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MaceCrusherMadunusus
02-11-2008, 20:49
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/MBIIRC.png

Here I have for you a series of videos showing how I created the Movie Battles II version of Republic Cruiser. However, not all of them are going to be released right now. They will be spread out over a few weeks and approximately 6 episodes.

Here we have Episode 1. This first episode shows how I took the Side Hangar of the original Republic Cruiser (Actually took it out of the FFA version of the side hangar) and put it into Movie Battles II with tons of optimizations, fixes and making it MBII compatible.

Some of the things you see in this video is me taking out random entities that are not at all needed in the MBII version, to start off with. Then it heads on to things like Hinting or blocking things that are not in your line of sight (FPS helper) as well as some brushwork optimizations creating less t-junctions and tris. However, in this video you do not see everything I had done on this area, the whole area took about a day to get fully up to specs. The footage you see in the video is only about 1 hour of that work.

The Making of MBII Republic Cruiser - Episode 1
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/MBIIRCep1youtube.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvNqPF405J0)
Movie Battles II Dev Team Official Youtube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/MovieBattlesIITeam)

Other Links

ModDB (http://www.moddb.com/members/macecrushermadunusus/videos/the-creation-of-mbii-republic-cruiser-episode-1#imagebox)
Filefront (High-Def, 5.1 surround download) (http://files.filefront.com/MBIIRepublicCruiserEP1wmv/;12231374;/fileinfo.html)
MacesMappingCenter (http://macesmapping.map-craft.com/myvideos/MBIIRCep1.php)
Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/2132346)
Youtube (Personal Account) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLg1T9asuuk)



There were a few issues in the video, like the gunship script in-game shot being choppy for some unknown reason, so I know that is there. And then the random spin around of the camera in the walkthrough in-game shot. The second one was caused by Camera Battles II (pugmod) whilst being in-game. One of the reasons we haven't released it yet is cause it can be buggy :)

This video does not fully show all modifications to the area, it shows a brief amount of each aspect to show everyone what is going on and keep the video time down.

Here are a few screenshots as well, just note that they are WIP.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0017.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0017.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0019.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0019.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0024.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0024.jpg)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/shot0021.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/shot0011-1.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/shot0072.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/shot0070.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/shot0073.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/shot0009.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0014.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0000.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0003.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0004-2.jpg

Special thanks to Plasma who made the most awesome crate in the map. You are teh bestest.

Stay tuned more to come soon!

-Mace
Supa
02-11-2008, 21:50
Looks good, Mace. Keep up the good work. ;)
Pilo T
03-11-2008, 02:42
awesome video.
Radical
03-11-2008, 02:56
Nice vid Mace, and lulz ACE! <3.
Aéró
03-11-2008, 13:57
Awesome work. =D
Phelps
03-11-2008, 16:22
Wow, awesome man! o_O
Yzmo
03-11-2008, 20:37
Guess I'll be making an Endor vid soon...

EDIT: Actually, I think I'll make one where I'm looking for and fixing leaks, to show you that mapping isn't always that exiting :)
GoodOlBen
03-11-2008, 20:44
Guess I'll be making an Endor vid soon...

EDIT: Actually, I think I'll make one where I'm looking for and fixing leaks, to show you that mapping isn't always that exiting :)

Anything is exciting with that soundtrack.
TheLOLipop
03-11-2008, 20:57
Nice one Mace, LOLOLOL ACE!, more lulz for Ben >: |
UnsungHero
03-11-2008, 20:59
srs face >: |
jadenkorr
04-11-2008, 21:45
Nice map, release date?

This is a cmp map or a mb2 map?
Assassin
04-11-2008, 22:08
EDIT: Actually, I think I'll make one where I'm looking for and fixing leaks, to show you that mapping isn't always that exiting :)

Dat vis don't exit when u fix dem leaks
Varlesh
04-11-2008, 22:29
Nice map, release date?

This is a cmp map or a mb2 map?

Official MB2 map, Dev Diaries is for everything official aka stuff made by the mb team :P
(Moviepacks the exception)
Frost
04-11-2008, 23:37
(Moviepacks the exception)

What exception ? It's Official and it's made by a team member, so it fits.
Varlesh
05-11-2008, 08:31
It isn't official is it? I assumed any separate pack wasn't classed as official :P
Teelos
05-11-2008, 08:57
Epic Mace is Epic
msc
27-11-2008, 16:50
Indeed.
Wildebeest
27-11-2008, 17:22
What exception ? It's Official and it's made by a team member, so it fits.

