Forum

> > Stranded II > General > Map: Name Unknown
Forums overviewStranded II overviewGeneral overviewLog in to reply

English Map: Name Unknown

27 replies
Page
To the start Previous 1 2 Next To the start

old Map: Name Unknown

Zaikantos
User Off Offline

Quote
*Note, the map name IS NOT really "name unknown". I'm still thinking of it.*

First of all Hello.

I'm currently making a map, however, I need information from You!

Facts:
•The small island will be surrounded by sharks+piranha's
•Diary entries
•Massive mod

First, let me sketch the scenario so far.
Scenario has written
You were offered a trip to hawai for just 100 euro's. Ofcourse you accept, and end up stranded on a small island next to a big one.
(Rough map (AKA only island outline wich is not even sure yet) is at end of post)


Small Island has written
Small should be more like medium. It's like, 1/8th of a 256x256 map.
The small island is relatively safe. No lion/raptor spawns, however,
•No iron (maybe some in crates),
•No clay (maybe some in crates)
•No fishing spot!,
•No banana trees > no tamed monkeys
•No (however, maybe some paste) grain
And ofcourse other things are not there.


For the plot (Yes, I am planning on making a plot. Diary entries will be included for sure)
you will need to go to the big island as well.
Basically, the big island should be a place you go to gather supplies, however be to dangerous to actually live.

However, I need help. No editing/scripting (so far) help, but how I can keep the Stranded II feeling longer! Most maps get easy after a few days, or are rediculously hard.
Therefor I would like to have a small enquete.

•If there is [] around a question, it is an optional question.

Please do not copy the question itself, only the question number (1. 2. 3. etc.)

Spoiler >


Long and good answers/suggestions will be added in credits (shown at end of plot)

After I feel enough map name's have been suggested I will create a poll with my favorites. AKA, you will make the winner!
Winner's name will be added to credits

Please note, your opinion is just one of many. Do not expect this to be perfectly adapted to your preferences, although I will take everything in account.

Please note, the enquete might change. Updating your answer = better map, better experience, more adapted to your likings! (and a happy me)

Sincerely,
Zaikantos
edited 1×, last 01.06.10 10:36:02 pm

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Zaikantos
User Off Offline

Quote
@vibhor,
I am going to add a poll wich i cannot do in the custom map topic. Therefore it seemed more logic to me to do this in a seperate topic.
If a mod agrees with you I'll repost it there.

@cjs,
Please note that there are 2 islands and no vulcano planned
edited 1×, last 01.06.10 09:26:36 pm

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Lion_Hearted
User Off Offline

Quote
Hmm...


9

(easy island you start on...) Duneios
(hard island you go to for supplies) Argor

The names were given by the greek gods... you find their names on stones... one on each island... you could attach a script to a sign that you position just right so that it appears that the sign is actually built into the stone... As for killing the stone, when the stone is killed, just put a script that would delete the signpost as well...

Just an idea that I thought up...

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Zaikantos
User Off Offline

Quote
Hmm, I was actually looking for a name for the entire map, however island names are a good idea as well

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Vectarrio
User Off Offline

Quote
Lion_Hearted has written
Hmm...


9

(easy island you start on...) Duneios
(hard island you go to for supplies) Argor

The names were given by the greek gods... you find their names on stones... one on each island... you could attach a script to a sign that you position just right so that it appears that the sign is actually built into the stone... As for killing the stone, when the stone is killed, just put a script that would delete the signpost as well...

Just an idea that I thought up...

Maybe just make script for stone itself?
on:use{
msg "name"
}

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Zaikantos
User Off Offline

Quote


That's the bit simpler method I was thinking of as well.

Anyway, the making of this map will be on a hold untill I get enough suggestions and enquetes

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Lion_Hearted
User Off Offline

Quote
Vectar666 has written
Lion_Hearted has written
Hmm...


9

(easy island you start on...) Duneios
(hard island you go to for supplies) Argor

The names were given by the greek gods... you find their names on stones... one on each island... you could attach a script to a sign that you position just right so that it appears that the sign is actually built into the stone... As for killing the stone, when the stone is killed, just put a script that would delete the signpost as well...

