent rubble. Never got to that though...even though it would be pretty simple to do.

Haha and yeah Mav, my idea of 'battlefront' was always a little bit different than what Mr. Zero had in mind. I always kind of wanted to make battles like the movies, so the player could feel that awe. Didn't quite happen, though I think I got as close as anyone could have. If it's any consolation, this map is considerably smaller than my others. It's still bigger than any Battlefront 2 map, but comparable certainly to the good old Battlefront 1 levels.

Nova Hawk · Post by **Nova Hawk** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:03 am

PvtParts wrote:That's why I released this in such a half-Diet Dr. Pepper way.

Just a little reminder, we don't cuss here.

Post by **AQT** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:32 am

He didn't cuss.

PvtParts · Post by **PvtParts** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:27 am

If I remember correctly there's a swear filter here.

And shoot, Nova, check the join dates. Between the two of us, I ain't the noobie. And I'm pretty sure there is also a rule about backseat moderating...y'know, just a little reminder.

AlexSecura · Post by **AlexSecura** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:18 am

I liked your old Maps in the Past.I give it also a try.
Bad to hear you are sick.Get well soon!

Bantha55 · Post by **Bantha55** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:52 am

Wow!
Great to see that you are back! I always loved your maps! Both of your naboo-maps never left my addon folder and I´m really curious what your geonosis is about. The screenshots look good.

AlexSecura wrote:Get well soon!

Skipper 24 · Post by **Skipper 24** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:54 am

This looks pretty good. I already have your other 2 maps which are great and am going to download this now. Just curious but why is this part 4 and you only have 2 other maps? Where is 3?

Delta-1035 · Post by **Delta-1035** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:05 am

looks amazing! dlling now...

Hebes24 · Post by **Hebes24** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:55 pm

Nice to see you back, PvtParts! Long time, no see!

PvtParts · Post by **PvtParts** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:31 pm

Haha, yeah it has been a while. Unfortunately I don't think I'm here to stay, or at least, I'm not going to rejoin the modding community. I might lurk on the forums every now and then, maybe post a bit. I pretty much completely lost interest in Battlefront 2 though...

Anyhow, now that I've got screens up, you guys gotta give this a try and let me know what you think!

Delta-1035 · Post by **Delta-1035** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:06 am

i played your map and i loved it, it's really amazing, congratulations.
I think that it has become my favorite geonosis map.

Gollrir · Post by **Gollrir** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:25 am

OMG I love your maps they are the best. all the detail and evrytheng THX for the map

Clone Captain · Post by **Clone Captain** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:38 pm

This is the best Geonosis map ever. Sorry to anyone who has made a Geonosis map I just like this one better.

Devastator77 · Post by **Devastator77** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:53 pm

Like both of your Naboo maps, very well done!

PvtParts · Post by **PvtParts** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:52 pm

Thanks for the positive feedback guys! This'll be packaged up and on it's way to SWBFII Files next chance I get.

Cheers!

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