Not quite. It's not really official, but this section is for team members to talk about what they're working on as long as it's loosely related to MB.
jadenkorr
16-12-2008, 17:14
This map its coming for the next patch rc3p3? or for another build?

Please release date :)
MaceCrusherMadunusus
16-12-2008, 20:55
Whenever its done. ATM its approximately 95-96% done.
ixin
17-12-2008, 06:55
Looking good Mace, how about adding a ixin NPC/Char that has superior fighting power >;p
Subaru
17-12-2008, 06:56
Looking good Mace, how about adding a ixin NPC/Char that has superior fighting power >;p

We can stick him in the area that gets destroyed and laugh as he dies every round.
Phelps
15-01-2009, 06:08
We can stick him in the area that gets destroyed and laugh as he dies every round.

Got my vote, dude.
BigAnnoyn'Fag
15-01-2009, 19:40
Fantastic work, Mace.
I didnt't even imagined that Q3 Engine can look that beutiful.
ShadeyMan
16-01-2009, 10:50
I bet the FPS sucks.
MaceCrusherMadunusus
16-01-2009, 20:50
I bet the FPS sucks.

The joke is getting old dude :)

125fps capped on 7800 GS 256mb AGP 8x. (AA X4, AF X16, Dynamic Glow)

Id say its fine.

P.S. Episode 2 almost done, episode 3 should follow very soon after. (Sorry for the huge gap in time)
Althar
16-01-2009, 21:43
No problem
Light_Side
19-01-2009, 19:31
well this may be little late but i hope u have checked these (or seen them before)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9058/venatorclassstardestroycg1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/venatorclassstardestroycg1.jpg/1/w1502.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img230/venatorclassstardestroycg1.jpg/1/)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6374/venatorclonewarsdm2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
TheLOLipop
19-01-2009, 20:07
P.S. Episode 2 almost done, episode 3 should follow very soon after. (Sorry for the huge gap in time)

You mean all the major maps in these episodes are almost complete? Amirite?
MaceCrusherMadunusus
19-01-2009, 21:06
Yes, Ive seen those pics. However, they do not have a lot of baring on how the Movie Battles II version is layed out. It does affect the basejka one though.

You mean all the major maps in these episodes are almost complete? Amirite?

If by maps, you mean areas. Then yes.

Episode 2 = Hallways
Episode 3 = Data Core
Phelps
20-01-2009, 08:52
This map could even make me play MB more than now.
Luk
22-01-2009, 08:35
So , when we will see ( be able to download) this cool map ? :)
Apex
22-01-2009, 18:58
So , when we will see ( be able to download) this cool map ? :)

When it's done.
MaceCrusherMadunusus
04-02-2009, 00:19
Alright here is a small update for everyone.

The full scenario for RC has been planned out.

Battle of Sarapin
Republic Assault Cruiser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC4zaMGORsE

Sarapin, a vital planet to the survival of the Republic, provides 80% of the core worlds power. This makes it a strategic target for the Confederacy of Independent Systems. The Republic utilizes the planets volcanoes and lava flows for its power. In order to protect such a valuable prize, surrounding the system is numerous defensive stations and platforms. Numerous Republic ships were also sent to guard the system.

Sarapins defenses was said to be near impenetrable. CIS leader Sev'rance Tann was tasked with the crippling of the planet and its systems.

In order for Tann to get to the surface, her forces had to get passed the defense grid and ships orbiting the planet. This is where the CIS's challenge lies. And where the surprise attack began.

Republic did not expect the attack on Sarapin, especially by such an enormous force. However, he first wave of the attack by Tanns forces has failed. The remaining Republic forces and defense platforms lie heavily damaged, with fresh CIS troops bearing down on them.

Word has been sent, and Echuu Shen-Jon and his apprentice Naat Reath are on their way to the system, hopefully Republic reinforcements will arrive soon.

In Movie Battles II, you either take part in a battle for survival aboard a Venator-Class Star Destroyer, or attempt to destroy it.



