NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

[[BDFS]Alpha]

Gazala & El_Aamein are available for DL from our downloads/Maps page ( http://bf-dogs.com/modules.php?name=...download&cid=1 )you will need win.rar ( http://www.rarlab.com )to extract the map to the games levels folder, default location is ( C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2\Levels ) once extracted thats it, your ready to go..we would like a playtest before we give it out,so if any would like to test its on our server 2 , you r most welcom ( Multiplay.co.uk :: [BFDS] 2|27ms|85.236.101.108:16567 )
Hope to catch some of u on it over the week end
MAP INFO on the downloads page.
some screens

[AlphaMRE]

Re: NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

That looks HOT!

[imported_Casey]

Re: NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

Hmm, can you get a full map shot? Maybe pull the minimap down and take a screenie of that.

Thanks.

[AlphaMRE]

Re: NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

Well I just tried this out and I am speechless atm.

All I can say is WOWEE this is hands down the best looking custom map for bf2 to date.

Course I only tried it locally the 64 player version - it is stunningly beautiful!
Great sounds - like the bridges over the canyon whoosh.

Love the idea of vehicles at bases being locked to teams - props for that!

INCREDIBLY good job man and a very perfect probably even better conversion!

Everyone must download this NOW - some classic DC action

[[BDFS]Alpha]

Re: NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

hey thanks AlphaMRE (said 1 alpha to another) glad u like the sounds, as i spent a lot of time on them i was worried if i made them to strong , but you reply put my mind at ease there, i was just wakling through, and found some objects with no shadows ( was in to much of a hurry to give it out), the end of the wall at the us airfield on the other side if the mil_fence,and 2 pipes sunk in the ground at Capuzzo on the out side of the barn with the jeep inside, im not sure if its enough to make me do a nother version, or just leave it as is, if u have time could you have a look and tell me what you think,and if i do make a new version, it would only effect the client.zip not the server,(i think ) so players would have to re-download the map, but no new versions would have to be uploaded to servers, would that be correct?

[AlphaMRE]

Re: NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

I guess it just depends on how you feel about correcting stuff weather or not to make another version. I personally like my maps to be as perfect as they can so its really your call.

It is especially helpful when you can play your map with many others and take note about what they say.

I did notice on my run through that there was a few undergrowth coming through the roads. And also big rock at end of one of the base airfields needed to be sunk into the ground a little.

Oh ya I liked the little buggy in the garage with the breakable doors.

I will see if I can test it more - Maybe I come to your server.

As for having to reupload your server file - yes you will have to if you make a new version.

[Pirelli]

Re: NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

I tried the El Alamein remake on that link.
You put 12 or so artilletys? 12 Artillerys wont work out imo. The Mec Hardware will imo function only as cannonfodder to a very happy commander, and noone will even dare to touch it and attempt a run to a flag. I would just totally hate to drive around in a tank or APC on that map - I wouldnt even dream of beeing a footsoldier. Everyone would want to be commander or jet pilot. Good effort on the terrain tho. Maybe a bit dark to my taste.

[Pirelli]

Re: NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

My oppinoion on Gazala: Very nice lightsettings - much better then that of El Alamein, and a good remake of the Gazala terrain, but again with the excessive use of artillery. This number of artillery + the helicopters and jets, makes it really to hard for anyone who dares to put their foot on the ground or attempt to drive anything on ground. Any infantry on the ground will also just be a manslaughter. It makes me think you play commander a lot . Please rethink the use of artillery. The plentifull hardware dont make up for this being a commanders dream to play.

General layout:
Im not joining Alpha to say hallelujah, but I think you did a good job on the layout of the map :) . Maybe try not to repeat the same objects in the same place like the sales stands forexample which makes you more aware of the battlefield illusion created by the game.

I would love to see more, even better maps from you in the future - maybe also a non remake/new ideas. Remove some artillery and SOME of the harware and Gazala is defenately potential mappack 4 material in my oppinion.

[[BDFS]Alpha]

Re: NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

yea i know , i did think about putting in alot of hardware or not ,and decided to just do a 64 players version, and let any 1 who wants to run it on a server change them selfs ( which im sure they will do ) as for the artillery, i just think where not very powerfull, so i put more in ,enough to kill a tank at least, and its a small hit zone, once the first shell hits, just drive fowards and your out of the hit zone, and each sides artillery can do serious damage to the outer sides artillery, in 2 rounds, destorying 2-3 artillery cannons, leaveing it up to the commander what he targets first, and its a good effect, fun, ..and again server admins can adjust the amout used, and then again, u dont realy know untill its been play-tested on full server, thats hard to do
but thanks for the comments m8 (defenately potential mappack 4 material in my oppinion) liked that 1 the best

[ELI]

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very Nice looking map. I'll give it a try later today.

[I PLAY GOOD]

Re: NEW MAP Gazala for BF2

wow that looks great, and there should definitely be a map pack 4 with all desert maps because im nearly done with my map "Aberdeen Revisited" which will be hosted on our clan server 24.7.140.21. and on our website www.habbotv.us/bf2/redirect.php will be the virtual tour very soon. im releasin the map early febraury. its not exactly like aberdeen, but same concept and layout. i make maps for fun and you'll also have to dl our KNIFE FIGHTS 06 map which is hella fun.








i was thinking of changing the far away texture, what is in your maps??
give me feedback on the map, i have a virtual tour that will be on our website but its prob not up yet, Thanks yall, ur map looks hella good, maybe we can put it on our server???