AMP map pack. FINISHED, SO SEXY!!

[Hallan Parva]

... Okay, jokes aside, how close are you to completing the map pack? And is Flame Rail still in it?

[TERRORsphere]

Just started working on it again today. All the maps have been started, all I have to do with some of them is simply place items and detail. If I really dedicated all my time to this project, this could be finished by the end of this week.

Updated 1st post.

[Mendez]

It seems that DTD lacks an incentive (At the moment) to finish the maps for this potentially wonderful map pack. He has entrusted me with the map pack, which includes all the music and layouts and whatnot. In any case, I am considering uploading the 5 finished maps (Very impressive, by the way) and calling it quits at that. I am also considering simply leaking everything and providing a download link for everyone to download and test. If any of you are interested in collaborating with me on this map pack, or simply want me to just upload something, post on this topic and make your voice heard. It makes me sad to see some great maps go unreleased, so I'm hoping that you guys at least respond.
Thank you for your time.

[TERRORsphere]

Not so much bored, more lack of will. Considering I have too many projects and a job.  

[Tesseractal]

It seems that DTD lacks an incentive (At the moment) to finish the maps for this potentially wonderful map pack. He has entrusted me with the map pack, which includes all the music and layouts and whatnot. In any case, I am considering uploading the 5 finished maps (Very impressive, by the way) and calling it quits at that. I am also considering simply leaking everything and providing a download link for everyone to download and test. If any of you are interested in collaborating with me on this map pack, or simply want me to just upload something, post on this topic and make your voice heard. It makes me sad to see some great maps go unreleased, so I'm hoping that you guys at least respond.
Thank you for your time.

I'll look at the maps. It's what I do.

[MagnetMan497]

While I do not always agree with Roc's map critiques, they are very well written, so yes, I reccommend he tests them.

[TERRORsphere]

Someone who's experienced :/

[Myroc]

Dude. Let him take a look at the maps. He writes extensive critique about it. Whether you choose to agree with his opinions or not is another matter, but if you seek opinions on your maps he's your go-to guy, since few people are as detailed as he is when it comes to reviewing maps.

[TERRORsphere]

Dude. Let him take a look at the maps. He writes extensive critique about it. Whether you choose to agree with his opinions or not is another matter, but if you seek opinions on your maps he's your go-to guy, since few people are as detailed as he is when it comes to reviewing maps.

Who are you talking to. This isn't my project anymore.

[Mendez]

(Mashes the "Post Reply" button 20 times before the posting screen shows up)
Anyways folks, since this is now my property, I have some things to show you all. As I've already told DTD, I'm currently in the process of dissecting and changing the textures to my liking, looking for different ways I can improve the map. Alas, improving greatness is a difficult task. At the moment, I've added a few slopes to improve the map's flow and changed the textures. Anyways, these are the things I want to show at the moment.

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First off, this slope right here. It was made by accident, but I'm starting to like it's looks. Originally, it was just another wall I couldn't climb.

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This is the part where I wish to implement an idea. In the previous version DTD showed me and OJ once, he displayed "windows" you could shoot through, but not pass through. I wish to implement the same concept into these two large windows. Also, I want to place a bridge between the two for convenient travel. DTD, would you mind telling me how to make these "windows"?

Last but not least....

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Dat flamethrower.

Any improvements are welcome. You can say what's wrong, but also try and say what could make it right. That way, everyone knows that you're a smart cookie and don't come off as a snobbish dick.
Testers are more than welcome at the moment. This includes Roc's Creation and possibly others. At the moment, I want to see if I can people like Rawk or OJ or Celebi to test the map, since I'm sure they'll find something. Alas, I'll take any help at all.
Thank you for your time.

[TERRORsphere]

Impassable line + Lower um-pegged + Middle texture
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Window.

[Mendez]

Folks, I'm back with another update on the maps I have been working on. The main focus today is on Map 6 of this pack, which I will call "BB is Flying the stars". I'm going to show some changes I have made, as well as display some potential ideas for current parts of the map I don't feel certain about. In any case, let's get this show on the road.

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This is a section of the map that used to be somewhat slow to climb. I felt that would break the flow of the stage, so I decided to add some stairs.

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This is another part of the map I'm uncertain of. While it is very simple to go down, it may be a tough task just to get up the steps quickly, especially when there are plenty of good weapons that people could use to chase you down. At the moment, I'm thinking of either recreating it as a helipad or creating some sort of spiral stairway right next to it.

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This is just a small decision. Stairs or slopes?

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Just a fancy little change I made to the map. It used to be just 3 stairs. I changed it to 6 to make it easier to climb.

DTD, I would like to hear your input. Also, should I cut down on the updates I make to this thread? Make the updates bi-weekly? Weekly?

[Mendez]

Let's get this necro-bump started off right.

For Tails, after his (her?) help with AMP10 bug testing, and with providing me screenshots of my errors.
I have an announcement to make: I have added to more maps to add to the pack. They are maps I've made with the spare time I've had because of summer vacation. The first map is AMP09, also known as "Cloud Brother". It's a map I've made for the mapping competition Mike had earlier.  The second map is AMP10, based mostly on a layout that SmashBroPlusB gave to me. Special thanks to Myroc for making me realize my map was too big and that I need to learn to interpret blueprints better.
As a generous offering, I've decided to give everyone AMP10, as a demo of the stuff I could potentially make. If Messatsu and that CSCM want to ask me for a map, they can give me a call and I can hopefully whip something up.
Current status of all the maps:
AMP01-04, 09-10: Completed
AMP 05-08:Needs textures, decorations, and more stuff. Layout complete.
AMP 07 is going to be retooled to like an ancient South American temple, similar to Indiana Jones. AMP08 has been handed off to Blaze, voluntarily.
AND NOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FEATURE PRESENTATION.

AMP MOTHERFUCKIN' 10: LAVA LAKE

[Hallan Parva]

Wow... just wow. Lava Lake is absolutely amazing.

Thanks for switching out that second Crash Bomb with Needle Cannon
Rush Jet's here still... but it's SO FREAKIN' HARD TO GET
A second Slash Claw spawn? YES! YES!
The weapon selection is balanced and useful.
I laughed hard at that lava sign... but Eddie could totally give out one of those things.
Music's better. A lot better, actually. WOO SCOTT PILGRIM
Where's the Yashichi? I CAN'T FIND IT

I talk in caps too much.

[Mendez]

I'm still kinda waiting for Roc's review of the whole thing. If he thinks it's great, then I'll be more than content with myself. For now, progress has shifted into improving AMP05 and 06. I'll be back in about a week with updates.