A new skybox is in the works for the map, which should hopefully be done soon. Showing the full force of either side, as well as Sarapin and its moons in the background. The skybox includes Venators, Acclamators and small Republic Cruisers and numerous CIS ships. Multiple CIS ships are made by Darth Norman, which were used in his Battle Over Coruscant skybox. As well as many other ships made by myself for the map.
Pilo T
04-02-2009, 00:53
Who's going to be attacking in the map and who's going to be defending? It says republic reinforcements are not expected anytime soon, so I don't think it'd make much sense for the republic to win after a 5 minute wait. I think it'd be interesting to make the imps defend and have IMP reinforcements on the way in 5 minutes. If you could find an interesting way to do that it could be pretty interesting.

If you already have something in mind for the exact objective, what exactly is it? And what's the reason for the 5 minute limit? I suppose there doesn't absolutely NEED to be a logical reason for the 5 minute limit, but most maps have an explanation for it.
MaceCrusherMadunusus
04-02-2009, 12:48
Republic defends (Rebels), CIS attack (Imps). Don't know why imps would be defending :P

Republic wins on time, because CIS goal is to destroy the ship. And that is the objective. CIS has to hack a terminal in the bridge, causing the ship to self destruct. The republic just has to hold out.
obiwan3001
08-02-2009, 01:48
Thats one thing, that object in terms of balance may be good.
But would it make more sense to have to plant a proton bomb (some canon super destructive bomb) at 1 or 2 key points on the ship (bridge) (hanger bay) to cripple or destroy the ship, with a small countdown included?
I mean it wouldnt make sense to just hack the bridge and then selfdestruction.
MaceCrusherMadunusus
08-02-2009, 01:55
Thats one thing, that object in terms of balance may be good.
But would it make more sense to have to plant a proton bomb (some canon super destructive bomb) at 1 or 2 key points on the ship (bridge) (hanger bay) to cripple or destroy the ship, with a small countdown included?
I mean it wouldnt make sense to just hack the bridge and then selfdestruction.

Makes perfect sense, and its one of the easiest ways to destroy a ship. Most things in that time, have some kind of self-destruct. Either to protect data, or something valuable from getting into the wrong hands. Placing bombs would have to be in a a few key places (Changing part of the back story). Plus it changes the gameplay of what I've had all along. Also gets rid of the end-round I already have in place for CIS.
MaceCrusherMadunusus
09-02-2009, 00:37
Alright, skybox is coming along, and I have the venator done (Brushwork wise) for you. Acclamator should be started fairly soon.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0050.jpg (http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/?action=view&current=shot0050.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0049.jpg (http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/?action=view&current=shot0049.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0054.jpg (http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/?action=view&current=shot0054.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0046.jpg (http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/?action=view&current=shot0046.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0047.jpg (http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/?action=view&current=shot0047.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0048.jpg (http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/?action=view&current=shot0048.jpg)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0053.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0055.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0051.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0052.jpg
Yzmo
09-02-2009, 14:11
That's a hell lot of tris for being a skybox.. FPS?
MaceCrusherMadunusus
09-02-2009, 20:58
That's a hell lot of tris for being a skybox.. FPS?

I have about 105 fps, generally I AVG about 125 (Capped). Doesn't matter to me tho, I want it to be epic :D I did the same on Starforges skybox. You guys don't even see half the details that are there :D
EvilOlive
12-02-2009, 02:17
looks epic, GJ :D
MaceCrusherMadunusus
13-02-2009, 18:47
Thanks, Republic Frigate is now complete, also with a bonus version. Episode 1 Republic Cruiser!

Republic Frigate
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0056.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0056.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0057.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0057.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0058.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0058.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0062-1.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0062-1.jpg)

Republic Transport Cruiser
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0060.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0060.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0061.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0061.jpg)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0059.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0063.jpg

Special thanks to DT for his amazing reference pictures!

