[WIP] 11 Day Level Design - Winter

[Shepard_203]

Hello,

I have decided to take part of the 11-Day Level Design Challenge - Winter.
Main theme of the map is a small abandoned depot placed at a bay after 2012 anomalies.
Today I've collected some reference photos, I've gathered some main ideas for the map together and drawn a quick conept of the focal point - the watchtower.
The main gameplay idea is to create some space for long, medium and close range combat and make sure that the players can travel easily from each zone to another one. A have also decided to show some natural environment covered with snow (bay and woods area) but also some man made environment (repair station, main building).

MAP DETAILS

Name: 2012 Abandoned Depot
Map type: Multiplayer Deathmatch 8-16 players
Game: Crysis
Development: 20.01.2010 - 31.01.2010












Regards,

Shperad_203



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[Smog]

I like the sketch. I'd love to be able to draw. I like the idea and i look forward to seeing it take shape.

Welcome to World of Level Design.

[AlexG]

Great looking sketch and layout. Looking forward to it!

[Oilcake]

Hey! Welcome, and good luck! Prep work looks great...

[Shepard_203]

DAY TWO:

Thanks for the comments, I hope I won't let you down
Today I've made a basic terrain sculpt, considered the map dimensions and proportions. For me it's the most important part of map creation, because the decisions made here will be very hard to fix later. The goal is a deathmatch map for 8-16 players with three different combat range zones.

[shakedown]

Hi Shepard_203

I like the layout you have so far....love that pool with the bits of ice sticking out...good luck for the next few days!

[Shepard_203]

Thanks Shakedown, later on I will make the ice floes more detailed and interesting. For now, they're only a sketch of the idea, but I'm glad you like it already

DAY THREE

Today I have worked on the main geometry of the map. I've cleared the materials, to concetrate on the blocks. The Basic Buildings, and big obstacles like the cisterns or waggons will have a big influence for the later gameplay, so I've tested it a bit and for now I'm happy with the result. I think I was able to achieve some really tight corners, good view oppenings and interesting camping positions. But the geometry is still far from final

[Wisecraka]

sweet, i never seen anyone make a crysis map yet. good luck!~

[Shepard_203]

DAY FOUR

Today I've started the work on small details. The medium obstacles can affect the gameplay so it takes some time, to set the objects properly. Main goal is to make them look cool, but also make them useful in multiplayer deathmatch.

[AlexG]

Damn CryEngine is beautiful. Looks good man.

What is your lighting going to look like? What time of day?

[shakedown]

Hey....Coming along nicely....loving the layout so far. Will you be able to go to the lighthouse?

[Oilcake]

Yeah I had no idea that CryEngine looked this good. I can't believe something can look that fantastic in just a few days. I'm going to have to have a look at it... Wow.

[Shepard_203]

Thanks for the comments guys, I'm really glad you like my work

About the lighting, I'm not for 100% sure yet. I know I want it to look like a beautiful winter shiny day, however I will want to keep the sun low, to get the shadows long and intense. That should work really fine with the trees. I'll also make a test with sunset and a red sky, but I doubt it will be the final choice.

According to the lighthouse, you will be able to play around it at the ground level, but I didn't plan to let the players climb it. Maybe I should rethink this case

DAY FIVE

Today I'm still working on the map details and it's still a lot to do. Here are some screens from the abandoned Main Building.

[YayitsM4tt]

Are the models the construction tool, or are they yours/Crytek's?

Looks really good, and you'll be able to spend more time giving it more details since you went with a really confined play area.

[Smog]

I love the really icy look to everything. It makes you feel cold looking at it. The Crytek engine produces some really beatiful environments.

Do the icy props come with the SDK?

Really nice looking level, keep it up. I look forward to seeing more of it.