VCTF-Mistral (Updated 8/20 - final version complete)

[McShagger]

Just played it once, so I want looking for easter eggs...

[v0idNull]

IT would be funny to catch the manta as it goes in like a trap.......

Easter Eggs?

Yeah lil' dubs trapped our manta run today it was pretty fun, Great map.

[Dubya]

Rofl

[WarDad71]

lmao! Sweeet. Take a screenie next time for the funnies section.

[SMR]

I like the claw a lot. Havent seen mappers use triggers since ut1.
It glitches a little though. I could get stuck in the button, or forced to crouch. Although, i dont mind to be honest.

[SMR]

IT would be funny to catch the manta as it goes in like a trap.......

I trapped badasp the other night.

[badasp]

IT would be funny to catch the manta as it goes in like a trap.......

I trapped badasp the other night.

Yes you did! I even took a screenshot but for some reason or another the screenshot folder does not show up in Vista (as it does in XP). The great thing about getting trapped is that people cannot shoot you from the outside when the claw is lowered. People can't even shoot you from the inside as well (the mesh used prevents all shooting inside). The only way out would be for someone to press the button again. Thus getting a manta stuck inside can actually be a benefit, since you can camp the opposing team's flag and block them from capping (granted that no one presses the button, which, in all likelihood, is probably nill). The downside is that one of your mantas is wasted being stuck in the claw and you look like a fool for getting trapped in there.

Mistral is a really fun map and the claw certainly adds an interesting, enjoyable, and humorous element to the game.

[Whoever]

Mistral is finished and out of beta. There's a lot new.



Just in case anybody doesn't know how it works, the button that operates the claw is in the platform in front of each base.

CHANGELIST:

1. The big change is that the vehicles operate the button now, whether they're empty or not. The buggy collision box around the button is gone too.

2. The fences around the button are raised, so defenders have to go over there and clear it out in person.

3. Terrain is improved. Now it's roughly balanced, both sides get the same options. Holes in the maps are fixed.

4. There's a variety of new powerups throughout the map. Keep an eye out for the invisibility pickup.


To pick up these vials, do a side dodge off the concrete block for extra height.

5. Bot pathing is in. Bots politely won't grab the flag since it's inside a claw mesh, but they still run around everywhere. Flag doesn't disappear on its own when dropped either.

6. I heard a lot about the map being too bright and the sand having a lot of glare. Now there's a new sky, and more natural lighting that's easier on the eyes.

7. And finally, the biggest news in VCTF ever:



Yes, the vending machines actually work. They're very old though, so you might have to hit them to get anything out.
This was far and away the hardest thing to create in the entire map, but you'll surely agree that it was worth it.

Download the map here: http://www.mediafire.com/?j3catpqw179

P.S. - What's the initials of the company who built the bases?

[McShagger]

Mmmm M&Ms....

[CTC-JimRimya]

Nice! I like the vending machines... that's a cool touch. And Central Technology Corporation (CTC) built the bases! LOL That's cool! I'll get this on the server later today. Thanks again, whoever!

[Beltamaxx]

I'll get this on the server later toda

On it.

[WarDad71]

"Dad's garage. Free goose with tune-up"

[«ßîc»EJ`]

sweet, i got the munchies!!

[x-GAMBIT-x]

I hope there's no camera on the vending machine when I bust it
up for some Sweet Snacks, OHHH Yeahhhhhh Slap it to a Slim Jim.

[«ßîc»EJ`]

i still havent played this map, also Whoever did you throw in DD in this map ??