Venator on the previous page! Check it out!
http://www.moviebattles.com/forums/showpost.php?p=524280&postcount=39
EvilOlive
13-02-2009, 18:49
if epic was a model........
Pasha
13-02-2009, 20:08
I just fell off the chair, this is just so unbelievable... Who the hell are you, man?! xD This is awesome!
Aéró
13-02-2009, 20:13
You modeled it all from scratch? Thats ****ing epic. D:
Jack of Blades
13-02-2009, 22:29
Very groovy man,very groovy.:)
FrenzY
13-02-2009, 22:30
This is so sex.
Bobinator
20-02-2009, 18:41
Sweet dancing jehova!
MaceCrusherMadunusus
21-02-2009, 00:23
The Republic Frigate is now fully textured, well at least enough for you to see in a skybox. :P Not gonna go all out on it.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0084.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0084.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0083.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0083.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0082.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0082.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0085.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0085.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0087.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0087.jpg)

Ill be building the acclamator, brushwork wise, next. Texturing that and the venator is gonna be scary, so I'm saving it for last. But what ever :P

The transport version seen in episode 1, will MAYBE be textured in the future, but its not something I need to do for this map.

Again, special thanks to DT.
MaceCrusherMadunusus
23-02-2009, 22:28
Round number 3 of ships. This time, its the acclamator, in brushwork form. No textures as of yet.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0089.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0089.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0090.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0090.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0091-1.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0091-1.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0092.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0092.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0093.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0093.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0094.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0094.jpg)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0095-1.jpg


Thats all the ships I have to make. Now comes the task of texturing the venator and the acclamator. Ohh how fun :P

I have one question for everyone, how would you like the acclamator textured? Clone Wars Style, or Episode 2 like?

Comparisons: http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/Acclamator_FT.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/Acclamators-ST2.jpg

I'm leaning to the CW style, might bring more depth to the texture than a flat gray.
ixin
23-02-2009, 22:40
Wow, nice looking.
Btw, i'd like it the Clone Wars style - much more colorful, easyer aswel.
AlphaFA
24-02-2009, 01:50
Map looks boring Mace. :V

JUST KIDDING

I like it in beta, needs more work though. <3
Luk
26-02-2009, 14:00
This is going to be so nice map ^,^
MaceCrusherMadunusus
08-03-2009, 19:29
Alright, the Acclamator is now textured. And we have some characters to look for in the FA/Siege of the map :P

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0131.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0131.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0132.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0132.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0133.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0133.jpg)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0134.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0134.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0135.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0135.jpg)http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/th_shot0136.jpg (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0136.jpg)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/shot0137.jpg

There ya are, the Clone Wars style Acclamator, also known as the RAS (Republic Assault Ship).

Heres some characters to look for in the Movie Battles II Full Authentic and Siege versions of the map. (I now have permission to include them, so I can show)
Sev'rance Tann
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/FA/shot0223.jpg
Echuu Shen-Jon
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/FA/shot0224.jpg
Naat Reath
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/Madunusus/RC/FA/shot0225.jpg

Special Thanks to Spanki, Scerendo, Hapslash, Kel and Antizac for their models/skins.
UnsungHero
09-03-2009, 02:26
Wasn't Echuu the guy from Galactic Battlegrounds?
paperbullet
09-03-2009, 03:02
Wasn't Echuu the guy from Galactic Battlegrounds?

Yeah, he was. His only appearance, as well as for the other characters.
Luk
11-03-2009, 13:49
I think Sev'rance Tann should have blue saber, all looks good.
MaceCrusherMadunusus
11-03-2009, 20:46
I think Sev'rance Tann should have blue saber, all looks good.

She doesn't in the game. In the game she has a yellow saber, and I'm trying to keep it at that. Plus some people may think shes Naat in the distance :P
paperbullet
11-03-2009, 22:27
Yeah, she has a yellow saber in Galactic Battlegrounds. Naat has a blue one, and Echuu has a green one. Is she the only Sith with a non-red saber? The ones in KOTOR occasionally have purple secondary sabers, but all other Sith have red ones.
Jimmah!!
13-03-2009, 15:48
I'm liking what I see. Keep up the good work!
Subaru
13-03-2009, 16:53
Yeah, she has a yellow saber in Galactic Battlegrounds. Naat has a blue one, and Echuu has a green one. Is she the only Sith with a non-red saber? The ones in KOTOR occasionally have purple secondary sabers, but all other Sith have red ones.

Vader. And bunches of EU sith.
paperbullet
14-03-2009, 00:21
EU is so far removed from the Original Trilogy it could pass for non-Star Wars sometimes. But it keeps me entertained.