[LVL ED] Giant Library Fun [WIP]

[CarnivorousJelly]

Wow O.o I wasn't expecting quite so many responses, thanks guys :)
To clarify, the screenshots aren't of a completely developed level. Only the top floor (Restoration Room) is complete - and I'm still throwing in more details when I think of them. I intend to do the rest of the floors in the same level of detail/quality. I understand that the appearance of each floor is going to need some variation to make it look decent.

I hadn't thought of the original Amnesia's level designs when I was creating this, but it actually makes sense that there would be some side rooms that have functional purposes but not gameplay purposes. I'm trying to formulate some ideas for the scares and events that will take place. With a map this big, monster chases might not be a great idea, but that just means I'll have to be creative!

I might post a couple screenshots as each floor is completed to ask for some advise on the layout/practicality (without giving away too much). Speaking of feedback, Amn, what would you suggest instead for a carpet? I've only been using the original assets from ATDD and Justine.

[Streetboat]

Amnesia has some really great detail fillers specifically for libraries, and I know you have a nice eye for detail, so you should have no trouble making all 5 floors look great! Try to have a distinct theme for each floor, maybe a different color scheme, so that the player doesn't get too bored.

[CarnivorousJelly]

Right, getting back to you on this late - Particle Systems can be used a lot in large levels, having them fade out after a certain distance reduces their strain on performance, this can be done from the level editor. Or you can be clever and load/unload them with areas etc, though that would be unnecessary.

I was wondering how to do that :o thanks! I'll definitely throw in lots of particle systems then

[Daemian]

Amn, what would you suggest instead for a carpet? I've only been using the original assets from ATDD and Justine.

Errr, sorry it's a secret.

Just kidding, i mean custom textures. look:

Spoiler below!

emmm, listen
I read that post you did for another guy about his map, like a report on flaws and stuff.
And i'd like to have the same for mine, my lady.
Ok, maybe not that long but just a look.

(btw i saw yours drawings in deviantart. OMG!)

[PutraenusAlivius]

Errr, sorry it's a secret.

Just kidding, i mean custom textures. look:

Spoiler below!

emmm, listen
I read that post you did for another guy about his map, like a report on flaws and stuff.
And i'd like to have the same for mine, my lady.
Ok, maybe not that long but just a look.

(btw i saw yours drawings in deviantart. OMG!)

The carpet looks too over-stretched.
BTW, Nice assets! And I don't even know you can customize the level editor!

[Romulator]

The carpet looks too over-stretched.

Well, no rugs are perfect in how the edges are exactly aligned, and the blur on each of the pattern edges makes it look more like a rug, it doesn't necessarily have black borders around each pattern as such.

[wubwub]

map very good! can play soon ?

[CarnivorousJelly]

[insert quote of me here, a bit of text, and an image in spoilers]

Ahhhh I see what you mean. If I figure out how to make my own custom assets, I'll do some stuff like that!

emmm, listen
I read that post you did for another guy about his map, like a report on flaws and stuff.
And i'd like to have the same for mine, my lady.
Ok, maybe not that long but just a look.

(btw i saw yours drawings in deviantart. OMG!)

Oooh, I got called "my lady" definitely can do - it might take a while since I offered to sub for a couple of other teachers this week (yay extra money!~). Just PM me so this thread doesn't get bumped unnecessarily :)
(I forgot I had my profile linked to deviantart for a second - oops! Haha, euhm, thanks :D)

map very good! can play soon ?

Oh my :o this game might take a while to complete. I still need to polish the plot and arrange voice acting (definitely not acting myself) and scripting (probably doing 100% myself)

... edited three times because I can't spell "definitely"

[CarnivorousJelly]

Update
The fourth floor has been completed (to my satisfaction for now) - any suggestions on stuff to throw in before I move on to the third floor would be wonderful! Images from in-game in spoilers:

If you frequent the Screenshot Criticism thread, chances are you've seen all three of these before with a few minor tweaks

Spoiler below!

And don't fret, you can climb ladders to get on top of the bookshelves

[FlawlessHappiness]

Are you gonna make light when everything is done?