[Tiberius Smith]

EDIT: Finished!

Here are some screenshots!

The map is now available on EFfiles here.

Original post preserved for posterity...

Hi all,

I've been building a map for EF. It's a small freighter, non-Starfleet (and non-canon) for space encounters, boarding actions, customs inspections, covert operations and so forth. The plan is to have a basic version, then fiddle around to build a science variant, a bulk cargo variant, and a damaged version. I'm only using the textures that come in EF and the expansion pack, and the warp stars from EFFiles.

The basic brushwork is done and I'm starting work on the interactables, wiring up sound effects, moving parts, warp drive and all the rest. Lifts and doors are in and working. I do have a couple of questions, if anyone can help?

1: Transporter room lighting

The pad is very, very dark. It doesn't seem like it should be, but I can't figure it out. I have the feeling this is something other people have encountered - any way to fix it?

2: Crew quarters lighting/ glass shine

The glass in the crew quarters has a lot of shine. Is there a preferred low-glare glass texture or fix for this kind of problem?

3: Warp drive

The ship has accessible warp engines. I've got a pair of switching consoles in engineering to turn the plasma flow on and off. The consoles work fine, I just need a little help linking them correctly to the plasma flows themselves. So far I've had vanishing flow, wrong switching order, just can't seem to get it right.

Ok, that's three questions. Here's one more. Can anyone recommend a good file uploader so I can give out the map file?

Screenshots will be coming Saturday evening as it's late, and I have work tomorrow. I look forward to feedback.

[Johnson]

im not the best with mapping but i can help by testing the map and suggesting things

[Tiberius Smith]

UPDATE

Been fiddling and remodelling a little, found the warp stars, put them in but they're very WIP right now. Really wanted to present some screenshots but have run out of time tonight. Fixed the windows in the crew quarters - good old clip brushes. Map available on request, only tested with clean install EF and expansion so far, so RPG-X feedback might be nice.

[Sharpkiller]

I suggest you post over on UberGames.org, they'll have more experienced EF mappers that can offer you help. Filefront is usually a good location.

[Tiberius Smith]

Fixed the warp engines. Gave up on my principles, and used light entities for the bridge. Got the cargo lift working! Installed inspection covers in the engine room.

To do:

Interactives in sickbay, quarters, transporter room
Wiring engine room, engines, bridge
Sound effects
Warp stars

[Josh Broughm]

Can we get some pics?

[Bondgadget]

you could also talk to Jordan from USF, he is very good with mapping and did our SFHAC Award ceromony map

[Tiberius Smith]

Screenshots!

A work still in progress. Several areas have changed since these pictures were taken. I'd really like it if the fleet could lend a hand with beta testing next week.

Previews uploaded!

[Tiberius Smith]

More pictures!

[Tiberius Smith]

And more!

Can I get some feedback now please?

[William Taylor]

It's good, but you can definitely tell that the Bridge is a W.I.P.
The whole thing has a sort of TOS style to it, which is great.
Keep up the good work!

[William Hunter]

Very Nice Work^^

[Neo]

looks good, some things need a lil more rounded though

[Tiberius Smith]

It is, as you say, simple. Two reasons: I want to get it finished, not perfect. Also, counting this one, I will have a grand total of three maps under my belt. The Karad and Minari were mine too.

But hey! At least it'll be done when it's done.

[Neo]

Rather had a "finished" beta release, then a polished full release.