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Naval Engagement (read more)
« on: July 26, 2012, 05:01:50 AM »
Thread locked, if you are interested in this map I refer you to this link http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,242772.0.html

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Summary

This naval engagement pits two stationary naval vessels against each other in a battle of cannon and pure grit. Each vessel is decked out with 24* cannons! 12 of which are pointed at the enemy (you knew there was a catch)! The warships are connected by 3 large ramps which can be crossed to board and crush your cowardly enemy. Each vessel has 3 decks, the top deck, which is the best spot for infantry (aside from the other teams ship, don't be a french man, board your enemy!), the middle deck, which is dedicated to cannons, and the lower deck, which also has cannons, as well as two smaller boats which can be rowed to the enemy's vessel (There will be ladders to climb up the enemy ship**).

Excited? Good. Grab your musket and await the arrival of this new map!

*Important*
Map is complete

*More info to come*
Modes this map is good for are battle, conquest, and tdm. Battle mode and tdm are self explanatory, but do ask if you have a question. Think of conquest mode in this map as siege, where both sides are the attackers, and have unlimited lives.

Any questions or suggestions are welcomed; trolls are not.

Kind regards,
Artaxias

Update!

*There are no longer 24 cannons, the number may be more or less, but believe me, there will be more than enough
**Ladders on the sides of the ship have been removed, after some testing on my own part, I discovered they would do more harm to the attackers than good. You can still row your boats to the enemy's ship and board by entering where their rowboats are launched. You can also enter through breaches on the enemy's lower deck, provided your artillery makes them large enough (they can).
« Last Edit: August 11, 2012, 11:12:55 PM by Artaxias »
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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2012, 05:05:35 AM »
Good luck It will be awesome to a naval engagement

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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2012, 07:32:58 PM »
Looks great can't wait to try it out.

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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2012, 05:35:44 AM »
Update

The map will not be finished in the next few days. It is taking a while to make and I do not have the time to be working on it hours every day. I expect it to be done by next week, but cannot guarantee.

Also, I see not many people are interested yet. That is okay. I didn't expect people to instantly love my idea. Especially without pictures. Once it is finished and tested I will release screenshots and a video (possibly two) for all to see.

Good day everyone!
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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2012, 06:18:50 AM »
Progress

The map is near completion. I expect it to be done by Monday, perhaps even Saturday. When the map is finished, I will upload screenshots, and when it is tested I will upload some gameplay. When the map is complete I may make it available to others for download, if you so wish to have it.
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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2012, 12:07:07 PM »
Sounds like an interesting idea for a map and i look forward to seeing it. :D

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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2012, 02:11:14 PM »
Good luck! I'm looking forward to this

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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2012, 04:52:28 AM »
Good luck mate!
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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2012, 04:44:57 PM »
Thanks for the support, the map is completed. All that's left is adding spawns.
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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2012, 06:00:09 AM »
Complete!

The map has been completed and tested. Thanks to the 24th and DDA for the assistance testing

It has been brought to my attention that conquest would be the best mode for this map, and so ill be making that option available soon.

People seemed to enjoy themselves and we all had a good time. However, it was the first test, so problems did arise (but hey, that's why we have testing).

Problems (in order of significance):
1.) One teams spawn was 25 seconds longer than the other. This was due to a problem with the game mode. I am working on a solution to change the map from siege mode to conquest and battle. *FIXED FOR BOTH MODES*
2.) The smaller boats could not be steered *FIXED*
3.) Getting stuck in some places. I'm not sure where people are getting stuck, so ill have to ask some tester's and that will be fixed.

Also, I will be making the cannons destructible with the walls. *CANNONS NOW DESTRUCTIBLE AFTER 2 HITS* I am sorry, but I cannot make the boats sink. That would require modding.


Screenshots will be uploaded tomorrow. Possibly a video (I was having problems with recording, so no promises on that)
Thanks to everyone who tested, their help and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
« Last Edit: August 07, 2012, 05:00:37 AM by Artaxias »
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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2012, 09:06:02 AM »
Looks nice, nice! Can't wait!
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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2012, 09:47:27 PM »
Here are some screenshots, the boats aren't beautiful, but it's great in terms in gameplay.

Screenshots:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/83491700@N02/sets/72157631004678948/

I have a video, but the sound of the game did not record. In addition to that, the upload speed of my internet is horrendous, so i may or may not be putting up a video.
« Last Edit: August 10, 2012, 06:41:55 PM by Artaxias »
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Re: Naval Engagement (read more)
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2012, 01:56:57 PM »
Well this is very nice indeed, and don't worry. The boats look ace IMHO. I'd like a few naval battles like these and just one or two ones where each team is fighting on a beautifully done stationary ship of the line.