Update

Yes. An update, after almost a year, I finally found the source files. So, without further ado, here it is. Sorry about the lack of pictures, but I will post more as I complete more.

--The Story--
(Note - I can't write stories properly, forgive me )
I have decided that this map will be the first in a series of maps, which will be set in a near - futuristic time era. Basically, (I haven't put much thought in to this, so I'll update this with a more detailed version later) after some years of discussions, the United Nations was dissolved, and, in its place, a new alliance was placed - The Federate Republic. The FR followed much the same rules as the UN, but had it's own army.

The world continued to be as it always had been, but, as time dragged on, an army was created - in secret - to destroy the FR. The basic idea behind this organisation was that they had been cheated out of the FR. This organisation was called Slayer's Rebellion. The FR tried to talk to Slayer (leader of SR), and a meeting was organised. The FR wanted peace. However, the "meeting" turned out to be a trap. 3 key leaders of the FR were killed be machine gun fire.

In retaliation, the FR started to construct numerous bases all over the world, in very difficult to reach locations. The first to be completed was in the Sahara desert. Operations were organised from this base to search for the SR Head Quarters, and a coded radio signal was intercepted. The FR were overjoyed to have intercepted the signal, but what the didn't know was that this interception was to cause the base's downfall.

In order for the FR to pick up the radio signals sent by Slayer, they had to use radio signals in turn. The problem which the FR did not realise (until it was to late...) was that Slayer had been monitoring the radio message he had sent (the one which the FR intercepted). Due to this, Slayer could locate the Sahara base...
One evening in the Sahara Desert, Prvt. Smith, Prvt. Woods, and Prvt. Briggs were taking a stroll outside the mess. All was clam. It was silent, except for the sound of the music playing in the mess. Smith was humming along to the song.
"Could you cut that out?" snapped Briggs, "I really hate that song."
"Sorry..." murmured Smith, "I didn't know that you --"
"Listen," whispered Woods, "Can you here that?" All three of them fell silent. They could hear nothing.
"I don't hear --" began Smith.
"Shut it, and listen!" growled Woods. Then, they heard it. It sounded like a fly at first, but then the sound grew louder. 3 faint dots appeared on the horizon. Briggs pulled out some binoculars.
"I don't believe it," he murmured, "Aeroplanes."
"Who's?" asked Woods.
"It looks like....Oh [Diet Dr.Pepper]." Briggs slowing pulled the binoculars away from his eyes. He looked stunned. Woods and Smith stared at him.
"It's Slayer," said Briggs, "They're coming."
To be continued (ingame)...


--The Map--
I have finally added planning and barriers to the map, as well as fixing that pixilated sky, which was annoying all of us. The lighting remains the same, as it fitted perfectly. The terrain has been amended in both the blending, and the texture detail. In stead of the original plan of 8 CPs, I have gone for 5, as the game play is better this way. The map layout itself is essentially the same, although I'm considering adding a tunnel system underground. An easter egg is also in progress.


--The Game Modes--
The map now has different game modes. These are:

• Conquest: Only GCW. SR vs. FR.
• 1 Flag CTF: Only GCW. SR vs. FR. Need to get the bomb to the enemy base.
• Hunt: Only GCW FR vs. Zombies.
• Hero Assault: Campaign, where you continue the story. GCW only.

--The Sides--
The sides are relatively simple, and I will go through them by Game Mode.

