=LD=dhyran Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 Hi all I've already done about 120 villages (blue dots on map), but the map still looked empty and lifeless, so I decided to add another 130 units (marked yellow) post-276-0-82681000-14145135711.jpg Here same new screens from the SE corner of map (almost finished add villages there). 31199841.jpg 31199611.jpg 31199601.jpg 31199591.jpg 31199551.jpg 31199571.jpg ZEUS!!!!! you're the man!
Feathered_IV Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 It's a big call, but that's the most natural looking map I've ever seen.
avlSteve Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 It's a big call, but that's the most natural looking map I've ever seen. After the terrain.ini tweaks thread, I was thinking exactly that in game already. I cannot wait to fly on these.
LLv34_Flanker Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 S! Exactly. After the Terrain.ini tweak Zeus's map will really look great, as it deserves.
79_vRAF_Friendly_flyer Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 This is a bit like watching the damage model for the Hurricane in CoD, you can clearly see this is a work of love, and the joy that has gone into making it! I can't wait to fly over it!
Jason_Williams Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 This new map is looking awesome! Jason
=RvE=Windmills Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 Did I miss something? How are you able to produce entirely new maps?
Jason_Williams Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 Some talented people have learned by examining our old maps in ROF and stuff like that. The team saw some potential so gave him some pointers. Jason 1
pilotpierre Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 You de man Zeus. Thanks for your efforts.
Dakpilot Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Did I miss something? How are you able to produce entirely new maps? Perhaps because there is interest in the subject,(WWII) In original IL-2 Hundreds of outstanding maps have been produced, and one map for BoS before release and another on the way, even the much more niche market of WWI produced two great user made maps and mods to the original one (RoF) however in modern sims DcS, 10 years or so and no new maps yet, even though there must be people with the talent to produce such. Anyway I am derailing the thread, it is great to see talented passionate people creating such quality content for our pleasure, and it bodes very well for the future Thanks Zeus and team Cheers Dakpilot Edited November 5, 2014 by Dakpilot
LLv34_Flanker Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) S! There is a map maker within Virtualpilots that would be very interested in making the Finnish map, if given information on requirements etc. And I bet there would be pilots for that map as well, imagine Bf109G-2 vs. the VVS. Edited November 5, 2014 by LLv34_Flanker 2
Reflected Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 Zeus, so you were the one making the Novosokolniki map? It's my favorite, thank you so much for your work! And now, I see you 're making a bigger version? I really can't wait to see it in game. The autumn/ summer versions would be a cherry on top, BoS really needs a map with no snow. Keep up the great work!
1CGS zeus-- Posted November 5, 2014 1CGS Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Thank you all for your good comments! Infact We can produce maps with quality of the first Il-2 very fast, but I personally want to create them much complex and closer to reality by using new technologies the new Il2 has. This requires much more time. I really like the autumn in Velikie Luki regions... And I already tried to repaint some texture for this Hm... Edited November 5, 2014 by zeus-- 5
=LD=dhyran Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 Thank you all for your good comments! Infact We can produce maps with quality of the first Il-2 very fast, but I personally want to create them much complex and closer to reality by using new technologies the new Il2 has. This requires much more time. I really like the autumn in Velikie Luki regions... 0_74eae_d11926e2_orig.jpg 0_74e9b_51efbb31_orig.jpg 0_74ed9_4ea298c9_orig.jpg And I already tried to repaint some texture for this Hm... Zeus, please create a Paypal donate button, i would like to spend some money for all your hard work! 2
Blooddawn1942 Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 If You manage to create autumn textures... I would be speechless. I really appreciate Your passionate work, Zeus. Are You building the map all alone, or is there a whole team somewhere hiding in the dark? ;-)
1CGS zeus-- Posted November 5, 2014 1CGS Posted November 5, 2014 Are You building the map all alone, or is there a whole team somewhere hiding in the dark? ;-) Not the the whole map but the most part of it. There're three 3D modelers who help me out. Also 90% of all assets are taken from the original game.
Emgy Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Autumn textures from zeus is great news! S! There is a map maker within Virtualpilots that would be very interested in making the Finnish map, if given information on requirements etc. And I bet there would be pilots for that map as well, imagine Bf109G-2 vs. the VVS. Would be great if this could happen in general, the game could really benefit from having more maps. Edited November 5, 2014 by Calvamos
oneeyeddog Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 Thanks very much for your hard work, Zeus. Its great to see talented people making positive contributions for the benefit of the entire BoS community. S! 1
Danziger Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 Thank you all for your good comments! Infact We can produce maps with quality of the first Il-2 very fast, but I personally want to create them much complex and closer to reality by using new technologies the new Il2 has. This requires much more time. I really like the autumn in Velikie Luki regions... 0_74eae_d11926e2_orig.jpg 0_74e9b_51efbb31_orig.jpg 0_74ed9_4ea298c9_orig.jpg And I already tried to repaint some texture for this Hm... That is so beautiful! I also cannot wait for expanded aircraft. Particularly my favorite MiG-3
1CGS zeus-- Posted November 6, 2014 1CGS Posted November 6, 2014 Added one more visual detail for railroads: Finished the installation of all bridges on map. 346 road bridges and the 138 railway bridges. 9
Brano Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Railway embankments!Yes!Thats what is missing on big Stalingrad map.Trains just swim across and copy uneven surface.Zeus,your sense for details is really exceptional I dare to say that this map will become benchmark for others to come.Same as map of Slovakia done for old sturmovik by members of virtual squadron Letka_13 Edited November 6, 2014 by Brano
LLv34_Flanker Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 S! Thanks to Dakpilot, will forward info to a map maker Let's see what he says And Zeus has so darn nice and lively map, a new standard so to say I think devs have a hard time now Keep up the good work!
150GCT_Veltro Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 An amazing work, these maps are stunning.
Finkeren Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Damn... I haven't looked into this thread for weeks. This looks beyond great And autumn textures done by Zeus? That's almost too good to be true...
Blooddawn1942 Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Can't wait until the 'two weeks' have passed, so that we can try this outstanding map!:-)
1CGS zeus-- Posted November 6, 2014 1CGS Posted November 6, 2014 And autumn textures done by Zeus? That's almost too good to be true... Not done yet. I just made the first attempts to repaint textures in autumn. And I quite liked the result. But it is still very soon to show it 4
Finkeren Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Not done yet. I just made the first attempts to repaint textures in autumn. And I quite liked the result. But it is still very soon to show it Oh, I didn't expect it this week. (early December would be fine - j/k ) Stuff like that takes a lot of Work, I know. I'm just so glad to know, that someone's on this. You really deserve a ton of credit for all your dedicated work. Here, have a cookie: Edited November 6, 2014 by Finkeren
oneeyeddog Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Gotta love the railway embankments. Yes, this detail adds a lot.
Finkeren Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Yes, this detail adds a lot. Not least of all: Visibility. Following railway tracks atm is just way harder than it should be IMHO.
1CGS zeus-- Posted November 7, 2014 1CGS Posted November 7, 2014 Decoration of roads, railroads and rail crossing: 1
VRPilot Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 nice work, but the dekoration looks to unnatural: - two very different tree types in the mix -> group them (broad leaafed trees and conifers in groups, not mixed) - trees look like they all have more or less the same distance to each other - missing shadows? I know it is very hard (if not impossible) to create a natural looking enviroment. I would recoment to delete all trees next to the streets. It may be a bit empty, but more natural looikng. go more like this: more bushes, gras and less individual trees
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