Just an idea that I thought up...

Maybe just make script for stone itself?
on:use{
msg "name"
}



I thought of that... but... how is the player going to know to press "e" at a stone?

Personally I think there should be something that makes that stone special... makes it stand out... perhaps at a state to it like lightning?

#1 You could on the first island put a small village that has been abandoned... and in this village you would put a hut and a big storage and a couple other things that the player would automatically use. The player would use these things and not be in too big a hurry to make his own... however, you could script the hut storage and etc so that after a certain number of days they fall apart or catch fire, which would undoubtly leave the player feeling somewhat stranded as all the food and etc that he had placed in the storage would burn down, and all a sudden his shelter is gone... Just an idea...
edited 1×, last 02.06.10 03:37:14 am

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Zaikantos
User Off Offline

Quote
That's a very nice idea Lion!

The best thing is that it provides a solid starting point for the plot.

Is there a behaviour setting that will make a animal go towards you and kill you even if you are on the other side of the map?

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Lion_Hearted
User Off Offline

Quote
I'm not too sure... but... I think you if you look at the carrier monkey script you'll find something that might help you.

As far as a direct behavioral script no...


But then, I'm not the best scripter...

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Vibhor
User Off Offline

Quote
maybe yes
if you can increase the radius of raptor script then maybe you could....

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Vectarrio
User Off Offline

Quote
Just increase radius. But, about the stone, you could make area trigger, so if player goes close to stone, it automatically gets message.

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Zaikantos
User Off Offline

Quote
I was thinking about a areal trigger just saying like, (roughly) There's something on that stone.

+diary entry when using stone

And would anyone mind telling me (if possible) how to change the settings of a behaviour for ONE unit (NOT entire animal kind (lion, raptor) but for one unit.
If that is not possible, where the behaviour data's are.

I still need map name suggestions!
edited 1×, last 02.06.10 05:25:41 pm

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Zaikantos
User Off Offline

Quote
LOL,
was hoping for something more original

Lion, you got an answer for my other question as well?

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Lion_Hearted
User Off Offline

Quote
Well... what I would do is simply make another unit with the exact same model and everything, but with the radius so it would come to you and try gobbling you down all the time...


But then, thats me...


You could always include the unit :inf: with the map in that case...

As for the name... Hmm... how about looking up the Fiji Islands... From what I've heard they are located in the south pacific, which wouldn't be too hard to get to if you were on a boat and knocked off course by a storm, or if there was an instrument malfunction in an airplane. I've also heard that there are many islands on Fiji where no human being has ever set foot...

But then, thats just what I've heard...

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Zaikantos
User Off Offline

Quote
Hmm, how can i set the radius in the first place

I'll take a look at the Fiji Islands.

Oh, and land creatures (esp. lions) tend to walk into water. Not deep, but the occasional monkey that does it goes underwater...
Any way to prevent this?

Oh, and I'm afraid those ''hunters'' will go through water. Any way to prevent?
This would keep the small island safer as well...

//EDIT
The only named Fuji Islands that might fit are Ovalau&Moturiki.
These are 2 islands close together, one tiny and one big.
However, I dislike following an existing thing`s map.
"islands" should sure be included in the map name though.
edited 1×, last 02.06.10 07:50:58 pm

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Lion_Hearted
User Off Offline

Quote
Well... as for setting the radius in the first place... I think a pro scripter is going to have to help you with that...


As for things going through the water... its most likely because of your computer lagging... turn off 2d processing and anything else that might cause CPU strain... including wind swinging and stuff like that...

old Re: Map: Name Unknown

Zaikantos
User Off Offline

Quote
Hmm, although I do not notice lagging (AKA if I click it hits straight away, if I use W i move forward straight away etc.) I'll try doing that.

*wonders what pro-scripter will help me *
To the start Previous 1 2 Next To the start
Log in to replyGeneral overviewStranded II overviewForums overview