• Conquest
  
  Federate Republic
  
  Rifleman
  --M-16
  --Pistol
  --Knife
  --Frags
  
  Demolitions Specialist
  --RPG
  --Pistol
  --Knife
  --Mines
  
  Scout
  --Sniper Rifle
  --Pistol
  --Knife
  --Smoke Grenades
  
  Slayer's Rebellion
  
  Rifleman
  --AK-47
  --Pistol
  --Knife
  --Frags
  
  Demolitions Specialist
  --RPG
  --Pistol
  --Knife
  --Mines
  
  Scout
  --Sniper Rifle
  --Pistol
  --Knife
  --Smoke Grenades
• 1 Flag CTF
  
  Federate Republic
  
  Special Ops. Trooper
  --MP5
  --Sniper Rifle
  --Knife
  --Remote Explosives
  --Binoculars
  
  Slayer's Rebellion
  
  Commando
  --AK-47
  --Sniper Rifle
  --Knife
  --Remote Explosives
  --Binoculars
• Hunt
  
  Federate Republic
  
  Same as conquest, see above...
  
  Zombies
  
  Zombie Grunt
  --Close Combat
  
  Zombie Beast
  --Axe
  
  Zombie Deamon
  --Close Combat
  --Curse
• Hero Assault
  
  Federate Republic
  
  Prvt. Smith
  --MP5
  --Pistol
  --Knife
  --Frags
  --Remote Explosives
  
  Prvt. Woods
  --Sniper Rifle
  --Pistol
  --Knife
  --Frags
  --Smoke Grenades
  
  Prvt. Briggs
  --RPG
  --Pistol
  --Knife
  --Frags
  --Mines
  
  Slayer's Rebellion
  
  Same as Conquest, see above...

Screenshots Thank you for reading


Old Post...

Hey good start dude. I dig that you're doing something a little different.

Looks good! Keep up the good work!

Thanks guys! I'm trying to edit the sand dunes and the textures to make them look more "deserty".

EDIT:
Here's a pic I took in ZE of the updated terrain:

Nice! This will be Earth Era, right? Your map is looking great so far. I look forward to seeing those realistic sides.

Look really cool man.

Nice map , but I would change the sky.

i think the sky looks fine, but since this is in the Sahara, maybe it should be lighter? map looks neat, airfields are cool n stuff.

It's always best to change the default sky I suggest switching it to tatooine's sky. Also don't forget lighting. You should put at least one directional light called "sun" and make it the global light.

Looks pretty good so far. Nice usage of Squeddie's models. I do remember some discussion a little while ago about a palm tree model, I think one was made... Don't know where it is, though.

Although I'm not speaking out of experience, my limited forays into ZeroEditor have taught me one thing: Blend the terrain. It looks 200% better if your hills and potholes and stuff are rounded off at the bases and at the top.

EDIT: Oh, just saw your updated terrain pic. That's exactly what you're doing.

Might also want to increase the size of each terrain texture square. This map looks like it will have a lot of open space, so you don't want a patterned-looking terrain. Maybe you could take a look at the Tatooine: Dune Sea world file in the SWBF1 assets for some inspiration? Still, nice work!

hey nice work man (were you inspired by the sahara movie )

and i know there are some palm trees in Spira: Besaid map, so you could ask Maveritchell for them

palm trees can be found in the saleucami assets.

Ok, unfortunately, I have a problem. Where can I get some realistic gun models? Or should I make my own?
Thanks for the posertive comments.

EDIT:
Oh yeah, I happened to notice that Rep' said something about setting up a light. How do you do it? Thanks.

theultimat wrote:Oh yeah, I happened to notice that Rep' said something about setting up a light. How do you do it? Thanks.

BF2_ModTools\documentation\BF2_lighting.doc

Thanks! *feels stupid* maybe I should've read the tuts abit better.

Wazmol made an awesome realistic looking rifle. It's in his asset pack, labeled "Shotgun" (looks like an assault rifle though), don't know where you'd find it.

But I do! http://www.gametoast.com/forums/viewtop ... 64&t=13002. -Staff

This looks very promising!

Thanks ARC_Commander (and GT Staff )! I'll try post some side progress soon.

Pardon the double post and the bump, but I felt like starting work on this again.

So, here's two pictures of the attacking team's sides. Credits for the Gun go to Warlord28 and credits for the skin of the unit goes to Elfie.

Waddayathink?

Nice skin and gun.